- 1. The Rise of ADHD: Is Technology to Blame?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... grew older. Environmental toxins may also contribute to ADHD. For example, prenatal exposure to cigarette smoke and alcohol, and early childhood exposure to lead, may increase a child’s risk for developing ...
- 2. Lifestyle Factors That Can Affect ADHD
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... of Cincinnati. But there are other environmental factors that do have an effect: Nicotine Several studies have shown that children of mothers who smoked during pregnancy display more signs of attention ...
- 3. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... Crohn's disease. Because Crohn's disease occurs more often among people living in cities and industrial nations, it may be that environmental factors, including a diet high in fat or refined foods, play ...
- 4. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... urban area or in an industrialized country, you're more likely to develop IBD. Because Crohn's disease occurs more often among people living in cities and industrial nations, it may be that environmental ...
- 5. Down syndrome
- (Down syndrome)
- ... of chromosome 21, but they also have additional material from chromosome 21 attached to the translocated chromosome. This form of Down syndrome is uncommon. There are no known behavioral or environmental ...
- 6. Trichotillomania
- (Trichotillomania)
- ... your head on your hand or brushing your hair. The cause of trichotillomania is unclear. But like many complex disorders, trichotillomania probably results from a combination of genetic and environmental ...
- 7. Toxic hepatitis
- (Toxic hepatitis)
- ... or other environmental toxins. Blood tests. Your doctor may order blood tests that look for high levels of certain liver enzymes. These enzyme levels can show how well your liver is functioning. ...
- 8. Tourette syndrome
- (Tourette syndrome )
- ... of genetic and environmental factors. Theories about the causes of Tourette include: Genetics. Tourette syndrome may be an inherited disorder. The specific genes involved in Tourette syndrome ...
- 9. Dry eyes
- (Dry eyes)
- ... other causes, such as environmental factors, also can lead to dry eyes. Poor tear quality The tear film has three basic layers: oil, water and mucus. Problems with any of these layers can cause dry eyes ...
- 10. Rosacea
- (Rosacea)
- ... Treatments tend to be more effective when started earlier. The cause of rosacea is unknown, but researchers believe it's likely due to some combination of hereditary and environmental factors. A ...
- 11. Intermittent explosive disorder
- (Intermittent explosive disorder)
- ... Chest tightness Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head The exact cause of intermittent explosive disorder is unknown, but the disorder is probably caused by a number of environmental ...
- 12. Tinnitus
- (Tinnitus)
- ... include: White noise machines. These devices, which produce simulated environmental sounds such as falling rain or ocean waves, are often an effective treatment for tinnitus. You may want to try ...
- 13. Rheumatic fever
- (Rheumatic fever)
- ... Environmental factors. A greater risk of rheumatic fever is associated with overcrowding, poor sanitation, and other conditions that may easily result in the rapid transmission or multiple exposures ...
- 14. Kidney cancer
- (Kidney cancer)
- ... Discuss your options with your doctor. Reduce or avoid exposure to environmental toxins. If you work with toxic chemicals, take special precautions such as wearing a mask and heavy gloves. In the ...
- 15. Colon cancer
- (Colon cancer)
- ... cancer, your risk is even greater. In some cases, this connection may not be hereditary or genetic. Instead, cancers within the same family may result from shared exposure to an environmental carcinogen ...
- 16. Ventricular septal defect
- (Ventricular septal defect )
- ... (edema) in your legs, ankles and feet Heart defects that are present at birth (congenital) arise from problems early in the heart's development, but there's often no clear cause. Genetics and environmental ...
- 17. Valley fever
- (Valley fever)
- ... be carried hundreds of miles by the wind and are highly contagious. Once inside the lungs, the spores reproduce, perpetuating the cycle of the disease. Environmental exposure. Anyone who inhales ...
- 18. Chronic hives (urticaria)
- (Chronic hives (urticaria) )
- ... the cause of chronic hives is never identified, even after testing and monitoring symptoms. Heat, cold, pressure, sunlight or other environmental stimuli may worsen chronic hives. Certain pain medications, ...
- 19. Dental Treatment Options for a Cleft Lip
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... is the cleft in the roof of the mouth. Causes of Cleft Lip: How a cleft lip forms is still unknown. However, recent studies have revealed that the cause for cleft lip may be genetic or environmental. ...
- 20. Undescended testicle
- (Undescended testicle)
- ... isn't known. A combination of genetics, maternal health and other environmental factors may disrupt the hormones, physical changes and nerve activity that influence the development of the testicles. ...
