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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention A Word From Verywell The viral infection that can cause cold sores may develop in other areas of the body as well—in some cases, the condition can be life-threatening. Additionally, the strain of herpes that is responsible for genital herpes, known as herpes simplex 2 virus (HSV-2),may be connected to EH infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is ICP?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is ICP? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Pressure in the head when lying down that is relieved when upright is a symptom of elevatedintracranial pressure(ICP). This is when pressure in the brain and surrounding cerebrospinal fluid increases to the point that it can cause severe brain damage and even be fatal. This article explains elevated intracranial pressure, its common symptoms, and possible complications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsPrognosisFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prognosis FAQ Esotropia is a disorder in which the eyes aren’t fully aligned and the affected eye(s) turn inward. It typically occurs in babies and children, but it can affect adults too. Esotropia is also associated with certain health conditions, includingpremature birth. Esotropia in infants less than 20 weeks is common and usually resolves on its own....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneticsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetics Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP) is a rare, inherited syndrome that can lead to cancer in the colon, rectum, or other areas of the body. Colon and rectal cancers are often referred to as “colorectal cancer.” FAP can be diagnosed when you have more than 100 benign (noncancerous) growths calledpolypsor colorectal adenomas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsComplicationsGenetics and InheritanceRisk FactorsDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Complications Genetics and Inheritance Risk Factors Diagnosis PhotoAlto / Michele Constantini / Getty Images As a chronic, recurrent disorder, FMF can cause short-term disability and significantly impair a person’s quality of life.Fortunately, newer anti-inflammatory drugs have all but eliminated many of the more severe manifestations of the disease. FMF is a recessiveautosomal disorder, meaning that it is inherited from one’s parents....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A Word From Verywell Diagnostic sleep studiesmay show an altered pattern, and some brain imaging abnormalities may be identified with the disease.A genetic test can verify the condition. While there is no effective treatment that can reverse or prevent fatal familial insomnia, ongoing research may point to some progress in the future....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Surgery Is NecessaryTypes of Fibroid SurgeryBenefits and DisadvantagesSurgical AlternativesFrequently Asked Questions: Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Surgery Is Necessary Types of Fibroid Surgery Benefits and Disadvantages Surgical Alternatives Frequently Asked Questions: Uterine fibroids, also referred to as leiomyomas or myomas, are growths in the uterus or on the uterine wall. They vary in size from smaller than a pinhead to the size of a watermelon or bigger....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsA Postural DeviationMedical TerminologyMuscle Group ImbalanceKyphosisCorrection and TreatmentRisk FactorsA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents A Postural Deviation Medical Terminology Muscle Group Imbalance Kyphosis Correction and Treatment Risk Factors A Word From Verywell Blend Images / Hill Street Studios / Collection:Brand X Pictures / Getty Images Your head is in agood alignmentwith your neck when your ear lines up exactly with the gravity line....

You have aheadachesmack dab on your forehead—what is it? Forehead headaches (or frontal headaches) are common and here are some potential culprits. JGI / Jamie Grill / Blend Images / Getty Images Tension Versus Migraine Headache A migraine, on the other hand, usually occurs on one side of the head (but can be both) and causes a throbbing sensation, like a drum beating on your skull. Migraine headaches tend to be more severe thantension headaches, usually requiring a respite from work or play (a tension headache can usually be tolerated at work or social gatherings)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat a Genetic Counselor DoesReasons to See OneTraining and EducationBenefitsDownsides Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What a Genetic Counselor Does Reasons to See One Training and Education Benefits Downsides Genetic counselors are medical professionals who help determine your risk for genetic conditions. They provide advice about whether you should have a genetic test and what to do if you’re at risk for a medical condition....

Healthcare sharing ministries (HCSMs) are programs under which groups of people who share a common faith make monthly payments that are used to cover the cost of members' medical care. This article will explain how health care sharing ministry plans work, how they’re regulated, and what consumers need to understand before joining one of these plans. Some HCSMs instruct members to send their payments directly to other members who have recently incurred medical bills, while others gather members' payments into a pool of money that is then sent out to pay medical bills for members who have claims....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinition of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)Risk FactorsDisease ProgressionDiagnosisTypesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) Risk Factors Disease Progression Diagnosis Types Prevention Human organs don’t execute their responsibilities in isolation. They communicate with each other. They depend on each other. Understanding an organ’s function requires one to understand the role of the other organs as well. The human body is like a really complicated orchestra....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisOther ConditionsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Other Conditions Treatment Hypersomnia is excessive sleepiness when wakefulness is expected. It’s also known asexcessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Hypersomnia can be a symptom of depression. However, there are a number of other causes of hypersomnia, including breathing disorders, neurological conditions, and certain medications. This article lists the symptoms of hypersomnia and hypersomnolence, explains the causes, and addresses diagnosis....