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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentsRisk Factors/PrevalenceCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Treatments Risk Factors/Prevalence Coping Meniere’s disease is a cause ofvertigo, which is severe dizziness that causes a feeling of being off balance. It is a disorder of the inner ear and endolymphatic system which is not entirely understood and usually affects only one ear.Meniere’s disease is also calledidiopathic endolymphatic hydrops. PeopleImages / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to Go to a Hospital Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to Go to a Hospital Meningitis B is an infection with the B subtype ofNeisseria meningitidis. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, and stiff neck.Sometimes, people can also have nausea, vomiting, confusion, or light sensitivity. In this article, learn more about the frequent and rare symptoms of meningitis B, complications associated with the illness, and when you should see a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Nasal Polyps?Frequent SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderNext in Nasal Polyps GuideHow Nasal Polyps Are Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Nasal Polyps? Frequent Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Next in Nasal Polyps Guide Nasal polyps can result in a range of symptoms, including a decreased sense of smell and/or taste, difficulty breathing through the nose, runny nose, postnasal drip, headache, cough, sinus pain or pressure, itching around the eyes, snoring, facial pain, pain in the upper teeth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypovolemic ShockCardiogenic ShockObstructive ShockAnaphylactic ShockSeptic ShockNeurogenic ShockSigns of an Emergency Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypovolemic Shock Cardiogenic Shock Obstructive Shock Anaphylactic Shock Septic Shock Neurogenic Shock Signs of an Emergency Shock is a medical condition in which the body cannot get enough oxygen and nutrients to essential organs and systems. It is a medical emergency that can be life-threatening. Signs and symptoms of shock depend on thetype of shockthe patient is experiencing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsWhen to Seek CareDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms When to Seek Care Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Asexually transmitted disease(STD) is a symptomatic infection that is spread primarily through sexual contact. Females can experience different STD symptoms than males. Knowing the signs that may indicate an infection can help you seek medical care and appropriate treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsNo SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in STDs GuideCauses and Risk Factors of STIs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms No Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Next in STDs Guide Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), of which there are many, have a varied set of symptoms. It’s possible that you may experience genital itching, discharge, pain, skin changes, or other symptoms—or evennone at all....

The symptoms of cardiac arrest come on suddenly and must be treated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a defibrillator immediately. Any delay in care increases one’s risk of death. Jaromir Chalabala / EyeEm / Getty Images According to a report from the American Heart Association, more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year. Nearly 90% of them are fatal. Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: Main Differences...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Trichomoniasis GuideHow Trichomoniasis Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Complications When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Next in Trichomoniasis Guide Most people who havetrichomoniasisdo not have any symptoms, yet women who are infected are more likely to develop symptoms than men who are infected.The most common symptoms are itching, discharge, and an unpleasant odor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere It SpreadsSymptomsTypes and ProgressionAfter ThyroidectomyNext in Thyroid Cancer GuideThyroid Cancer Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where It Spreads Symptoms Types and Progression After Thyroidectomy Next in Thyroid Cancer Guide Thyroid cancer can becomemetastaticwhen cancer cells originating in the thyroid gland spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream orlymphatic system(tissue, vessels, and organs carrying white blood cells back to the bloodstream)....

Asthmacan cause significant changes in the lungs over the short and long term. This can lead to a ​worsening of symptoms and an increase in their frequency. The first step to avoiding the complications of asthma and maintaining your respiratory health is learning to read the signs that your asthma is not well controlled. This article reviews what those signs are and how to recognize an asthma emergency. MixMedia / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Neurosyphilis occurs whensyphilisspreads to thecentral nervous system. It can happen at any stage of the infection, causing a host of psychiatric and physical symptoms ranging from headaches, personality changes, and loss of coordination to delirium, visual changes, and loss of bladder control, The diagnosis of neurosyphilis is based largely on alumbar puncture(“spinal tap”) and an evaluation ofcerebrospinal fluid (CSF)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Finger Pulley?Signs of an InjuryDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Finger Pulley? Signs of an Injury Diagnosis Treatment Finger pulley injuries, or ruptures of the digital pulley, are seen almost exclusively in rock climbers.This makes sense given the stress this activity places on the digits when maneuvering along uneven surfaces while supporting the weight of the entire body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisk FactorsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionComplicationsPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Complications Prognosis Meningitisis inflammation of the meninges, which make up the three-layer lining that surrounds and protects thebrain,spinal cord, andcerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Babies under age 2 are at the highest risk of getting infectious meningitis, and young babies can have serious long-term effects of meningitis. Treatment involves close management of fevers, reduction of swelling around the brain, seizure treatment, and sometimes antimicrobial treatment to target the infection....