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Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by intense mood swings, including manic highs and depressive lows, which can disrupt sleep, energy, behavior, and decision-making. Symptoms start between age 15 to 25 years. Usually with an episode of depression.…

Prostate cancer develops when cells in the prostate gland mutate and multiply uncontrollably. The exact cause is unknown, but factors such as age, ethnicity, and family history can increase the risk. Ethnicity Prostate cancer incidence varies among ethnic groups. African…

The acute block of the pulmonary arteries by blood clots that most of the time arising from the lower extremities. Sudden shortness of breath and edema in one or both legs, require prompt medical evaluation, mortality rate is 5 to…

Varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins that typically appear in the legs, causing discomfort such as pain, swelling, and a feeling of heaviness. Individuals most predisposed to varicose veins include those with a family history of the condition, as…

Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, are allergic reactions that occur at specific times of the year. They are triggered by allergens such as pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. The seasons with higher allergy prevalence…

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum. It is one of the most common cancers worldwide, but also one of the most preventable. Description Colon…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of chronic inflammatory lung diseases that cause airflow limitation, leading to difficulties in breathing, coughing, and mucus production. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, both of which involve progressive and irreversible damage…

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the sole of the foot, specifically the plantar fascia, a thick tissue that connects the heel to the toes and supports the arch of the foot. It is the inflammation of the…

Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the skin. This occurs when the DNA in skin cells is damaged, usually by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds, and the body is unable to repair…

Hair loss is not always caused by androgenetic alopecia. There are multiple forms of non-androgenetic baldness, many of which are reversible if treated appropriately. Recognizing them is essential to choosing the right treatment and improving the prognosis. After reading this…