Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It typically develops from precancerous polyps in the colon or…
Diseases
Stroke: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells…
Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, is a condition that results from damage to the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves play…
Gastritis: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatments
Gastritis is a common condition characterized by inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the stomach lining. The stomach lining, or mucosa, plays a crucial role in protecting the stomach from the…
Goiter: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Goiter is a condition characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, which is located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland…
Pulmonary Fibrosis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic and progressive lung disease characterized by the scarring of lung tissue. This scarring, known as fibrosis, makes the lungs stiff and less efficient at transferring…
Cholera: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Cholera is a life-threatening diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It has been responsible for several pandemics throughout history, affecting millions of people worldwide. Despite advances in medicine and…
HIV/AIDS: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) are global health challenges that have affected millions of people worldwide. HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, specifically…
Hepatitis B: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is a major global health problem that can cause chronic infection and put people…
Lung Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer, characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs. It is a leading cause of…