Symptoms
Tonsil Cyst vs. Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Tonsil cysts and tonsil cancer can cause similar symptoms. A doctor can differentiate between them with tests like imaging and biopsies. Your tonsils are lumps of lymph tissue at the back of your throat. They help protect your body from…
Podagra Gout: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Podagra gout is a type of gout that causes pain in the big toe joint. It results from a buildup of uric acid in the joints. Medications are available for treatment, but making lifestyle and dietary changes can greatly reduce…
Lumbar Degenerative Kyphosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Older adults, particularly those with a history of stooped or physically demanding work, are at higher risk for developing LDK. Lumbar degenerative kyphosis (LDK) is a spinal condition often seen in older people. It’s characterized by an abnormal forward curvature…
Volkmann Contracture: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Volkmann contracture, or Volkmann ischemic contracture, is a permanent shortening of your forearm muscles. It causes a “claw-like” posture of your hand, wrist, and fingers. Volkmann contracture usually results from traumatic injuries that cause acute compartment syndrome of your arm.…
What Cancers Cause Elevated Liver Enzymes?
Liver enzymes are proteins produced by your liver. They are essential for various body processes, such as digestion and cellular metabolism. Testing of liver enzymes is commonplace. Your doctor might order liver enzyme blood tests for a range of different…
Can Lung Cancer Cause Diarrhea? What to Know
Lung cancer can cause diarrhea, but this is rarely due to the condition itself. It is more commonly the result of side effects from cancer treatment. Why does lung cancer cause diarrhea? Lung cancer can result in gastrointestinal symptoms like…
H. pylori and IBS: Is There a Link?
There is currently no evidence to suggest that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) can cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, as H. pylori has similar symptoms, some people may confuse the condition for IBS. Is there a link? A large 2020…
Hair Loss from Lyme Disease: What’s the Connection?
Months or even years after an initial tick bite, it’s possible to develop complications from Lyme disease. One possible complication is hair loss, though more research is needed on this relationship. Lyme disease is a condition caused when a tick…
Yellow C. diff Diarrhea: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
C. diff infection can cause diarrhea. While it may lead your poop to change color, there are no specific colors that are definitive evidence of having C. diff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridioides difficile…
Warm Hemolytic Anemia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More
Warm hemolytic anemia is a rare condition that affects your red blood cells. It causes anemia-like symptoms, such as fatigue, jaundice, and paleness. In warm hemolytic anemia, the destruction of red blood cells happens at body temperature. This isn’t always…
What Is Viral Meningitis? Symptoms, Causes, and More.
Viral meningitis is an inflammation in the membranes around your brain and spinal cord. It is caused by different viruses and is usually milder than the bacterial type. Meningitis is a swelling of the protective membranes around your brain or…
Is There a Balance Disorder Cure?
Whether a particular balance disorder has a cure is often dependent on its cause. Many balance disorders can be cured or managed with treatment. A balance disorder is a condition that causes unsteadiness, dizziness, or disorientation. Balance disorders can occur…