...pus and inflammation. People experience hormonal changes during puberty, their period (in women), pregnancy, or due to disease. Genetics – Acne tends to run in families. Underlying medical conditions, such...
...and obesity. Thus, some sources have suggested that skin tags may indicate a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis. Genetics is also believed to contribute to their development. Who...
...treatment is also commonly sought by those who have a higher risk of developing this condition, such as those who: Have a family history or genetic predisposition to it Are...
...condition as well, often due to anatomical abnormalities or dysfunction. Is Vesicoureteral Reflux Hereditary? There may be a genetic component, as the condition can run in families. If one child...
...that focuses on patients below 21 years old, including newborns. Cardiothoracic surgical procedures performed on these patients are often related to genetic defects that affect the heart. The heart is...
...valve replacement may be necessary to prevent complications. Mitral valve prolapse causes MVP has no specific known cause. However, it can be linked to various factors, including: genetics or a...
...Clinical Oncology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2013:chap 89. National Cancer Institute. BRCA1 and BRCA2: cancer risk and genetic testing. Updated 1/22/2014. Available at: www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/BRCA. Accessed November 26,...
...limbs, heart, and other parts of the body. The causes of this condition are not completely known, though it is recognised to be genetically influenced and affects more males than...
...the nerves, genetic factors, and lifestyle behaviors such as smoking. What Are the Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy? Symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can include tingling, numbness, pain, burning sensations in the...
...the patient’s age, range of motion, occupation or sports engaged in, postural alignment, and even genetic predisposition to certain physical anomalies or deformities. The results will be able to indicate...