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Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Many people will not know that they have anal warts, as there may not be any symptoms. However, it is important to have anal warts diagnosed and either treated or monitored for increasing number and/or size. siramatt1988 / Getty Images Anal Wart Symptoms In many cases, anal warts will not cause any symptoms.If they are small and not causing any symptoms, anal warts may not be noticed until going for a routine doctor’s visit for another reason....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBackgroundTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Background Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Autoimmune diseases are a case of mistaken identity in which the body’s immune system, which ordinarily attacks intruders like viruses and bacteria, attacks itself. There are more than 100 different autoimmune diseases, some of which involve a single organ (e.g.Hashimoto’s thyroiditis) and others that attack nearly any organ or tissue (e....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAutoimmune Diseases & Chronic HivesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Autoimmune Diseases & Chronic Hives Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Hives(urticaria) are red, itchy bumps on the skin.You may develop hives for many reasons, includingallergicreactions, but the cause may not always be known. Sometimes hives are long-lasting (chronic) and can come and go for months or years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesAutoinflammatory vs. AutoimmuneSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Autoinflammatory vs. Autoimmune Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Most (but not all) autoinflammatory diseases are genetic, start in childhood, and will continue into adulthood. They will affect multiple family members. There are instances where one of these conditions is acquired and occurs as a result of a new gene mutation. An acquired autoinflammatory disease can develop at any time during childhood or in adulthood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of FlaresCausesHow to Manage FlaresWhen to Seek CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Flares Causes How to Manage Flares When to Seek Care Frequently Asked Questions Axial spondyloarthritis(axSpA) is a disease of ups and downs. Some days, your back and joint symptoms are well-managed and you can go about your day with little or no discomfort. On other days, the swelling and pain are magnified, and you struggle to do simple tasks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisSimilar ConditionsTreatmentNext in Bedbug Bites GuideSigns and Symptoms of Bedbug Bites Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Similar Conditions Treatment Next in Bedbug Bites Guide Bedbugshave resurged worldwide and these blood-sucking insects (both theCimex lectulariusandCimex hemipterus) are a problem in many homes and hotels.Fortunately, bedbugs aren’t known to spread contagious diseases. However, it is difficult to eradicate an infestation and you will want to take steps to prevent bringing bedbugs home....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsWhen to See a ProviderDissolving BezoarsEndoscopyRisks and Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms When to See a Provider Dissolving Bezoars Endoscopy Risks and Complications Bezoarsare tightly packed masses of food or other material that are found in the gastrointestinal tract, especially the stomach. They can be asymptomatic (causing no symptoms) or cause gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain and bloating. Treatment of bezoars involves dissolving or removing the bezoar through various techniques....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdentificationCausesSymptomsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Identification Causes Symptoms Treatment Prevention Bird mites are tinyparasitesthat feed on domestic and wild birds, including pigeons, chickens, sparrows, and robins. Though they’re only 1/32 inch long, they are visible to the naked eye. Bird mites typically complete their life cycle on birds or in their nests. However, they sometimes also come into human contact through pet birds....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTypes of StonesSymptomsDiagnosisHow to Pass a StoneComplicationsTreatmentsRisk FactorsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Types of Stones Symptoms Diagnosis How to Pass a Stone Complications Treatments Risk Factors Prevention Bladder stones—also known as bladder calculi,vesical calculi, or cystoliths—are hardened mineral deposits that form when your urine becomes concentrated, often because thebladderdoesn’t fully empty. Bladder stones do not always cause symptoms when they are passed, but larger ones can cause often extreme lower abdominal and back pain, painful urination, andblood in the urine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBlood Dyscrasia: Conflicting DefinitionsBlood ComponentsCausesTypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Blood Dyscrasia: Conflicting Definitions Blood Components Causes Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Historically defined as an imbalance of the four bodily fluids—blood, bile, lymph, and phlegm—blood dyscrasiais now considered a non-specific term that can refer to any blood-related disease. That said, it tends to be used when a diagnosis is uncertain or in certain situations....

A blood test, known as a complete blood count (CBC) measuresred blood cells (RBCs),white blood cells (WBCs), andplatelets. When cell counts are low or expected to become low, bone marrow stimulating drugs can be given to boost your body’s production of these blood cells. These agents have potentially serious risks and side effects, and not all cases of “low counts” are treated with these drugs. In the treatment of cancer, the use of bone marrow boosting drugs is considered supportive care, meaning that the drug does not directly fight cancer, but helps in other ways....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Boogers?What Do Boogers Do?How Are Boogers Made?What to Do if You Have a Lot of BoogersSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Boogers? What Do Boogers Do? How Are Boogers Made? What to Do if You Have a Lot of Boogers Summary Everyone experiences boogers (driedphlegm) daily. They may seem gross, but boogers are an essential part of your body’s immune system....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauses and TypesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes and Types Diagnosis Treatment If you have neurological symptoms, it is important that your healthcare providers determine whether you have a brain lesion, how many you have, and the type because the treatment and prognosis of each type of brain lesion differs. Rafe Swan / Getty Images Brain Lesion Symptoms The effects of brain lesions correspond to the area of the brain where they are located....