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B12 Blood Test
A B12 blood test is a blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B12 in a sample of blood. Vitamin B12…
Backache
Backache is discomfort, aching, stiffness, or pain anywhere from the neck and upper back to the lower back. The sensation may come…
Bad Breath
Bad breath, also called halitosis, is an unpleasant smell coming from the mouth. Odor can develop when mouth bacteria break down food…
Bariatric & Metabolic Medicine
Medical and surgical care for weight management and metabolic health, guided by a personalized treatment plan.
Behcet Disease
Behcet disease, also called Behcet syndrome or Behçet disease, is a rare condition that causes recurring inflammation in blood vessels. It can…
Bejel
Bejel is a chronic infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum subsp. endemicum, a bacterium related to the one that causes syphilis. It…
Benign Breast Disease
Benign breast disease is an umbrella term for several noncancerous changes in breast tissue, including a breast cyst, fibrocystic breast changes, and…
Beriberi
Beriberi is an illness caused by not having enough thiamine, also called vitamin B1. Thiamine helps the body use food for energy…
Bilirubin Blood Test
Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells break down. A bilirubin blood test measures the amount of bilirubin in…
Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder involving repeated episodes of eating an unusually large amount of food while feeling unable to…
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in the bladder and form a tumor. Most cases begin in the…
Bladder Stones
Bladder stones are hard mineral deposits that form inside the urinary bladder when minerals in concentrated urine crystallize. Unlike kidney stones, which…
Bleeding Gum
A bleeding gum is gum tissue that releases blood when it is irritated or inflamed. Blood may appear during brushing, flossing, or…
Bloating
Bloating is a feeling of pressure, fullness, or tightness in the abdomen. Your stomach may look visibly swollen, although bloating does not…
Blood In Urine
Hematuria means that red blood cells are present in the urine. Blood in urine may make it look pink, red, or cola-colored,…
Bloody Stool
Bloody stool means that blood has entered a bowel movement. It may appear as visible bright red blood, dark red or maroon…
Blurred Vision
Blurred vision means reduced sharpness or clarity. Objects may look out of focus, hazy, foggy, or difficult to see clearly. Blurred vision…
Body Aches
Body aches are a broad symptom, not a diagnosis. They may feel like generalized soreness, tenderness, stiffness, or discomfort in the muscles,…
Bone Marrow Failure
Bone marrow failure occurs when the bone marrow does not make enough of one or more types of blood cells. This leads…
Bone Marrow Transplant
A bone marrow transplant is a treatment that infuses healthy blood-forming stem cells into the bloodstream after treatment has damaged or destroyed…
Bone Metastases
Bone metastases occur when cancer cells break away from a tumor in another part of the body and spread to the bones.…
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a recognized mental health condition that can affect emotions, relationships, self-image, and behavior. People with BPD may…
Botulism
Botulism is a rare, serious illness caused by botulinum toxin, which disrupts communication between nerves and muscles. The main forms include foodborne,…
Bowen Disease
Bowen disease is an early form of skin cancer in which abnormal cells are found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of…
