Dandruff Description Dandruff is the excessive accumulation of dead skin cells on the scalp. The dead skin cells clump together a…
De Quervain's tenosynovitis (hand tendon inflammation) Description An inflammation of the sheath that surrounds two tendons that control movement of the thumb. The inflammatio…
Decompression sickness (bends, caisson's disease) Description Decompression sickness or the bends are the symptoms associated with a rapid decrease in surrounding pressur…
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT, venous blood clot) Description A blood clot embedded in one of the major deep veins of the legs, arms or pelvis. The clot blocks blood flow…
Degenerative disc disease Description Degenerative disc disease is the progressive deterioration of one or more cushions between the bones of the …
Dehydration Description Occurs when the body is deprived of its normal supply of water or excessive water is lost. There is a delica…
Delirium tremens (“DTs”, severe alcohol withdrawal) Description A complication of chronic alcohol abuse. It is characterized by excessive agitation, confusion, and hallucin…
Delusional disorder Description Delusional disorder is an uncommon form of psychosis. The affected person is fixated on a false belief that …
Dementia (decline in mental ability) Description A loss of normal brain function, such as memory, language, abstract thinking and analysis. It can occur from…
Dengue fever (tropical mosquito borne illness) Description A disease caused by four related viruses (arboviruses) spread by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Den…
Dental abscess (tooth infection) Description An abscess is a space in the body that contains pus. An abscess forms when the body is fighting a bacterial …
Dental caries (cavities) Description Dental caries is the scientific term for tooth decay or cavities. It is caused by specific types of bacteria…
Depression (excessive sadness) Description A mental state or chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by excessive feelings of sadness, loneliness, d…
Dental eruption (appearance of new tooth) Description The appearance of the primary teeth in infants. The appearance of wisdom teeth in preteens and teens. Pericoronitis is an inflammation often with infection and swe…
Dentures Description A complete or partial set of artificial teeth. Poorly fitting dentures can cause painful gums, jaw pain and …
Detached retina (retinal detachment) Description The retina is pulled away from the back of the eye (choroid) causing the cells of the retina to lose their b…
Dermatofibroma Description Dermatofibromas are small non-cancerous growths on the skin. They are firm and often feel like there is a st…
Diabetes (high blood sugar) Description A chronic disease of metabolism distinguished by the body's inability to produce enough insulin, and/or …
Developmental delay Description Developmental delay occurs when a child does not meet their expected developmental milestones. These milesto…
Diabetes mellitus type 1 (elevated blood sugar) Description Type 1 diabetes is a disease in which the body does not make enough insulin to control blood sugar levels. I…
