Uterine Adenomyosis Overview In adenomyosis, the endometrial tissue that lines the uterus grows into the muscle of the uterus. This condition makes the uterine walls thicker and distorts the vasculature (blood vessels), which can lead to heavy, prolonged, and painful periods. Also, adenomyosis is associated with pain during sexual intercourse, as well as infertility. However, adenomyosis […]

Deafness and Hearing Loss Overview Hearing impairment, deafness, or hearing loss refers to the total or partial inability to hear sounds. There are many causes and types of deafness. A patient with a mild hearing impairment may have problems understanding speech, especially if there is a lot of noise around, while those with moderate deafness […]

Measles Overview Measles is caused by the rubeola virus. It spreads through direct contact with a person with the virus or through droplets in the air. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to life-threatening complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 20% of people in the United States […]

Migraine Overview A migraine is a common neurological disease that causes a variety of symptoms, most notably a throbbing, pulsing headache on one side of your head. Your migraine will likely get worse with physical activity, lights, sounds or smells. It may last at least four hours or even days. About 12% of Americans have this […]

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood clots form, typically, in a deep vein in the leg. Besides leg veins, the condition can affect veins in the pelvis. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are two parts of the disease known as venous thromboembolism. DVT is a medical urgency. The Centers […]