Fibroadenoma – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Fibroadenomas are common non-cancerous breast lumps that typically develop in people between ages 15 and 35, though they can occur in anyone who menstruates, regardless…
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Janis's areas of expertise include nutrition, exercise, stress management, and mental health. She is passionate about educating and empowering people to take control of their health and make positive changes that can last a lifetime. Janis believes that small, sustainable changes are the key to long-term success, and she works with her clients to develop personalized plans that fit their individual needs and lifestyles.
Latex Allergy – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Latex allergy happens when the body reacts to proteins in natural rubber latex. The immune system mistakes these proteins as harmful substances. This triggers an…
Compulsive Gambling – Symptoms and Causes
Understanding Gambling Disorder Gambling disorder is a condition where a person cannot resist the impulse to gamble, even when it causes serious problems in their life….
Keratitis – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Keratitis affects the cornea, the clear dome-shaped covering on the eye’s front. This inflammation can develop with or without an infection. When no infection is…
Mitral Valve Prolapse – Symptoms and Causes
Heart Valve Conditions Mitral valve bulging occurs when the flaps (leaflets) of the heart valve between the left chambers become floppy. These leaflets bulge backward into…
Pyoderma Gangrenosum – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare skin condition. It’s characterized by painful, rapidly developing sores that typically appear on the legs. This disorder affects the immune…
Postherpetic Neuralgia – Symptoms and Causes
What Is Postherpetic Neuralgia? Postherpetic neuralgia is a nerve pain condition that develops after a shingles infection. This painful condition persists long after the visible signs…
Nickel Allergy – Symptoms and Causes
What Is Nickel Allergy? Nickel allergy causes an itchy skin rash when your body reacts to this common metal. While jewelry often triggers this reaction, nickel…
Claudication – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Claudication is pain that happens when muscles don’t get enough blood during activity. This usually affects the legs after walking for a certain time or…
IgA Nephropathy – Symptoms and Causes
Overview IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger disease, affects the kidneys when immunoglobulin A (IgA) proteins build up in kidney tissue. This buildup causes inflammation that…