- 21. Shingles
- (Shingles)
- ... sometimes be mistaken for a symptom of problems affecting the heart, lungs or kidneys. Some people experience shingles pain without ever developing the rash. Most commonly, the shingles rash develops ...
- 22. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
- ... causes signs and symptoms similar to those of a peptic ulcer. These may include: Abdominal pain Diarrhea Burning, aching, gnawing or discomfort in your upper abdomen Heartburn Nausea and vomiting ...
- 23. Osteoporosis
- (Osteoporosis)
- ... can increase a woman's risk of blood clots, endometrial cancer, breast cancer and possibly heart disease. Raloxifene (Evista) mimics estrogen's beneficial effects on bone density in postmenopausal women, ...
- 24. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... or other substances Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others) and naproxen (Aleve, others) Certain medications for heart disease, high blood pressure or arthritis ...
- 25. Myocarditis
- (Myocarditis)
- Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium, the middle layer of the heart wall. Myocarditis is usually caused by a viral infection. Signs and symptoms of myocarditis include chest pain, heart ...
- 26. Hunter syndrome
- (Hunter syndrome)
- ... disorders, such as progressive thickening of heart valves, high blood pressure (hypertension) and obstruction of blood vessels Vision loss or damage from degeneration of cells that capture light and ...
- 27. Multiple sclerosis
- (Multiple sclerosis)
- ... this drug, you'll need to have your heart rate monitored for six hours after the first dose because the first dose can slow your heartbeat (bradycardia). You'll also need to be immune to the chickenpox ...
- 28. Mononucleosis
- (Mononucleosis )
- ... which are blood cells involved in clotting Inflammation of the heart Complications involving the nervous system (meningitis, encephalitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome) Swollen tonsils, leading to obstructed ...
- 29. Membranous nephropathy
- (Membranous nephropathy)
- ... which greatly increases their risk of heart disease. Blood clots. Loss of protein from the blood into the urine (proteinuria) in people with membranous nephropathy includes loss of proteins that ...
- 30. Aspergillosis
- (Aspergillosis)
- ... the lungs through your bloodstream to your brain, heart, kidneys or skin. This occurs only in people whose immune system is weakened, commonly from chemotherapy. Signs and symptoms depend on which organs ...
- 31. Takayasu's arteritis
- (Takayasu's arteritis)
- ... aorta — the large artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body — and the aorta's main branches. The disease can lead to blockages or narrowed arteries, called stenoses, or abnormally ...
- 32. Depression
- (Depression)
- ... a serious illness, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's or HIV/AIDS Having certain personality traits, such as having low self-esteem and being overly dependent, self-critical or pessimistic ...
- 33. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
- (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease)
- ... Most people eventually lapse into a coma. Heart failure, respiratory failure, pneumonia or other infections are generally the cause of death. The disease usually runs its course in about seven months, ...
- 34. Sickle cell anemia
- (Sickle cell anemia)
- ... transfusions cause an excess amount of iron to build up in your body. Because excess iron can damage your heart, liver and other organs, people who undergo regular transfusions may need treatment to reduce ...
- 35. Thalassemia
- (Thalassemia)
- ... from the disease itself or from frequent blood transfusions. Too much iron can result in damage to your heart, liver and endocrine system, which includes glands that produce hormones that regulate processes ...
- 36. Aplastic anemia
- (Aplastic anemia)
- ... Shortness of breath with exertion Rapid or irregular heart rate Pale skin Frequent or prolonged infections Unexplained or easy bruising Nosebleeds and bleeding gums Prolonged bleeding from ...
- 37. Anemia
- (Anemia)
- ... cause of your anemia, but may include: Fatigue Pale skin A fast or irregular heartbeat Shortness of breath Chest pain Dizziness Cognitive problems Cold hands and feet Headache Initially, ...
- 38. Amyloidosis
- (Amyloidosis)
- ... that can be deposited in any tissue or organ. Amyloidosis can affect different organs in different people, and there are different types of amyloid. Amyloidosis frequently affects the heart, kidneys, ...
- 39. Chagas disease
- (Chagas disease)
- ... but is diagnosed most often in children. Left untreated, Chagas disease later can cause serious heart and digestive problems. Treatment of Chagas disease focuses on killing the parasite in acute infection ...
- 40. Hair loss
- (Hair loss)
- ... result in permanent hair loss where the scars occur. Medications Hair loss can be caused by drugs used to treat: Cancer Arthritis Depression Heart problems High blood pressure Other ...
