Patient Basics: Biliary Colic
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Biliary colic is a steady or intermittent ache in the upper abdomen,...
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Patient Basics: Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depressive Illness or Manic Depression)
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Bipolar disorder, which used to be called manic depressive illness or manic...
Patient Basics: Bladder Cancer
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? This type of cancer occurs in the bladder — the organ that...
Patient Basics: Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? A bladder infection, also called cystitis, is caused by an abnormal growth...
Patient Basics: Blepharitis
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that involves the edges of...
Patient Basics: Blister (Overview)
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? A blister is a bubble of fluid under the skin. The clear,...
Patient Basics: Body Lice
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Body lice are small, parasitic insects found mainly on the clothing of...
Patient Basics: Boil and Carbuncle
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Boils and carbuncles are skin infections usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria...
Patient Basics: Borderline Personality Disorder
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Borderline personality disorder is characterized by poor self-image, a feeling of emptiness,...
Patient Basics: Botulism
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Botulism is a form of poisoning caused by exposure to Clostridium botulinum...
