Dizziness and nausea can be linked to various health conditions. Diagnosing the underlying cause is key to treating and resolving these two issues. Dizziness is a sensation that is a bit difficult to ...

Spasmodic dysphonia (or laryngeal dystonia) is a rare voice disorder that is thought to happen when your brain sends abnormal signals to your vocal folds. It only affects about 1 in 100,000 people.

Papillomas are noncancerous growths that can develop on your skin or mucous membranes. They rarely turn cancerous but can cause problems if they grow large and press on healthy tissue. Infection with ...

The cause of lupus has long escaped doctors trying to treat the autoimmune disease. However, a study published this week identified a cause of lupus based on molecular defects in patients' blood.

Double vision, also known as diplopia, can be frightening and disorienting. It occurs when the brain fails to merge the visual information from both eyes into a single, clear image. While double ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the ...

Spongiotic dermatitis is a term that refers to a specific type of skin inflammation. It affects the top layer of the skin (the epidermis), leading to fluid buildup and symptoms such as scaling, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband woke up with double vision about three weeks ago. It appears that his left eye is turned inward and does not move with his right eye. He’s had a prescription for prednisone ...

Some common causes of mouth infections can include oral thrush, herpes, and gingivitis. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but can include antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals. Mouth ...

Constipation is a common issue for older adults. It involves infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, and a sensation of incomplete emptying. The primary causes of constipation in older ...

Elbow psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes areas of thickened, inflamed, red skin on your elbows. It can also develop on other parts of your body, like your scalp or knees. It’s thought ...

New research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the lifespan of patients. The work ...