Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within the kidneys, causing the…
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones also called renal calculi or nephrolithiasis, are solid masses or crystals that form from substances (like minerals, acids…
Kidney Failure
Kidney failure may occur from an acute situation that injures the kidneys or from chronic diseases that gradually cause the…
Poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis or polio is an infection transmitted via the fecal-oral and oral-oral routes by the poliovirus. Clinicians should suspect polio…
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition involving our central nervous system (CNS). With multiple sclerosis, our immune system attacks…
Sexual Desire Disorder
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is a persistent lack or absence of sexual thoughts, fantasies, and desire for sexual activity,…
Anaplasmosis
Anaplasmosis is part of a group of diseases that spread through tick bites (tick-borne disease) caused by the bacterium Anaplasma…
Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps also called “Nasal polyposis” are painless and benign (noncancerous) growths. They form in the mucosa (thin, soft tissue)…
Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail (onychogryphosis or paronychia) is caused by the pressure from the ingrowth of the nail edge into the…