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Meconium: Main Characteristics & Possible Complications

Meconium is a baby’s first stool, usually passed within 24 to 36 hours after birth. Delayed or early passage may be linked to complications such as meconium aspiration, meconium plug syndrome, or meconium ileus.

Syphilis

Tertiary Syphilis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Tertiary syphilis is the final stage of syphilis and can affect the skin, bones, heart, brain, eyes, hearing, and nervous system. Treatment usually involves penicillin.

Infants & Toddlers

When do toddlers stop napping?

Toddler gradually stop napping between ages 3 and 5 as sleep shifts to nighttime. Learn when toddlers stop napping, what affects this transition, and signs a toddler may no longer need daytime sleep.

Cancer

Kaposi Sarcoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Kaposi sarcoma is a skin cancer linked to HHV-8 that causes red, purple, brown, or black skin lesions. It is more common in people with weakened immune systems and may be treated with surgery, HAART, radiation, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy.

Nutrition

Starvation: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Starvation is a severe form of malnutrition that can cause extreme weight loss, muscle wasting, weakness, and serious complications. Treatment involves gradual food reintroduction, medical monitoring, and nutritional follow-up.

Sleep

Why am I sleeping too much all of a sudden?

Why am I sleeping too much all of a sudden? Sudden excessive sleepiness may be linked to fatigue, poor sleep, stress, pregnancy, aging, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, hypersomnia, anxiety, depression, or restless legs syndrome.

Hepatitis

Chronic Hepatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Chronic hepatitis is long-term liver inflammation that may be caused by hepatitis viruses, alcohol use, autoimmune disease, or some medications. Symptoms, diagnosis, causes, and treatment options are outlined.

Tests

BUN Blood Test: What It Is & What Results Mean

BUN blood test: what it measures, normal range, preparation, how it is done, and what high or low BUN levels may mean for kidney and liver function.

Hepatitis

Acute Hepatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Acute hepatitis is liver inflammation lasting less than 6 months. It can cause fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, jaundice, dark urine and, in rare cases, acute liver failure.

Depression

Can depression be cured?

Can depression be cured? In some cases, recovery is possible, often beginning within 3 months to 1 year after symptoms start. Early diagnosis, antidepressants, psychotherapy, and following a doctor-recommended treatment plan can help improve symptoms and reduce relapse risk.

Cancer

Chondrosarcoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Chondrosarcoma is a rare bone cancer that affects cartilage cells and can cause bone pain, swelling, or a lump. Diagnosis may involve imaging tests and biopsy, while treatment often includes surgery.

Chlamydia

Trachoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Trachoma is a contagious eye infection that can cause red, irritated eyes, eyelid swelling, pus-like discharge, and vision loss if untreated. Treatment may involve antibiotics or surgery.

Tests

Bilirubin: What High Levels Mean for Your Health

Bilirubin is a liver-produced substance linked to red blood cell breakdown. High bilirubin can cause jaundice, dark urine, and may indicate liver, gallbladder, blood, or medication-related problems.

Symptoms

Swollen Feet and Ankles: 12 Causes & What to Do

Swollen feet and ankles can happen from poor circulation, pregnancy, injury, or standing too long, but may also signal infection, heart problems, blood clots, or liver or kidney disease.

Sleep

Jet Lag: Symptoms, Causes & How to Avoid It

Jet lag is a disruption of the body’s internal clock that can cause fatigue, daytime sleepiness, insomnia, headaches, mood changes, and digestive symptoms after traveling across time zones.

Colitis

Pseudomembranous Colitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pseudomembranous colitis is inflammation of the large intestine linked to C. difficile overgrowth, often after antibiotics. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and possible complications.

Tingling

Face Tingling: 17 Possible Causes (& What To Do)

Face tingling can result from dental issues, migraines, anxiety, nerve disorders, or TMJ dysfunction, and may occur after surgery or with infections. It can also signal stroke when one-sided with speech or facial changes, requiring urgent medical care.

Symptoms

Armpit Pain: 13 Possible Causes (& What to Do)

Armpit pain can result from swollen lymph nodes, muscle strain, infections, or skin conditions. It may also signal more serious issues like lymphoma or breast cancer when accompanied by symptoms such as lumps, fatigue, or discharge, requiring medical evaluation.

Symptoms

How do I tell the difference between blood and food in stool?

Blood in stool may appear bright red or black, while some foods can cause similar color changes. Understanding how to tell the difference between blood and food in stool helps guide when to monitor symptoms or seek medical evaluation.

First Aid

How do I heal a broken blood vessel in the eye fast?

A broken blood vessel in the eye usually heals on its own, so understanding how to heal broken blood vessel in eye fast focuses on safe care, expected recovery time, and when to seek medical advice.