Here you can look through thousands of and diseases, ailments, medical conditions and illnesses. You can find the symptoms. Read about any ailment's diagnosis and find medications that can be used and the correct treatments that are needed.
Diseases, Illnesses & Ailments Starting from Letter S
- Staphylococcal Infection
Staphylococcal infection, commonly known as Staph, is a medical condition resulting from exposure to the staph bacteria, which causes infection of various tissues of the body, or the production of harmful toxins, which may in turn, cause a number of diseases [read more] - Staphylococcus Aureus Food Poisoning
Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning is simply defined as food poisoning caused by the staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which occurs in contaminated foods (those not handled hygienically, and kept at the correct temperature). [read more] - Stargardt's Disease
Stargardt's disease is a rare medical condition referred to as an autosomal recessive condition which causes juvenile macular degeneration leading to progressive loss of vision. This medical condition is also known as fundus flavimaculatus and Stargardt macular dystrophy. This severe form of macular degeneration begins onset in late childhood. [read more] - Stari
STARI is an acronym for "Southern tick-associated rash illness", and is a bacterial infection which is spread by tick bites. [read more] - Stasis Syndrome
Stasis syndrome results when a portion of the small intestine has been cut off from the normal flow of food and digestive juices. It is sometimes called blind loop syndrome or stagnant loop syndrome. [read more] - Steatocystoma Multiplex
Steatocystoma multiplex is a congenital inherited medical condition resulting to the presence of multiple cysts on the body usually on the chest but may also present in the upper arms or face. There are also reported cases of presence of cysts in the entire body. [read more] - Steatorrhea
Steatorrhea is a medical condition wherein there is an increased fat excretion in feces. It is characterized by the formation of non-solid feces, floating stools due to excess fat from malabsorption, or the occurrence of an oily anal leakage, or some level of fecal incontinence. [read more] - Steatosis
Steatosis is a mildest type of a nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It is the accumulation of fat in the liver but usually does not causes liver damage. [read more] - Steele-richardson-olszewski Syndrome
Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, also known as progressive supranuclear palsy is a disorder of the brain that causes problems with walking, balance, and eye movements. [read more] - Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
Stein-Leventhal syndrome is the clinical name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a disorder of the endocrine affecting approximately 10% of all women. Stein-Leventhal syndrome is the most common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age and has been associated as the leading cause of infertility. [read more] - Stenosing Tenosynovitis
Stenosing tenosynovitis or trigger finger is a condition that catches the fingers or thumb in a bent position. The affected finger may straighten with a snap but may be locked in a bent position if the condition is severe. [read more] - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a serious life-threatening skin condition marked by inflammation and blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. The syndrome is thought to be an allergic reaction in response to certain drugs and infectious diseases. [read more] - Stickler Syndrome
Stickler syndrome (also known as David-Stickler syndrome or Stickler-Wagner syndrome) is a group of genetic disorders affecting connective tissue, specifically collagen. Stickler syndrome is marked by a distinctive facial appearance, eye abnormalities, hearing loss, and joint problems. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [read more] - Stickler Syndrome Type 2
Stickler syndrome (also known as David-Stickler syndrome or Stickler-Wagner syndrome) is a group of genetic disorders affecting connective tissue, specifically collagen. Stickler syndrome is marked by a distinctive facial appearance, eye abnormalities, hearing loss, and joint problems. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [read more] - Stickler Syndrome Type 3
Stickler syndrome (also known as David-Stickler syndrome or Stickler-Wagner syndrome) is a group of genetic disorders affecting connective tissue, specifically collagen. Stickler syndrome is marked by a distinctive facial appearance, eye abnormalities, hearing loss, and joint problems. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [read more] - Stickler Syndrome, Type I
Stickler syndrome, type I also known as David-Stickler syndrome and Stickler-Wagner syndrome is a group of rare genetically inherited disorders, which affect connective tissue particularly collagen. Distinctive facial features, aye anomalies, loss of hearing, and joint problems are the main traits of Stickler syndrome. [read more] - Sticky Eyes
Sticky eye is a condition, common in babies during their first few months, wherein the eye produces a thick yellowish discharge, usually as a result of a blocked tear duct, leading to infection. [read more] - Stiff Man Syndrome
Stiff man syndrome (or Stiff Person syndrome) is a rare neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease. SPS is marked by fluctuating muscle rigidity in the trunk and limbs and a heightened sensitivity to stimuli such as noise, touch, and emotional distress, which can set off muscle spasms. Abnormal postures, often hunched over and stiffened, are common signs of the disorder. [read more] - Stiff-Person syndrome
Stiff person syndrome is a unique neurological condition which affects the peripheral inhibition via central mechanisms and inhibit central gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) systems. [read more] - Still's Disease
Still's disease, a disorder featuring inflammation, is marked by high spiking fevers, evanescent (transient) salmon-colored rash, and/or arthritis. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [read more]
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