Jul 2, 2024 · Eosinophilic esophagitis (e-o-sin-o-FILL-ik uh-sof-uh-JIE-tis) is a chronic immune system disease. With this disease, a type of white blood cell, called an eosinophil, builds up in the lining of …

Feb 28, 2024 · Checking your blood pressure helps you avoid health problems. Learn more about what your numbers mean.

Jul 21, 2025 · Statin side effects can be uncomfortable but are rarely dangerous.

Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel …

Mar 1, 2025 · Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition. It causes joint and muscle pain and stiffness, mainly in the shoulders and hips. Symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica (pol-e-my-AL-juh …

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Sep 10, 2025 · Inguinal hernia symptoms include: A bulge in the area on either side of the pubic bone, which becomes more obvious when upright, especially when coughing or straining. A burning or …

Sep 5, 2025 · Costochondritis (kos-toe-kon-DRY-tis) is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone, called the sternum. Pain caused by costochondritis might be like that of a heart …

Nov 1, 2025 · Description Losartan is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it …

Dec 1, 2025 · Description Pantoprazole is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat erosive esophagitis or "heartburn" caused by …