- 21. Hashimoto's disease
- (Hashimoto's disease)
- ... Although generally not uncomfortable, a very large goiter can affect your appearance and may interfere with swallowing or breathing. Heart problems. Hashimoto's disease also may be associated with ...
- 22. 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 ...
- 23. Tetanus
- (Tetanus)
- ... blood pressure Rapid heart rate When to see a doctor See your doctor to obtain a tetanus booster shot if you have a deep or dirty wound and you haven't had a booster shot within the past five ...
- 24. Teen depression
- (Teen depression)
- ... and also check for any related complications. These exams and tests generally include: A physical exam. This generally involves measuring height and weight; checking vital signs, such as heart ...
- 25. Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- (Rocky Mountain spotted fever)
- ... clots. This can harm your: Brain. In addition to severe headaches, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause lethargy, confusion, seizures and delirium. Heart and lungs. Problems with the ...
- 26. Rheumatic fever
- (Rheumatic fever)
- ... common in many developing nations. Rheumatic fever can cause permanent damage to the heart, including damaged heart valves and heart failure. Treatments can reduce tissue damage from inflammation, lessen ...
- 27. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- ... can also become serious in older adults, adults with heart and lung diseases, or anyone with a very weak immune system (immunocompromised). Signs and symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus infection ...
- 28. Chronic kidney failure
- (Chronic kidney failure)
- ... accumulates around the lining of the heart Shortness of breath, if fluid accumulates in the lungs High blood pressure (hypertension) that's difficult to control Signs and symptoms of kidney failure ...
- 29. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- Tachycardia is a faster than normal heart rate. A healthy adult heart normally beats 60 to 100 times a minute when a person is at rest. If you have tachycardia (tak-ih-KAHR-de-uh), the rate in the upper ...
- 30. Tularemia
- (Tularemia)
- ... damage and even death. Pericarditis. This is swelling and irritation of the pericardium, the thin membrane that surrounds the heart. Mild pericarditis often improves without treatment, but more ...
- 31. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... women are, though. It is important for lesbian and bisexual women to talk to their doctors about their health concerns, which include: Heart disease. Heart disease is the No. ...
- 32. Ten Things Gay Men Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... number of health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. 5. Substance Use/Alcohol Gay men use substances at a higher rate than the general population, and not just in larger ...
- 33. Ventricular septal defect
- (Ventricular septal defect )
- A ventricular septal defect (VSD), also called a hole in the heart, is a common heart defect that's present at birth (congenital). The defect involves an opening (hole) in the heart forming between ...
- 34. DiGeorge syndrome
- (DiGeorge syndrome)
- ... syndrome include heart defects, poor immune system function, a cleft palate, complications related to low levels of calcium in the blood and behavioral disorders. The number and severity of problems ...
- 35. Esophageal varices
- (Esophageal varices)
- ... shunt (TIPS) is a small tube that is placed between the portal vein and the hepatic vein, which carries blood from your liver back to your heart. By providing an additional path for blood, the shunt ...
- 36. Ventricular fibrillation
- (Ventricular fibrillation)
- Ventricular fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem that occurs when the heart beats with rapid, erratic electrical impulses. This causes pumping chambers in your heart (the ventricles) to quiver uselessly, ...
- 37. Hypothyroidism
- (Hypothyroidism)
- ... of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease. The good news is that accurate thyroid function tests are available to diagnose hypothyroidism, and treatment of hypothyroidism ...
- 38. Ulcerative colitis
- (Ulcerative colitis)
- ... symptoms of ulcerative colitis, but it has a number of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn and headache. Don't take this medication if you're allergic to sulfa medications. Mesalamine ...
- 39. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
- (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome)
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, or WPW syndrome, is the presence of an extra, abnormal electrical pathway in the heart that leads to periods of a very fast heartbeat (tachycardia). The extra electrical ...
- 40. Wegener's granulomatosis
- (Wegener's granulomatosis)
- ... may affect other organs, including your skin, eyes, ears, kidneys, spinal cord and heart. Complications may include: Hearing loss. Inflammation of granulated tissue in the middle ear can lead ...
