Spinal Cord Injury – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) damage the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal column called the cauda equina. The spinal cord…
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Pectus Excavatum – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 31, 2025
Overview Pectus excavatum creates a sunken appearance in the chest. The breastbone (sternum) dips inward, and this depression can range from mild to severe. Deeper cases…
Read More →Reactive Arthritis – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 31, 2025
Overview Reactive arthritis involves joint inflammation that happens after an infection somewhere else in the body. The infection typically starts in the intestines, genitals, or urinary…
Read More →REM Sleep Behavior Disorder – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 31, 2025
Overview REM sleep behavior disorder causes people to physically act out their dreams during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. This condition involves sudden movements and vocal…
Read More →Sex Headaches – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 31, 2025
Overview Headaches triggered by sexual activity, particularly during orgasm, can occur in rare cases. These may present as a gradual dull ache in the head and…
Read More →Wheat Allergy – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 31, 2025
Overview Wheat allergy happens when the body’s immune system reacts to wheat proteins. This response can occur after eating wheat products or sometimes by breathing in…
Read More →Peanut Allergy – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 31, 2025
Overview Peanut allergy occurs when the immune system incorrectly identifies peanuts as harmful substances. This condition ranks among the most common food allergies. It can trigger…
Read More →Myocardial Ischemia – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 31, 2025
Overview Myocardial ischemia happens when blood can’t reach heart muscle cells properly. This lack of blood flow means the heart doesn’t get enough oxygen to work…
Read More →Liver Hemangioma – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 31, 2025
Overview Liver hemangiomas are non-cancerous masses made of tangled blood vessels in the liver. These benign growths, also called hepatic or cavernous hemangiomas, are relatively common…
Read More →Stress Incontinence – Symptoms and Causes
By Janis · March 31, 2025
What is Stress Incontinence? Stress incontinence occurs when physical activities put pressure on the bladder, causing urine to leak. This condition happens during movements like coughing,…
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