...by certain bacterial infections and can be far more severe than viral meningitis. Bacterial meningitis includes the potentially lethal meningococcal disease. Because early symptoms of different meningitis can look similar,...
...allergic reactions to airborne substances, irritation from airborne substances, and infections. Chronic sinusitis with nasal polyposis: Nasal polyps are abnormal growths within the nose. When polyps become large or numerous,...
...liver disease Obesity Ongoing hemodialysis treatments Blood transfusions, especially those performed before 1972 Organ transplants, especially those performed before 1992 History of viral liver infections leading to hepatitis A, B,...
...Fatigue Muscle pain Hair loss Being affected by frequent bacterial and viral infections Mood changes such as a depressed mood Wounds and injuries taking longer to heal Weaker and/or easily...
...or bowel infections like diverticulitis. Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, can also cause GIFs. As many as 40 percent of people with Crohn’s disease develop a fistula at...
...medical history of the patient. Common indications include incontinence, incomplete bladder emptying, weak and infrequent urination, recurrent urinary tract infections, and a feeling of discomfort or pressure in the lower...
...Have active acne Have other skin infection that has pus Suffer from recurrent herpes simplex infections Have burn scars Have scars caused by radiation treatments At the end of the...
...Chemotherapy can weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of infections and reducing the body’s ability to fight off viruses and bacteria. * **Diarrhea:** Certain chemotherapy drugs can damage the...
...is obstetrics, pregnancy and childbirth, menstruation and fertility issues, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hormone disorders, and others. In the United States, some women prefer to visit a well-woman clinic rather than a...
...the difference between viral and bacterial meningitis? Is there a vaccine for viral meningitis? Most often developing out of respiratory infections such as flu or a common cold, chest colds...