- 1. Could Your Preschooler Have ADHD?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... difficulties not just in the home, but in the eyes of someone else such as a daycare worker, a preschool teacher, or even a grandparent,” he says. The problem with this, as the AAP notes in its report, ...
- 2. Colposcopy
- (Gynecology Services)
- ... with the naked eye. It utilizes an instrument called a colposcope which looks like and performs like a pair of binoculars to magnify the cervix. Having colposcopy done is just like having a routine pelvic ...
- 3. Influenza (flu)
- (Influenza (flu))
- ... directly, or you can pick up the germs from an object — such as a telephone or computer keyboard — and then transfer them to your eyes, nose or mouth. Influenza viruses are constantly changing, with ...
- 4. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... flu or a cold, for example, you can pick up the germs he or she left behind. If you then touch your eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands, you may become infected. Insect bites Some germs ...
- 5. Impetigo
- (Impetigo)
- ... Signs and symptoms of PSGN commonly appear about two weeks after an infection. They include facial swelling — especially around the eyes — decreased urination, blood in the urine, high blood pressure, ...
- 6. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... urine protein levels, low blood protein levels (hypoalbuminemia), high cholesterol, and swelling of your eyelids, feet and abdomen. If you have signs and symptoms of IgA nephropathy, you're likely ...
- 7. Ichthyosis vulgaris
- (Ichthyosis vulgaris)
- ... doctor may prescribe these vitamin A-derived medications in severe cases. They reduce the production of skin cells. Side effects from the medication may include eye and lip inflammation, bone spurs and ...
- 8. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... to digest and absorb food. Other signs and symptoms People with severe Crohn's disease may also experience: Fever Fatigue Arthritis Eye inflammation Mouth sores Skin disorders Inflammation ...
- 9. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... Arthritis Eye inflammation Skin disorders Inflammation of the liver or bile ducts Delayed growth or sexual development, in children When to see a doctor See your doctor if you experience ...
- 10. Growing pains
- (Growing pains)
- ... others). Avoid aspirin, due to the risk of Reye's syndrome — a rare but serious condition linked to giving aspirin to children. ...
- 11. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... (goiter) Change in menstrual cycles Erectile dysfunction or reduced libido Frequent bowel movements or diarrhea Bulging eyes (Graves' ophthalmopathy) Thick, red skin usually on the shins or tops ...
- 12. Glomerulonephritis
- (Glomerulonephritis)
- ... in the urine, resulting in low protein levels in the blood. It's also associated with high blood cholesterol and swelling (edema) of the eyelids, feet and abdomen. If you're suspicious about your ...
- 13. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- Glaucoma is not just one eye disease, but a group of eye conditions resulting in optic nerve damage, which may cause loss of vision. Abnormally high pressure inside your eye (intraocular pressure) usually, ...
- 14. Gestational diabetes
- (Gestational diabetes)
- ... baby's blood sugar level to normal. Jaundice. This yellowish discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes may occur if a baby's liver isn't mature enough to break down a substance called ...
- 15. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... sit still or find a comfortable position Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes High fever with chills It's not clear what causes gallstones to form. Doctors think gallstones may ...
- 16. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- ... of the abdomen Abdominal bloating Itchiness Fever Loss of appetite Losing weight without trying Nausea Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) When to see a doctor ...
- 17. Jellyfish stings
- (Jellyfish stings)
- ... reaction due to delayed hypersensitivity may be treated with oral antihistamines or corticosteroid ointments or creams. Affected eyes. A jellyfish sting occurring on or near an eye requires immediate ...
- 18. Infant jaundice
- (Infant jaundice)
- Infant jaundice is a yellow discoloration in a newborn baby's skin and eyes. Infant jaundice occurs because the baby's blood contains an excess of bilirubin (bil-ih-ROO-bin), a yellow-colored pigment ...
- 19. Krabbe disease
- (Krabbe disease)
- ... myelin is impaired, the nerve conduction is slower. Eye examination. A doctor who specializes in eye care (ophthalmologist) examines the retina, looking for indications of visual deterioration. ...
- 20. Keratoconus
- (Keratoconus)
- Keratoconus (ker-uh-toe-KOH-nus) occurs when your cornea — the clear, dome-shaped front surface of your eye — thins and gradually bulges outward into a cone shape. A cone-shaped cornea causes blurred ...