Congenital mitral valve anomalies are types of heart valve disease that are present at birth. That means they are congenital heart defects. The conditions affect the valve between the heart’s upper and lower left chambers. That valve is called the mitral valve. Mitral valve anomalies include: Thick or stiff valve flaps, also called leaflets. Leaflets or leaflets that are joined, …
Hirschsprung’s disease is a condition your child is born with (congenital) that slows or stops the movement of waste (poop) through their colon. Your child’s healthcare provider may also call it congenital megacolon. In Hirschsprung’s disease, nerve cells don’t develop as they should near the end of your baby’s large intestine. When digestion happens as expected, nerve cells send signals telling …
Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is an umbrella term for conditions you’re born with that affect your heart’s structure. “Congenital” means that the defect forms while the fetus develops and is present at birth. These conditions impact blood flow through your heart. They’re also called congenital heart defects. Congenital heart diseases range from mild to serious. Depending on the type …
A congenital heart defect is a problem with the structure of the heart that a child is born with. Some congenital heart defects in children are simple and don’t need treatment. Others are more complex. The child may need several surgeries done over a period of several years.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of genetic disorders affecting your adrenal glands. You have one adrenal gland on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands produce important hormones your body needs to function properly. These hormones include: Cortisol: Cortisol helps your body respond to illness, injury and stress. It’s also in charge of regulating your body’s blood pressure, energy levels and …
Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI) that causes warts (small bumps or growths) to form in and around your genitals and rectum. Certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) cause genital warts. While there’s no cure for HPV itself, you can receive treatment for genital warts. You can give genital warts to other people through vaginal, anal or oral sex. Where …
A concussion is a head injury that happens when your brain moves or twists inside your skull. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury. They’re some of the most common (and most commonly misunderstood) injuries that people experience. Almost everyone’s heard of someone “getting their bell rung” or “seeing stars” after a hit. Those phrases might make it seem like concussions aren’t a big …
Kleptomania is a mental health condition where a person feels an overpowering, irresistible urge to steal things. People who have this disorder know that stealing is wrong and could get them into trouble, but they can’t stop themselves. People who have kleptomania don’t steal because of a lack of willpower, self-control or a character flaw. Instead, this is a medical …
Sexual addiction is an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or activities that can’t be controlled and cause distress or harm your health, relationships, career or other aspects of your life. Sexual addiction is the most commonly used lay term. You may hear healthcare professionals call this compulsive sexual behavior, problematic sexual behavior, hypersexuality, hypersexuality disorder, sexual compulsivity or sexual …
Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition in which a person feels a strong need to save a large number of items, whether they have monetary value or not, and experiences significant distress when attempting to get rid of the items. The hoarding impairs their daily life. Typical hoarded items include newspapers, magazines, household goods and clothing. Sometimes, people with …