eMedTV Conditions & Diseases A-Z
Sandhoff disease, an incurable illness caused by a gene defect, damages cells in the brain and spinal cord. This eMedTV article offers a detailed explanation of the disease, including its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
Sarcoidosis is a condition in which small clumps of cells are produced in various organs of the body. As this eMedTV article explains, it is not a form of cancer. This portion of the Web site provides an overview of sarcoidosis.
SARS is a highly contagious (and sometimes deadly) viral disease that was discovered in 2002. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at SARS, including information on its transmission, causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Scabies is a skin condition spread through direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person who is infected with the scabies mite. This eMedTV channel features articles on scabies transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Scabies is an infectious disease of the skin caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, a microscopic mite. This section of the eMedTV library describes conditions in which scabies is spread and identifies common symptoms and treatment options for the infection.
Scalp psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by inflamed, scaly skin. As this eMedTV article explains, over half the people with psoriasis have it on their scalp. This portion of the Web site offers an in-depth look at this skin disease.
Scarlet fever is an illness that is characterized by a rash, fever, and sore throat. As this eMedTV Web page explains, it is caused by bacteria. This article discusses the cause, symptoms, treatment, and possible complications of scarlet fever.
Schizophrenia, a mental disorder that tends to run in families, causes delusions and social withdrawal. This eMedTV channel offers dozens of articles on schizophrenia, including symptoms as well as where someone with schizophrenia can turn to for support.
Schizophrenia is one of the most disabling and puzzling mental disorders in existence. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of schizophrenia and its causes, symptoms (such as hearing voices), and treatment options.
Sciatica, as this eMedTV Web page explains, is a serious condition that can cause numbness and some loss of motor control over the leg. This page also describes the symptoms, causes, and factors that can affect treatment.
Although scleroderma may be referred to as a single disease, it is really a symptom of a group of diseases. This eMedTV article discusses this condition in detail, including information about symptoms, subtypes, treatment options, and prognosis.
Scoliosis is a disorder that is characterized by a sideways curvature of the spine. This portion of the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at scoliosis, including information on its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Secondary biliary cirrhosis occurs when the large bile ducts outside of the liver become blocked. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at secondary biliary cirrhosis causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment -- and also links to more information.
A person is considered to have a seizure disorder when he or she has had two or more epileptic seizures. This eMedTV article provides an overview of seizure disorders, including details about the current research on their treatment and prevention.
Septic arthritis is an inflammatory condition caused by a bacterial infection. This eMedTV article explores the causes and symptoms of septic arthritis and includes information about how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
This eMedTV Web page describes how septicemic plague can result from the bite of an infected animal or as a complication of untreated pneumonic or bubonic plague. This page also explains treatments, symptoms, and transmission methods.
Shingles is a condition that is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. This eMedTV resource describes some of the topics you can read about on the Shingles Health Channel, including how shingles is diagnosed and treated.
This selection from the eMedTV archives talks about shingles, a condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. This page offers an in-depth look at shingles, including information on its possible symptoms, risk factors, and treatments.
Short bowel syndrome is a condition characterized by diarrhea, cramping, and heartburn. As this eMedTV article explains, it can occur in people who have had half or more of their small intestine removed. This page discusses the syndrome in detail.
Sick building syndrome refers to acute health effects that may be linked to time spent in a building. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the condition, including symptoms, possible causes, and measures that can help prevent the problem.
This eMedTV page describes Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease in which the moisture-producing glands are targeted, causing dryness, especially in the mouth and eyes. Symptoms, treatment methods, and links to more information are also provided.
Skin cancer is a disease that occurs when cancer cells form in the tissues of the skin. This portion of the eMedTV library examines causes and symptoms of skin cancer and provides information about risk factors and prevention strategies.
This eMedTV article discusses skin cancer in detail, including causes, symptoms, and treatment. This, the most common cancer in the United States, begins in the epidermis, which has three kinds of cells: squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes.
Most people with sleep apnea (interrupted breathing while the person is asleep) don't know that they have it. This eMedTV article explores the types, causes, and symptoms of sleep apnea and lists possible treatments.
Sleep apnea is characterized by temporary pauses in breathing during sleep. As this eMedTV page explains, it's a serious disorder that can lead to daytime drowsiness, accidents, and medical problems. This page provides an overview of sleep apnea.
Small cell lung cancer is a general type of lung cancer that grows and spreads quickly. This eMedTV article defines the three types of small cell lung cancer, lists symptoms of the disease, and explains how it is diagnosed and treated.
Smallpox is an infectious disease that is characterized by bumps on the face and body. This part of the eMedTV site offers an in-depth look at the history of smallpox, with information on its causes, symptoms, and prevention methods.
Social anxiety disorder is characterized by an overwhelming sense of insecurity in social settings. This eMedTV article covers the different types of social anxiety disorders, along with symptoms that may occur and available treatment options.
Social phobia, as this eMedTV article explains, is defined as having a persistent and chronic fear of being judged by others in a social setting. The condition can interfere with work or school; however, it can be treated with medication and therapy.
As this eMedTV article explains, spastic colon is another name for irritable bowel syndrome, a disorder that often results in diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal cramping. This page offers an overview of the symptoms and diagnosis of spastic colon.
Specific phobias are defined as an intense fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. This eMedTV segment explains the possible causes of various phobias and treatment methods that are available.
Spider veins are usually closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. This eMedTV article discusses spider veins in detail, including how they form, risk factors, and treatment methods.
As this eMedTV article explains, spina bifida is a condition in which the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings are not completely developed -- it affects over 1,500 U.S. babies each year. This page discusses spina bifida in detail.
This eMedTV article discusses spina bifida occulta, a condition in which one or more vertebrae are malformed, but the nerves and spinal cord are normal and covered by a layer of skin. This article describes spina bifida occulta in detail.
A dull or throbbing pain and blurry vision are among the possible symptoms of a spinal headache. This eMedTV article lists other spinal headache symptoms -- and also discusses what may cause a spinal headache and how it can be treated.
Spinal meningitis is an infection in the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. As this eMedTV article explains, it is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. This Web page provides an overview of spinal meningitis.
This eMedTV article includes detailed information on spinal stenosis, which involves a narrowing of areas in the spine. It is most common in older men and women, and symptoms include pain or numbness in the legs or shoulders.
This eMedTV resource discusses squamous cell carcinoma in detail, including treatment options and prognosis. Despite a fatality rate of less than 1 percent, prompt treatment is necessary to keep the cancer from invading and destroying nearby tissue.
St. Louis encephalitis is the most common human disease caused by mosquitoes in the United States. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at St. Louis encephalitis, including information on its causes, symptoms, and prevention.
Stable angina is brought on by physical exertion when narrowed coronary arteries have to work harder to get enough oxygen. This eMedTV article further explores stable angina and its causes, symptoms, and prevention methods.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains that status epilepticus is a potentially life-threatening condition in which a person has prolonged or repeated seizures. This article provides an overview of this condition.
As this eMedTV article explains, steroid rosacea is a condition that results when some people use corticosteroid ointments to treat eczema and other rashes. This article offers an overview of the symptoms and treatment of this condition.
Stomach cancer is a serious disease in which cancer cells first develop in the stomach. This eMedTV article presents an overview of stomach cancer, including information about its symptoms and how the disease is diagnosed and treated.
The stomach flu is not really a flu at all -- it's a viral infection. This eMedTV article discusses stomach flu in detail, including information about its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
A stroke is a sudden episode that may affect consciousness, sensation, and movement. This eMedTV segment describes the types of articles contained in this eMedTV channel, including topics ranging from early symptoms to stroke recovery.
A stroke is a sudden episode in which a blood vessel in the brain gets blocked or ruptures. This eMedTV article explains how a stroke may occur and provides an overview of strokes, including information about symptoms and treatment options.
As this eMedTV article explains, Sturge-Weber syndrome is a condition that may be diagnosed when an infant has seizures and a port-wine stain birthmark on the face. This resource provides a detailed description of Sturge-Weber syndrome.
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is a serious infection caused by an altered form of the measles virus. This eMedTV article discusses subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in detail and includes information on its symptoms, stages, and treatment.
Sudden Unexplained Death Syndrome
People with epilepsy have an increased risk of dying from sudden unexplained death syndrome. This eMedTV resource explains how research suggests that the use of multiple anticonvulsants may be a factor in causing this condition.
Swimmer's itch is caused by an allergic reaction to a parasite found in birds and aquatic mammals. This eMedTV resource discusses swimmer's itch in detail, including the lifecycle of the parasite responsible, symptoms, and treatment options.
Sydenham chorea is a disorder affecting muscle movement that most often occurs in children. This eMedTV segment explains how Sydenham chorea develops as a complication of acute rheumatic fever and discusses how the disorder is treated.
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, can lead to mental illness -- or even death -- if left untreated. This eMedTV resource takes a look at several of the topics that are covered on the Syphilis Health Channel.
Syphilis, an STD characterized by sores on the genitals, can ultimately lead to death if left untreated. This eMedTV Web page further describes syphilis and its causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV article explains, syringomyelia is a condition in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord due to a malformation, meningitis, or a tumor. This article discusses syringomyelia in detail, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Tabes dorsalis is complication of untreated syphilis in which the myelin surrounding nerves degenerates. This eMedTV Web page explains tabes dorsalis in more detail, including who it affects, its symptoms, and treatment options.
This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis associated with Tarlov cysts. These fluid-filled sacs usually do not cause pain, weakness, or nerve root compression, although these symptoms can occur.
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare, hereditary illness that causes progressive damage to certain nerve cells. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the condition, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV article explains, it is important for pregnant women with active tuberculosis (TB) to start treatment as soon as TB is suspected. This page offers information on TB and pregnancy, including information on the safety of TB medications.
Due to the developmental issues teens face, teen depression is a different illness than adult depression. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of teen depression, noting in particular its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.
Temporal arteritis is a condition that causes swelling in the arteries of the head, neck, and arms. This eMedTV article discusses temporal arteritis in detail and explains how it may be related to aging.
A tension headache is generally triggered by stressful situations. As this eMedTV page explains, it is characterized by the contraction of neck and face muscles. This page further discusses tension headaches and their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Testicular cancer is a disease in which cancer cells first form in one or both testicles. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at testicular cancer, including information about symptoms of the disease, diagnostic tests, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV article explains, tethered spinal cord syndrome is a disorder caused by tissue attachments in the spinal cord that limit the movement of the spinal cord. This Web page provides an overview of tethered spinal cord syndrome.