Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEndocrine DisordersCauses of Endocrine DisordersHow Are Endocrine Disorders Diagnosed?What Is Autoimmune Disease?Causes of Autoimmune DiseasesWhat Are the Symptoms of Autoimmune Disease?How Is Autoimmune Disease Diagnosed and Treated? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Endocrine Disorders Causes of Endocrine Disorders How Are Endocrine Disorders Diagnosed? What Is Autoimmune Disease? Causes of Autoimmune Diseases What Are the Symptoms of Autoimmune Disease? How Is Autoimmune Disease Diagnosed and Treated?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping The term epidermolysis bullosa (EB) refers to a group of rare skin conditions that cause the skin to form excess blisters because it is so fragile. This usually happens because of genetic mutations that cause the skin to be not as strong as it should be. Though EB is considered a rare disease, diseases in this group affect nearly half a million people globally....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider Allergiesare one of the most common medical conditions in kids. Seasonal allergies (or hay fever) affect more than 7% of children in the United States.If your child has itchy, red, or watery eyes, they might have allergies. This article discusses eye allergies in kids, including causes, symptoms, and treatments....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentNext in Home Office Ergonomics GuideEasy Solutions for Screen-Related Eye Issues Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Next in Home Office Ergonomics Guide Eye strain(asthenopia) occurs when your eyes become tired, sore, heavy, or achy after focusing on a task like crafting or reading for too long. These symptoms can develop when the muscles around your eyes become fatigued....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCancerous TumorsNon-Cancerous TumorsTumor SymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cancerous Tumors Non-Cancerous Tumors Tumor Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Eye tumors are also calledoculartumors. An eye tumor can becancerousor noncancerous. About 3,490 new eye cancers are estimated to be diagnosed in 2023. Symptoms of eye tumors can include vision changes, pain, and changes in the shape and movement of the eye....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Since the condition is rare, a simple suspicion that an individual is suffering from it can lead to diagnostic tests and, in turn, a diagnosis. Verywell / JR Bee Synonyms of Fabry Disease: The age at which symptoms develop, as well as the specific symptoms themselves, can vary depending on the type of Fabry disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Flat feet, also called pes planus, is a deformity that occurs when the arch of the foot collapses and comes into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. The condition may be congenital (occurring at the time of birth) or acquired (developing over time, most often as a result of age or injury)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAir Travel With CancerMedications and DevicesGetting AroundReducing Blood ClotsOxygen NeedsAir Pressure ChangesInfection ConcernsCancer FatigueTravel Insurance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Air Travel With Cancer Medications and Devices Getting Around Reducing Blood Clots Oxygen Needs Air Pressure Changes Infection Concerns Cancer Fatigue Travel Insurance Flying on commercial airlines is usually very safe for people with cancer who are stable, reasonably healed from any surgeries, and do not have a very low white blood cell count or platelet level due tochemotherapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisFrey Syndrome Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Frey Syndrome Treatments Frey syndrome is a rare neurological condition that causes facial sweating and flushing while eating. This can occur on the temples, cheeks, and behind the ears.Frey syndrome is also known as gustatory hyperhidrosis, gustatory sweating, and auriculotemporal syndrome. In most people, Frey syndrome goes away on its own within a period of five years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFRC and Lung FunctionHow It’s MeasuredInterpreting ResultsAdditional Testing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents FRC and Lung Function How It’s Measured Interpreting Results Additional Testing Functional residual capacity (FRC) is the volume of air left in your lungs after a normal, passive exhalation. This test is used to evaluate your lung function, and you may need to have your FRC measured before lung surgery or if you have a lung disease such as emphysema orchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)....

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the most commonenzyme deficiencyin the world. Approximately 400 million people are affected worldwide. There is great variability in severity based on which mutation is inherited. G6PD is an enzyme found in red blood cells that keeps certain toxins from building up in the cells. A deficiency in this enzyme causes the red blood cell to be destroyed (hemolysis), leading toanemiaandjaundice(yellowing of the skin). Micro Discovery / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentSelf-Care TipsSex Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Self-Care Tips Sex Genital psoriasis is a form ofpsoriasis, a chronic skin condition, that occurs on or around the genitals. Red, itchy patches can form on the penis, scrotum, testicles, labia, vulva, clitoris, and other parts of the genitalia. Although genital psoriasis can develop on its own, it most often accompanies psoriasis on other parts of the body, such as the knees, elbows, orscalp....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) or a grade 4astrocytoma, is one of the most common and aggressivebrain cancers, causing about 50% of all gliomas. Although it is a fast-growing brain tumor, it usually does not spread to distant organs. This article covers what to know about glioblastoma including how long a person can live with glioblastoma multiforme and whether it is curable....