In the early (acute) stage of HIV infection, your immune system is fighting the virus. This fight can lead to a wide range of symptoms.

These symptoms can involve the gastrointestinal tract, the central nervous system or other organs such as the eyes, lungs and kidneys …

Often, it takes years for people to notice symptoms of COPD. It is not normal to cough up phlegm regularly or feel breathless.

Your doctor will listen to your lungs with a stethoscope and order lung function tests. These usually include spirometry. You will blow air …

In the United States, there are at least two million people with aphasia. Despite the prevalence of the condition, it’s relatively unknown to the majority of the American population. Aphasia is a disorder where you have trouble speaking or understanding others because of damage to …

If you’ve dealt with distorted or blurry vision, you know how problematic it can be when your eyes aren’t working correctly. It can make tasks like driving or looking at a computer difficult. While different conditions can cause blurry vision, astigmatism's defining symptom is …

Depression is a common mental health issue that can cause feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness. If you’re dealing with depression, it may be hard to focus on your daily activities, maintain relationships with others, and feel good about yourself.

Depression can cause suicidal thoughts …

Vertigo and dizziness are among the most common reasons for seeking medical care; these symptoms account for 2% to 3% of all consultations in emergency departments. Women are slightly more likely to have vertigo, a condition that causes someone to feel like they’re spinning or …

If you’re feeling fatigued throughout the day, no matter how much sleep you get, you could have a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when you stop breathing while sleeping. You can stop breathing many times throughout the night.

Some people don …

For many women, the first trimester of pregnancy is the hardest. Those first few months can bring symptoms such as morning sickness, loss of appetite, and sleep deprivation. While the second trimester tends to be easier for expectant mothers, it’s also when preeclampsia tends to …

There are over 100 different variations of arthritis, yet one common form is known as gout. Gout is caused by a build-up of uric acid (urate) in the body. Urid acid is produced when the body breaks down purines, which are found in foods like bacon …

Sepsis is a serious reaction your body has to an infection, and it’s a condition that at least 1.7 million adults in America develop each year. When you have an infection, your immune system jumps into action to stop it. But in some cases …