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Condyloma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Condyloma is an infection that can cause smooth, flat lesions or cauliflower-like genital growths due to HPV or secondary syphilis. Common symptoms, diagnosis, treatment with topical medications, antibiotics, cryotherapy, surgery, and prevention are summarized.

Warts

Warts: Symptoms, 5 Types (w/ Pictures) & Treatment

Warts are small, harmless, skin lesions caused by the HPV virus. They can appear anywhere on the body, such as the face, foot, groin or hands. Learn more about what causes them and how to get rid of them.

Sexual Health

Flat Warts: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Flat warts are rare skin lesions linked to secondary syphilis, causing large, raised, grayish-white spots in moist areas like the perineum, anus, mouth or genitals. Diagnosis may involve exams and blood tests, and treatment uses antibiotics.

Aneurysm

Brain Aneurysm: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A brain aneurysm is a bulge in a weakened blood vessel wall in the brain that can rupture, causing a hemorrhagic stroke, brain damage, or coma. While many cases cause no symptoms, rupture may trigger a sudden severe headache, nausea, or fainting. Treatment includes monitoring, medication, or surgery.

Cancer

Brain Tumor: Symptoms, Types & Treatment

Brain tumors range from benign to malignant, with symptoms like headaches and seizures. Discover the types, causes, and treatment options availablees.

Tests

Brain Scan: Indications, How It's Done & How to Prepare

A brain CT scan detects strokes, tumors, bleeding, and aneurysms in minutes. Learn why it's ordered, with or without contrast, how it is done and how to prepare.

Diseases and Conditions

Mononucleosis: Symptoms (with Online Test) & Treatment

Mononucleosis, also known as the kissing disease, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and spreads through saliva. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment with rest, hydration, and medications, as well as possible complications like spleen rupture or liver inflammation.

Diseases and Conditions

How do you get mono?

Mono is most often caused by Epstein-Barr virus and spreads mainly through saliva. Understanding how you get mono includes kissing, sharing drinks or utensils, and less common exposure through blood or semen.

Diseases and Conditions

Rabies: What is, Symptoms, Vaccine & Treatment

Rabies is a life-threatening viral infection usually spread through the bite of an infected animal. Early symptoms can progress to severe brain and nervous system complications, making prompt post-exposure vaccination and immune globulin critical.

Diseases and Conditions

Breast Implant Illness: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Breast implant illness can cause fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, memory problems and other symptoms after silicone breast implant surgery. Symptoms may appear days or years later, and treatment often involves implant removal.

Diseases and Conditions

Osteonecrosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes, Types & Treatment

Osteonecrosis occurs when reduced blood flow causes bone tissue to die, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and joint damage. Common causes, affected bones, diagnosis, complications, and treatment options include rest, physical therapy, medications, and surgery.

Diseases and Conditions

Cleidocranial Dysplasia: Characteristics, Causes & Treatment

Cleidocranial dysplasia is a rare genetic condition affecting bone and tooth development. Common features include short stature, delayed tooth eruption, extra teeth, and abnormal collarbones, with treatment tailored to dental, nutritional, hearing, and growth needs.

Diseases and Conditions

Erythrasma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Erythrasma is a bacterial skin infection that causes pink, red, or brown patches, often in warm, moist skin folds. Common symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis with a Wood's lamp, and treatment options include topical or oral antibiotics.

Weight Loss

What to Eat at Night to Lose Weight (Food List & Meal Plan)

A balanced approach to what to eat at night to lose weight includes lean proteins, vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and healthy fats that promote fullness, plus foods and drinks to avoid before bed.

Symptoms

Stomach Twitching: 6 Possible Causes (& What to Do)

Stomach twitching can occur with pregnancy, intestinal gas, menstruation, anxiety, IBS, or an aortic aneurysm, and may be accompanied by cramps, bloating, pain, or a pulsating sensation.

Diseases and Conditions

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when nerves or blood vessels near the neck and shoulder are compressed, causing pain, tingling, weakness, swelling, or color changes. Treatment may include physical therapy, medication, or surgery.

Pregnancy

Perineal Massage: Benefits & How to Perform (Step-by-Step Guide)

Perineal massage may help prepare the perineum for vaginal delivery by improving flexibility and reducing the risk of tears. It is typically started at 34 weeks and can be done with oil or water-based lubricant under professional guidance.

Menstruation

Is breast pain before a period normal?

Breast pain before period is common and usually starts 7 to 10 days before menstruation, becoming more intense as the period approaches. It may affect one or both breasts and usually improves once menstruation begins.

Healthy Pregnancy

Can you have a period and be pregnant?

Can you have a period and be pregnant? A true menstrual period does not occur during pregnancy, but light bleeding can happen, especially early on. Implantation bleeding may be pink, light red, or brown and is usually lighter and shorter than a period.

Cancer

Benign vs malignant tumors: What's the difference?

The difference between benign and malignant tumors involves how they grow and spread. Benign tumors do not invade nearby tissues or metastasize, while malignant tumors can spread to other parts of the body and may return after treatment.