Browsing: List of Diseases, Conditions & Syndromes (A-Z Index)
The page provides quick access to a list of common diseases, syndromes, health conditions, and other topics of health importance. The list is organized alphabetically. Links are provided to respective disease sections that serve as a comprehensive and ultimate guide about the disease or health condition.
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Benign Prostate Enlargement Or Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Blood Sugar Chart/Blood Glucose Chart
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Allergic rhinitis in children occurs due to an allergic reaction to some allergens, which results in the release of histamine in the body. The released histamine causes swelling, itching, irritation and fluid buildup in the mucous membranes of nose, sinuses and eyelids.
Rhinitis is an inflammation or swelling in the mucous membrane of nose. It is characterized by a runny and stuffy nose and is usually caused by the common cold or a seasonal allergy. The word rhinitis means “inflammation of the nose.” The nose produces fluid called mucus.
Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal condition caused due to excessive levels of cortisol in the body. It can have severe and widespread effects on the body. Cushing ’s syndrome often results from using medications that lead to high levels of cortisol in the body; but there may be some other causes such as a benign or cancerous tumor.
Sinus infection or sinusitis is a common condition characterized by an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. Sinusitis is actually sinus inflammation, usually caused by an infection. It is quite common and usually clears up on its own within 2 to 3 weeks. But medicines may be used if it is taking a longer time to go away.
Sinus surgery is usually an option if sinusitis is due to a deviated septum, polyps, or other structural problems. The main goals of sinus surgery are to relieve symptoms and cut down on how many infections patients get. Endoscopy has been found to improve symptoms in almost 90 out of 100 people.
Sinus irrigation or sinus flush is a safe saltwater flush used for getting rid of nasal congestion due to sinusitis. It is also commonly called sinus wash as it involves cleaning of sinuses with saline water. A sinus flush or sinus wash is usually done with saline or salt water.
There are 5 main types of hepatitis which include A, B, C, D and E type. These are typically caused by different viruses. The other causes of hepatitis are drugs, including certain medications and health supplements, alcohol and metabolic liver diseases. Some forms of hepatitis can be acute which means that the illness is temporary, and recovers on its own. Other forms can be chronic.
Cooley’s anemia is often associated with severe anemia which causes symptoms like fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, and yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes and jaundice. Affected infants often fail to thrive and are unable to grow and gain weight as expected.
Alpha thalassemia occurs when there is a mutation in the gene that codes for alpha globin which therefore results in reduced or absent production of alpha globins. Beta thalassemia occurs with a related change in the beta globin gene.
Thalassemia Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder which occurs when the body is unable to make enough of a protein…
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