Regarded as one of the most common and serious valve disorders, Aortic valve stenosis (also called aortic stenosis) occurs when the heart’s aortic valve narrows. The aortic valve – a key valve in the body’s blood circulation system – opens to...
Regarded as a common spine condition that affects people of all age groups, (including children, teenagers and adults), scoliosis causes the spine or backbone to curve sideways. This condition can affect any part of the spine, but the most common regions are the chest...
Kidney stones are the calcifications (body’s excess minerals and salts) that can form inside your kidneys. These deposits usually consist of calcium oxalate but may be composed of several other compounds as well. As these substances begin to accumulate in the...
Gingivitis is a common form of gum disease that causes swelling, redness and irritation of gingiva – the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. One of the most common causes of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. Poor oral health habits often leads to...
Narcolepsy is a long-term neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control sleep-wake cycles. This chronic sleep disorder causes a person to suddenly fall asleep at inappropriate times. It is characterized by excessive sleepiness, sleep...