Author: Chris Preston

Gardner’s syndrome is an uncommon genetic disorder. It generally causes what starts out to be benign or noncancerous growth. It is characterized as a subtype of familial adenomatous polyposis.

Dercum’s disease is a rare disorder that causes painful growths of fatty tissue known as lipomas. It is also known as adiposis dolorosa.

A lipoma is a round or oval-shaped lump of tissue that grows just underneath the skin. It is made of fat, moves easily when you touch it, and does not usually cause pain.

The popliteal vein is one of the vital blood vessels in the lower body. Sometimes, a blood clot, or a thrombosis, could block this vital vein.

Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is a chronic condition that happens when varicose veins form below the abdomen within the pelvic region.

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes first diagnosed during pregnancy (gestation). Like other forms of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose).