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Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin and the soft tissue beneath it. It commonly causes a…
Cerebral Atherosclerosis
Cerebral atherosclerosis is atherosclerosis, or fatty plaque buildup and hardening, in arteries that carry blood to the brain. As plaque grows, it…
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological conditions that affect movement, posture, muscle control, and coordination. It results from abnormal development of,…
Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhoea
Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea is leakage of the clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord through the nose. A…
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cerebrovascular disease is a group of conditions that affect blood flow through the blood vessels supplying the brain. A blocked or narrowed…
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.…
Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia means abnormal, precancerous cells are growing on the surface of the cervix. It most often develops after a persistent infection…
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy is a condition caused by irritation or compression of a nerve root in the neck. This neck nerve problem can…
Cervical Spine Injury
A cervical spine injury affects the seven vertebrae in the neck, known as the c-spine. It may involve the bones, discs, ligaments,…
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy occurs when age-related wear in the neck narrows the space around the cervical spinal cord and puts pressure on…
Chest Discomfort
Chest discomfort is an umbrella term for pain, pressure, burning, squeezing, heaviness, tightness, aching, or an unusual sensation anywhere from the upper…
Chest Pain
Chest pain is discomfort anywhere from the neck to the upper abdomen. It may feel like pressure, tightness, burning, aching, stabbing, or…
Chest Pain When Breathing
Chest Pain When Breathing is discomfort that starts or becomes more noticeable when you inhale, exhale, cough, or move. It may feel…
Chest Tightness
Chest tightness is a feeling of pressure, squeezing, constriction, or restricted movement in the chest. It may feel different from sharp pain,…
Chiari Malformation
Chiari malformation is a group of structural conditions in which part of the cerebellum extends through the opening at the base of…
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It commonly causes an itchy rash that changes from red spots to…
Childhood Depression
Childhood depression is a health condition that causes a persistent low mood, irritability, or both, along with a loss of interest in…
Chills
Chills are an involuntary feeling of cold that may cause shivering, goosebumps, or repeated muscle contractions. Your body may be trying to…
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It can affect the cervix, urethra, rectum, throat or…
Cholesteatoma Of Middle Ear
A cholesteatoma is an abnormal collection of skin cells in the middle ear or nearby spaces behind the eardrum. It is not…
Choroidal Detachment
Choroidal detachment occurs when fluid or blood collects between the choroid and the sclera, the tough outer wall of the eye. This…
Chronic Dizziness
Chronic dizziness means dizziness or unsteadiness that persists, returns often, or does not resolve as expected. It may feel like lightheadedness, imbalance,…
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is lasting damage to the kidneys or reduced kidney function that continues over time. The kidneys normally filter…
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a cancer of abnormal mature B lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection.…
