Health

Breast cysts are benign (not cancerous). These are one of the most common causes of breast lumps and can occur in one or both breasts. Regular changes in hormone levels are thought to develop naturally as the breast changes with age. It is common to have more than one cyst.

Brain tumors are abnormal cell masses or growths in the brain. There are many different types of brain tumors. Some brain tumors are non-cancerous (benign), and some brain tumors are cancerous (malignant). Brain tumors can start in the brain (primary brain tumors), or cancer can begin in other parts of the body and spread to the brain as secondary (metastatic) brain tumors.

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis usually affects both eyes along the edges of eyelids.

Blastocystis is a microscopic parasite that can live in the gastrointestinal tract. Researchers do not fully understand the role of the blastocyst in causing disease. Some people who experience diarrhea, abdominal pain, or other gastrointestinal problems have blastocysts in their stool.

Body lice are tiny insects that live on the clothes and bedding of people infected with body lice. Body lice are very similar to head lice but are less common.

Osteosarcoma can occur in any bone in the body but most commonly affects the pelvis or the long bones of the arms and legs. Osteosarcoma is rare and accounts for less than 1 percent of all cancers. Noncancerous bone tumors are much more common than cancerous bone tumors.

Bone is a common site of metastasis and often indicates a short-term prognosis for cancer patients. Once cancer has spread to the bone, it rarely gets better, but it can often be treated to slow tumor growth. Most skeletal metastases are due to breast and prostate cancer.

A boil is a painful, pus-filled ridge that forms under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more hair follicles. Carbuncles are clusters of bumps under the skin that form an associated area of infection.

Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition. A person with BDD is consumed with thoughts about an imagined or very mild defect in their body. The obsession interferes with their work, school, home and social life. Treatment may include psychotherapy and medication

Bladder stones are hard mineral masses in the bladder. They occur when concentrated urine minerals crystallize to form stones. This usually happens when there is a problem with complete emptying of the bladder