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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Eye lymphoma, also called ocular lymphoma, is a type of eye cancer. It is the most common type of malignant eye tumor. The condition may cause eye redness or decreased vision, and it can advance to result in eye damage and blindness. While anyone can develop lymphoma of the eye, having an immune deficiency is a risk factor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Prognosis Eyebrow dandruff is flaky skin that sheds from the eyebrows. There are several possible causes of eyebrow dandruff, one of the most common ones beingseborrheic dermatitis. This form of eczema typically affects the scalp and other oily areas of the body. Along with eyebrow dandruff, there can be a rash, itchiness, greasy scales, or inflammation in the eyebrow area....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Facet Joints?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Facet Joints? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Facet arthropathy, also known as facetosteoarthritis, is a type of wear-and-tear arthritis affecting the spine. It affects the bony protrusions, calledfacet joints, that connect the bones of the spine. Symptoms include neck and back pain which can get worse with standing, twisting, or bending.Facet arthropathy is diagnosed using X-rays or other imaging studies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Facial nervepalsyis the diminished function ofthe facial nerveor one of its branches.Bell’s palsy, which results in the complete inability to move one side of the face, is the most common cause of facial nerve palsy. This condition completely or partially improves within a few months, and it doesn’t cause harm to overall health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is the third most common type ofmuscular dystrophy. Although it also causes progressive muscle weakness, FSHD does not shorten your life expectancy as other forms of muscular dystrophy do. Verywell / Michela Buttignol The condition is named after the Latin names for main areas wheremuscle weaknessoccurs:Faciesfor the faceScapulafor theshoulder bladeHumerusfor the upper arm and bone that runs from your shoulder to your elbow...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?TypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping The term “familial ALS” refers to when a family has more than oneamyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS) occurrence.ALS is rare, affecting about 30,000 people in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed yearly.Only 5%–10% of those are familial ALS cases. This article will review what familial ALS is, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Fanconi anemia(FA) is a rare genetic disease, affecting 1 in 160,000 people. The condition leads to gradual bone marrow failure in about 90% of people affected.Bone marrowis the spongy material inside the bones that makes platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells. These cells are important to good health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Fatigue is often described as a lack of energy and motivation—both physical and emotional. It is different than sleepiness or drowsiness, which describes the need for sleep. Fatigue is also a response to physical and mental activities. Normally, fatigue can be resolved with rest or reducing activity. Fatigue is a common complaint related to health issues....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Liver?Fatty Liver Disease SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Liver? Fatty Liver Disease Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping A Word From Verywell Fatty liver is also known as hepatic steatosis. It happens when fat builds up in theliver. Having small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, but too much can become a health problem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment This article will discuss the characteristics of a fear of being forgotten, as well as the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this phobia. MementoJpeg / Getty Image Defining a Fear of Being Forgotten Athazagoraphobia is an intense or irrational fear of being forgotten, or of forgetting someone or something. It may also include a fear of being ignored or replaced....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Omphalophobiais an ongoing, intense fear ofbelly buttons (navels). People with omphalophobia may be afraid of their own or others’ belly buttons. They may go out of their way to avoid situations in which they’ll see belly buttons, such as public swimming pools or beaches. Learn more about omphalophobia, including definition, symptoms, causes, and treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Fear of cotton balls is also known assidonglobophobia. There is not much in the clinical literature about the fear of cotton balls, but on message boards and social media groups, people living with thisphobiareport being afraid of cotton balls and the sound they make when torn apart. Approximately 19 million Americans live with phobias....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCharacteristicsDiagnosisCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Characteristics Diagnosis Causes Treatment Fear of dolls, orpediophobia, is considered an anxiety disorder known as specificphobia. Pediophobia is a type ofautomatonophobia, which is a fear of inanimate objects that appear human or a fear of anything that simulates a real human being. This article discusses the characteristics of pediophobia, as well as its causes, treatment, and ways to cope....