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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis This article discusses spinal tuberculosis—symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for this condition. x-reflexnaja / Getty Images Symptoms of Spinal Tuberculosis Spinal tuberculosis typically affects thethoracicspinein the upper back and thelumbar spinein the lower back.Symptoms of spinal tuberculosis are vague, particularly early on. They include: As the disease progresses, symptoms can become more apparent, causing:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of SpondylolisthesisSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Spondylolisthesis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Spondylolisthesisis a condition in which avertebrain the lumbar (lower) spine slips out of normal position, sliding forward (or sometimes backward) relative to the vertebra beneath it. It can be the result of an injury, lower back stress associated with sports, or age-related changes in the spine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFactsSymptomsCausesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Facts Symptoms Causes Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Read on to understand the risk factors, symptoms, complications, and treatment of SCAD. Boy_Anupong / Getty Images SCAD: The Facts A dissection is a tear in the inner lining of an artery. Blood can enter the tear and form a clot between layers of the arterial wall....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeaningHistorySignificance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meaning History Significance The spoon theory explains the impact of living withchronic illness, chronic pain, and disabilityon a daily basis. It highlights the differences between living with illness compared to living without illness. This article will explore the meaning and history behind the spoon theory, as well as the theory’s overall significance. Fly View Productions / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping FAQs SporadicALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)is a type of neurodegenerative disease that develops in a person without risk factors or a family history of ALS. Most ALS cases are sporadic. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for those who develop this disease. ProfessionalStudioImages / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTestsColorCausesTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Tests Color Causes Treatment When to See a Provider Sputum may contain dead cells, foreign debris inhaled into the lung, bacteria, and white blood cells that protect the airway from infection. The quantity, texture, andcolor of sputumcan help to diagnoselung cancerand other medical conditions that affect sputum production. This article explains what sputum is and what it looks like....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Squamous cell cancer is cancer that develops from squamous cells, which make up the tissue on our skin, in the respiratory tracts, and in certain portions of the digestive system. They also line other organs such as the bladder, kidneys, and male and female reproductive tracts. Whencancerdevelops in this type of cell, it is called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), or squamous cell cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStagingSymptomsTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Staging Symptoms Treatment Prognosis Coping Stage 2non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) is localized cancer that has not spread beyond one lung or the locallymph nodeson the same side of the chest. Any lung cancer diagnosis is serious, but being in thisearly stagemeans your disease is very treatable, and your chances for a long-term remission are good....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsTests and ProceduresTreatmentPrognosisQuestions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Tests and Procedures Treatment Prognosis Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider There are effective treatments for many stage 3 cancers. Some stage 3 cancers can be successfully treated, but they are more likely to return after going away. This article reviews how stage 3 cancer is diagnosed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisStaging and GradingTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Staging and Grading Treatment Prognosis Coping This article reviews the possible symptoms of stage 3 colon cancer and how healthcare providers go about classifying, diagnosing, and treating it. You’ll also learn about the expected outcome if you or a loved one are diagnosed with it. Symptoms of Stage 3 Colon Cancer While people with stage 1 and stage 2 colon cancer will often have no signs of the disease, those with stage 3 are more likely to develop noticeable symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStagingSymptomsTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Staging Symptoms Treatment Prognosis Coping As with mosttypes of lung cancer, symptoms of stage 3 NSCLC—such as a chronic cough or shortness of breath—can easily be confused for less serious conditions. For that reason, around 35% of people with lung cancer have stage 3 disease at the time of diagnosis. This article discusses the causes of stage 3 NSCLC and how it is diagnosed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiagnosisSymptomsTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diagnosis Symptoms Treatment Prognosis Stage 3lymphomais diagnosed when cancer cells have been found in the lymph areas above and below the diaphragm. Lymphoma is also considered stage 3 when cancer cells are in a lymph area above the diaphragm and in the spleen. Lymphoma is measured in stages from 1 to4. Stage 1 has the least amount of spread....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisCancer StagingTreatmentPalliative CarePrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Cancer Staging Treatment Palliative Care Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions Stage 4 cancer is the most advanced stage, meaningcancerhas spread to other parts of the body. You may be able to live for years with stage 4 cancer, but the prognosis often isn’t good. Rather than focusing on curing the cancer, treatments work to slow or stop growth, relieve symptoms, and help you live longer and enjoy a high quality of life....