- 21. Male hypogonadism
- (Male hypogonadism)
- ... Did you have undescended testicles as a baby? Did you have surgery for a groin hernia or genital surgery as a child? Your doctor will conduct a physical exam during which he or she will note ...
- 22. Iron deficiency anemia
- (Iron deficiency anemia)
- ... as from a peptic ulcer, a hiatal hernia, a colon polyp or colorectal cancer — can cause iron deficiency anemia. Gastrointestinal bleeding can result from regular use of some over-the-counter pain relievers, ...
- 23. Peripheral neuropathy
- (Peripheral neuropathy)
- ... such as vitamin and blood sugar levels; and bodily functions, such as thyroid, liver and kidney. Imaging tests. Your doctor may request a CT scan or MRI to look for herniated disks, tumors or other ...
- 24. Neck pain
- (Neck pain )
- ... Stiffened disks. As you age, the cushioning disks between your vertebrae become dry and stiff, narrowing the spaces in your spinal column where the nerves exit. Herniated disks. This occurs ...
- 25. Acute liver failure
- (Acute liver failure)
- ... edema). Excessive fluid causes pressure to build in your brain, which can displace brain tissue outside of the space it normally occupies (herniation). Cerebral edema can also deprive your brain of oxygen. ...
- 26. GERD
- (GERD)
- ... such as bleeding or breathing problems. Conditions that can increase your risk of GERD include: Obesity Hiatal hernia Pregnancy Smoking Dry mouth Asthma Diabetes Delayed stomach ...
- 27. Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
- (Medical Center Services)
- ... can detect ulcers abnormal growths precancerous conditions bowel obstruction inflammation hiatal hernia When is upper GI endoscopy used? Upper GI endoscopy can be used to determine ...
