Anorectal Infections

DESCRIPTION * These are infections of the anal and rectal tissues, causing the tissues in these areas to become inflamed. It is usually sexu...

Anorexia Nervosa

ALSO KNOWN AS Eating disorder DESCRIPTION * In this condition, the individual has a distorted body image of normal weight. He/she may also h...

Anorectal Abscess

ALSO KNOWN AS Perianal abscess, anal abscess, or rectal abscess DESCRIPTION * Stool formed in the colon or large intestine empties into the ...

Ankylosing Spondylitis

ALSO KNOWN AS Marie-Strumpell disease or rheumatoid spondylitis DESCRIPTION * Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of th...

Ankle Sprain and Ankle Fracture

DESCRIPTION * Ligaments are like ropes that connect the bones. When the ligaments in the bones of the ankle are injured, this is called an a...

Ankle Injury

DESCRIPTION * Including ankle sprains and fractures: 1. Ligaments are like ropes that connect bones together. When the ligaments in the bone...

Animal Bites

ALSO KNOWN AS Also see Rabies DESCRIPTION * An infection that affects the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves) of...