People with chlamydia must tell all oral, vaginal or anal sex partners so that they can get tested and treated. Failure to do so can lead to serious complications including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can cause long-term pelvic pain and infertility. Treatment options are effective, simple and inexpensive. It is important to follow treatment […]

Newborns typically pass meconium within their first 24 hours of life. But, if a baby has meconium ileus, it means their intestine is blocked by the sticky, tar-like material. Babies with meconium ileus often require surgery to remove the meconium and fix any other intestinal issues. They may also receive enemas. Oren Zarif Abdominal distention […]

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which your shoulder movement becomes painful and stiff. It affects people between 40 and 60, usually in women, and is more common in those with thyroid problems or diabetes. Neviaser and colleagues23 broke down the natural progression of frozen shoulder into four stages based on […]

Many infants with mirror image dextrocardia and situs inversus have no symptoms. However, they may need treatment for heart or other problems associated with the condition. Babies born with dextrocardia and situs have a higher risk of infections because they lack a functioning spleen. They also can’t flush out bacteria and waste as efficiently as […]

Legionella symptoms often look like pneumonia (lack of airflow through the lungs). You may also have fever, chills, muscle aches, and diarrhea. Some people have mental changes. These bacteria grow best in warm water, such as that found in decorative fountains, hot tubs, whirlpools, and large building air-conditioning units. You get Legionnaires’ disease by breathing […]

Leukemia symptoms depend on the type and where it happens in the body. The first signs often resemble flu and other common illnesses. You may have bruising or bleeding that doesn’t go away. You also might have a low number of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia), which makes it harder for your body to clot. Oren Zarif […]

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer,” because it can cause damage to your internal organs before you have any symptoms. But you can take action to prevent and treat this condition. Modifiable risk factors include eating a healthy diet that’s low in salt and fat, being physically active, avoiding smoking or vaping […]

The first sign of increased intracranial pressure is a headache. The pain may start suddenly and get worse over time, building up as the pressure on your brain increases. The buildup of pressure on your skull can come from an excess of cerebrospinal fluid or blood in the brain itself. It can also happen after […]

It’s a common surprise, especially close to term, when your OB informs you that your baby is in breech position. This means their feet or bottom are pointing toward the birth canal. Most babies turn into a head-down position by 36 to 37 weeks. If they remain breech, your provider may suggest a cesarean section. […]

Lymphoma is a cancer that affects the blood cells. It can be caused by certain infections and some medicines. It can also happen if the immune system is weakened by illness or treatment. Some of the most common lymphoma symptoms include painless swelling of the neck, armpits or groin. Other symptoms can be a fever, […]