Condition Library
Conditions starting with I
28 health topics beginning with the letter I.
- Immune System and DisordersYour immune system is made up of cells, tissues, and organs that fight infections and diseases. Learn how it works, and about diseases of the immune system.
- Impaired DrivingImpaired driving affects everyone. Some of the causes include sleepiness, drugs and alcohol. Learn how to ensure safety on the road.
- ImpetigoImpetigo is a skin infection caused by staph or strep bacterias. It can spread by contact with an infected person. Treated with antibiotics.
- IndigestionIf you've ever overindulged in a favorite dish, you've probably experienced indigestion (dyspepsia). Read about causes and therapies here.
- Indoor Air PollutionIndoor air pollution has the same negative effects as environmental pollution. Sources include mold, pesticides and more. Find out how you can reduce it.
- Infant and Newborn CareGoing home with a new baby is exciting but it can be scary too. Read about the changes a newborn goes through and also see tips for proper baby care.
- Infant and Newborn DevelopmentBabies do not develop at the same rate. However, there are 5 growth areas that are crucial to infant and newborn development. Read about them.
- Infant and Newborn NutritionFrom breastfeeding to solid foods, infant and newborn nutrition provides babies with nutrients needed to grow. Read about how to identify allergies.
- Infection ControlEvery year, lives are lost because of the spread of hospital infections. Read about the preventive steps you can take, such as proper handwashing
- Infections and PregnancyIf you're pregnant and get an infection, it could be dangerous for you and your baby. Learn tips to avoid getting infections and treatment options.
- Infectious ArthritisInfectious or septic arthritis is a bacterial infection of the joint. Learn why people get infectious arthritis, tests needed and how it is treated.
- Infectious DiseasesInfectious diseases are caused by four main kinds of germs. Vaccines, proper hand washing and medicines can help prevent infections. Discover more.
- Infectious MononucleosisInfectious mononucleosis (mono), or "the kissing disease," is a viral infection. It is often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which can spread in saliva.
- InfertilityInfertility is when a woman can't get pregnant after a year or keeps having miscarriages. Read about infertility, its causes, and treatments.
- InhalantsInhalants are substances that people, usually teens, inhale (breathe in) to get high. Inhalants that are misused include cleaners, gases, and aerosols.
- Inhalation InjuriesThere are a variety of substances you can inhale that can cause internal injuries, such as smoke and toxic fumes. Discover the symptoms and treatment.
- Insect Bites and StingsYou swat a bug off, but now you have an itchy bump. Was it a mosquito, a flea, a tick? Learn how to prevent, identify, and treat bug bites and stings.
- Insomnia
- Interstitial CystitisDo you suffer from discomfort or pain in the bladder? If yes, you may be dealing with Interstitial cystitis (IC). Read more about it
- Interstitial Lung DiseasesInterstitial lung diseases are a group of diseases that inflame or scar the lungs. Breathing in particles (asbestosis, silicosis) causes some types.
- Intestinal CancerThere are five types of small intestine cancer. Find out how your diet and health history can affect your risk. Learn about intestinal cancer here.
- Intestinal ObstructionIntestinal or bowel obstructions can have many causes. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and tests.
- Intimate Partner ViolenceIntimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse that happens in a romantic relationship. It is also called domestic violence. Learn the signs and how to get help.
- IronOur bodies need the right amount of iron to function properly. Read about what can happen when you consume too much or too little of it.
- Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause a great deal of discomfort. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of IBS.
- Ischemic StrokeA stroke is a medical emergency that should be treated immediately. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for an ischemic stroke.
- Islet Cell TransplantationIslets in the pancreas contain beta cells that produce insulin. Islet transplantation is an experimental treatment for type 1 diabetes.
- ItchingPruritus, or itchy skin, is tingling or irritation that makes you want to scratch the area. It's a symptom of many health conditions. Learn the causes.
Source: MedlinePlus.gov, U.S. National Library of Medicine.