An enlarged heart can be caused by a short-term load on the body, such as pregnancy, or by a medical condition, such as heart muscle weakness, coronary artery disease, heart valve abnormalities, or irregular heart rhythms. Certain conditions may cause the heart muscle to become thicker or cause one of
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a tiny, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of the belly, immediately behind the liver. Gallstones can be as little as a grain of sand or as huge as a golf ball in size. Some people
A spleen is typically the size of your fist. During an exam, a doctor usually cannot feel it. However, illnesses can cause it to expand to several times its usual size. An enlarged spleen is not necessarily indicative of a problem. When a spleen enlarges, it usually signifies it has
Hypothyroidism is a disorder in which the thyroid does not produce or release enough thyroid hormone into the circulation. Your metabolism will slow as a result of this. Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid, can cause fatigue, weight gain, and an inability to tolerate cold temperatures. Hypothyroidism can have a
A fracture is the same thing as a “broken bone.” Fractures come in many shapes and sizes. Sprains are caused by the stretching and tearing of the ligaments that keep joints together. When the bones of a joint dislocate, it’s known as a dislocation. Excessive force, such as being hit
Paget’s disease of the bone is a long-term bone disease. Your bones usually break down and then renew in a natural cycle. This process is aberrant in Paget’s disease. There is an excessive amount of bone breakdown and regrowth. The bones are larger and softer than normal because they regrow
Hydatid disease (also known as echinococcosis or hydatidosis) is a potentially lethal disorder caused by cysts containing the larval stages of the Echinococcus granulosus. The liver and lungs are the most common sites for hydatid cysts, but they can also appear in other organs, bones, and muscles. Cysts can grow
A pseudocyst is a common consequence of pancreatitis, both acute and chronic. Pseudocysts are not actual cysts since the lining of the cyst is made up of scar tissue created by surrounding organs when pancreatic fluid leaks during an acute injury, rather than true pancreatic cells. Pseudocysts can be caused
Sclerosing adenosis is a benign breast ailment that can develop as a result of aging. The lobules (milk-producing glands) and ducts (tubes that bring milk to the nipple) that make up the breasts are surrounded by glandular, fibrous, and fatty tissue. When some of the lobules (milk-producing sacs) grow larger
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