Enterovirus is not a single virus, but a group of viruses that like to hang out and thrive in the gastrointestinal tract. The symptoms caused by their
Lymphangitis means you have an infection in the lymph vessels and lymphadenitis is an infection of the lymph nodes. Lymphadenitis may occur alone or accompanied
Enzymes are required for life, so their benefit is to your health. Enzymes are protein molecules that act as catalysts in your body. Catalysts are
Ecthyma is a bacterial skin infection that is very similar to impetigo, but deeper. It's often caused by the bacteria streptococcus, yet staphylococcus can be
Retinitis pigmentosa is a slow progressing eye disease in which your retina degenerates. It is an inherited disorder, therefore eye injury, eye infection or any
Refsum disease, aka phytanic acid storage disease, is a rare lipid metabolism genetic disorder that causes an accumulation of phytanic acid in your body.
Hypopnea means breathing that's shallower or slower than what's necessary to meet your body's requirements, or under breathing. Hypoventilation describes the
Turner syndrome is a health condition affecting females only. It's a chromosomal disorder caused by a defect or absent X chromosome. Without the disorder,
Overactive bladder and urge incontinence go hand in hand. As in, overactive bladder causes that urge incontinence symptom. Overactive bladder means you have
Serotonin is your naturally happy hormone. For it has a substantial influence on your mood. At adequate levels, serotonin provides you with that feeling of
Your biorhythm, or biological rhythm, is a cyclic pattern of physiological changes that are genetically synchronized to daily, monthly or yearly environmental
Do you experience PMS? And does your PMS symptoms of depression, irritability and tension prior to menstruation seem more severe than those of other women? Then
Oral contraceptive, aka birth control pill, is a pill taken in an effort to prevent pregnancy. This method of birth control is extremely effective, albeit not
Dyspepsia is used either to denote a group of symptoms caused by some digestive related health condition or as a digestion function problem itself, aka
Coagulation denotes the complex blood clot formation process. It is vital to your health because coagulating stops the excessive loss of blood from a damaged
Dysentery means you're experiencing intestinal inflammation coupled with frequent stool passage of watery diarrhea, which may be bloody. Two other classic
Neurotoxin is any substance that has a detrimental affect on your nervous system. A neurotoxin can cause nerve damage, neuron dysfunction or neurotransmitter
Voice is the sound produced when air passes through your larynx, aka voice box. Speech is coordinated muscle actions refining your voice into understandable
Liver failure, aka hepatic failure, occurs when your liver cells are damaged to such an extent that they're no longer able to function. Your liver can take
Palsy is defined as a health condition marked by complete or partial muscle paralysis. It may occur with the loss of sensation, paresthesias
The rhinovirus is the number one virus for causing acute rhinitis, aka common cold. Coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus are also high on the list as
Cortisone is natural hormone that's created and secreted by your adrenal gland. Cortisol and corticosterone are companion hormones, with cortisol being the
A skin lesion is a general term that denotes you either have some sort of growth on your skin surface or an area of your skin that looks and feels different
Monthly vaginal bleeding, or menstruation, is normal for all women during their child bearing years. In fact, it's not normal if you don't experience some
Collagen is a type of protein found in your connective tissue that's densely packed for strength. It is a major constituent in cartilage, connective tissue,