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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an term used to describe disorders that cause chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. Types of IBD include: Crohn's disease This type of IBD is chara...

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be aff...

Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. The gallbladder holds a digestive fluid called bile that's released into your small intestin...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a term for a range of liver conditions. As the name implies, the main characteristic of NAFLD is too much fat stored in liver cells. Some individuals with N...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your esophagus, which is the tube connecting your mouth and stomach. This backwash, called acid reflux, ca...

If you are tired of all the tissues and fed up with finding relief from your nasal symptoms in the pharmacy aisle, cryotherapy treatment may be your solution for lasting relief. What is rhinitis? Rhin...

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Signs and symptoms The most common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include: Awakening with a dry mouth Dif...

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat. Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by infection with a common virus, but bacterial infections ma...

Facial surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, eye area and neckline. You may be considering facial surgery for reconstruction after an injury...

Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells and hearing loss. In most cases, Meniere’s disease affects only one ear. Signs and symptoms Signs and sympto...