MGUS – Symptoms and Causes
Overview MGUS stands for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. This condition occurs when an unusual protein appears in the blood. Doctors call this unusual protein “monoclonal…
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End-Stage Renal Disease – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 20, 2025
What Is End-Stage Renal Disease? End-stage renal disease happens when your kidneys stop working well enough to keep you alive. This serious condition develops after chronic…
Read More →Schizotypal Personality Disorder – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 20, 2025
Overview Schizotypal personality disorder marks a person as unusual or isolated, with limited close connections. They struggle to grasp relationship dynamics. People with this condition typically…
Read More →Achilles Tendon Rupture – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 20, 2025
Overview The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. It’s a strong, fibrous cord located at the back of your lower leg. When…
Read More →Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 20, 2025
Overview Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a congenital heart condition present from birth. In this condition, the heart has an extra electrical pathway between its upper and…
Read More →Petit Mal Seizure – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 20, 2025
Overview Absence seizures are short periods when a person suddenly loses awareness. They typically last a few seconds, during which the person may stare blankly. These…
Read More →Shaken Baby Syndrome – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 20, 2025
Overview Abusive head trauma in infants, often called shaken baby syndrome, occurs when a baby is violently shaken. This dangerous form of child abuse can cause…
Read More →Nephrotic Syndrome – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 20, 2025
Understanding Kidney Function and Issues The kidneys work as powerful filtering systems in your body. Inside each kidney are filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron contains…
Read More →Essential Tremor – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 20, 2025
Overview Essential tremor is a neurological condition that causes uncontrollable, rhythmic shaking. This trembling most commonly affects the hands, especially during simple activities like drinking from…
Read More →Esophagitis – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 20, 2025
Overview Esophagitis refers to inflammation and irritation of the esophageal lining. The esophagus is a muscular tube that transports food and drinks from the mouth to…
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