Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood vessels and lymph vessels. Lymph vessels are part of the immune system and help remove bacteria, viruses and waste products from the body. Angiosarcoma can develop anywhere in the body. However, it most commonly affects the skin of the head and neck, especially the …
A broken ankle, or ankle fracture, is one of the most common causes of ankle pain. An ankle fracture happens when you break one or more bones in your ankle joint. Your ankle joint consists of your tibia, your fibula and your talus. Your tibia is the big bone in your lower leg and is sometimes called your shinbone. Your …
Diagnosis To diagnose a sprained ankle, a healthcare professional begins with a physical exam. During the exam, the ankle, foot and lower leg are carefully examined. The skin around the injured area is touched to check for points of tenderness. The foot is gently moved to assess range of motion and to identify which positions cause pain or discomfort. If …
Ankylosing spondylitis, also known as axial spondyloarthritis, is a long-term inflammatory condition that primarily affects the spine. Persistent inflammation can cause the vertebrae to gradually fuse together. This fusion reduces flexibility in the spine and may result in a forward-stooped or hunched posture. When the joints connecting the ribs to the spine are involved, chest expansion can be limited, making …
An eating disorder is a mental health condition that affects your relationship with food and how you see yourself (body image). Eating disorders affect your physical and emotional health and can be life-threatening. The symptoms of eating disorders look and feel different for each person and vary based on the type. You may count calories or limit how much and what types …
Anorexia nervosa, often called anorexia, is a serious and treatable eating disorder marked by very low body weight based on a person’s weight history. Although many people with anorexia appear very thin, some may not look underweight or may appear to have a larger body size. Despite appearance, they have lost a significant amount of weight or failed to gain …
Anorgasmia is delayed, infrequent or absent orgasms, or orgasms that are significantly less intense, despite sexual arousal and adequate sexual stimulation. Women who experience persistent difficulty reaching orgasm and feel distress about it may be diagnosed with anorgasmia. The experience of orgasm varies widely among women. Frequency, intensity and the type of stimulation needed can differ from person to person …
Anorgasmia is a condition in which orgasms are delayed, infrequent or absent, or are much less intense than expected, even after adequate sexual arousal and stimulation. Women who experience ongoing difficulty reaching orgasm and feel distress or frustration about it may be diagnosed with anorgasmia. Orgasms vary widely among women in terms of frequency, intensity and consistency. Even for the …
Anthrax is a rare but serious infectious disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium called Bacillus anthracis. Once inside the body, the spores can release toxins that damage tissues and organs. Anthrax mainly affects livestock and wild animals, and people usually become infected through contact with infected animals or animal products. Anthrax does not spread from person to person in the …