Elephantiasis 

Elephantiasis is a condition characterized by gross enlargement of an area of the body, especially the limbs. Other areas commonly affected include the external genitals. Elephantiasis is caused by obstruction of the lymphatic system, which results i Blood and lymph, Idiopathic Elephantiasis, Doxycycline, filariasis, lymphatic filariasis, lymphatic system, parasitic illnesses

Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius Syndrome 

Thrombocytopenia-absent radius (TAR) syndrome is a rare disorder that is present at birth (congenital). It is characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia) and absence (aplasia) of the long, thin bones of the forearms (radi Blood and lymph, Bones, joints, and muscles, Genes and chromosomes, Genetic conditions, Radial Aplasia-Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia, Radial Aplasia-Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, TAR Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia-Absent Radii Syndrome, Birth Defect, birth defects, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disease, congenital disorder, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inherited diseases, skeletal dysplasia, thrombocytopenia-absent radius (TAR) syndrome

Niemann Pick Disease 

Niemann-Pick disease (NPD) is a group of rare inherited disorders of fat metabolism. At least five types of Niemann-Pick disease have been identified (NPD types A, B, C, D, and E). Symptoms of types A and B occur as a result of a deficiency of the en Blood and lymph, Brain and nerves, Genes and chromosomes, Genetic conditions, DAF syndrome, juvenile dystonic lipidosis, lipid histiocytosis, lipidosis, sphingomyelin, NPD, sphingomyelinase deficiency, brain disorder, disorders affecting metabolism, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inborn error of metabolism, inherited diseases, metabolic disorders, Niemann-Pick disease

Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome 

Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare blood vessel (vascular) disorder that affects the skin and internal organs of the body. Multiple distinctive skin lesions are usually characteristic of this disorder and are often present at birth or Blood and lymph, Genetic conditions, Bean Syndrome, Birth Defect, birth defects, blood vessel disease, blue rubber bleb nevus, BRBNS, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inherited diseases, vascular disorder

Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome 

Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare blood vessel (vascular) disorder that affects the skin and internal organs of the body. Multiple distinctive skin lesions are usually characteristic of this disorder and are often present at birth or Blood and lymph, Genetic conditions, Bean Syndrome, Birth Defect, birth defects, blood vessel disease, blue rubber bleb nevus, BRBNS, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inherited diseases, vascular disorder

Leukodystrophy 

Leukodystrophies are a group of very rare, progressive, metabolic, genetic diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord and often the peripheral nerves. Each type of leukodystrophy is caused by a specific gene abnormality that leads to abnormal develo Brain and nerves, Genes and chromosomes, Genetic conditions, disorders affecting metabolism, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inherited diseases, leukodystrophies, metabolic disorders, nervous system problem, nervous system problems, neurologic problem, neurological disorder, neurological problem

Niemann Pick Disease 

Niemann-Pick disease (NPD) is a group of rare inherited disorders of fat metabolism. At least five types of Niemann-Pick disease have been identified (NPD types A, B, C, D, and E). Symptoms of types A and B occur as a result of a deficiency of the en Blood and lymph, Brain and nerves, Genes and chromosomes, Genetic conditions, DAF syndrome, juvenile dystonic lipidosis, lipid histiocytosis, lipidosis, sphingomyelin, NPD, sphingomyelinase deficiency, brain disorder, disorders affecting metabolism, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inborn error of metabolism, inherited diseases, metabolic disorders, Niemann-Pick disease

Heat Rash 

What is heat rash? Heat rash (prickly heat ) is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing. It can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often leads to discomfort and itching. Heat rash is most common in ba First aid, Skin, hair, and nails, salpullido por calor

Heart Murmur 

What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an extra sound that the blood makes as it flows through the heart. Your doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to your heartbeat. When you have a heart murmur, your doctor can hear an extra whooshing or swishing Heart and circulation, Heart problems, X147

Atrial Fibrillation 

What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (say “A-tree-uhl fih-bruh-LAY-shun”) is an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia ) that starts in the upper parts (atria) of the heart. Normally, the heart beats in a strong, steady rhythm. In atrial fibr Heart and circulation, Heart problems, Abnormal Heart Rhythms, abnormal heartbeat, AF, afib, Arrhythmia, cansancio, Cardiac Arrhythmia, cardiac disease, cardiac disorder, chest pressure, chest tightness, cocaína, cocaine, dizziness, dizzy, dyspnea, emboli, embolus, enfermedad del corazón, enfermedades del corazón, exercise intolerance, falta de aire, falta de respiración, fatiga, fatigability, Fatigue, fatigued, frecuenia cardíaca irregular, Heart arrhythmia, Heart Arrhythmias, Heart disease, heart problems, Heart Rhythm Abnormalities, heart rhythm problems, Irregular heartbeat, latidos irregulares, light-headedness, lightheadedness, mareada, mareado, mareo, mareos, palpitación del corazón, palpitaciones del corazón, palpitations, problema del corazón, problemas del corazón, pulso irregular, shortness of breath, shortness of breath with exercise, SOB, tired, tiredness, whirling feeling, AF, afib, AF, afib, AF, afib, AF, afib, AF, afib, AF, afib, AF, afib, C658, H580, S885, U020, Y374

Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius Syndrome 

Thrombocytopenia-absent radius (TAR) syndrome is a rare disorder that is present at birth (congenital). It is characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia) and absence (aplasia) of the long, thin bones of the forearms (radi Blood and lymph, Bones, joints, and muscles, Genes and chromosomes, Genetic conditions, Radial Aplasia-Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia, Radial Aplasia-Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, TAR Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia-Absent Radii Syndrome, Birth Defect, birth defects, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disease, congenital disorder, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inherited diseases, skeletal dysplasia, thrombocytopenia-absent radius (TAR) syndrome

Leukodystrophy 

Leukodystrophies are a group of very rare, progressive, metabolic, genetic diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord and often the peripheral nerves. Each type of leukodystrophy is caused by a specific gene abnormality that leads to abnormal develo Brain and nerves, Genes and chromosomes, Genetic conditions, disorders affecting metabolism, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inherited diseases, leukodystrophies, metabolic disorders, nervous system problem, nervous system problems, neurologic problem, neurological disorder, neurological problem

Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type II 

Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type II (TRPS2), also known as Langer-Giedion syndrome, is an extremely rare inherited multisystem disorder. TRPS2 is characterized by fine, thin hair; unusual facial features; progressive growth retardation resulting i Bones, joints, and muscles, Genes and chromosomes, Genetic conditions, Skin, hair, and nails, Langer Giedion Syndrome, TRPS2, dwarf, dwarfism, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inherited diseases, Langer-Giedion syndrome, little person, multi-system disorder, multisystem disorder, person of short stature, problemas de la piel, skeletal dysplasia, Skin conditions, skin disorder, skin problem, trichorhinophalangeal syndrome, TRPS

Hypophosphatasia 

Hypophosphatasia is a inborn metabolic disorder of the bones characterized by skeletal defects resembling those of rickets. The symptoms result from a failure of bone mineral to be deposited in young, uncalcified bone (osteoid), and in the cartilage Bones, joints, and muscles, Genetic conditions, Infant and toddler health, HHRH, Hypercalciuric Rickets, Hypophosphatemic Rickets with Hypercalcemia

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) 

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a very rare inherited connective tissue disorder characterized by the abnormal development of bone in areas of the body where bone is not normally present (heterotopic ossification), such as the ligament Bones, joints, and muscles, Genes and chromosomes, Genetic conditions, FOP, Myositis Ossificans Progressiva, connective tissue disorder, fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inherited diseases, musculoskeletal disorder

Barth Syndrome 

Barth syndrome is a rare, metabolic, and neuromuscular, genetic disorder that occurs exclusively in males, since it is passed from mother to son through the X chromosome. Although Barth syndrome typically becomes apparent during infancy or early chil Blood and lymph, Bones, joints, and muscles, Genes and chromosomes, Genetic conditions, Heart problems, Infant and toddler health, 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria, Type II (MGA, Type II), Cardioskeletal Myopathy With Neutropenia and Abnormal Mitochondria, Cardioskeletal Myopathy, Barth Type, Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Type 2 (EFE2), X-Linked Cardioskeletal Myopathy and Neutropenia, cardiac disease, cardiac disorder, enfermedad del corazón, enfermedades del corazón, familial lipid disorders, genetic condition, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic disease, genetic disorder, Heart disease, heart problems, hereditary disorder, inherited diseases, problema del corazón, problemas del corazón

Rosacea 

What is rosacea? Rosacea (say “roh-ZAY-sha”) is a skin disease that causes redness and pimples on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. The redness may come and go. People sometimes call rosacea "adult acne" because it can cause outbreaks that look Eyes and vision, Skin, hair, and nails, Acne Rosacea, Adult Acne, acné adulto, acné rosácea, ocular rosacea, problemas de la piel, rhinophyma, rinofima, rosácea, Skin conditions, skin disorder, skin problem, acné adulto, acné rosácea, rosácea, acné adulto, acné rosácea, rosácea, acné adulto, acné rosácea, rosácea, acné adulto, acné rosácea, rosácea, acné adulto, acné rosácea, rosácea, acné adulto, acné rosácea, rosácea, acné adulto, acné rosácea, rosácea, Z077

Pityriasis Rosea 

What is pityriasis rosea? Pityriasis rosea is a harmless, common skin problem that causes a rash. Although it can occur at any age, it is seen most often in those between the ages of 10 and 35. See a picture of pityriasis rosea . What causes pityrias Skin, hair, and nails, bumps on the skin, exantham, herald patch, herald patch of pityriasis, herald skin patch, problemas de la piel, Rash, salpullido, salpullidos, skin bumps, Skin conditions, skin disorder, skin problem, skin rash, S327

Heat Rash 

What is heat rash? Heat rash (prickly heat ) is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing. It can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often leads to discomfort and itching. Heat rash is most common in ba First aid, Skin, hair, and nails, salpullido por calor

Birthmarks 

What are birthmarks? A birthmark is a coloured mark on or under a newborn baby’s skin. Some birthmarks show up soon after a baby is born. Most birthmarks are obvious at birth. Some kinds of birthmarks fade or go away as a child gets older. Others sta Infant and toddler health, Skin, hair, and nails, Hemangioma, angel kisses, birth mark, birthmark, cafe-au-lait spots, café-au-lait spots, hemangiomas, lunares, macular stains, mancha de nacimiento, mancha de vino oporto, manchas de nacimiento, marca de nacimiento, marcas de nacimiento, mole, moles, Mongolian spots, nevi, nevus, nevus flammeus, nevus simplex, nevus vascularis, port wine stains, port-wine stains, red birthmarks, salmon patches, skin spots, spots on the skin, stork bites, strawberry hemangiomas, vascular formations, birth mark, birthmark, mancha de nacimiento, manchas de nacimiento, marca de nacimiento, marcas de nacimiento, birth mark, birthmark, mancha de nacimiento, manchas de nacimiento, marca de nacimiento, marcas de nacimiento, birth mark, birthmark, mancha de nacimiento, manchas de nacimiento, marca de nacimiento, marcas de nacimiento, Q066

Shigellosis 

What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by infection with the shigella bacterium. It is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 are most likely to get the condition. What causes shigellosis? Shigellosis is Digestion, envenenamiento por alimentos, food poisoning, Shigella infection

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome 

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a rare digestive disorder that affects children and adults. This disorder is characterized by chronic nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, motion sickness, abdominal pain and, in some cases, dizziness (vertigo) that may last Digestion, Headaches, Abdominal Migraine, Bilious Attacks, Childhood Cyclic Vomiting, Chronic Vomiting in Childhood, Periodic Syndrome, Recurrent Vomiting, abdominal disorder, abdominal problems, CVS, digestion problems, digestive problems, emesis, fluid replacement, gastrointestinal disorder, gastrointestinal problems, GI problems, Migraine, Migraine headache, Migraine Headaches, Migraines, migraña, migrañas, problemas abdominales, problemas digestivos, stomach problems, throwing up, upchucking, vomitar, vomiting, vómitos

Osteopenia 

What is osteopenia? Osteopenia refers to bone mineral density (BMD) that is lower than normal peak BMD but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis . Bone mineral density is a measurement of the level of minerals in the bones, which indicates Bones, joints, and muscles, Senior health, bone density measurement, bone density test, Bone Loss, bone mineral density measurement, bone mineral density test, bone thinning, bone weakening, Bones, joints, and muscles system, decreased bone density, elderly, elderly patient, geriatric patient, mature adult, musculoskeletal system, old age, older adult, persona de la tercera edad, senior adult, senior health

E. coli Infection 

What is an E. coli infection? E. coli is the name of a germ, or bacterium, that lives in the digestive tracts of humans and animals. There are many types of E. coli , and most of them are harmless. But some can cause bloody diarrhea. The most common Digestion, E. coli O157:H7 infection, ecoli infection, ecoli O157:H7 infection, envenenamiento por alimentos, Escherichia coli infection, Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection, food poisoning, untreated water, E. coli O157:H7 infection, ecoli infection, ecoli O157:H7 infection, Escherichia coli infection, Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection, E. coli O157:H7 infection, ecoli infection, ecoli O157:H7 infection, Escherichia coli infection, Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection, E. coli O157:H7 infection, ecoli infection, ecoli O157:H7 infection, Escherichia coli infection, Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) 

What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate gland . The prostate gland surrounds the urethra , the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As the prostate gets bigger, it ma Men’s health, Senior health, Sexual and reproductive organs, Urinary system, BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), agrandamiento de la próstata, Benign Prostate Enlargement, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH, delayed urination, difficulty initiating urination, difficulty starting urination, difficulty urinating, elderly, elderly patient, Enlarged prostate, ensanchamiento de la próstata, geriatric patient, hesitancy, hiperplasia prostática benigna, incomplete bladder emptying, mature adult, old age, older adult, persona de la tercera edad, próstata agrandada, próstata ensanchada, prostate enlargement, prostatic enlargement, Prostatic hyperplasia, prostatism, senior adult, urinary difficulty, urinary dribbling, urinary hesitancy, urinary retention, urinary voiding difficulty, urination problems, urine dribbles, Benign Prostate Enlargement, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH, hiperplasia prostática benigna, Prostatic hyperplasia, Benign Prostate Enlargement, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment, benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH, BPH treatment, hiperplasia prostática benigna, Prostatic hyperplasia, treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy, Benign Prostate Enlargement, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH, hiperplasia prostática benigna, Prostatic hyperplasia, Benign Prostate Enlargement, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH, hiperplasia prostática benigna, Prostatic hyperplasia, Benign Prostate Enlargement, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, benign prostatic hyperplasia medications, benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH, BPH drugs, BPH medications, drug treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, hiperplasia prostática benigna, Prostatic hyperplasia, Benign Prostate Enlargement, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH, hiperplasia prostática benigna, Prostatic hyperplasia, Benign Prostate Enlargement, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH, hiperplasia prostática benigna, Prostatic hyperplasia, C033, N024, R841, W155

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome 

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a rare digestive disorder that affects children and adults. This disorder is characterized by chronic nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, motion sickness, abdominal pain and, in some cases, dizziness (vertigo) that may last Digestion, Headaches, Abdominal Migraine, Bilious Attacks, Childhood Cyclic Vomiting, Chronic Vomiting in Childhood, Periodic Syndrome, Recurrent Vomiting, abdominal disorder, abdominal problems, CVS, digestion problems, digestive problems, emesis, fluid replacement, gastrointestinal disorder, gastrointestinal problems, GI problems, Migraine, Migraine headache, Migraine Headaches, Migraines, migraña, migrañas, problemas abdominales, problemas digestivos, stomach problems, throwing up, upchucking, vomitar, vomiting, vómitos

Depression in Children and Teens 

Is this topic for you? This topic covers depression in children and teens. For information about depression in adults, see the topic Depression . For information about depression with episodes of high energy (mania ), see the topic Bipolar Disorder i Brain and nerves, Children’s health, Mental and behavioural issues, Teen health, Adolescent Depression, Childhood Depression, Teen Depression, adolescent, adolescentes, depression in children, major depression, major depressive disorder, suicidal behavior, suicidal behaviour, suicide, suicidio, teen, teenage depression, teenager, suicidal behavior, suicidal behaviour, depression drug treatment, drug treatment of depression, S924, T122

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) 

What is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a rare, life-threatening condition that prevents a person s blood from clotting normally. It may cause excessive clotting (thrombosis) or bleeding ( Blood and lymph, DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation), DIC, disseminated intravascular coagulation

Herniated Disc 

What is a herniated disc? The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine flexible. But when a disc is damaged, it Bones, joints, and muscles, Ruptured Disc, Slipped Disc, bulging disc, cauda equina syndrome, CES, DDD, degenerative disc, degenerative disc disease, desplazamiento de disco, Disc Disease, disc problems, disco abultado, disco herniado, disco intervertebral luxado, disco quebrado, enfermedad degenerativa del disco, hernia de disco, lumbosacral disorders, problema de los discos, problemas de disco, problemas de los discos, prolapsed intervertebral disc, vertebral disc disorder, bulging disc, desplazamiento de disco, disco abultado, disco herniado, disco intervertebral luxado, disco quebrado, discogram, discography, hernia de disco, prolapsed intervertebral disc, bulging disc, desplazamiento de disco, disco abultado, disco herniado, disco intervertebral luxado, disco quebrado, hernia de disco, prolapsed intervertebral disc, bulging disc, desplazamiento de disco, disco abultado, disco herniado, disco intervertebral luxado, disco quebrado, hernia de disco, prolapsed intervertebral disc, bulging disc, desplazamiento de disco, disco abultado, disco herniado, disco intervertebral luxado, disco quebrado, hernia de disco, prolapsed intervertebral disc, bulging disc, desplazamiento de disco, disco abultado, disco herniado, disco intervertebral luxado, disco quebrado, hernia de disco, prolapsed intervertebral disc, back surgery, bulging disc, cirugía de espalda, Cirugía en la espalda, desplazamiento de disco, discectomía, discectomy, disco abultado, disco herniado, disco intervertebral luxado, disco quebrado, diskectomy, hernia de disco, laminectomía, laminectomy, prolapsed intervertebral disc, removal of herniated disc, spine surgery, bulging disc, desplazamiento de disco, disco abultado, disco herniado, disco intervertebral luxado, disco quebrado, hernia de disco, prolapsed intervertebral disc, E834, F534, F943, K636, V995