Health

'Chondropathy' is a generic term for any cartilage lesion. Frequently, these are inflammatory or post-traumatic changes

The appendix is a pouch-like organ that sits in the lower right side of your belly. Appendicitis describes an inflamed or infected appendix

About PTSD: children and teens who have experienced repeated traumatic events can be helped with trauma-focused therapy – according to new research involving the University of East Anglia

Coccygodynia is a medical condition affecting the pelvis, particularly the coccyx, characterised by the presence of pain (frequently caused by inflammation) of the sacral area

The term bradyarrhythmia is used to define heart rate disorders characterized by a reduction in heart rate

Amniotomy or artificial rupture of the membranes (AROM) is when a healthcare provider intentionally breaks a pregnant person’s amniotic sac

Diabetes warning signs should be taken seriously as soon as you notice them. Diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to future life-threatening health problems if left untreated

A collapse—your legs suddenly give way and you fall to the ground—is called by many names: fainting, passing out, losing consciousness. The medical term for fainting is syncope (SINK-a-pee)

Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects your lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing

The Karpman triangle (or drama triangle) is a theoretical model of dysfunctional interaction that is used in power and responsibility relationships in conflicts