Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionAnxiety and DysphagiaDepression and DysphagiaOther DisordersPsychiatric MedicationsTreatmentSwallowing Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Anxiety and Dysphagia Depression and Dysphagia Other Disorders Psychiatric Medications Treatment Swallowing Tips Anxietydysphagiais one of many physical and medical causes of dysphagia.Dysphagiais the medical term for difficulty when swallowing. Swallowing is a complex process. It involves coordination from about 50 different nerves and muscles in the mouth, throat, andesophagus....

BSIP / UIG / Getty Images Types of Thrombotic Stroke A thrombotic stroke may also be called a cerebral thrombosis, a cerebral infarction or a cerebral infarct. Thrombotic strokes are divided into two categories based on the size of the area of blockage within the brain:large-vessel thrombosisandsmall-vessel thrombosis. Large-vessel strokeoccurs in the larger blood-supplying arteries of the brain, such as the carotid artery ormiddle cerebral artery. Large-vessel thrombotic strokes typically cause substantial symptoms and long-term effects, such asaphasia(trouble with language) or hemiparesis (weakness of one side of the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a ProviderFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider FAQs This article discusses the causes and treatment options for persistent heartburn. PixelsEffect / Getty Images Possible Causes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) can cause constant heartburn that occurs more than twice a week over a period of several weeks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSources of PainSelf-Care StrategiesMedicationsPhysical TherapyWhen to Call a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sources of Pain Self-Care Strategies Medications Physical Therapy When to Call a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Tissue expandersare temporary, expandable, balloon-like devices used after amastectomyto stretch breast skin and chest wall muscles. This is done in advance of breast implants so that the chest wall and skin can accommodate them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearance and LocationCausesPreventionTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance and Location Causes Prevention Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Varicose veins are enlarged veins, while spider veins are a smaller version of the same condition. Women develop this circulatory condition about twice as often as men.Though unsightly, varicose and spider veins don’t always require medical attention. When they do,sclerotherapy, injecting a solution into the vein to force blood to reroute to healthier veins, is acommon treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTypesSelf-Care and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Types Self-Care and Treatment Have you ever had an episode where one of your eyes has been twitching uncontrollably for a few days? An eye twitch, while annoying, is usually nothing serious. Verywell/Nusha Ashjaee Eye twitching, or myokymia, is an involuntary eyelid muscle contraction that usually affects the lower eyelid. The exact cause of eye twitching is unknown....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneticsSquamous Cell CarcinomaAdenocarcinomaFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Esophageal Cancer GuideWhat Is Esophageal Cancer? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetics Squamous Cell Carcinoma Adenocarcinoma Frequently Asked Questions Next in Esophageal Cancer Guide The exact cause ofesophageal canceris unknown, but genetics appears to play a role. Several risk factors for the disease have also been identified. These vary depending on the type of cancer, with acid reflux (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, and obesity linked with adenocarcinoma, and the combination of smoking and excess alcohol intake associated with the majority of squamous cell carcinomas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesLifestyle Risk Factors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Lifestyle Risk Factors Thrombocytopeniais diagnosed when the number of platelets in the blood is low. Platelets are the cells in the blood that clot the blood and heal blood vessel walls in the event of bleeding. Having too few platelets can lead to bruising or active bleeding. Normal platelet counts are 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter of blood and can be discovered during a simple blood test....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesAcne at Various Life StagesGeneticsMythsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Acne at Various Life Stages Genetics Myths Frequently Asked Questions Verywell / Joshua Seong For being the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million people at any given time, it is a remarkably misunderstood condition. This is partly attributed to the fact that it’s a complex condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesGeneticsCardiovascularLifestyleFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Acute Renal Failure GuideWhat Is Acute Renal Failure? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Genetics Cardiovascular Lifestyle Frequently Asked Questions Next in Acute Renal Failure Guide Verywell Usually, the kidneys can continue to function well, even when you become sick. Acute kidney failure is a consequence of severe and rapid damage to the kidneys. It may be reversible or it could be permanent, resulting in lasting kidney dysfunction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImmunological CausesCommon TriggersRole of GeneticsCardiovascular RiskFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Anaphylaxis GuideWhat Is Anaphylaxis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Immunological Causes Common Triggers Role of Genetics Cardiovascular Risk Frequently Asked Questions Next in Anaphylaxis Guide Yourimmune systemprotects you from foreign substances. Histamine and other mediator chemicals that promote the inflammatory response are stored in mast cells and basophils that are in tissues throughout your body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesGeneticsPhysical Development Risk FactorsLifestyle Risk FactorsAnxiety TriggersFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Anxiety Disorder GuideHow Anxiety Disorder Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Genetics Physical Development Risk Factors Lifestyle Risk Factors Anxiety Triggers Frequently Asked Questions Next in Anxiety Disorder Guide Most people experience feelings of anxiety from time to time, but if these feelings are extreme, affect your daily life, and do not go away, they could be a symptom of an anxiety disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesGeneticsLifestyle Risk FactorsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Arthritis GuideHow Arthritis Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Genetics Lifestyle Risk Factors Frequently Asked Questions Next in Arthritis Guide There are 100 different forms ofarthritis, each with its own set of causes and risk factors. The most common types includeosteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis, andgout. Determining the cause of arthritis can be difficult since multiple, overlapping factors typically contribute to its development....