Diseases & Conditions
Scrub Typhus
Scrub typhus, also known as tsutsugamushi disease, is a potentially fatal mite-borne rickettsial infection caused by Orientia tsut…
Sclerotherapy-Induced Mucositis
Sclerotherapy remains a critical intervention for managing esophageal varices, particularly in patients with portal hypertension. …
Sclerotherapy-Induced Esophageal Ulcer
Sclerotherapy is a common medical procedure used to treat esophageal varices, particularly in patients with liver cirrhosis. While…
Scleroderma Renal Crisis
Scleroderma renal crisis (SRC) is an acute, life-threatening complication of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) characterized by rap…
Scleroderma
Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is a rare and chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by hardeni…
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe, chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by a profound disconnection from reality. It affects how ind…
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder is a complex and chronic psychiatric condition characterized by a combination of symptoms seen in both sc…
Schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma. …
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness primarily affecting children aged 5–15. Caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS), the same bacte…
Scalp Psoriasis
Scalp psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that manifests as scaly, itchy, and inflamed patches on the scalp. It is …
Scabies
Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis mite. It leads to intense pruritus, p…
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a chronic granulomatous disease of unknown etiology that predominantly affects the lungs and lymphatic system, thou…