Cachexia, or loss of muscle and fat tissue, is a well-known side effect of cancer treatment. It can worsen a...

Symptoms include pain in your upper abdomen, often near your breastbone. The pain may ache or burn and be relieved...

Cyanosis is a condition that causes your skin, lips and nails to turn blue. This happens because there is not...

Many newborns display acrocyanosis as their bodies get used to the new pattern of blood circulation between the womb and...

Chylothorax can occur at any age and is usually idiopathic. Large chylous effusions can cause symptoms such as dyspnea and...

Pubic lice, also called crab lice, are tiny insects that can cause itching in the area around the genitals. They...

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are associated with 80% of lower extremity amputations in people with diabetes and contribute to high...

Chlamydia is a highly infectious disease. It can be spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex, and the bacteria can...

Normally, your kidneys remove waste products and excess fluids from your blood. They also help maintain normal levels of acids,...

Many babies who have meconium ileus have cystic fibrosis. They are often diagnosed while still in the womb with ultrasound...