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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsRisksTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Risks Treatment Prevention Chronic dehydration occurs over a long period of losing more fluids than you take in. It happens gradually, so symptoms may start as mild but worsen over time. This contrasts with acute dehydration, in which you recognize symptoms of thirst and dry mouth after a day of not drinking enough or after excessive sweating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Problems With DizzinessFatigueWalking: Abnormal Gait in ME/CFSHeart and Blood-Pressure AbnormalitiesTests to Diagnose ME/CFSTreating Chronic Fatigue and Dizziness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Problems With Dizziness Fatigue Walking: Abnormal Gait in ME/CFS Heart and Blood-Pressure Abnormalities Tests to Diagnose ME/CFS Treating Chronic Fatigue and Dizziness Dizziness and fatigue are common symptoms for people withchronic fatigue syndrome(myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndromeME/CFS). In some cases, it’s a “head rush” now and then or a few moments of staggering when beginning to walk....

Most of the medications forconstipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome(IBS-C) are also used forchronic functional constipation, though there are some differences in how they’re used. In both cases, though, these constipation medications are generally only started after dietary and behavioral changes have failed. If that occurs, over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives may provide some relief.Persistent cases may require a prescription constipation medication that increases fluid in the intestines and stimulates bowel movements. John Fedele / Blend Images / Getty Images...

Functional constipation, also known aschronic idiopathic constipation, is diagnosed when a person is experiencing constipation symptoms, but no specific cause for the problem can be identified. Because the physical cause can be found to explain the symptoms, functional constipation is one of thefunctional gastrointestinal disorders(FGDs).Westend61 / Getty ImagesSymptomsPeople who experience functional constipation report some or all of the followingsymptoms:Three or fewer bowel movements per weekHard, lumpy stoolsThe feeling ofincomplete evacuationA sensation of blockage or obstruction in the anus and/or rectumStraining during bowel movementsUse of fingers to assist in passing stool (digital evacuation)Loose stools are rare without the use oflaxativesAccording to theRome III criteria for FGDs, constipation symptoms must be experienced in at least 25 percent of all bowel movements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow Common Is It?By EthnicityBy Age & GenderCauses & Risk FactorsMortality RatesScreening and Early Detection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How Common Is It? By Ethnicity By Age & Gender Causes & Risk Factors Mortality Rates Screening and Early Detection About 37 million Americans have chronickidney diseaseor CKD, and 9 out of 10 of those people don’t know they have it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Treat or NotEarly CLLProgressive CLLTreatment When Progressive Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Treat or Not Early CLL Progressive CLL Treatment When Progressive Chronic lymphocytic leukemia(CLL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It can progress slowly and may not cause many symptoms. Although it is treatable, it’s not considered to be curable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCLL Survival RateFactors in OutlookIs a Cure for CLL in Sight?Coping and SupportFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia GuideWhat to Eat When You Have Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents CLL Survival Rate Factors in Outlook Is a Cure for CLL in Sight? Coping and Support Frequently Asked Questions Next in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Guide The average age of onset forchronic lymphocytic leukemiais 70....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAcute vs. ChronicSymptomsComplicationsTreatment SuccessDelaying TreatmentTreatment PlanRemissionSelf-CareSupportNext in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia GuideSymptoms of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Acute vs. Chronic Symptoms Complications Treatment Success Delaying Treatment Treatment Plan Remission Self-Care Support Next in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Guide Chroniclymphocytic leukemia(CLL) is a bone marrow cancer leading to abnormal white blood cells in the blood. It’s slow-growing and mainly affects older adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Chronic myeloid leukemia(CML) andchronic lymphocytic leukemia(CLL) are both persistent forms of leukemia that primarily affect adults. They’re also both slow-growing forms ofblood cancer. CLL starts in the bone marrow’slymphocytes(a specific type of white blood cell).CML starts in the bone marrow’s cells that are the precursors to white and red blood cells andplatelets(the cells that aid in blood clotting)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is CMML?SymptomsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is CMML? Symptoms Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia(CMML) symptoms include fatigue, unintended weight loss, easy bleeding, and an enlarged spleen.CMML is a rare cancer that begins in the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. It is one of severalblood cancersthat causes the overproduction of white blood cells known asmonocytes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Chronic Nausea?CausesHome RemediesWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Chronic Nausea? Causes Home Remedies When to Seek Medical Care Chronic nausea occurs when queasiness is constant or comes and goes for several days or longer. It can be a symptom of multiple health conditions, from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to anxiety disorders. Chronic nausea during pregnancy (morning sickness) is also common....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSyndromesSymptomsCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Syndromes Symptoms Causes Treatment Coping The life-saving lung cancer surgery that removes malignant tumors can, in some instances, cause debilitating chest pain, breathing discomfort, burning sensations, and pain with movement. Not all people who undergo surgery fornon-small cell lung cancerdevelop this post-operative problem, but it is common with lobectomy and pneumonectomy. Thankfully, the discomfort is typically manageable and should eventually pass....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsPreventing Cyclist’s SyndromeTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Preventing Cyclist’s Syndrome Treatment Coping Sami Sarkis / Photographer’s Choice / Getty Images Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain From Pudendal Neuralgia Cyclist’s Syndrome Sitting on some types of bicycle seats for long periods of time puts pressure on the pudendal nerve. Such pressure can cause swelling around the nerve, which causesnerve pain, and may even lead to nerve trauma over time....