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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Thrombophlebitis occurs near the skin’s surface or in deeper veins.The blood clots can interfere with normal flow. Depending on the severity, they could put your life at risk. This article will cover thrombophlebitis symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and more. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder in which clumpingplateletscauseclotsto develop in small blood vessels in the organs of the body, which can result in failure of the affected organs. As the platelets are used up in forming abnormal blood clots, they then become low in number in the blood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisComplicationsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Complications Treatment Prevention Thrush on the penis is a type ofyeast infection, similar to avaginal yeast infection. Also called penilecandidiasis, the condition typically involves the head of thepenis(glans) and the foreskin (prepuce). Symptoms include itching, redness, whitish patches, and bleeding. Antifungal drugs are commonly prescribed to treat the infection. This article discussesmale yeast infections, their symptoms, and their causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Thymomais a tumor (growth) of the thymus gland. It may be benign or malignant (cancer). Thethymus glandis part of thelymphatic system—the tissues that help produce, store, and transport white blood cells.The thymushelps white blood cellscalled T lymphocytes grow and multiply. It’s found in the chest behind the breastbone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsHormones and FunctionCausesDiagnosisTreatmentOutlookNext in Thyroid Disease GuideThyroid Disease Symptoms: Signs of Thyroid Problems Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Hormones and Function Causes Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Next in Thyroid Disease Guide Thethyroidis a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the base of the neck. It is part of theendocrine systemand releases hormones that affect metabolism, brain development, and bone maintenance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionsCauses of Abnormal LevelsAssociated ConditionsTSH Test Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Functions Causes of Abnormal Levels Associated Conditions TSH Test Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a hormone that prompts yourthyroid glandto produce the thyroid hormonestriiodothyronine (T3)andthyroxine (T4). Thehypothalamus, located in the brain, constantly monitors your blood for levels of thyroid hormones, and if it detects too little, it triggers thepituitary gland, also located in the brain, to release TSH....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of ThyrotoxicosisCauses of ThyrotoxicosisComplications of ThyrotoxicosisWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Thyrotoxicosis Causes of Thyrotoxicosis Complications of Thyrotoxicosis When to Seek Medical Care Excess amounts of thyroid hormones, likethyroxine(T4) andtriiodothyronine(T3), can speed up your metabolism and result in symptoms ofthyrotoxicosis. Common symptoms ofthyrotoxicosisinclude weight loss, shakiness, anxiety, irritability, heat intolerance, sweating, menstrual problems, and heart palpitations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Tibialmuscular dystrophyis a form of muscular dystrophy, a group of chronic, progressive conditions that cause weakness and muscle mass. It is a rare disorder that affects adults. Symptoms usually begin around age 35 and progress slowly. Tibial muscular dystrophy causes gradual and progressive weakness of theanterior tibialis musclein the front of your lower leg....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMinute VentilationAlveolar VentilationHow Tidal Volume Is CalculatedAbnormal Tidal Volume SymptomsDiagnoses Related to Low Tidal VolumeDiagnoses Related to High Tidal VolumeTidal Volume in the ICU Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Minute Ventilation Alveolar Ventilation How Tidal Volume Is Calculated Abnormal Tidal Volume Symptoms Diagnoses Related to Low Tidal Volume Diagnoses Related to High Tidal Volume Tidal Volume in the ICU This article discusses what tidal volume is, how it is calculated, and conditions associated with low or high tidal volume....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention Tinea capitisis afungal skin infectionthat affects the scalp and involves both skin and hair. It is also known asringwormof the scalp. The most common symptoms of tinea capitis are hair loss, dry and scaly areas of skin, inflamed skin, redness, and itch. Fungi called dermatophytes cause tinea capitis.The condition is highly contagious and is transmitted from person to person....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Tinea corporis, orringwormon the body, is a commonfungal infection. The main symptom of ringworm is a ringlike rash. This fungal infection typically affects large body areas, such as the arms and legs. This article will cover the signs and symptoms of tinea corporis, its causes, how it is diagnosed and treated, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptoms and AppearanceIs It Contagious?DiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms and Appearance Is It Contagious? Diagnosis Treatment Complications When to See a Provider Tinea nigra is a superficial fungalinfection affecting the epidermis, or top layer, of skin. This condition is uncommon. However, it can be confused withother conditions, such as melanoma, which must be ruled out....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Coping Tinea unguiumis a fungalnail infectionthat most commonly affects the toenails. The condition impacts up to 14% of the population. Like otherfungal infections, fungi, which enter the skin through cracks in your nail and surrounding skin, cause tinea unguium. This article explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of tinea unguium....