eMedTV Conditions & Diseases A-Z
Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the esophagus forms new types of cells on its surface. As this eMedTV page explains, these cells are similar to the cells found in the intestines. This page offers an in-depth look at this disorder.
This eMedTV segment discusses basal cell carcinoma in detail, including treatment options, prognosis, and tips to prevent it. This is the most common form of skin cancer, accounting for 90 percent of all cases in the United States.
Behcet's disease causes arthritis and ulcers on the genitals and mouth, and is typically caused by inflammation of the blood vessels. This eMedTV resource discusses possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Behcet's disease.
A temporary form of facial paralysis, Bell's palsy results from damage or trauma to a facial nerve. As this eMedTV resource explains, Bell's palsy usually affects only one of the two facial nerves and one side of the face.
This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at beta thalassemia, which occurs when there is a problem with the beta-globin chain. Possible symptoms and treatment options are discussed, as are the disease's prevalence and inheritance patterns.
Normally the heart's aortic valve has three cusps, but a bicuspid aortic valve has only two cusps. As this eMedTV article explains, a bicuspid aortic valve is not usually a problem. People with a bicuspid aortic valve should have regular checkups.
As this eMedTV article explains, binge eating is more than just occasionally overeating -- it's a serious condition in which a person eats excessive amounts of food regularly. This portion of the eMedTV library offers an overview of binge eating.
People with binge eating disorder will eat large quantities of food, even when already full or not hungry. This eMedTV article offers an overview of binge eating disorder and explains why it is the most common eating disorder.
Binswanger's disease is a form of dementia that occurs when atherosclerosis damages arteries in the brain. This eMedTV article describes Binswanger's disease and includes information about risk factors and symptoms associated with the condition.
Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a mental illness involving episodes, or cycles, of mania and depression. This eMedTV Web page looks at bipolar disorder and describes symptoms of the illness as well as treatment options.
Bipolar disorder is a serious brain disease affecting over 2 million American adults. This eMedTV article describes the extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning that characterize the disease, and explains why proper treatment is crucial.
The bird flu is generally rare in humans, but there is concern that it may soon cause a pandemic. This eMedTV resource examines bird flu in humans and birds (especially the H5N1 strain), including transmission, symptoms, and treatment options.
This eMedTV article provides an overview of bladder cancer, a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the bladder. The three types of bladder cancer are transitional cell carcinoma, squamous cell bladder carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma.
A bladder infection during pregnancy can be serious, especially if it spreads to the kidneys. This eMedTV resource discusses the importance of promptly treating a bladder infection during pregnancy to avoid problems such as premature delivery.
Characterized by inflammation of the eyelid, blepharitis is a common eye condition often caused by scalp dandruff or bacterial infection. This eMedTV article explains blepharitis in detail and links to other resources and articles about blepharitis.
Body lice are small, wingless insects that live primarily on clothing. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at body lice, explaining how they are transmitted, diagnosed, and treated. This page also explains how they may transmit certain diseases.
Bone cancer is a condition where cancer cells form in the tissues of the bone. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses the Bone Cancer Health Channel, which includes in-depth articles on topics such as the causes and symptoms of bone cancer.
Bone cancer is a type of cancer that affects the bones. Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer. As this page of the eMedTV library explains, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis all depend on the type of bone cancer a person has.
There are many long-term effects from anorexia, and bone loss is one of the most common. In this section of the eMedTV library, the link between anorexia and bone loss is discussed, including the causes and treatment.
Toxins produced by a group of bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum cause the disease known as botulism. This eMedTV page provides details about this rare but serious illness, including how it is acquired, symptoms, and treatment options.
A common source of botulism food poisoning is improperly preserved home-processed foods with low acid content (like corn and beets). This eMedTV page offers tips for preventing botulism food poisoning, like refrigerating oils that contain garlic.
BPH stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia and refers to an enlargement of the prostate gland. This eMedTV article discusses BPH in detail, including the symptoms of BPH, treatment options, and relevant statistics for this condition.
Types of brain cancer include benign, malignant, primary, and secondary. All are characterized by abnormal cell growth in the skull. This eMedTV page provides a detailed explanation of brain cancer, including symptoms, grades, and treatment options.
Next to leukemia and lymphoma, brain stem glioma (a tumor in the tissues of the brain stem) is the most common type of childhood cancer. This eMedTV resource discusses brain stem glioma in detail, including symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
Brain tumor symptoms typically occur when a tumor presses on a nerve or damages a certain area of the brain. This page from the eMedTV website provides an in-depth explanation of brain tumor symptoms, such as headaches, visual changes, and nausea.
Breast cancer occurs when there is abnormal cell growth in the breast. This eMedTV Web page looks at causes and types of the disease and provides information about screening and treatment options.
Breast cancer is a condition in which abnormal cell growth occurs in the breast. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer in detail and provides information about risk factors, staging, treatment options, and the possibility of recurrence.
Breast cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that occurs on the breast. As this eMedTV article explains, skin affected by cellulitis will commonly be red, swollen, and warm and painful to the touch. Breast cellulitis is treated with antibiotics.
Bubonic plague is a disease caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the causes, transmission, symptoms, and treatment of this disease and offers statistics on its prevalence throughout history.
A person with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time and then purges the food from the body. This eMedTV Bulimia Health Channel includes in-depth articles on topics like bulimia symptoms, treatment, and research.
As this eMedTV article explains, bulimia is an eating disorder in which a person eats a lot of food in a short period and then uses laxatives or vomiting to purge the food from the body. This page provides detailed information about bulimia.
BV is a condition that results when there are too much harmful bacteria in the vagina. This segment of the eMedTV website provides an overview of BV, including what causes it, its symptoms, and treatment methods.
All cancers begin in cells, the body's basic unit of life. This eMedTV resource describes several of the topics covered on the Cancer Health Channel, including cancer risk factors, symptoms, treatment options, and more.
Imagery, meditation, and biofeedback are just some of the examples of alternative cancer treatments. This eMedTV page examines other alternative cancer treatments people can use (in addition to medical therapies) to reduce stress and side effects.
Candida infections occur when the normal acidity of the vagina changes or when the hormonal balance changes. This eMedTV article offers information on Candida and lists common symptoms and treatment options that are available.
Over 70 million Americans have cardiovascular disease, which is actually 60 disorders, not a single disease. This eMedTV article provides a detailed discussion on cardiovascular disease, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition that affects the hands and wrists. As this eMedTV article explains, this is a painful, progressive illness that is caused by compression of the median nerve. Treatment options are also discussed.
Cataracts are vision problems that occur when there is a clouding of the lens in the eye. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at cataracts, including information about types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition.
People with catatonic schizophrenia often show involuntary movements, grimacing, or unusual mannerisms. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of this disorder and offers a list of common symptoms, such as clumsiness and lack of coordination.
Celiac disease is a condition in which a person cannot tolerate gluten. This eMedTV channel provides a number of in-depth articles, covering topics ranging from symptoms of celiac disease to a gluten-free diet.
Celiac disease is a disorder that damages the small intestine and interferes with nutrient absorption. This eMedTV article offers an overview of celiac disease, including information about how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that most often affects the extremities. This eMedTV article offers an overview of cellulitis, including information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the infection.
Central diabetes insipidus is a disease affecting the kidneys' ability to properly filter urine. This section of the eMedTV library explains how central diabetes insipidus is caused by damage to the pituitary gland.
Cervical cancer, which occurs when cancer cells form in the cervix, is more common in women with HPV. This eMedTV page describes what you'll learn on eMedTV's Cervical Cancer Channel, such as other risk factors for the disease and its early symptoms.
Cervical cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of a woman's cervix. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of cervical cancer, including information on its causes, risk factors, symptoms, and stages.
CFS myths circulating include the false notion that people with the condition lose their fingerprints. This eMedTV article debunks myths concerning chronic fatigue syndrome and recommends credible sources for information about CFS.
Chickenpox, a disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, results in itchy blisters, tiredness, and fever. This eMedTV channel offers articles on the cause, symptoms, and treatment of this infectious disease -- as well as how many people it affects.
Chickenpox is an infectious disease characterized by itchy blisters, tiredness, and fever. This page from the eMedTV site explains chickenpox in more detail, including information on its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Exposure to radiation and a history of myelodysplastic syndrome or aplastic anemia may affect the risk of developing childhood AML. This eMedTV article describes childhood AML in detail, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.
Children who are depressed may suffer from low-self esteem and have a hard time getting along with others. This eMedTV Web page provides detailed information about childhood depression, including its types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Childhood disintegrative disorder is a rare type of autism spectrum disorder. As this eMedTV page explains, it is characterized by a profound loss of vocabulary, motor skills, and social skills. It usually occurs between the ages of three and four.
Childhood leukemia is a form of cancer in which blood forming tissue produces abnormal blood cells. This eMedTV article describes the types of leukemia most common among children, including information about risk factors and symptoms.
The two types of liver cancer in children are hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. This eMedTV article discusses these conditions in detail, including treatment options, prognosis, risk factors, and symptoms.
This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains that childhood obesity statistics indicate that obesity in children has increased by four times over the past 40 years. This article also discusses the statistics and trends in childhood obesity.
Chlamydia is an STD that often has no symptoms, but can lead to very serious complications. This eMedTV page describes what you'll learn on eMedTV's Chlamydia Channel, including specific complications that chlamydia can cause (such as PID or epididymitis)
As this eMedTV page explains, chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that is often unknowingly passed to others through sexual contact because there are usually no symptoms. However, chlamydia is fully curable if treated early.
Cholera, an acute illness characterized by diarrhea, is caused by an infection in the intestines. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of the causes, transmission, and prevention of cholera. This page also links to other resources about cholera.
People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have profound fatigue that isn't improved by bed rest. This eMedTV channel offers articles on CFS symptoms, prognosis, and treatment -- as well as how to find chronic fatigue syndrome support groups.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest. This eMedTV article defines chronic fatigue syndrome, identifies symptoms associated with the condition, and discusses treatment options.
Chronic hepatitis C is a disease in which there is long-term inflammation of the liver. This eMedTV resource explains several aspects of chronic hepatitis C, including how it is spread, diagnosed, and treated.
When a person has trouble sleeping for a month or longer, he or she may have chronic insomnia. This part of the eMedTV library discusses the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment options for chronic insomnia.
Chronic leukemia is a slowly developing form of cancer that causes the production of abnormal blood cells. This eMedTV segment discusses types, causes, and symptoms of chronic leukemia, and describes tests used to diagnose the cancer.
As explained in this eMedTV resource, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is type of cancer in which the body produces too many white blood cells known as lymphocytes. This article offers an overview of CLL and links to additional information.
As discussed in this eMedTV segment, chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a disease in which the bone marrow produces too many white blood cells known as granulocytes. This article provides an overview of CML and links to additional information.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as this eMedTV Web page explains, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing problems. This page offers an in-depth look at the condition, including treatment and prevention methods.
Chronic pancreatitis is a disorder involving digestive enzymes that attack and destroy the pancreas. As this eMedTV article explains, this can lead to pain and scarring. This page describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment of chronic pancreatitis.