- 1. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- (Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP))
- ... — your skin naturally bruises and bleeds more easily as you age, but this shouldn't be confused with ITP Superficial bleeding into your skin that appears as a rash of pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots ...
- 2. Pseudotumor cerebri
- (Pseudotumor cerebri)
- ... your skin to your abdomen, where the shunt discharges the excess fluid. Symptoms improve for more than 80 percent of the people who undergo this procedure. But shunts can become clogged and often require ...
- 3. Gonorrhea
- (Gonorrhea)
- ... to the joints and other areas of your body.The bacterium that causes gonorrhea can spread through the bloodstream and infect other parts of your body, including your joints. Fever, rash, skin sores, joint ...
- 4. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- ... and bimatoprost (Lumigan). Possible side effects include mild reddening and stinging of the eyes and darkening of the iris, changes in the pigment of the eyelid skin and blurred vision. Beta blockers. These ...
- 5. Gaucher's disease
- (Gaucher's disease)
- ... the skin (ecchymosis). An increased risk of certain cancers. Older people with Gaucher's disease may have an increased likelihood of developing certain types of cancer, particularly multiple myeloma ...
- 6. Trichotillomania
- (Trichotillomania)
- ... may also have other disorders, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder or eating disorders. Nail biting and skin picking have also been associated with trichotillomania. Although ...
- 7. Traumatic brain injury
- (Traumatic brain injury)
- ... processing Judgment Attention or concentration Multitasking Organization Decision making Beginning or completing tasks Communication problems Language and communications problems are common ...
- 8. Thrombocytopenia
- (Thrombocytopenia)
- ... into the skin that appears as a rash of pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots (petechiae), usually on the lower legs Prolonged bleeding from cuts Spontaneous bleeding from your gums or nose Blood in ...
- 9. Thoracic outlet syndrome
- (Thoracic outlet syndrome)
- ... test enables your doctor to see and hear how your muscles and nerves are working. To conduct the test, a small electrode needle is inserted through your skin and into the muscles near where you're having ...
- 10. Tension headache
- (Tension headache )
- ... skin. Perfect your posture. Good posture can help keep your muscles from tensing up. It places minimal strain on your muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones. Good posture supports and protects all ...
- 11. Dry eyes
- (Dry eyes)
- ... clogged. Meibomian dysfunction is more common in people with inflammation along the edge of their eyelids (blepharitis), rosacea and other skin disorders. Water. The middle layer is mostly water ...
- 12. Tuberculosis
- (Tuberculosis)
- ... ever had tuberculosis or a positive skin test in the past? Have you ever taken medicine for TB? If so, what kind and for how long? Do you have other health problems? What medications and supplements ...
- 13. Rickets
- (Rickets)
- ... skin produces vitamin D when it's exposed to sunlight. But children in developed countries now tend to spend less time outdoors. They're also more likely to use sunscreen, which blocks the rays that trigger ...
- 14. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- ... implanted under your skin. When the device senses an abnormal heartbeat, it emits an electrical pulse that helps the heart resume a normal beat. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. If you're ...
- 15. Smallpox
- (Smallpox)
- ... (CDC) can do definitive testing using a tissue sample taken from one of the lesions on the skin of the infected person. No cure for smallpox exists. Treatment would focus on relieving symptoms and ...
- 16. Esophageal varices
- (Esophageal varices)
- ... confused or less able to concentrate? Have you lost weight? Have you noticed any swelling of your abdomen or legs? Have you ever had hepatitis or yellowing of your eyes or skin (jaundice)? Have ...
- 17. Chickenpox
- (Chickenpox)
- ... know if any of these complications occur: The rash spreads to one or both eyes. The rash gets very red, warm or tender, indicating a possible secondary bacterial skin infection. The rash is accompanied ...
- 18. Uveitis
- (Uveitis)
- ... Have you had any recent skin rashes? Have you had any ulcerated sores in your mouth or on your genitalia? Have you had a recent upper respiratory infection or cold symptoms? When you visit ...
- 19. A Little Sunshine Goes A Long Way
- (Shanghai Health)
- ... is healthy. Too Much Sun Is Bad Unfortunately, after years of frequent sun exposure, sun bathing and tanning, our skin can develop unattractive pigmentation spots. Some of these spots can lead to melanomas ...
- 20. Wrinkles
- (Wrinkles)
- Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but they're most prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms. Although genetics are the most important determinant of skin structure ...