Overview Tonsils are a pair of lymph nodes located on the two sides of the back of your throat. They defend the body against bacterial and viral infections. Tonsillitis occurs
Ailments & Conditions
Self-Scratching The most common for having scratches when you wake up is self-scratching. Allergies or dry skin may cause you to feel itchy and scratch to ease discomfort during the
What Is De Novo Metastatic Breast Cancer? De novo breast cancer is a stage of breast cancer when cancer cells have already spread to other areas in the body. It
What Is Angular Cheilitis? Angular cheilitis, also known as perleche or angular stomatitis, is a medical condition that causes inflammation in the mouth’s corners. It is mainly characterized by swollen
What Is Sleep Apnea? Millions of people suffer from sleep apnea. This common breathing issue causes people to stop breathing repeatedly during sleep because of a complete or partial obstruction
What Is X-Linked Hypophosphatemia? X-linked hypophosphatemia is a rare condition that occurs when the kidneys do not work properly to process phosphate in the blood and get rid of this
What are Post-COVID Conditions? Generally speaking, people can get better from COVID-19 infection in a couple of days to a few weeks. However, many patients around the world report that
Overview of Spotting in Pregnancy Spotting during pregnancy refers to light vaginal bleeding. It is not uncommon and affects about 20 percent of pregnant women, especially during their first trimester.
Overview of Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that leads to sores and inflammation in the digestive tract. This condition occurs in the innermost layer
What Is Morning Sickness? Morning sickness is a common condition in women during pregnancy. It typically affects up to 70 percent of people and causes vomiting and nausea, which would
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