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Immune system disorders cause abnormally low activity or overactivity of the immune system. Overactive immune systems cause the body to attack and destroy its own tissues. Immune deficiency diseases decrease the body's ability to fight invaders, cau..

Constipation occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass. It is due to changes in diet or routine, or due to inadequate intake of fiber. Call your doctor if you have severe pain, blood in your stools, or cons..

Age-related vision loss happens to many people as they grow older. Eye problems are not something you should think of as Normal. Some problems stem from worsening vision disorders. As you get older, these might happen gradually. Others happen sudden..

Infertility is generally defined as not being able to get pregnant after a lengthier period of unprotected sex. Because fertility in women is known to decline steadily with age, some providers evaluate and treat women aged 35 years or older after 6 ..

Hypertension is called the silent killer because it often has no warning signs or symptoms and patients do not realize they have hypertension.  Since the disease is discrete, patients should monitor their blood pressure regularly or get their b..

Hair loss is known as alopecia. It affects the scalp and entire body as a result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions, or a normal part of aging. Anyone can lose hair on their head, but it's more common in men. Baldness typically ref..

Heartburn typically refers to pain in the chest due to stomach acid flowing back up into the esophagus causing a burning sensation. Since stomach acid is causing the burning sensation, heartburn is commonly associated with hyperacidity. Heartburn is..

Glaucoma is a condition that damages your eye's optic nerve and it worsens over time. It is generally associated with a buildup of pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma tends to run in families. You usually don’t get it until later in life. Intraocula..

When you have red, irritated, and bloodshot eyes, you have red eyes. Eye Redness is the result of enlarged or inflamed blood vessels under the skin of the eye. Usually, it is a reaction to something that is irritating the eye. Redness of the eye ..

Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. The cells in your body use sugar differently if you have gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby'..