Hoarding Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value. This behavior leads to excessive accumulation of items that clutter living spaces and interfere with daily functioning. People with hoarding disorder experience strong emotional attachment to possessions and significant distress at the thought of throwing items away. The condition …

Complicated grief, also known as prolonged grief disorder, is a condition in which intense feelings of loss, sorrow, and emotional pain persist for an extended period after the death of a loved one. Unlike normal grief, which gradually becomes less overwhelming, complicated grief interferes with daily functioning and makes it difficult to accept the loss and move forward with life. …

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that typically affects an arm or a leg and usually develops after an injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack. The pain experienced is disproportionate to the original injury and may persist long after the initial damage has healed. CRPS is thought to involve abnormal responses of the nervous system and …

Common warts are benign skin growths caused by infection with certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). They most often appear on the hands, fingers, knees, and elbows and are especially common in children and adolescents. Common warts are contagious and spread through direct skin contact or contact with contaminated surfaces, particularly when the skin has small cuts or abrasions. …

Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) is a primary immune system disorder characterized by low levels of antibodies, which leads to an increased susceptibility to infections. It is one of the most frequently diagnosed primary immunodeficiency disorders and can affect both children and adults, often diagnosed in adolescence or adulthood. CVID impairs the body’s ability to fight bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens …

The common cold in babies is a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, affecting the nose, throat, and sometimes the airways. It is caused by viruses such as rhinoviruses and is highly contagious. While generally harmless, colds in babies require careful monitoring because their immune systems are still developing, and they may be more susceptible to complications such …

A coma is a state of prolonged unconsciousness in which a person is unresponsive to their environment and cannot be awakened, even with vigorous stimulation. It results from significant damage or disruption to the brain, often affecting areas responsible for consciousness, such as the cerebral cortex or brainstem. Comas can last from hours to weeks or longer, depending on the …

Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is a condition in which an individual has difficulty distinguishing certain colors. It occurs when the cones in the retina, which are responsible for detecting color, do not function properly or are absent. The most common type is red-green color blindness, but some individuals may have difficulty with blue-yellow distinction or complete …

Colon polyps are growths that appear on the inner lining of the colon (large intestine). They are relatively common and can vary in size and shape. While most colon polyps are benign, some types, particularly adenomatous polyps, have the potential to develop into colon cancer over time if left untreated. Polyps are often detected during routine screening procedures such as …

A pneumothorax (collapsed lung) happens when there’s air in the space between your chest wall and your lung (pleural space). Air in the pleural space can build up and press against your lung, causing it to partially or fully collapse. Pneumothorax is also called a punctured lung. A pneumothorax can be a medical emergency. Go to the nearest emergency department right …