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What is back and neck pain? Back pain can range from a mild, dull, annoying ache to persistent, severe, disabling pain. Pain in your back can limit your ability to move. It can interfere with normal functioning and quality of…

Why is back pain so common in pregnancy? One of the most common complaints during pregnancy is back pain. In fact, it’s estimated that more than half of all pregnant people have some degree of back discomfort. Most back pain…

What is bacterial endocarditis? Bacterial endocarditis, also called infective endocarditis, is an infection caused by bacteria. The bacteria enter the bloodstream and settles in the heart lining, heart valves, or a blood vessel. The heart has 4 valves. These valves…

What is bacterial endocarditis in children? Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart (endocardium), or the heart valves. It doesn’t occur in children very often. But when it does, it can cause serious heart damage. Bacterial endocarditis…

What is bacterial gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis is when the stomach and intestines become inflamed. It can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe. It may be caused by a virus, bacterium, fungus, or parasite. When it’s caused by a type of…

The skin is the body’s first barrier against bacteria that cause infections. Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as…

Bacterial Skin Infections in Children

What is halitosis? Halitosis is an oral health problem where the main symptom is bad smelling breath. In most cases, finding the cause of the bad breath is the first step toward treating this preventable condition. What causes bad breath?…

What is a Baker cyst? A Baker cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms behind the knee. It’s also known as a popliteal cyst or popliteal synovial cyst. The knee is a complex joint that has many parts. The lower…

Many balance disorders require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview. © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All…

What is baldness? Baldness is hair loss, or absence of hair. It’s also called alopecia. Baldness is usually most noticeable on the scalp, but it can happen anywhere on the body where hair grows. What causes baldness? Hair loss can…