Category: Conditions

Sinus Infection

Sinus Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

What is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, is a common medical condition…

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common health condition that usually occurs in growing teenagers, particularly those going through…

Silent Reflux

Silent Reflux: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

What is Silent Reflux? Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a condition that causes stomach acid to flow back…

SCAD

Spontaneous Coronary or Carotid Artery Dissection (SCAD): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

What is SCAD? Spontaneous (coronary or carotid) artery dissection (SCAD) (x) is a very rare emergency condition…

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

What Is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland, a small organ in the front of your…

Hiatal Hernia

Hiatal Hernia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

What is Hiatal Hernia? Resting crossways between your chest and abdomen is a muscle called the diaphragm….

Corneal Ulcer

Corneal Ulcer: Characteristics, Causes & Treatment

What is a Corneal Ulcer? When you think about ulcers, you probably think about those that form in…

Stye

Stye: Characteristics, Causes & Treatment

What is a Stye? A stye is eye infection that is common and widespread. (x) This acute…

Staph Infection

Staphylococcus (Staph) Infections: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment

What is a Staph Infection? Staph infections result from Staphylococcus aureus (staph), a family of bacteria that cause a…

Receding Gums

Receding Gums: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

What are Receding Gums? Receding gums is a dental condition that occurs when the gums surrounding the…