Streptococcus. One form of bacterium that can cause infections of the skin, soft tissues, and respiratory tract is called Group A Streptococcus (GAS). Respiratory droplets from...
Stillbirth. The death of a fetus after the twentieth week of pregnancy is known as a stillbirth. For many, a stillbirth is a singular instance in...
Splenectomy. A splenectomy, or removal of the spleen, may be necessary if it is not functioning normally or if it is oversized, diseased, or injured. Partial...
Spinal stenosis. Narrowing of one or more spaces in your spinal canal is known as spinal stenosis. The tunnel that passes through each of your spine...
Shoulder impingement. When your shoulder blade’s upper outside edge pinches your rotator cuff underneath it, it’s known as shoulder impingement. It is also occasionally referred to...
Causes of spina bifida. A neural tube defect known as spina bifida develops when the spine and spinal cord of a fetus fail to close correctly...
Causes of restless legs syndrome. A brain, nerve, and sleep disorder known as restless legs syndrome (RLS) results in a strong, almost uncontrollable desire to move...
Phobias. When you experience severe or even overwhelming worry and terror in specific circumstances or when you come into contact with particular objects, you are said...
Pulmonary hypertension. Your pulmonary arteries. which transport blood with low oxygen content from your heart to your lungs, can become hypertensive. Shortness of breath while your...
Rare disease. Any illness that only affects a small portion of the population is considered rare. In certain regions of the world, a rare disease that...