- 41. Valley fever
- (Valley fever)
- ... then be breathed into the lungs and cause valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis (kok-sid-e-oy-doh-my-KOH-sis). Mild cases of valley fever usually resolve on their own. In more severe cases, ...
- 42. Urinary tract infection
- (Urinary tract infection)
- ... in more-specific signs and symptoms, depending on which part of your urinary tract is infected. Part of urinary tract affectedSigns and symptoms Kidneys (acute pyelonephritis) Upper back ...
- 43. Ulcerative colitis
- (Ulcerative colitis)
- ... expand. The course of ulcerative colitis varies, with periods of acute illness often alternating with periods of remission. But over time, the severity of the disease usually remains the same. Most ...
- 44. Bedsores (Pressure sores)
- (Bedsores (pressure sores) )
- ... organ failure. Cellulitis. This acute infection of your skin's connective tissue causes pain, redness and swelling, all of which can be severe. Cellulitis can also lead to life-threatening complications, ...
- 45. A Little Sunshine Goes A Long Way
- (Shanghai Health)
- ... (skin cancers). The other more immediate concern is acute sunburn. Familiar symptoms of sunburn include swelling, pain, blisters and dry, itchy, peeling skin a few days after the burn. Other symptoms can ...
- 46. East Meets West - Is TCM good for your kid?
- (Shanghai Health)
- ... illnesses. 7. Are there times when both Western and TCM treatments are recommended? Answer: Yes. Some acute problems, such as inflammation, bleeding, bone fracture, or infectious diseases, are better ...
- 47. Wilson's disease
- (Wilson's disease)
- ... tissue forms in the liver. The scar tissue makes it more difficult for the liver to function. Liver failure. Liver failure can occur suddenly (acute liver failure), or it can develop slowly over ...
- 48. West Nile virus
- (West Nile virus)
- ... of the spinal cord (West Nile poliomyelitis) and acute flaccid paralysis — a sudden weakness in your arms, legs or breathing muscles. Signs and symptoms of these diseases include: High fever Severe ...
- 49. Common cold
- (Cold, Flu & Cough)
- ... where there is no winter season, colds are more frequent in the rainy season. Acute ear infection (otitis media). Ear infection occurs when bacteria or viruses infiltrate the space behind the ...
- 50. COPD
- (COPD)
- ... cataracts and diabetes. They're usually reserved for people with moderate or severe COPD. Antibiotics. Respiratory infections — such as acute bronchitis, pneumonia and influenza — can aggravate COPD ...
- 51. Back pain
- (Back pain)
- ... down your leg Limited flexibility or range of motion of your back Inability to stand straight Back pain that lasts from a few days to a few weeks is considered acute. Pain that lasts for three ...
- 52. Yellow fever
- (Yellow fever)
- ... the virus enters an acute phase and then, in some cases, a toxic phase that can be life-threatening. Acute phase Once the yellow fever virus enters the acute phase, you may experience signs and ...
- 53. Spinal cord injury
- (Spinal cord injury )
- ... using a rigid neck collar and a rigid carrying board, which they'll use to transport you to the hospital. Early (acute) stages of treatment In the emergency room, doctors focus on: Maintaining your ...
- 54. Q fever
- (Q fever)
- ... accompanying dust particles in the air. Your sex. Men are more likely to develop symptomatic acute Q fever. Risks for chronic Q fever The risk of eventually developing the more deadly ...
- 55. Hyperthyroidism
- (Hyperthyroidism)
- ... in the gland to leak into your bloodstream. One rare type of thyroiditis, known as subacute thyroiditis, causes pain in the thyroid gland. Other types are painless and may sometimes occur after pregnancy ...
- 56. Overactive bladder
- (Overactive bladder)
- ... with an overactive bladder. High urine production as might occur with high fluid intake, poor kidney function or diabetes Acute urinary tract infections that can cause symptoms very similar to an overactive ...
- 57. Swimmer's ear
- (Swimmer's ear)
- ... ear is also known as acute external otitis or otitis externa. The most common cause of this infection is bacteria invading the skin inside your ear canal. Swimmer's ear is usually treated successfully ...
- 58. When Teens Use Drugs: Taking Action
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... mood, anxiety or thought disorders may need an “Acute Residential Treatment” setting where they can be stabilized for days to weeks before coming back home. Some kids have so much trouble remaining ...
- 59. Dangers of Cocaine
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... or paranoia, and even think about suicide. Acute effects Cocaine use increases heart rate and blood pressure, and can lead to abnormal heart rhythms and lethal heart attacks—even in young people who ...
- 60. Health Problems at School
- (School)
- There is wide variation in the health services offered by schools. For instance: In some schools there is a full-time certified school nurse who spends most of his or her day attending to the acute ...