Intestinal Metaplasia (IM): Symptoms, Treatment & More
Intestinal metaplasia (IM) occurs when the body replaces the cells that line the upper digestive tract (including the stomach and esophagus) with cells that line the intestines. When IM happens in the stomach, it’s called gastric intestinal metaplasia; when it occurs in the esophagus, it’s called Barrett’s esophagus. Intestinal metaplasia does not cause any symptoms […]
Hyperspermia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hyperspermia is a rare condition that causes males at birth to ejaculate larger than average amounts of semen, the fluid emitted during orgasm. The exact cause of the condition is unclear, but a reproductive gland infection is one possibility. Genetic factors may also play a role, as several genes are linked to the condition. Hyperspermia […]
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC): Symptoms & Treatment
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), also known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is a chronic and progressive disease that damages and can eventually destroy the bile ducts of the liver. Researchers are unsure of the exact causes, but certain risk factors, like being born female or having a family history of PBC, increase your odds of developing […]
Somniphobia (Fear of Sleep): Symptoms, Treatment, & More
Somniphobia is a fear of sleep. It’s a specific phobia, a common anxiety disorder involving intense and irrational fear of something unlikely to be dangerous or harmful. If you have somniphobia, you have little control over your anxiety response when you think about or are confronted with sleep. About 9.1% of adults in the United […]
Types of Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment
Leukemia is a cancer that changes blood cells. It usually develops in the bone marrow, the inner part of the bone that makes immature cells that eventually develop into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Possible signs of leukemia include fevers, fatigue, bleeding, and bruising. There are many types of leukemia, and they […]
Binge Eating Disorder: Treatment Options
Everyone overindulges in food from time to time, but people with binge eating disorder regularly overeat large amounts of food quickly with no control over what or how much they eat. These binge eating episodes happen at least once a week for at least three months. There is no cure for binge eating disorder, and […]
Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & More
Erosive gastritis occurs when inflammation gradually damages the stomach lining, causing shallow breaks (called erosions) and ulcers. People with erosive gastritis experience symptoms like burning stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. If erosions or ulcers bleed, symptoms can include black or tarry stool, fatigue, shortness of breath, and vomiting blood. Treatment options for […]
Postpartum Depression (PPD) Treatment Options
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental health condition affecting 1 in 8 new parents within the first year after childbirth. Treatment typically includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Lifestyle changes, support groups, and support from family and friends can also be helpful. Unlike the “baby blues,” which are normal mood swings that happen […]
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Treatment Options
Congestive heart failure (CHF), sometimes simply called heart failure, happens when the heart doesn’t pump blood as it should, causing fluid to build up in your body. There’s no cure for CHF, but treatment options are available. The treatment plan your healthcare provider suggests can vary based on the stage and cause of your CHF. […]
Types, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More
Fibromas are benign (noncancerous) tumors made of fibrous connective tissues—tissue made of tough protein fibers that protect and support muscles, bones, organs, and other body tissues. Some fibromas, such as those on the skin or feet, may appear as a firm lump on or under the skin. Most people with fibromas experience no symptoms, but […]