Condition Library
Conditions starting with B
65 health topics beginning with the letter B.
- B VitaminsDo you get enough B vitamins in your diet? Not enough Vitamin B12 or Vitamin B6 can cause anemia. Find out what B vitamins do for your body.
- Baby Health CheckupYou care about your baby's health. Make sure you get regular checkups for your baby.
- Back InjuriesBack injuries can affect your range of motion. Common back injuries include sprains and strains, herniated discs and fractured vertebrae.
- Back PainLumbago is pain on the lower part of your back. Back pain is very common. Treatment varies from medicines to surgery depending on the cause and kind of pain.
- Bacterial InfectionsThere are many types of bacterial infections. Learn about bacterial infections that can make you sick and how to treat them.
- Bad BreathThere are many reasons why you might have bad breath (also known as halitosis) including a lack of dental hygiene. Learn about how you can prevent it.
- Balance ProblemsBalance problems can be caused by aging, infections, head injury, medications, and other health problems.
- BarotraumaChanges in barometric or water pressure can cause injury to your body (Barotrauma). An example is how a change in altitude can make your ears hurt.
- Bed BugsBed bugs - ugh! Also known as bedbugs, these critters bite and can make you itchy. Discover how to get rid of them, how to treat bites, and more.
- Behcet's SyndromeBehcet’s syndrome (or disease) causes inflammation of the blood vessels and symptoms in many parts of the body. Learn about diagnosis and treatment.
- Bell's PalsyBell's palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis. Symptoms appear suddenly and can range from mild to severe. Find out if you are at risk.
- Benefits of ExerciseRegular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. Learn about all of the benefits, plus tips on adding exercise to your routine.
- Benign TumorsBenign tumors may not be cancerous but do need to be removed by a doctor. Find out more about benign tumors.
- BereavementLosing someone you love is difficult. Everyone grieves differently. Get support for bereavement and learn more.
- Bile Duct CancerBile duct cancer can be caused by liver diseases or colitis. Learn about bile duct cancer tests, diagnosis, treatment, and survival rates.
- Bile Duct DiseasesInfections, gallstones, and cancer can result in bile duct problems. Discover the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of bile duct diseases.
- Biodefense and BioterrorismLearn about and prepare for bioterrorism. Biodefense includes vaccines and other methods to protect against bioterrorism.
- BiopsyIf your doctor suspects you may have cancer or another disease, she may order a biopsy for you. Learn about the types of biopsies and more.
- Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can cause intense mood swings. It's also called manic depression. Learn about the types, symptoms, treatment, and more.
- Bird FluThe bird flu (also known as influenza A or the avian flu) primarily infects birds, but can pose health risks to people. Learn how to avoid this flu.
- Birth ControlBirth control, or contraception, is designed to prevent pregnancy. Read about the different options and their risks and benefits.
- Birth DefectsA birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Learn about the different types of birth defects, their treatments, and how some kinds can be prevented.
- Birth WeightNewborn babies vary in birth weight and size. Some low birth babies may have health issues. Get the facts on your baby's birth weight.
- BirthmarksBirthmarks can be two main types: vascular, such as hemangiomas and port wine stains or pigmented, such as a mole or Mongolian spot. Find out more.
- Bladder CancerBladder cancer symptoms range from lower back pain to blood in your urine. Read about important risk factors and find a list of treatments available
- Bladder DiseasesMany conditions can affect your bladder and put you at risk for bladder diseases. Read about some of the common bladder pains which includes Cystitis
- BleedingBleeding is the loss of blood, inside or outside the body. A hemorrhage is severe bleeding. Learn about the causes of bleeding and how to treat it.
- Bleeding DisordersWith bleeding disorders, there is a problem with blood clotting. It may be hard to stop the bleeding. Read about bleeding disorders and treatments.
- BlistersBlisters are fluid-filled sacs on the outer layer of your skin. They form because of rubbing, heat, or skin diseases. Learn about how to prevent them.
- BloodBlood has many functions in your body. Blood tests help doctors check for certain diseases and conditions. Learn about blood types and blood tests.
- Blood ClotsYour blood forms clots to stop bleeding. Some people get too many clots or their blood clots abnormally. Learn about the causes and treatments.
- Blood Count TestsBlood count tests help doctors check for certain diseases and conditions. Learn about blood count tests, like the complete blood count (CBC).
- Blood DisordersBlood disorders affect one or more parts of the blood and prevent your blood from doing its job. Find out about the types, causes, and treatments.
- Blood GlucoseYour body processes the food you eat into glucose. Your blood carries glucose (blood sugar) to all of your body's cells to use for energy. Learn more.
- Blood Pressure MedicinesIf lifestyle changes do not help to control or lower high blood pressure (hypertension), your health care provider may prescribe blood pressure medicines.
- Blood ThinnersAnticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs are blood thinners. They reduce risk of heart attacks and help keep blood clots from forming. Learn more.
- Blood Transfusion and DonationGet information on blood donation, the blood donation process, and blood transfusion.
- Body LiceBody lice are parasitic insects. They spread through physical contact with a person who has body lice or though contact with their clothing. They are most common in homeless people. Find out how to kn
- Body WeightBody weight is the total mass of your body. Keeping track of your weight is one way to check for changes in your health, but it can't tell you the whole story.
- Bone CancerBone cancer comes in three types: Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Ewing's sarcoma. Learn how bone cancer is diagnosed and treated.
- Bone DensityBone density or bone mineral density (BMD) is the amount of bone mineral in your bones. A BMD test measures bone health and risk for breaking bones.
- Bone DiseasesBone diseases increase your risk for breaking bones. Learn about different kinds of bone problems and how genetics can play a role.
- Bone GraftsA bone graft is a surgical procedure where bone tissue is transplanted from your body or a donor's. Bone grafts repair diseased bones and bone loss.
- Bone InfectionsOsteomyelitis is a bone infection. Learn about who is at risk for osteomyelitis and how these bone infections are treated and diagnosed.
- Bone Marrow DiseasesBone marrow diseases affect your body's ability to make healthy blood cells. Learn the different causes and possible treatments.
- Bone Marrow TransplantationBone marrow transplantation replaces faulty bone marrow with healthy bone marrow from a donor. Learn about the possible risks, and procedure.
- BotoxBotox injections can be used to temporarily reduce wrinkles but can also treat other health problems such as severe sweating or lazy-eye. Learn how.
- BotulismBotulism is caused by a bacteria. It can be serious. Find out about symptoms, causes, how to prevent it.
- Bowel IncontinenceLearn about causes, treatment, and control of bowel incontinence. This condition is also called fecal incontinence.
- Bowel MovementBowel movements have many names but it's all the same. Everyone has BMs. Some are normal and some are irregular. Learn more.
- Brachial Plexus InjuriesBrachial plexus injuries occur due to shoulder trauma, tumors, or inflammation. Some injuries heal without treatment, others need PT or surgery.
- Brain AneurysmA brain aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain. It is life-threatening it if bursts. Learn about the signs and symptoms.
- Brain DiseasesBrain diseases affect different functions of the body from memory, speech, thinking clearly, how well the different organs work, or even movement.
- Brain MalformationsBrain malformations is damage or abnormal development of the brain and nervous system. Starts long before a baby is born. Learn types and treatments.
- Brain TumorsA brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the brain tissue. Learn the types of tumors, symptoms, how they are diagnosed and treatment options.
- Breast CancerBreast cancer is a cancer that starts in the breast tissue, when cells change and grow out of control. These extra cells can form a mass called a tumor.
- Breast DiseasesBreast changes such as lumps, bumps, and discharge are common. Some causes can be aging, hormones, or medicines. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
- Breast ReconstructionBreast reconstruction can rebuild the shape of the breast after a mastectomy for breast cancer. Read about the types of implants, the surgery and recovery.
- BreastfeedingBreastfeeding gives your baby the right nutrients and may protect your baby against some illness. Learn about all its benefits and how to breastfeed.
- Breathing ProblemsWhen you have breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, it's hard for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. Find out what can cause this.
- Bronchial DisordersThe bronchi are two tubes that carry air to your lungs. Problems with the bronchi include bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and bronchiolitis. Learn more.
- BruisesLearn about how bruises, or contusions, form. They happen when you get a blow or injury that breaks the small blood vessels under the skin.
- Bullying and CyberbullyingBullying is when a person or group repeatedly harms someone on purpose. Cyberbullying is bullying that happens through text messages or online. Both can cause lasting harm. Learn the signs of bullying
- BurnsA burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Read about the different types and treatments.
- BursitisBursitis is inflammation of fluid sacs between your joints. Bursitis symptoms include pain and swelling. Learn about how to relieve bursitis symptoms.
Source: MedlinePlus.gov, U.S. National Library of Medicine.