- 1. Is ADHD an American Fad?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD also differs in some countries, as indicated in a new study in the journal Psychiatric Services that surveyed nine nations. Researchers found that some countries, like ...
- 2. 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 ...
- 3. Pseudotumor cerebri
- (Pseudotumor cerebri)
- ... behind your eyes, wake you from sleep and worsen with eye movement Ringing in the ears that pulses in time with your heartbeat Nausea, vomiting or dizziness Blurred or dimmed vision Brief episodes ...
- 4. 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 ...
- 5. 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 ...
- 6. Gonorrhea
- (Gonorrhea)
- ... infect the cervix. Gonorrhea is most commonly spread during sex. But babies can be infected during childbirth if their mothers are infected. In babies, gonorrhea most commonly affects the eyes. Gonorrhea ...
- 7. 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 ...
- 8. 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, ...
- 9. 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 ...
- 10. 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 ...
- 11. 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 ...
- 12. Keratitis
- (Keratitis)
- Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea — the clear, dome-shaped tissue on the front of your eye that covers the pupil and iris. Keratitis may or may not be associated with an infection. Noninfectious ...
- 13. Typhoid fever
- (Typhoid fever)
- ... may: Become delirious Lie motionless and exhausted with your eyes half-closed in what's known as the typhoid state Life-threatening complications often develop at this time. 4th week of illness ...
- 14. Turner syndrome
- (Turner syndrome)
- ... lower jaw High, narrow roof of the mouth (palate) Low-set ears Low hairline at the back of the head Drooping eyelids Broad chest with widely spaced nipples Short fingers and toes Arms that ...
- 15. Down syndrome
- (Down syndrome)
- ... features are: Flattened facial features Small head Short neck Protruding tongue Upward slanting eyes, unusual for the child's ethnic group Unusually shaped ears Children with Down syndrome ...
- 16. Traumatic brain injury
- (Traumatic brain injury)
- ... seizures Dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears Children's symptoms Infants and young children with brain injuries may lack the communication skills ...
- 17. Transverse myelitis
- (Transverse myelitis)
- ... and loss of myelin around the spinal cord and the optic nerve, the nerve in your eye that transmits information to your brain. Signs and symptoms of transverse myelitis associated with neuromyelitis optica ...
- 18. Toxoplasmosis
- (Toxoplasmosis)
- ... eyes (jaundice) Severe eye infections Only a small number of babies who have toxoplasmosis show signs of the disease at birth. Often, infected children don't develop signs and symptoms — including ...
- 19. Thyroid cancer
- (Thyroid cancer)
- ... eyes Altered sense of taste or smell Pain where thyroid cancer cells have spread, such as the neck or chest Most of the radioactive iodine leaves your body in your urine in the first few days after ...
- 20. Buerger's disease
- (Buerger's disease)
- ... bandage. Keep an eye on any cuts or scrapes to make sure they're healing. If they get worse or heal slowly, see your doctor promptly. Visit your dentist regularly to keep your gums and teeth in good ...