Understanding Chikungunya

This illness is caused by a virus spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms include a high fever and joint pain.

Understanding Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a viral illness that spreads very easily from person to person. The virus that causes chickenpox can stay in the body after the illness and later cause shingles.

Understanding Cervical Radiculopathy

Cervical radiculopathy is irritation or inflammation of a nerve root in the neck. It causes neck pain and other symptoms that may spread into the chest or down the arm.

Understanding Tachycardia

If you have a heart rhythm problem that causes the heart to beat faster than normal, it is known as tachycardia. There are many types of tachycardia.

Understanding Skier’s Thumb

Skier's thumb is an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament. This ligament is at the base of the thumb on the side near the pointer (index) finger.