- 41. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- ... even to other areas of your body. A tooth abscess occurs when bacteria invade the dental pulp — the soft, innermost part of the tooth that contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. Bacteria ...
- 42. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- (Transient ischemic attack (TIA))
- ... the blood supply to part of your brain. In a transient ischemic attack, unlike a stroke, the blockage is brief, and there is no permanent damage. The underlying cause of a TIA often is a buildup of cholesterol-containing ...
- 43. Thyroid cancer
- (Thyroid cancer)
- ... blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Although thyroid cancer isn't common in the United States, rates seem to be increasing. Doctors think this is because new technology is allowing them to find ...
- 44. Thunderclap headaches
- (Thunderclap headaches)
- ... A rupture of a blood vessel in the brain A tear in the lining of an artery (for example, carotid or vertebral artery) that supplies blood to the brain Leaking of cerebrospinal fluid which when present ...
- 45. Thrombophlebitis
- (Thrombophlebitis)
- Thrombophlebitis (throm-bo-fluh-BI-tis) occurs when a blood clot causes swelling in one or more of your veins, typically in your legs. Rarely, thrombophlebitis (sometimes called phlebitis) can affect ...
- 46. Thrombocytopenia
- (Thrombocytopenia)
- Thrombocytopenia is the medical term for a low blood platelet count. Platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells that play an important role in blood clotting. Platelets stop blood loss by clumping ...
- 47. Buerger's disease
- (Buerger's disease)
- Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) is a rare disease of the arteries and veins in the arms and legs. In Buerger's disease, your blood vessels become inflamed, swell and can become blocked ...
- 48. Thoracic outlet syndrome
- (Thoracic outlet syndrome)
- Thoracic outlet syndrome is a group of disorders that occur when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet — the space between your collarbone and your first rib — become compressed. This can ...
- 49. Tetralogy of Fallot
- (Tetralogy of Fallot)
- ... oxygen-poor blood to flow out of the heart and into the rest of the body. Infants and children with tetralogy of Fallot usually have blue-tinged skin because their blood doesn't carry enough oxygen. Tetralogy ...
- 50. 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 ...
- 51. Tension headache
- (Tension headache )
- ... see your doctor if the pattern changes or your headaches suddenly feel different. Occasionally, headaches may indicate a serious medical condition, such as a brain tumor or rupture of a weakened blood ...
- 52. Teen depression
- (Teen depression)
- ... rate, blood pressure and temperature; listening to the heart and lungs; and examining the abdomen. Psychological evaluation. To check for signs of depression, your doctor or mental health provider ...
