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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Iron Deficiency Anemia GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Iron Deficiency Anemia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Next in Iron Deficiency Anemia Guide Iron deficiency anemia(IDA) occurs when the body lacks the right amount of iron to produce enough healthyred blood cellsto carry oxygen to the body’s tissues....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisFlare-Up FactorsDiet and SupplementsLifestyle ModificationsTreatments and MedicationsManaging SymptomsIBS-C vs. Chronic ConstipationNext in IBS-C GuideDaily IBS-C Treatment: What Helps? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Flare-Up Factors Diet and Supplements Lifestyle Modifications Treatments and Medications Managing Symptoms IBS-C vs. Chronic Constipation Next in IBS-C Guide Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic digestive disorder that can cause diarrhea and/or constipation, among other symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen To See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When To See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Iliotibial(IT) band syndrome causes pain on the ouside of your knee or hip. It most commonly occurs from overuse or an injury. Faultybiomechanics, or when parts of the body are not properly aligned, can also contribute....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Provider Kaposi’s sarcoma(KS) is atype of cancerthat can form purplish masses (tumors) on the skin, in the mouth, inlymph nodes, and in other organs. There are different types of KS, some of which cause tumors to develop and spread rapidly, and others that are slow growing and even short-lived....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsSymptoms of MetastasesRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See Your Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Kidney Cancer GuideHow Kidney Cancer Is Diagnosed and Staged Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Symptoms of Metastases Rare Symptoms Complications When to See Your Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Next in Kidney Cancer Guide The signs and symptoms of kidney cancer that alert people and their healthcare providers to its presence have changed dramatically in recent years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStagesStage 1 SymptomsStage 2 SymptomsStage 3 SymptomsStage 4 SymptomsOther CausesHas It Passed?No SymptomsSigns in Others Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stages Stage 1 Symptoms Stage 2 Symptoms Stage 3 Symptoms Stage 4 Symptoms Other Causes Has It Passed? No Symptoms Signs in Others The symptoms ofkidney stonesvary little among the sexes. The sharp pain radiating into the groin may be felt in thelabia(vaginal pain) or in thetestes(testicular pain)....

Arthritisrefers to a group of diseases that cause inflammation and swelling of one or more joints. It can affect any joint of the body, but is especially common in the knees, which are large weight-bearing joints subject to increased loading and repetitive wear and tear. The type of arthritis that results from wear and tear over time or overuse of joints isosteoarthritis, which is also called degenerative joint disease and affects more than 30 million Americans....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Lead Poisoning GuideHow Lead Poisoning Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Next in Lead Poisoning Guide Most people with lead poisoning don’t present any symptoms at all, resulting in the vast majority of cases going undiagnosed. It’s not until a dangerous amount of lead has built up in the body that many of the signs and symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, and pain begin to appear....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Symptoms ofleft-sided heart failurecan include chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, and leg swelling. They can be similar to other medical conditions and, early on, even go unnoticed. When the heart has to work harder to pump blood because of a condition like heart disease, the heart weakens. This is a slow, gradual process that eventually can lead to fluid backing up into the lungs and around the heart....

Lip cancer is a type oforal (mouth) cancerthat occurs whenmalignant(cancerous) cellsdevelop in the lips. Symptoms are similar to less serious conditions, such as cold sores or chapped lips, so they are often overlooked. Sun exposure and tobacco use are two of the most common risk factors for lip cancer. Because symptoms of lip cancer are in a visible area, they are usually caught early. Dentists and dental hygienists are frequently the first to catch signs of this disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsComplicationsWhen to Call Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Complications When to Call Your Healthcare Provider Not everyone who gets infected withListeriawill have symptoms. However, you are more likely to be hospitalized with the symptoms of Listeria than with the symptoms of other stomach bugs like norovirus orsalmonella. The bacteria can cause some pretty unpleasant gastrointestinal distress like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms of Liver Cancer Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Next in Liver Cancer Guide The first signs ofliver cancer, in some cases, arise with a complication: a bile duct obstruction, anemia, or bleeding, as examples. Since there’s noscreening test for liver cancer, an awareness of the potential signs and symptoms is the only way to find the disease early....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to Get HelpNext in Low Blood Pressure GuideHow Low Blood Pressure Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to Get Help Next in Low Blood Pressure Guide The most common types of chronic or recurrent low blood pressure (hypotension)—orthostatic hypotensionand neurally mediated hypotension—cause faintness, dizziness, and nausea.Other symptoms of chronic low blood pressure include confusion, head or neck pain, and blurred vision....