Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneticsHealth Risk FactorsLifestyle Risk FactorsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetics Health Risk Factors Lifestyle Risk Factors Frequently Asked Questions Endometrial canceraffects the lining of the uterus, theendometrium, and is the most common form of uterine cancer. This type of cancer occurs when the cells in the endometrium begin to mutate, multiply, and build up too rapidly, forming a mass or tumor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesGeneticsRisk FactorsSeizure TriggersFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Epilepsy GuideHow Epilepsy Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Genetics Risk Factors Seizure Triggers Frequently Asked Questions Next in Epilepsy Guide For the other half, the cause may be attributed to one or more specific factors such as genetics,brain injuryor damage, structural changes in the brain, certain conditions and illnesses, and developmental disorders....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesDiseases and ConditionsLifestyle FactorsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Erectile Dysfunction GuideWhat Is Erectile Dysfunction? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Diseases and Conditions Lifestyle Factors Frequently Asked Questions Next in Erectile Dysfunction Guide When looking at the potential causes oferectile dysfunction, it’s important to understand that more than one factor is often involved. As the American Urological Association puts it, “erectile function is the result of a complex interplay between vascular, neurologic, hormonal, and psychologic factors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBlepharitisAtopic DermatitisContact DermatitisUncommon CausesLifestyle Risk FactorsNext in Blepharitis GuideHow Blepharitis Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Blepharitis Atopic Dermatitis Contact Dermatitis Uncommon Causes Lifestyle Risk Factors Next in Blepharitis Guide You may believe that dry, rough,scaly patches of skinon your eyelids are simply a result of aging or climate. There are, however, a number of common and uncommon causes of flaky eyelids to also consider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBiological CausesEnvironmental CausesGenetic FactorsRisk FactorsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Food Allergies GuideHow Food Allergy Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Biological Causes Environmental Causes Genetic Factors Risk Factors Frequently Asked Questions Next in Food Allergies Guide To add further confusion, there are times when a food allergy may be considered a “true allergy,” while others may be regarded as cross-reactive (meaning that the body reacts to what itthinksis the true allergy)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesGastrointestinal DiseaseLifestyle Risk FactorsCommon Trigger Foods Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Gastrointestinal Disease Lifestyle Risk Factors Common Trigger Foods “Food intolerance” is sometimes confused with “food allergy.” However, the two terms should not be used interchangeably. A food intolerance mainly concerns digestion and is usually not life-threatening. In contrast, a food allergy involves the immune system and has the potential to lead to a serious and even life-threatening reaction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesUncommon CausesGallbladder CancerFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Gallbladder Disease GuideHow Gallbladder Disease Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Uncommon Causes Gallbladder Cancer Frequently Asked Questions Next in Gallbladder Disease Guide The term “gallbladder disease” describes any health problem that affects the gallbladder. While the most common cause ofgallbladder diseaseis gallstones (calledcholelithiasis),there are a number of other causes, including gallbladder inflammation (calledcholecystitis), biliary dyskinesia, functional gallbladder disease, primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and gallbladder cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesGeneticsLifestyle Risk FactorsNext in Geographic Atrophy GuideHow Geographic Atrophy Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Genetics Lifestyle Risk Factors Next in Geographic Atrophy Guide Geographic atrophyoccurs in the late stage ofage-related macular degeneration(AMD). It is linked to several risk factors including advanced age, family history, and cigarette smoking. This article will cover the most common risk factors for geographic atrophy, the role of genetics and lifestyle, as well as how these factors may make you more vulnerable to the condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesGeneticsLifestyle Risk FactorsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Gluten Sensitivity GuideIs There a Gluten Intolerance Test? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Genetics Lifestyle Risk Factors Frequently Asked Questions Next in Gluten Sensitivity Guide Gluten sensitivity may affect about 6% to 7% of the population, according to Allessio Fasano, MD of the University of Maryland and the Salerno Experts' Panel that helped define non-celiac gluten sensitivity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneticsCommon Risk FactorsLifestyle Risk FactorsTreatment ConsiderationsNext in Graft-Versus-Host Disease GuideHow Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GvHD) Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetics Common Risk Factors Lifestyle Risk Factors Treatment Considerations Next in Graft-Versus-Host Disease Guide While most risk factors are non-modifiable (you can’t change them), identifying them can help your doctor decide if a stem cell or bone marrow transplant is the most appropriate option....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesGeneticsEnvironmentalLifestyle Risk FactorsNext in Graves’ disease GuideHow Graves' Disease Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Genetics Environmental Lifestyle Risk Factors Next in Graves’ disease Guide Listen to this article(5 minutes) Learn more about the causes and risk factors of Graves’ disease. eclipse_images / Getty Images Graves' Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications Graves’ disease is anautoimmune diseasethat occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneticsLifestyle Risk FactorsEnvironmental Risk FactorsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Hashimoto’s Disease GuideHow is Hashimoto’s Disease Diagnosed? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetics Lifestyle Risk Factors Environmental Risk Factors Frequently Asked Questions Next in Hashimoto’s Disease Guide Hashimoto’sdisease, also called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is anautoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are a result of the body’s immune system attacking healthy issues because it thinks they are diseased....

Head licecan cause a high level of anxiety. While there are many myths about how lice are spread, simple head-to-head contact is the usual culprit.Lice can spread via clothing, bedding, or other personal items, though this is not common. Head lice infestation affects millions of children and adults each year, in every socioeconomic condition. While undesirable, lice don’t spread any diseases. © Verywell, 2018 Common Causes The head louse is the parasitic insectPediculus humanus capitis....