Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), also known as a hole in the heart, is a congenital heart defect where an abnormal septum opening separates the heart’s upper chambers, allowing blood to flow between them. Causes are often unknown but may involve genetic or...
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare lung disease caused by an abnormal accumulation of proteins, fats, and other substances in the air sacs of the lungs. This buildup disrupts the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, making it difficult to breathe....
Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are airway and lung infections affecting vulnerable populations, particularly young children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Common causes include viruses like RSV, rhinovirus, influenza, and...
Brain lesions and cerebral space-occupying lesions (SOLs) are a subset of brain lesions that occupy space within the skull, potentially compressing or displacing normal brain tissue. Causes include tumors, infections, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple...
Sigmoid colon carcinoma, a type of cancer, can sometimes lead to intestinal obstruction, a serious complication. The primary cause is the growth of a cancerous tumor within the sigmoid colon, which can narrow the colon’s passageway, causing a partial or complete...