- 21. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- (Transient ischemic attack (TIA))
- ... on one side of your body Slurred or garbled speech or difficulty understanding others Sudden blindness in one or both eyes or double vision Dizziness, loss of balance or coordination You may ...
- 22. Hashimoto's disease
- (Hashimoto's disease)
- ... and triiodothyronine (T-3). Doctors have a number of concerns about natural thyroid hormone extracts such as Armour Thyroid, including: The balance of T-4 and T-3 in animals isn't the same as in ...
- 23. Tension headache
- (Tension headache )
- ... headache is often a balance between fostering healthy habits, finding effective nondrug treatments and using medications appropriately. Signs and symptoms of a tension headache include: Dull, ...
- 24. Patellar tendinitis
- (Patellar tendinitis)
- ... (quadriceps) and your hamstrings, which run up the back of your thighs, could increase the strain on your patellar tendon. Muscular imbalance. If some muscles in your legs are much stronger than ...
- 25. Temporal lobe seizures
- (Temporal lobe seizures)
- ... seizure, your doctor usually will perform a neurological exam that tests: Reflexes Muscle tone Muscle strength Sensory function Gait Posture Coordination Balance He or she may also ...
- 26. Teen depression
- (Teen depression)
- ... linked to mood are thought to play a direct role in depression. Hormones. Changes in the body's balance of hormones may be involved in causing or triggering depression. Inherited traits. Depression ...
- 27. Dry eyes
- (Dry eyes)
- ... some people, the cause of dry eyes is an imbalance in the composition of their tears. Other people don't produce enough tears to keep their eyes comfortably lubricated. Eyelid problems, medications and ...
- 28. Ruptured eardrum
- (Ruptured eardrum)
- ... in your middle ear and the air pressure in the environment are out of balance. If the pressure is severe, your eardrum can rupture. Barotrauma is also called airplane ear, because it's most often caused ...
- 29. Rotator cuff injury
- (Rotator cuff injury )
- ... therapist will talk with you about specific exercises designed to help heal your injury, improve the flexibility of your rotator cuff and shoulder muscles, and provide balanced shoulder muscle strength. ...
- 30. Tinnitus
- (Tinnitus)
- ... injuries generally cause tinnitus in only one ear. Acoustic neuroma. This noncancerous (benign) tumor develops on the cranial nerve that runs from your brain to your inner ear and controls balance ...
- 31. Speaking About Wellness for the Workplace
- (Corporate Health)
- ... Awareness Weight Management Work/Life Balance Women’s Health Topics may be presented on a one-time basis or in a series, depending on your company’s preference. Additional topics are available ...
- 32. Rett syndrome
- (Rett syndrome)
- ... and the use of braces or casts can help children who have scoliosis. In some cases, physical therapy can also help maintain walking skills, balance and flexibility, while occupational therapy may improve ...
- 33. Restless legs syndrome
- (Restless legs syndrome)
- ... Researchers suspect the condition may be due to an imbalance of the brain chemical dopamine. This chemical sends messages to control muscle movement. Heredity RLS runs in families in at least half the ...
- 34. Chronic kidney failure
- (Chronic kidney failure)
- ... diuretics can help maintain the balance of fluids in your body. Medications to protect your bones. Your doctor may prescribe calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent weak bones and lower your ...
- 35. Recurrent breast cancer
- (Recurrent breast cancer)
- ... goal of treatment for a metastatic recurrence isn't to cure the disease. Treatment may allow you to live longer and can help relieve symptoms the cancer is causing. Your doctor will try to achieve a balance ...
- 36. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- ... Smoking Fever Drinking too much alcohol Drinking too many caffeinated beverages A side effect of medications Abuse of recreational drugs, such as cocaine Imbalance of electrolytes, mineral-related ...
- 37. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... vagina normally has a balance of mostly "good" bacteria and fewer "harmful" bacteria. BV develops when the balance changes. With BV, there is an increase in harmful bacteria and a decrease ...
- 38. Vesicoureteral reflux
- (Vesicoureteral reflux)
- ... as sodium, calcium and potassium, that help maintain the balance of fluids in your body — from your blood. Tubes called ureters carry urine from your kidneys down to your bladder, where it is stored until ...
- 39. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV))
- ... your head up or down, and by lying down, turning over or sitting up in bed. You may also feel out of balance when standing or walking. Although benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can be a bothersome ...
- 40. Ventricular septal defect
- (Ventricular septal defect )
- ... pregnant. Also, be sure you talk to your doctor about any medications you're taking. Eat a balanced diet. Include a vitamin supplement that contains folic acid. Also, limit caffeine. Exercise ...
