Medical Conditions
Medical conditions are diseases, disorders, and health problems that can affect different systems of the body.
The VHospital medical conditions section helps users explore health conditions, understand symptoms, and access structured medical information.
Users can learn about possible causes, associated symptoms, and medical guidance, and use the AI Symptom Checker for deeper analysis.
Common medical conditions include:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Migraine
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
- Gastritis
- Anxiety disorders
- Thyroid disorders
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Anal Fissure: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anal canal causing sharp pain and bleeding during bowel movements. Chronic fissures may require topical nitroglycerin, calcium channel blockers, or surgical treatment. Signals: 1 Google landings · 2 Googlebot recrawls.
Scabies: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Scabies is a highly contagious parasitic skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching (especially at night) and a characteristic rash in the web spaces of fingers, wrists, and genitals. Permethrin cream is the first-line treatment. Signals: 1 Google landings · 2 Googlebot recrawls.
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is bleeding into the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain, most often caused by a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. It classically presents with a sudden, severe thunderclap headache described as the worst headache of life, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and neck stiffness. Signals: 1 Google landings.
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Why Does Hallucinations Occur After Exercise?
Find out why exercise triggers or worsens hallucinations and how to manage exercise-induced symptoms safely. Signals: 2 Google landings · 4 Googlebot recrawls.
Why Does Abdominal pain Occur After Exercise?
Find out why exercise triggers or worsens abdominal pain and how to manage exercise-induced symptoms safely. Signals: 2 Google landings · 2 Googlebot recrawls.
Why Does Swelling Occur After Exercise?
Find out why exercise triggers or worsens swelling and how to manage exercise-induced symptoms safely. Signals: 2 Google landings · 2 Googlebot recrawls.
Why Does Eye floaters Flare Up When Stressed?
Explore the physiological link between psychological stress and eye floaters flare-ups, and how to break the cycle. Signals: 2 Google landings · 2 Googlebot recrawls.
Can Stress Cause Elbow pain?
Explore how psychological stress and anxiety can directly trigger or worsen elbow pain. Signals: 2 Google landings · 1 Googlebot recrawls.
Why Does Irregular heartbeat Happen?
Learn why irregular heartbeat occurs, its underlying mechanisms, and the most common medical causes. Signals: 1 Google landings · 7 Googlebot recrawls.
What Causes Excessive yawning?
A complete overview of all potential causes of yawning, from benign to serious medical conditions. Signals: 1 Google landings · 6 Googlebot recrawls.
Why Does Edema Flare Up When Stressed?
Explore the physiological link between psychological stress and edema flare-ups, and how to break the cycle. Signals: 1 Google landings · 9 Googlebot recrawls.
When Is Hyperkeratosis Dangerous?
Understand the warning signs that make hyperkeratosis a medical emergency requiring immediate attention. Signals: 1 Google landings · 5 Googlebot recrawls.
Why Does Hyperventilation Occur After Exercise?
Find out why exercise triggers or worsens hyperventilation and how to manage exercise-induced symptoms safely. Signals: 1 Google landings · 9 Googlebot recrawls.
How to Relieve Hiccups
Proven methods and practical steps to relieve hiccups quickly and safely at home. Signals: 1 Google landings · 4 Googlebot recrawls.
What Doctor Should I See for Dehydration?
Find out which medical specialist is best equipped to diagnose and treat dehydration based on your specific presentation. Signals: 1 Google landings · 6 Googlebot recrawls.
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Mesenteric Ischemia: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Mesenteric ischemia is inadequate blood supply to the small intestine, causing severe abdominal pain out of proportion to physical findings. Acute mesenteric ischemia is a surgical emergency; chronic forms cause postprandial pain and weight loss.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
AMD causes central vision loss in people over 50 due to deterioration of the macula. Dry AMD is more common; wet AMD progresses faster and responds to anti-VEGF injections. Antioxidant supplements slow progression in intermediate AMD.
Substance Use Disorder: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Substance use disorder involves compulsive use of substances despite harmful consequences, including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and cannabis. It is a chronic brain disorder; treatment includes behavioral therapies, medications (methadone, naltrexone, buprenorphine), and support groups.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It causes severe coughing fits followed by a high-pitched 'whoop' sound during breathing. It is most dangerous in infants. DTaP vaccination provides protection.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
AKI is a sudden decrease in kidney function over hours to days, causing accumulation of waste products and fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Pre-renal (dehydration), intrinsic renal, and post-renal (obstruction) causes must be distinguished.
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
NAFLD is the accumulation of fat in liver cells not caused by alcohol, affecting up to 25% of adults globally. It ranges from simple steatosis to NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis), which can progress to cirrhosis; lifestyle modification is the primary treatment.
Small Cell Lung Cancer: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Small cell lung cancer is an aggressive neuroendocrine tumor strongly associated with heavy smoking. It grows rapidly, often presenting with mediastinal widening and paraneoplastic syndromes; it is sensitive to initial chemotherapy but frequently relapses.
Bulimia Nervosa: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Bulimia nervosa involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors (purging, laxative use, excessive exercise). Dental erosion, electrolyte abnormalities, and esophageal damage are common complications; CBT is first-line treatment.
Paget's Disease of Bone: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Paget's disease of bone is a chronic disorder causing excessive bone remodeling, resulting in enlarged, deformed, and structurally weakened bones. Commonly affected areas include the spine, pelvis, skull, and femur; bisphosphonates suppress disease activity.
Seborrheic Dermatitis: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition causing scaly patches and red skin, particularly on the scalp (dandruff), face, and chest. Malassezia yeast overgrowth plays a role; antifungal shampoos and mild topical steroids are effective.
Rotator Cuff Tear: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Rotator cuff tears involve damage to the muscles and tendons stabilizing the shoulder, causing shoulder pain, weakness, and restricted movement. They can be acute (traumatic) or chronic (degenerative); physiotherapy or surgical repair depending on severity.
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Frozen shoulder is characterized by progressive pain and stiffness of the shoulder joint, eventually leading to severe restriction of movement. It goes through freezing, frozen, and thawing phases; physiotherapy, corticosteroid injections, and distension arthrography are treatments.
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What Causes Urinary Urgency? Common & Serious Causes Explained
Urinary urgency can be caused by Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome), Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and other conditions. Learn which causes are serious, which are benign, and when to seek urgent medical evaluation.
What Causes Blurred Vision? Common & Serious Causes Explained
Blurred vision can be caused by Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Hypertensive Emergency and other conditions. Learn which causes are serious, which are benign, and when to seek urgent medical evaluation.
What Causes Frequent Urination? Common & Serious Causes Explained
Frequent urination can be caused by Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney Stones and other conditions. Learn which causes are serious, which are benign, and when to seek urgent medical evaluation.
What Causes Numbness? Common & Serious Causes Explained
Numbness can be caused by Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Aortic Dissection and other conditions. Learn which causes are serious, which are benign, and when to seek urgent medical evaluation.
What Causes Dizziness? Common & Serious Causes Explained
Dizziness can be caused by Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and other conditions. Learn which causes are serious, which are benign, and when to seek urgent medical evaluation.
What Causes Headache? Common & Serious Causes Explained
Headache can be caused by Stroke, Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis and other conditions. Learn which causes are serious, which are benign, and when to seek urgent medical evaluation.
How Is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Diagnosed? Tests, Criteria & Process
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) diagnosis relies on Structured clinical interview (DSM-5 / ICD-11 criteria), Validated rating scales: PHQ-9, GAD-7, MMSE, YMRS, PANSS, Cognitive and neuropsychological testing. Learn the full diagnostic pathway, clinical criteria, differential workup, and what to expect at your evaluation.
How Is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosed? Tests, Criteria & Process
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis relies on Structured clinical interview (DSM-5 / ICD-11 criteria), Validated rating scales: PHQ-9, GAD-7, MMSE, YMRS, PANSS, Cognitive and neuropsychological testing. Learn the full diagnostic pathway, clinical criteria, differential workup, and what to expect at your evaluation.
How Is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Diagnosed? Tests, Criteria & Process
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis relies on Structured clinical interview (DSM-5 / ICD-11 criteria), Validated rating scales: PHQ-9, GAD-7, MMSE, YMRS, PANSS, Cognitive and neuropsychological testing. Learn the full diagnostic pathway, clinical criteria, differential workup, and what to expect at your evaluation.
How Is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Diagnosed? Tests, Criteria & Process
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) diagnosis relies on Upper endoscopy (OGD) with biopsy, Colonoscopy with biopsy, Liver function tests (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin). Learn the full diagnostic pathway, clinical criteria, differential workup, and what to expect at your evaluation.
How Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Diagnosed? Tests, Criteria & Process
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) diagnosis relies on Structured clinical interview (DSM-5 / ICD-11 criteria), Validated rating scales: PHQ-9, GAD-7, MMSE, YMRS, PANSS, Cognitive and neuropsychological testing. Learn the full diagnostic pathway, clinical criteria, differential workup, and what to expect at your evaluation.
How Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Diagnosed? Tests, Criteria & Process
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis relies on Structured clinical interview (DSM-5 / ICD-11 criteria), Validated rating scales: PHQ-9, GAD-7, MMSE, YMRS, PANSS, Cognitive and neuropsychological testing. Learn the full diagnostic pathway, clinical criteria, differential workup, and what to expect at your evaluation.
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