Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment You may notice a cat allergy based on the timing of your symptoms. Sometimes, getting medical anti-allergy treatment can help. But avoiding the cat may be necessary. Cat Zheng / Getty Images You can experience symptoms of a cat allergy right when you enter a room or home where a cat lives....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Cecal volvulus is a type ofintestinal malrotationthat occurs in the lower part of the bowel. It can involve the cecum, terminal ileum, or colon.Cecal volvulusis not as common as other types of intestinal torsion, but all can lead to potentially serious bowel obstructions. Sometimes, people have recurrent, chronic symptoms before an acute torsion occurs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Brain atrophy, or cerebral atrophy, is a condition in which the brain or regions of the brain decrease or shrink in size. It ranges in severity, and the extent of change determines its impact. A mild degree of brain atrophy is not always a concern. Substantial brain atrophy can be associated with major neurological diseases, such as alarge strokeorprogressive dementia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGallbladder FunctionsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Gallbladder Functions Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Cholecystitisis an inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ in the digestive system that is located under the liver. The gallbladder is wherebile, a substance used in digestion, is stored until it is needed. Symptoms of cholecystitis include pain in the upper center or right abdomen that can extend to the right shoulder or back, as well as bloating, fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal tenderness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChoroidal NevusSymptomsTreatmentPossible Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Choroidal Nevus Symptoms Treatment Possible Complications Although the name sounds complicated, achoroidal nevusis simply a pigmented lesion (an area of skin different from the surrounding skin) found in the back of the eye—essentially, a freckle inside your eye. This article will take you through exactly what this condition is, the symptoms, treatment, and possible complications of having a choroidal nevus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment A Word From Verywell Chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD) is a group of disorders affecting the lungs and airways and is considered the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States.CLRD encompasses four commonly overlapping chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. This article looks at the causes and symptoms of CLRD as well as how this group of conditions is diagnosed and treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisk FactorsHow Common Is CML?SymptomsDiagnosisPhasesPrognosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risk Factors How Common Is CML? Symptoms Diagnosis Phases Prognosis Treatment Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a chronic type of leukemia (cancer of the blood cells) that tends to grow and progress slowly.It is a type of myelogenous leukemia that starts inmyeloid cells, which are a type of immature white blood cell (WBC)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?What It Looks LikeTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? What It Looks Like Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention This article discusses what the different types of comedones look like and what causes them. It also covers how they’re diagnosed and how to treat or prevent them. Verywell / JR Bee What Is Comedonal Acne? Comedonal acne does not have inflamedpimplesandpustuleslike inflammatory acne(the most common form ofacne vulgaris)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConstrictive Pericarditis DefinitionCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSurgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Constrictive Pericarditis Definition Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Surgery Constrictive pericarditis is a chronic condition in which the pericardium (the membrane-like sac that encloses the heart), becomes stiffened and inelastic. As a result, cardiac function deteriorates. This condition, which thankfully is quite uncommon, always has serious consequences. Unfortunately, constrictive pericarditis can “hide” from detection for a long time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When you experience a COPD exacerbation, you may need to use rapid-acting treatment, such as abronchodilator inhaler. Sometimes, a COPD exacerbation requires urgent medical care or hospitalization. While exacerbations are often treatable, they can be dangerous. Having too many exacerbations worsens COPD. Preventing COPD flare-ups is an important part of living with this disease....

While searching for the best cough medicine, you will find several over-the-counter (OTC) cough suppressants that contain the drugsdextromethorpanordiphenhydramine. For more severe coughs, your healthcare provider may prescribe a medication formulated with codeine or hydrocodone. This article provides an overview of the best OTC and prescription cough suppressants, along with which are appropriate for different age groups and how to use them safely. Maskot / Getty Images Over-the-Counter Cough Suppressants Dextromethorphan anddiphenhydramine, active ingredients that suppress coughing, can be found in single over-the-counter formulations or inmulti-symptom cold and flu products....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment The life expectancy of a person with Cri du Chat syndrome is generally good. Many children with Cri du Chat syndrome live well into middle age and beyond. In this article, you’ll learn what the Cri du Chat syndrome is and what it is like to live with the syndrome. You’ll find out what symptoms it causes, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and what to expect for a child with Cri du Chat syndrome....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Cullen sign is the superficial swelling and bruising of tissue around theumbilicus(navel) most often seen in people with acutepancreatitis(inflammation of the pancreas). It tends to develop within 24 to 48 hours and typically occurs when the condition is severe. Cullen sign can also occur in people withectopic pregnancy,ruptured aneurysm,esophageal cancer, and internal bleeding....