Chills are a feeling of being cold without an obvious cause. You may shiver, shake, have goosebumps, or chattering teeth when you have chills. Chills are a way for your body to try to regulate its core temperature by contracting and relaxing your muscles and narrowing your blood vessels. Chills can occur with or without …

Breathing problems are a common and serious health issue that can affect your quality of life and well-being. Breathing problems can make you feel short of breath, wheeze, cough, or chest pain. They can also interfere with your daily activities, such as walking, talking, or sleeping. Breathing problems can be caused by many different conditions, …

Back Pain: What You Need to Know Back pain is one of the leading causes of individuals seeking medical attention or missing work. Anyone, irrespective of age, gender, or lifestyle, can be affected. Back pain can range from a mild ache to a severe, disabling pain that interferes with your daily activities. In this blog …

Acne is a common skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and sometimes cysts or nodules on your face and other parts of your body. Acne can affect anyone at any age, but it is most common among teenagers and young adults. Acne can cause physical and emotional distress and may lead to scarring if …

Aching or pain is a common sensation that can affect any part of the body. It might range from minor discomfort to excruciating pain. Aching or pain can have various causes, such as injury, infection, inflammation, or disease. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common types of aching or pain, …

Systemic mastocytosis (mas-to-sy-TOE-sis) is a rare disorder that results in too many mast cells building up in your body. A mast cell is a type of white blood cell. Mast cells are found in connective tissues throughout your body. Mast cells help your immune system function properly and normally help protect you from disease. When …

Vitiligo (vit-ih-LIE-go) is a disease that causes loss of skin color in patches. The discolored areas usually get bigger with time. The condition can affect the skin on any part of the body. It can also affect hair and the inside of the mouth. Normally, the color of hair and skin is determined by melanin. …

Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Some types can also cause blisters. Different types and stages of eczema affect 31.6 million people in the United States, which equals more than 10% of the population. Many people use the word eczema when referring to atopic dermatitis, which is the most common type. …

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease characterized by recurrent episodes (also called attacks) of severe swelling of the skin and mucous membranes. The age at which attacks begin varies, but most people have their first one in childhood or adolescence. The frequency of attacks usually increases after puberty. Attacks most often affect 3 parts of …

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. When you have too much growth hormone, your bones increase in size. In childhood, this leads to increased height and is called gigantism. But in adulthood, a change in height doesn’t occur. Instead, the increase in bone …