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)
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Chlamydia trachomatis is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. It generally spreads through vaginal, oral and anal sex. A child can get it from a mother during delivery also. The infection is most common among sexually active persons before the age of 25. Unprotected sex increases the risk of developing it.
Hyperthyroidism is caused by many reasons. Most commonly, the entire thyroid gland is overproducing thyroid hormone. But sometimes, only a single nodule (part of the thyroid gland) is responsible for the over secretion of hormone. The nodule working abnormally is called as “hot nodule”.
A child with croup will have a cough that sounds like a barking dog or a barking seal, a high-pitched noise of a seal or a dog. The voice will also sound raspy and hoarse especially when the child cries. The symptoms of croup, generally, get aggravated at night.
Croup is an illness commonly seen in kids, which affects the respiratory organs of young children. It is medically known as laryngotracheobronchitis. It is the most common condition in children which generally affects trachea, larynx or bronchi. Croup is a viral disease which is characterized by difficulty in breathing accompanied by cough.
Chlamydia complications generally affect women more than men. In women, untreated Chlamydia infection can spread into the uterus or fallopian tubes and cause complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease. It may then cause damage to the fallopian tubes, uterus, and other reproductive organs. This can also lead to infertility.
The term hyperthyroidism refers to any condition in which the body produces more than required amount of thyroid hormone. In other words, the thyroid gland is overactive and functioning abnormally. Another term that you might hear for this problem is thyrotoxicosis, which refers to high thyroid hormone levels in the bloodstream, irrespective of their source.
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.