Diseases Starting With V
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), commonly referred to as a vaginal yeast infection, is a fungal infection of the vulva and vagina, predominantly caused by……
Von Willebrand’s Disease
Von Willebrand’s disease (vWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of von Willeb…
Vitamin K Deficiency-Induced Hypoprothrombinemia
Vitamin K deficiency-induced hypoprothrombinemia is a coagulopathy resulting from impaired synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotti…
Vitamin Deficiency Prevention
Vitamin deficiency prevention is a cornerstone of public health and individual well-being. Adequate vitamin intake ensures proper …
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency, a widespread yet often overlooked condition, can lead to serious neurological, hematological, and psycholo…
Viral Infections
Viral infections are caused by microscopic agents known as viruses, which invade living cells to replicate and cause disease. Unli…
Vertigo
Vertigo is a disorienting condition characterized by the false sensation of spinning or motion. It stems primarily from dysfunctio…
Verruca Vulgaris
Verruca vulgaris, commonly referred to as the common wart, is a benign skin lesion resulting from infection with the human papillo…
Ventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia originating from the ventricles, defined by a he…
Ventricular Premature Beats
Ventricular premature beats (VPBs), also referred to as premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), are early depolarizations origi…
Vasomotor Symptoms Associated with Menopause
Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), most commonly experienced as hot flashes and night sweats, are hallmark signs of the menopausal transiti…
Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, resulting from impaired blood flow to the …