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
- Scratch Dermatitis
Scratch dermatitis is medically known as neurodermatitis, which is actually the tendency of a person to scratch simply out of habit. This cycle is brought about by a stubborn skin condition that causes the skin to become leathery and thick. [read more] - Scrotal Masses
Scrotal masses are fluid or solid materials found in, on, or around the testicles. It may also indicate a serious condition such as cancer. [read more] - Scrub Typhus
Scrub Typhus is a form of typhus that is usually caused by Orientia Tsutsugamushi that is usually transmitted by chiggers that are commonly founds in scrubs. [read more] - Scurvy
Scurvy is a severe disease due to insufficient Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) intake. In infants, scurvy is occasionally referred to as Barlow's disease. It is one of the diseases that are associated as a result of malnutrition or poor dietary choices by people living in more progressive and industrialized nations. [read more] - Sea Sickness
Sea sickness is a type of motion sickness which is characterized by a feeling of nausea and sometimes vertigo which is experienced after spending time on a craft on water. This is usually because of the rocking motion of the craft such as boat. Some can instantly feel sea sick when they set foot on a boat. [read more] - Season Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression people experience at certain seasons. The depression usually begins in autumn and winter, and lift during springtime. [read more] - Seasonal Affective Disorder
This disorder is also known as winter depression wherein sufferers feel normal mental health all through most of the year but feels depressed during the winter. People experiencing this disorder, tend to sleep too much, have less energy, and craves for sweets and starchy foods. There are three types of this disorder which are Fall and Winter SAD, Spring and Summer SAD and Reverse SAD. [read more] - Sebaceous Cysts
Sebaceous cysts or epidermoid cysts are small painless bumps that slowy grow beneath the skin on the face, neck, trunk, and sometimes in the genital area. [read more] - Seborrheic Dermatitis
A common skin disorder called seborrheic dermatis mainly affects the scalp causing a scaly, red skin, itchy and dandruff. It can also affect the upper chest, face, back and oily areas of the body. [read more] - Seckel Syndrome
Seckel syndrome is a rare medical condition marked by fetal and postnatal growth retardation, mental retardation and characteristic or distinguishing facial features. [read more] - Seizure, Temporal Lobe
Temporal lobe seizure is a type of complex partial seizure that is usually localized to one part of the brain. [read more] - Semantic Pragmatic Disorder
Semantic-pragmatic disorder is a developmental language speech disorder in which children have difficulties in using language in appropriate instances, as well as with the semantic use of language. This disorder is believed to be linked with Asperger's syndrome and autism. [read more] - Senile Purpura
Senile Purpura, otherwise known as the Purpura Senilis, is the medical condition that refers to the bruising of the skin inasmuch as the blood vessels of the skin are more fragile. It is usually dark and purplish are are most commonly seen in the forearms and backs of the hand of the old perople. asy skin bruising in older people. [read more] - Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sensorineural hearing loss is hearing loss caused by damage to the auditory nerve or the cochlea, which is the part of the brain that processes sound. It may be present at birth or congenital. It may also be acquired as a result of aging, excessive noise, diseases like meningitis. [read more] - Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) is the inability of the brain to accurately process information conveyed by the senses. It is also referred to as Sensory Processing Disorder. In this medical condition, the sensory information sensed by the person with SID tends to be analyzed by the brain in a different manner causing upset and confusion. [read more] - Sensory Neuropathy
Sensory neuropathy is a type of neuropathy wherein damage is eventually on the sensory nerve. Damage to any of these nerves will lead to distorted functions and reduced sensation. It is not a disease itself but sensory neuropathy is diagnosed in some patients wherein no pre-existing cause can be distinguished. [read more] - Sensory Neuropathy Type I
Sensory neuropathy type I is a kind of neuropathy that affects the sensory nerves; which are responsible for sensations all over the body. Oftentimes, involved body parts include the legs, feet, hands and ankle. [read more] - Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a kind emotional stress experienced by children who face separation from their parents or primary caregivers. When not treated, this may lead to anxiety and dependence disorders upon adulthood. [read more] - Sepsis
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition marked by a whole-body inflammatory state caused by the presence of pathological microorganisms in the blood. Sepsis can affect an individual of any age but is most common in infants (neonatal sepsis). This is because the immune systems of infants are not yet fully developed to fight off infections. [read more] - Septic Arthritis
Septic arthritis is a bacterial infection in a joint. [read more]
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