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What is Ebola? Share Your Story What Is the Ebola virus? Ebola (also termed Ebola hemorrhagic fever) is a viral disease that, until the 2014 outbreak in West Africa, was considered a rare but deadly disease that causes a potentially fatal fever in humans as well as infection of nonhuman primates (for example monkeys, gorillas,...

Facts you should know about food poisoning Food poisoning commonly causes stomach cramps. Food poisoning is a common infectious condition that affects millions of people in the United States each year. Most commonly, people complain of: Vomiting Diarrhea Cramping abdominal pain People should seek medical care if they have an associated fever, blood in their...

Pregnancy symptoms vary from one woman to another. Pregnancy symptoms vary from one woman to another. Women could have none of the symptoms but can still go on to have a perfectly healthy pregnancy. Usually missing a period after conception is considered a sign of pregnancy. However, there are few other symptoms that indicate pregnancy:...

Vicks VapoRub for HS Vicks VapoRub is not an established or prescribed treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). However, it is often promoted as a solution to HS problems. There is no scientific evidence to prove its safety or efficacy, but applying Vicks VapoRub could reduce pain or mask the odor that exudes from hidradenitis suppurativa...

A subungual hematoma is sometimes drained by a doctor. A subungual hematoma is bleeding under the nail. A doctor will drain your subungual hematoma only if It is causing discomfort or pain. It occupies less than 50% of the area of the nail surface. If blood is spontaneously draining from the hematoma, drainage of subungual...

What Is psychosis vs. schizophrenia? Psychosis itself is a symptom and not a mental illness that describes experiencing the world in a different way. Schizophrenia, on the other hand, is a serious, long-term mental illness of which there are five types. Psychosis and schizophrenia are conditions that have similar symptoms and can greatly affect your...

External jugular vein (EJV) may be used as a central line, although it is preferred as a peripheral line since the vein is close to the surface of the skin External jugular vein (EJV) may be used as a central line, although it is preferred as a peripheral line since the vein is close to...

Find out what happens to your organs during a C-section, when it’s recommended, and how it’s performed Cesarean delivery, or C-section, is a surgical procedure in which the baby is delivered through incisions on the abdomen and uterus.  During a C-section, your organs are usually just moved aside so that the doctor can see your...

What facts should I know about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH)? Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD) is the accumulation of abnormal amounts of fat within the liver. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease can be divided into isolated fatty liver in which there is only accumulation of fat, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in...

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or IPF is a progressive lung disease. There is no known cause of IPF. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, mild fevers, muscle pain, clubbing fingers, and ankle swelling. Treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is directed at managing symptoms. The life expectancy is about 2 to 5 years. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis...