- 21. Kyphosis
- (Kyphosis)
- ... crack and compress. A few types of kyphosis target infants or teens. Mild kyphosis may cause few problems. But severe cases can affect your lungs, nerves, and other tissues and organs, causing pain and ...
- 22. 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 ...
- 23. Flu Shots
- (Community Screenings)
- ... of the nose, throat and lungs caused by influenza viruses. It spreads easily through sneeze and cough droplets, causing mild to severe illness, and on rare occasions, death. Symptoms of seasonal flu include ...
- 24. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It's so common that most children have been infected with the virus by age 2. Respiratory syncytial ...
- 25. 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 ...
- 26. Kidney cancer
- (Kidney cancer)
- ... to distant parts of the body, such as the bones, brain, liver or lungs. Together, you and your treatment team will discuss your kidney cancer treatment options. The best approach for you may depend ...
- 27. Raynaud's disease
- (Raynaud's disease)
- ... type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries of the lungs, can be linked to Raynaud's. Carpal tunnel syndrome. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in your wrist that protects a major ...
- 28. Poison ivy rash
- (Poison ivy rash)
- ... of the people who come into contact with these plants develop an itchy rash. The most dangerous type of exposure occurs when the plant is burned and the smoke is inhaled, which can affect your lungs. Mild ...
- 29. Tularemia
- (Tularemia)
- Tularemia is a rare infectious disease that can attack the skin, eyes and lungs. Often called rabbit fever or deerfly fever, tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. The disease ...
- 30. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... and bisexual women should talk with their doctors about how to prevent heart disease. Cancer. The most common cancers for all women are breast, lung, colon, uterine, and ovarian. Several factors ...
- 31. Ten Things Gay Men Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... reaching nearly 50 percent in several studies. Tobacco-related health problems include lung disease and lung cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and a whole host of other serious problems. All ...
- 32. Vocal cord paralysis
- (Vocal cord paralysis)
- ... to identify the cause of the paralysis. Tests may include blood work, lung function tests, X-rays, MRI or CT scans. Treatment of vocal cord paralysis depends on the cause, the severity of symptoms ...
- 33. Viral gastroenteritis
- (Viral gastroenteritis)
- ... affects your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. Gastroenteritis, on the other hand, attacks your intestines, causing signs and symptoms such as: Watery, usually nonbloody diarrhea — ...
- 34. Ventricular septal defect
- (Ventricular septal defect )
- ... body's tissues. If a ventricular septal defect is large, blood overfills the lungs and overworks the heart. If left untreated, the blood pressure in the lungs goes up (pulmonary hypertension) and the ...
- 35. Premature ventricular contractions
- (Premature ventricular contractions)
- ... From the sinus node, electrical impulses travel across the atria to the ventricles, causing them to contract and pump blood out to your lungs and body. Premature ventricular contractions are abnormal ...
- 36. Smallpox
- (Smallpox)
- ... keeping the person from becoming dehydrated. Antibiotics may be prescribed if the person also develops a bacterial infection in the lungs or on the skin. To control the spread of the virus, people ...
- 37. Esophageal varices
- (Esophageal varices)
- ... parasite can damage the liver, as well as the lungs, intestine and bladder. A syndrome that causes blood to back up in your liver. Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare condition that causes blood clots ...
- 38. Valley fever
- (Valley fever)
- ... then be breathed into the lungs and cause valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis (kok-sid-e-oy-doh-my-KOH-sis). Mild cases of valley fever usually resolve on their own. In more severe cases, ...
- 39. Vaginal cancer
- (Vaginal cancer)
- ... to distant areas of your body, such as your lungs, liver and pelvic bones. Start by making an appointment with your family doctor or a gynecologist if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you. ...
- 40. To know chemo side effects you may face in Shanghai?
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... blood cells, and platelets). It is often affected by chemo,which can cause your blood cell counts to drop. carry oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. During chemo, the bone marrow may not ...