Diseases

Plain-language guides to common conditions: what they are, their symptoms, causes and how they're usually treated.

8 diseases · 1 with an article

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).

EndocrinologyMetabolic DisorderChronic Disease

Hypertension

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.

CardiologyChronic Disease
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Asthma

A condition in which the airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.

PulmonologyChronic DiseaseRespiratory
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Migraine

A headache of varying intensity, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.

NeurologyPain Management
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet.

RheumatologyAutoimmuneChronic Disease
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Chronic Kidney Disease

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often related to diabetes or hypertension.

NephrologyChronic Disease
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Coronary Artery Disease

The most common type of heart disease caused by plaque buildup in the arteries.

CardiologyChronic Disease
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Gestational Diabetes

High blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after delivery.

EndocrinologyObstetricsPregnancy
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