Froehlich syndrome is a constellation of endocrine abnormalities believed to result from damage to the hypothalamus, a part of the brain where certain functions such as sleep cycles and body temperature are regulated. Froehlich syndrome appears to...

Infectious arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints that occurs as a result of infection by bacteria, viruses or, less frequently, fungi or parasites. The symptoms of Infectious arthritis depend upon which agent has caused the infection ...

Bacterial keratitis is an infection of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye, caused by bacteria. Symptoms of bacterial keratitis include redness, pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, and discharge from the eye. Treatment typically invo...

Bacterial myositis is an infection of the muscles caused by bacteria. It is a rare but serious condition that can cause severe muscle pain, swelling, and tenderness. It can also lead to muscle weakness and even paralysis. Treatment typically invol...

Bacterial susceptibility due to TLR signaling pathway deficiency is a condition in which the body's immune system is unable to respond to bacterial infections due to a defect in the Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway. This pathway is respo...

Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition caused by a bacterial toxin. It is most commonly caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, but can also be caused by other types of bacteria. Symptoms of...

Bacterial vaginosis is an abnormal vaginal condition that is characterized by vaginal discharge and results from an overgrowth of atypical bacteria in the vagina. Bacterial vaginosis is not dangerous, but it can cause disturbing sym...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. Normally, the vagina contains a balance of good and harmful bacteria. However, when the harmful bacteria outnumber the good bacteria, it can l...

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a condition characterized by an unpleasant odor coming from the mouth. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor oral hygiene, certain foods and drinks, smoking, dry mouth, gum disease, and ce...

Frey syndrome is a rare disorder that most often occurs as a result of surgery in the area near the parotid glands. The parotid glands are the largest salivary glands in the body located just below the ears on either side of the face. The main sym...

Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability, delayed development, and distinctive facial features. It is caused by a mutation in the MED12 gene. Symptoms may include low muscle tone, seizures, and...

A balance disorder is a condition that makes you feel unsteady or dizzy, as if you are moving, spinning, or floating, even though you are standing still or lying down. Balance disorders can be caused by certain health conditions, medications, or a...

Balantidiasis is a rare intestinal infection caused by the bacterium, Balantidium coli, a single celled parasite (ciliate protozoan) that frequently infects pigs but on occasion (rarely) infects humans. Some infected people may have no symptoms or...

Balantidiasis is an infection caused by the parasite Balantidium coli. It is a rare infection that is most commonly found in developing countries, and it is spread through contact with contaminated food or water. Symptoms of balantidiasis include ...

Balint syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by three primary symptoms: simultanagnosia (inability to perceive more than one object at a time), oculomotor apraxia (inability to move the eyes in a coordinated fashion), and optic at...

Baller-Gerold Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is apparent at birth (congenital). The disorder is characterized by distinctive malformations of the skull and facial (craniofacial) area and bones of the forearms and hands. In in...