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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Intracranial hypotensionis a medical condition in which pressure or volume in the brain cavity is below normal levels due to lowcerebrospinal fluid(CSF) levels. CSF is a clear, thick liquid that supports and cushions the brain and spinal cord. The reduced CSF causes a negative pressure within the skull, leading to headaches, dizziness, nausea, memory impairment, and other neurological symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentBreast Cancer RiskFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Breast Cancer Risk Frequently Asked Questions Anintraductal papillomais a type of benign (noncancerous) growth of the breast. Papillomas occur in the cells lining the milk duct (intraductal) and grow outward like a wart. The word papilloma describes the finger-like shape of the cells....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedical Problems From IUGRCausesTypesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medical Problems From IUGR Causes Types Diagnosis Treatment IUGR can cause difficulties with breathing and feeding after birth or other long-term neurological issues. It also increases the risk ofstillbirth(death of the infant soon after birth) and is the second leading cause of such deaths. IUGR is about 6 times as common in developing countries compared to countries with greater resources....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIntrinsic vs. Extrinsic AsthmaSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis and Coping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Asthma Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis and Coping Javier Zayas Photography / Getty Images During an asthma attack, inflammation causes your airways to swell and clog with mucous. Muscles around your airways also contract, called bronchospasm. This makes it difficult for your lungs to move air into and out of your body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Intussusceptionis a serious condition that occurs when a portion of the intestines moves inside itself (similar to how a telescope works) and causes a blockage. It is more common in infants and children than it is in adults. Intussusception can be life-threatening and requires immediate treatment. Symptoms of intussusception can include abdominal pain, jelly-like, bloody stools, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCausesTriggersDiagnosisTreatmentLifestyle and DietComplicationsIs There a Cure?When to Seek CareNext in IBS GuideWhat Are the Different Types of IBS? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes Triggers Diagnosis Treatment Lifestyle and Diet Complications Is There a Cure? When to Seek Care Next in IBS Guide Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Symptoms include abdominal pain and cramping,bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConditions TreatedProcessWho Does It?TypesUsesHow to PrepareOutcomes/RecoveryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Conditions Treated Process Who Does It? Types Uses How to Prepare Outcomes/Recovery Frequently Asked Questions Intravenous (IV) therapy, or IV infusion, is a way to give a person medicine or fluids directly into a vein. It requires using a needle or catheter (tube) that is inserted into the vein....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Science Photo Library / Getty Images Causes of Jackhammer Esophagus While the cause of jackhammer esophagus is poorly understood, it is associated with several conditions, including the following: Jackhammer esophagus is also more common in females who are 65 years old or older. The actual incidence of jackhammer esophagus is unknown. Many cases likely go undiagnosed because the symptoms are mild, and the condition is often misdiagnosed as acid reflux or another condition that causes similar symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Jaw cancer is cancer that has spread from the mouth or oral cavity to the jaw. It can sometimes originate in the jaw, but this is less common. Experts generally consider jaw cancer a rare form ofhead and neck cancer, which accounts for about 5% of cancers in the United States....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesHow It WorksBenefitsRisksFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses How It Works Benefits Risks Frequently Asked Questions This manual technique involves applying targeted forces on a painful, stiff, or otherwise compromised joint in order to improve its overall function. While not appropriate in all situations, joint mobilizations may help improve your range of motion, reduce your pain, and minimize your stiffness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment FAQs Jugularvein distention (JVD) is a bulging of large veins that run down the side of your neck. JVD can cause a vein to “stick out,” because blood is backing up in the heart or the vein that carries oxygen-depleted blood from the body back to it. JVD is always a concerning sign of a cardiovascular problem, includingheart failure, even when it’s not painful....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauseDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Cause Diagnosis Treatment Kawasaki disease (also called Kawasaki syndrome) is a rare systemic inflammatory condition that usually occurs after or with an infection.The most common symptoms offever, swollenlymph nodes, and a rash are seen most often in children under age 5, but heart problems and other complications can occur as well. The main cause of Kawasaki disease remains unclear, thoughgenetics,autoimmune response, andinflammation of the blood vesselsmay contribute to the disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis With akeratoacanthoma,you develop a red bump or dome on your skin that may resemble a horn. Most cases are seen in older adults. While it may be confused withsquamous cell carcinoma(a type of skin cancer), keratoacanthomas have little or no risk of spreading to other parts of the body. You may develop just one, or less commonly, you can have several....