- 21. Ganglion cysts
- (Ganglion cysts)
- Ganglion cysts are noncancerous fluid-filled lumps (cysts) that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands. They may also appear in your feet. A ganglion cyst may develop ...
- 22. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... which can lead to inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis causes intense, constant abdominal pain and usually requires hospitalization. Gallbladder cancer. People with a history ...
- 23. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- Gallbladder cancer is cancer that begins in the gallbladder. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a ...
- 24. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... have medical conditions or who take medications that make them more susceptible to infection may have a greater risk of infectious (septic) knee bursitis. These conditions include cancer, diabetes, lupus, ...
- 25. Klinefelter syndrome
- (Klinefelter syndrome)
- ... with blood vessels Increased risk of breast cancer and cancers of the blood, bone marrow or lymph nodes Increased risk of lung diseases, such as chronic bronchitis Increased risk of autoimmune disorders, ...
- 26. Kidney cysts
- (Kidney cysts)
- ... simple kidney cysts — noncancerous cysts that rarely cause complications. It's not clear what causes simple kidney cysts. Typically, only one cyst occurs on the surface of a kidney, but multiple cysts ...
- 27. Seborrheic keratosis
- (Seborrheic keratosis)
- Seborrheic keratosis (seb-o-REE-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) is one of the most common types of noncancerous skin growths in older adults. A seborrheic keratosis usually appears as a brown, black or pale growth ...
- 28. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... available, but the manufacturer stopped selling the drug because too few people were using it. Since it was taken off the market, this drug has been linked to an increased number of lung cancers in people ...
- 29. Turner syndrome
- (Turner syndrome)
- ... one copy of the X chromosome and some Y chromosome material. These individuals develop biologically as girls, but the presence of Y chromosome material increases the risk of developing a type of cancer ...
- 30. Spinal tumor
- (Spinal tumor )
- A spinal tumor is a cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign) growth that develops within or near your spinal cord or within the bones of your spine. Although back pain is the most common symptom ...
- 31. Tuberous sclerosis
- (Tuberous sclerosis)
- Tuberous sclerosis (TWO-bur-uhs skluh-ROW-sis) complex is a rare genetic disease that causes noncancerous (benign) lesions to grow in many parts of the body, such as the skin, brain and kidneys. The ...
- 32. Difficulty swallowing
- (Difficulty swallowing)
- ... This can weaken your lower esophageal sphincter, allowing acid to back up into your esophagus and cause frequent heartburn. Radiation therapy. This cancer treatment can lead to inflammation and ...
- 33. Complicated grief
- (Complicated grief )
- ... including heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure Anxiety Long-term difficulty with daily living Post-traumatic stress disorder Substance abuse Nicotine use, such as smoking Call ...
- 34. Transverse myelitis
- (Transverse myelitis)
- ... certain cancers. Blood tests may include a test that checks for antibodies associated with neuromyelitis optica, a condition in which inflammation occurs both in your spinal cord and in the nerve ...
- 35. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- ... is the cause. Untreated reflux can cause significant tooth damage that is costly to correct. Certain cancer treatments. Having radiation to your head or neck can increase your risk of cavities by ...
- 36. Goiter
- (Goiter)
- ... thyroid nodules. In this case, a single nodule develops in one part of your thyroid gland. Most nodules are noncancerous (benign) and don't lead to cancer. Thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer is ...
- 37. Thyroid cancer
- (Thyroid cancer)
- Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid — a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam's apple. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, ...
- 38. Thrombophlebitis
- (Thrombophlebitis)
- ... a heart attack or after an injury, such as breaking your leg Have a type of cancer, such as pancreatic cancer, that may cause an increase of procoagulants — substances necessary for blood clotting (coagulation) ...
- 39. Thrombocytosis
- (Thrombocytosis)
- ... causes include: Acute bleeding and blood loss Allergic reactions Cancer Chronic kidney failure or another kidney disorder Exercise Heart attack Infections Iron deficiency anemia Removal ...
- 40. Testicular cancer
- (Testicular cancer)
- Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction. ...
