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Chagas disease
Chagas (CHAH-gus) disease is an inflammatory, infectious disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This parasite is found in the feces of the triatomine (reduviid) bug. This bug is also known as the "kissing bug." Chagas disease is common in South America, Central America and Mexico, the primary home of the tri...
Chagas disease can cause a sudden, brief illness (acute), or it may be a long-lasting (chronic) condition. Symptoms range from mild to severe, although many people don't experience symptoms until the chronic stage. The acute phase of Chagas disease, which lasts for weeks or months, is often symptom-free. When signs and...
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The cause of Chagas disease is the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is spread from an insect known as the triatomine bug, or "kissing bug." These insects can become infected by this parasite when they swallow blood from an animal that is infected with the parasite. Triatomine bugs live primarily in mud, thatch or adob...
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If Chagas disease progresses to the long-lasting (chronic) phase, serious heart or digestive complications may occur. These may include:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chagas-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20356212
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Charcot (shahr-KOH)-Marie-Tooth disease is a group of inherited disorders that cause nerve damage. This damage is mostly in the arms and legs (peripheral nerves). Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is also called hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease results in smaller, weaker muscles. You may a...
Signs and symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease may include: As Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease progresses, symptoms may spread from the feet and legs to the hands and arms. The severity of symptoms can vary greatly from person to person, even among family members.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is an inherited, genetic condition. It occurs when there are mutations in the genes that affect the nerves in your feet, legs, hands and arms. Sometimes, these mutations damage the nerves. Other mutations damage the protective coating that surrounds the nerve (myelin sheath). Both cause weak...
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Complications of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease vary in severity from person to person. Foot abnormalities and difficulty walking are usually the most serious problems. Muscles may get weaker, and you may injure areas of the body that experience decreased sensation. Sometimes the muscles in your feet may not receive your ...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/charcot-marie-tooth-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20350517
Chemo brain
Chemo brain is a common term used by cancer survivors to describe thinking and memory problems that can occur during and after cancer treatment. Chemo brain can also be called chemo fog, cancer-related cognitive impairment or cognitive dysfunction. Though chemo brain is a widely used term, the causes of concentration a...
Signs and symptoms of chemo brain may include the following: If you experience troubling memory or thinking problems, make an appointment with your doctor. Keep a journal of your signs and symptoms so that your doctor can better understand how your memory problems are affecting your everyday life. There are many possib...
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There are many possible factors that might contribute to the signs and symptoms of memory problems in cancer survivors. Cancer-related causes could include: Factors that may increase the risk of memory problems in cancer survivors include: The severity and duration of the symptoms sometimes described as chemo brain dif...
Factors that may increase the risk of memory problems in cancer survivors include: The severity and duration of the symptoms sometimes described as chemo brain differ from person to person. Most cancer survivors will return to work, but some will find tasks take extra concentration or time. Others may be unable to retu...
The severity and duration of the symptoms sometimes described as chemo brain differ from person to person. Most cancer survivors will return to work, but some will find tasks take extra concentration or time. Others may be unable to return to work. If you experience severe memory or concentration problems that make it ...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chemo-brain/symptoms-causes/syc-20351060
Chest pain
Chest pain is pain or discomfort in the area between the neck and belly. Chest pain may be sharp or dull. It might come and go, or you might always feel the pain. The exact symptoms depend on the cause. Many different things can cause chest pain. The most life-threatening causes involve the heart or lungs. So it's impo...
Chest pain symptoms depend on the cause. Chest pain is often related to heart disease. Chest pain symptoms due to a heart attack or another heart condition may include: It can be hard to tell if chest pain is due to a heart condition or something else. Usually, chest pain is less likely due to a heart condition if it h...
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Chest pain has many possible causes. Some heart-related causes of chest pain are: Chest pain can be caused by diseases or disorders of the digestive system, including: Many lung conditions can cause chest pain, including: Some types of chest pain are due to injury or damage to the structures that make up the chest wall...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838
Chiari malformation
Chiari malformation (kee-AH-ree mal-for-MAY-shun) is a condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. It occurs when part of the skull is misshapen or smaller than is typical. The skull presses on the brain and forces it downward. Chiari malformation is not common, but increased use of imaging tests has...
Many people with Chiari malformation have no symptoms and don't need treatment. They learn they have Chiari malformation only when tests are performed for unrelated conditions. But some types of Chiari malfunction can cause symptoms. The more common types of Chiari malformation are: These types are less serious than th...
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Chiari malformation type 1 occurs when part of the skull is too small or is misshapen. This part of the skull contains the area of the brain called the cerebellum. The skull puts pressure on and crowds the brain. As a result, the lower part of the cerebellum known as the tonsils are pushed into the upper spinal canal. ...
There's evidence that Chiari malformation runs in some families. However, research into a possible hereditary component is still in its early phase. In some people, Chiari malformation may have no symptoms and they don't need treatment. In others, Chiari malformation gets worse over time and leads to serious complicati...
In some people, Chiari malformation may have no symptoms and they don't need treatment. In others, Chiari malformation gets worse over time and leads to serious complications. Complications may include:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chiari-malformation/symptoms-causes/syc-20354010
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is an illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It brings on an itchy rash with small, fluid-filled blisters. Chickenpox spreads very easily to people who haven't had the disease or haven't gotten the chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox used to be a widespread problem, but today the vaccine protects children ...
The rash caused by chickenpox appears 10 to 21 days after you're exposed to the varicella-zoster virus. The rash often lasts about 5 to 10 days. Other symptoms that may appear 1 to 2 days before the rash include: Once the chickenpox rash appears, it goes through three phases: New bumps keep showing up for several days....
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A virus called varicella-zoster causes chickenpox. It can spread through direct contact with the rash. It also can spread when a person with chickenpox coughs or sneezes and you breathe in the air droplets. Your risk of getting infected with the virus that causes chickenpox is higher if you haven't already had chickenp...
Your risk of getting infected with the virus that causes chickenpox is higher if you haven't already had chickenpox or if you haven't had the chickenpox vaccine. It's extra important for people who work in child care or school settings to be vaccinated. Most people who have had chickenpox or have gotten the vaccine are...
Chickenpox is often a mild disease. But it can be serious and can lead to other health problem including: In very rare cases, chickenpox could lead to death. People who are at higher risk of chickenpox complications include: Low birth weight and limb problems are more common in babies born to women who are infected wit...
The chickenpox vaccine, also called the varicella vaccine, is the best way to prevent chickenpox. In the United States, experts from theCDCreport that two doses of the vaccine prevent illness over 90% of the time. Even if you get chickenpox after receiving the vaccine, your symptoms may be much milder. In the United St...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/symptoms-causes/syc-20351282
Chilblains
Chilblains (CHILL-blayns) is a condition that causes inflamed swollen patches and blistering on the hands and feet. It's caused by exposure to damp air that's cold but not freezing. Symptoms may show up a few hours after being in the cold. Chilblains can be prevented by limiting your time in the cold, dressing warmly a...
Symptoms of chilblains include: Seek medical care for chilblains if you: The exact cause of chilblains is unknown. They may be an unusual reaction of your body to cold followed by rewarming. Rewarming of cold skin can cause small blood vessels under the skin to expand more quickly than nearby larger blood vessels can h...
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The exact cause of chilblains is unknown. They may be an unusual reaction of your body to cold followed by rewarming. Rewarming of cold skin can cause small blood vessels under the skin to expand more quickly than nearby larger blood vessels can handle. The following factors increase the risk of chilblains: Chilblains ...
The following factors increase the risk of chilblains: Chilblains symptoms that are long-lasting and develop after repeated exposure to cold and damp conditions can cause scarring and thin skin. To prevent chilblains:
Chilblains symptoms that are long-lasting and develop after repeated exposure to cold and damp conditions can cause scarring and thin skin. To prevent chilblains:
To prevent chilblains:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chilblains/symptoms-causes/syc-20351097
Child abuse
Any intentional harm or mistreatment to a child under 18 years old is considered child abuse. Child abuse takes many forms, which often occur at the same time. In many cases, child abuse is done by someone the child knows and trusts — often a parent or other relative. If you suspect child abuse, report the abuse to the...
A child who's being abused may feel guilty, ashamed or confused. The child may be afraid to tell anyone about the abuse, especially if the abuser is a parent, other relative or family friend. That's why it's vital to watch for red flags, such as: Specific signs and symptoms depend on the type of abuse and can vary. Kee...
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Some children overcome the physical and psychological effects of child abuse, particularly those with strong social support and resiliency skills who can adapt and cope with bad experiences. For many others, however, child abuse may result in physical, behavioral, emotional or mental health issues — even years later. H...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/symptoms-causes/syc-20370864
Childhood apraxia of speech
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a rare speech disorder. Children with this disorder have trouble controlling their lips, jaws and tongues when speaking. InCAS, the brain has trouble planning for speech movement. The brain isn't able to properly direct the movements needed for speech. The speech muscles aren't weak...
Children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) may have a variety of speech symptoms. Symptoms vary depending on a child's age and the severity of the speech problems. CAScan result in: These symptoms are usually noticed between ages 18 months and 2 years. Symptoms at this age may indicate suspectedCAS. SuspectedCASme...
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Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) has a number of possible causes. But often a cause can't be determined. There usually isn't an observable problem in the brain of a child withCAS. However,CAScan be the result of brain conditions or injury. These may include a stroke, infections or traumatic brain injury. CASalso may o...
Changes in theFOXP2gene appear to increase the risk of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and other speech and language disorders. TheFOXP2gene may be involved in how certain nerves and pathways in the brain develop. Researchers continue to study how changes in theFOXP2gene may affect motor coordination and speech and l...
Many children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) have other problems that affect their ability to communicate. These problems aren't due toCAS, but they may be seen along withCAS. Symptoms or problems that are often present along withCASinclude: Diagnosing and treating childhood apraxia of speech at an early stage ...
Diagnosing and treating childhood apraxia of speech at an early stage may reduce the risk of long-term persistence of the problem. If your child experiences speech problems, have a speech-language pathologist evaluate your child as soon as you notice any speech problems.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/childhood-apraxia-of-speech/symptoms-causes/syc-20352045
Childhood asthma
In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers. Such triggers include inhaling pollen or catching a cold or other respiratory infection. Childhood asthma can cause irritating daily symptoms that interfere with play, sports, school and sleep. In some children, unmanage...
Common childhood asthma symptoms include: Childhood asthma also might cause: Asthma symptoms vary from child to child and might get worse or better over time. Your child might have only one symptom, such as a lingering cough or chest congestion. It can be difficult to tell whether your child's symptoms are caused by as...
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Childhood asthma causes aren't fully understood. Some factors thought to be involved include having: Increased immune system sensitivity causes the lungs and airways to swell and produce mucus when exposed to certain triggers. Reaction to a trigger can be delayed, making it more difficult to identify the trigger. Trigg...
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Asthma can cause a number of complications, including:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/childhood-asthma/symptoms-causes/syc-20351507
Childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is a serious health condition that involves having excess body fat early in life. The extra weight often starts children on the path to other health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Childhood obesity also can lead to poor self-esteem and depression. The symptoms of childhood obesit...
The symptoms of childhood obesity aren't clear-cut. Not all children who carry extra pounds are overweight. Some children have larger than average body frames. And it's typical for children to carry different amounts of body fat at the various stages of development. So you might not know if weight is a concern based on...
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Childhood obesity is a complex condition. Various factors can play a part in causing it. These include: Many risk factors make childhood obesity more likely. Some factors that might be within your family's ability to change include the following: Some other factors for childhood obesity may be out of a parent's ability...
Many risk factors make childhood obesity more likely. Some factors that might be within your family's ability to change include the following: Some other factors for childhood obesity may be out of a parent's ability to control. They include the following: Childhood obesity often causes health concerns and conditions k...
Childhood obesity often causes health concerns and conditions known as complications. These can affect a child's physical, social and mental well-being. Physical complications of childhood obesity can include: Children who have obesity may get teased or bullied by their peers. As a result, they may lose self-esteem. Th...
To help prevent childhood obesity, take the following steps: Be sure that your child gets well-child checkups at least once a year too. During this visit, a healthcare professional measures your child's height and weight and figures out your child'sBMI. If your child'sBMIrises a lot over one year, your child may be at ...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/childhood-obesity/symptoms-causes/syc-20354827
Childhood schizophrenia
Childhood schizophrenia is an uncommon but severe mental disorder in which children and teenagers interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia involves a range of problems with thinking (cognitive), behavior or emotions. It may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking an...
Schizophrenia involves a range of problems with thinking, behavior or emotions. Signs and symptoms may vary, but usually involve delusions, hallucinations or disorganized speech, and reflect an impaired ability to function. The effect can be disabling. In most people with schizophrenia, symptoms generally start in the ...
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It's not known what causes childhood schizophrenia, but it's thought that it develops in the same way as adult schizophrenia does. Researchers believe that a combination of genetics, brain chemistry and environment contributes to development of the disorder. It's not clear why schizophrenia starts so early in life for ...
Although the precise cause of schizophrenia isn't known, certain factors seem to increase the risk of developing or triggering schizophrenia, including: Left untreated, childhood schizophrenia can result in severe emotional, behavioral and health problems. Complications associated with schizophrenia may occur in childh...
Left untreated, childhood schizophrenia can result in severe emotional, behavioral and health problems. Complications associated with schizophrenia may occur in childhood or later, such as: Early identification and treatment may help get symptoms of childhood schizophrenia under control before serious complications dev...
Early identification and treatment may help get symptoms of childhood schizophrenia under control before serious complications develop. Early treatment is also crucial in helping limit psychotic episodes, which can be extremely frightening to a child and his or her parents. Ongoing treatment can help improve your child...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/childhood-schizophrenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354483
Chlamydia trachomatis
Chlamydia (kluh-MID-e-uh) is a common sexually transmitted disease. Sexually transmitted diseases are infections spread mainly by contact with genitals or bodily fluids. Also called STDs, STIs or venereal disease, sexually transmitted infections are caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. Chlamydia is caused by Chlam...
Early-stage Chlamydia trachomatis infections often cause few symptoms. Even when symptoms occur, they're often mild. That makes them easy to overlook, which is why regular screening is important. Symptoms of Chlamydia trachomatis infection can include: Depending on a person's sexual activity, Chlamydia trachomatis can ...
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The Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium is most commonly spread through vaginal, oral and anal sex. It also is possible for the bacterium to spread in pregnancy, during delivery of the baby. Chlamydia can cause pneumonia or a serious eye infection in the newborn. People who have sex before age 25 are at higher risk of chla...
People who have sex before age 25 are at higher risk of chlamydia than are older people. That's because younger people are more likely to have more than one risk factor. Risk factors for chlamydia include: Chlamydia trachomatis can be associated with: The surest way to prevent chlamydia infection is to abstain from sex...
Chlamydia trachomatis can be associated with: The surest way to prevent chlamydia infection is to abstain from sexual activities. Short of that, you can: A medicine called doxycycline may be an option to prevent infection among people at higher risk than average of getting chlamydia. Higher risk groups include men who ...
The surest way to prevent chlamydia infection is to abstain from sexual activities. Short of that, you can: A medicine called doxycycline may be an option to prevent infection among people at higher risk than average of getting chlamydia. Higher risk groups include men who have sex with men and transgender women. Takin...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chlamydia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355349
Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)
Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer that forms in the slender tubes (bile ducts) that carry the digestive fluid bile. Bile ducts connect your liver to your gallbladder and to your small intestine. Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, occurs mostly in people older than age 50, though it can occur at an...
Signs and symptoms of cholangiocarcinoma include: See your doctor if you have persistent fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, or other signs and symptoms that bother you. He or she may refer you to a specialist in digestive diseases (gastroenterologist). Cholangiocarcinoma happens when cells in the bile ducts develop cha...
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Cholangiocarcinoma happens when cells in the bile ducts develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to multiply out of control and form a mass of cells (tumor) that can invade and destroy healthy body tissue. It's not clear what causes the...
Factors that may increase your risk of cholangiocarcinoma include: To reduce your risk of cholangiocarcinoma, you can:
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To reduce your risk of cholangiocarcinoma, you can:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cholangiocarcinoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20352408
Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis (ko-luh-sis-TIE-tis) is swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the belly under the liver. The gallbladder holds fluid that digests food. This fluid is called bile. The gallbladder releases bile into the small int...
Symptoms of cholecystitis may include: Cholecystitis symptoms often come on after a meal. A large or fatty meal is most likely to cause symptoms. Make an appointment with your healthcare professional if you have symptoms that worry you. If your belly pain is so bad that you can't sit still or get comfortable, have some...
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Cholecystitis is when your gallbladder is inflamed. Gallbladder inflammation can be caused by: Having gallstones is the main risk factor for getting cholecystitis. If not treated, cholecystitis can lead to serious complications, including: You can reduce your risk of cholecystitis by taking the following steps to preve...
Having gallstones is the main risk factor for getting cholecystitis. If not treated, cholecystitis can lead to serious complications, including: You can reduce your risk of cholecystitis by taking the following steps to prevent gallstones:
If not treated, cholecystitis can lead to serious complications, including: You can reduce your risk of cholecystitis by taking the following steps to prevent gallstones:
You can reduce your risk of cholecystitis by taking the following steps to prevent gallstones:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cholecystitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20364867
Cholera
Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Left untreated, cholera can be fatal within hours, even in previously healthy people. Modern sewage and water treatment have virtually eliminated cholera in industrialized countries. But cholera sti...
Most people exposed to the cholera bacterium (Vibrio cholerae) don't become ill and don't know they've been infected. But because they shed cholera bacteria in their stool for seven to 14 days, they can still infect others through contaminated water. Most cases of cholera that cause symptoms cause mild or moderate diar...
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A bacterium called Vibrio cholerae causes cholera infection. The deadly effects of the disease are the result of a toxin the bacteria produces in the small intestine. The toxin causes the body to secrete enormous amounts of water, leading to diarrhea and a rapid loss of fluids and salts (electrolytes). Cholera bacteria...
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Cholera can quickly become fatal. In the most severe cases, the rapid loss of large amounts of fluids and electrolytes can lead to death within hours. In less extreme situations, people who don't receive treatment can die of dehydration and shock hours to days after cholera symptoms first appear. Although shock and sev...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cholera/symptoms-causes/syc-20355287
Cholestasis of pregnancy
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, commonly known as cholestasis of pregnancy, is a liver condition that can occur in late pregnancy. The condition triggers intense itching, but without a rash. Itching is usually on the hands and feet but also can occur on other parts of the body. Cholestasis of pregnancy can make ...
Intense itching is the main symptom of cholestasis of pregnancy. But there is no rash. Typically, you feel itchy on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet, but you may feel itchy everywhere. The itching is often worse at night and may bother you so much that you can't sleep. The itching is most common during...
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The exact cause of cholestasis of pregnancy is unclear. Cholestasis is reduced or stopped bile flow. Bile is the digestive fluid made in the liver that helps break down fats. Instead of leaving the liver for the small intestine, bile builds up in the liver. As a result, bile acids eventually enter the bloodstream. High...
Some factors that may increase your risk of developing cholestasis of pregnancy include: If you have a history of cholestasis in a prior pregnancy, your risk of developing it during another pregnancy is high. About 60% to 70% of females have it happen again. This is called a recurrence. In severe cases, the risk of rec...
Complications from cholestasis of pregnancy appear to be due to high bile acid levels in the blood. Complications may occur in the mom, but the developing baby is especially at risk. In moms, the condition may temporarily affect the way the body absorbs fat. Poor absorption of fat could result in decreased levels of vi...
There is no known way to prevent cholestasis of pregnancy.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cholestasis-of-pregnancy/symptoms-causes/syc-20363257
Chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that usually begins in the bones, but can sometimes occur in the soft tissue near bones. Chondrosarcoma happens most often in the pelvis, hip and shoulder. More rarely, it can happen in the bones of the spine. Most chondrosarcomas grow slowly and may not cause many signs and symp...
Chondrosarcoma tends to grow slowly, so it might not cause signs and symptoms at first. When they occur, signs and symptoms of chondrosarcoma may include: It's not clear what causes chondrosarcoma. Doctors know that cancer begins when a cell develops changes (mutations) in its DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instruction...
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It's not clear what causes chondrosarcoma. Doctors know that cancer begins when a cell develops changes (mutations) in its DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell it what to do. The instructions tell the cell to multiply quickly and to continue living when healthy cells would die. The accumulating cells f...
Factors that can increase the risk of chondrosarcoma include:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chondrosarcoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20354196
Spinal cord tumor
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chordoma/cdc-20355401
Brain tumor
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/choroid-plexus-carcinoma/cdc-20352982
Chronic cough
A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults, or four weeks in children. A chronic cough is more than just annoying. It can interrupt your sleep and leave you feeling very tired. Severe cases of chronic cough can cause vomiting and lightheadedness, and even break a rib. The most common causes a...
A chronic cough can occur with other symptoms, including: See your healthcare professional if you have a cough that lasts for weeks, especially one that brings up sputum or blood, disturbs your sleep, or affects school or work. A cough that happens once in a while is common. It helps clear irritants and mucus from your...
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A cough that happens once in a while is common. It helps clear irritants and mucus from your lungs and prevents infection. But a cough that lasts for weeks is usually due to a health concern. Many times, more than one health concern causes the cough. Most cases of chronic cough are due to these causes, which can occur ...
Being a current or former smoker is one of the leading risk factors for chronic cough. Exposure to a lot of secondhand smoke also can lead to coughing and lung damage. Having a cough that doesn't stop can be very tiring. Coughing can cause various concerns, including:
Having a cough that doesn't stop can be very tiring. Coughing can cause various concerns, including:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-cough/symptoms-causes/syc-20351575
Chronic daily headaches
Most people have headaches from time to time. But if you have a headache more days than not, you might have chronic daily headaches. Rather than a specific headache type, chronic daily headaches include a variety of headache subtypes. Chronic refers to how often the headaches occur and how long the condition lasts. The...
By definition, chronic daily headaches occur 15 days or more a month, for longer than three months. True (primary) chronic daily headaches aren't caused by another condition. There are short-lasting and long-lasting chronic daily headaches. Long-lasting headaches last more than four hours. They include: This type typic...
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The causes of many chronic daily headaches aren't well-understood. True (primary) chronic daily headaches don't have an identifiable underlying cause. Conditions that might cause nonprimary chronic daily headaches include: This type of headache usually develops in people who have an episodic headache disorder, usually ...
Factors associated with developing frequent headaches include: If you have chronic daily headaches, you're also more likely to have depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and other psychological and physical problems. Taking care of yourself might help ease chronic daily headaches.
If you have chronic daily headaches, you're also more likely to have depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and other psychological and physical problems. Taking care of yourself might help ease chronic daily headaches.
Taking care of yourself might help ease chronic daily headaches.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-daily-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20370891
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is an exercise-induced muscle and nerve condition that causes pain, swelling and sometimes disability in the affected muscles of the legs or arms. Anyone can develop the condition, but it's more common in young adult runners and athletes who participate in activities that involve...
Your limbs have specific areas of muscle (compartments). Your lower leg, for example, has four compartments. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome often occurs in the same compartment of an affected limb on both sides of the body, usually the lower leg. Signs and symptoms can include: Pain caused by chronic exertiona...
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The cause of chronic exertional compartment syndrome isn't completely understood. When you exercise, your muscles expand in volume. If you have chronic exertional compartment syndrome, the tissue that encases the affected muscle (fascia) doesn't expand with the muscle, causing pressure and pain in a compartment of the ...
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Chronic exertional compartment syndrome isn't a life-threatening condition and usually doesn't cause lasting damage if you get appropriate treatment. However, pain, weakness or numbness associated with chronic exertional compartment syndrome may prevent you from continuing to exercise or practice your sport at the same...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-exertional-compartment-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20350830
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complicated disorder. It causes extreme fatigue that lasts for at least six months. Symptoms worsen with physical or mental activity but don't fully improve with rest. The cause ofME/CFSis unknown, although there are many theories. Experts believe it migh...
Symptoms ofME/CFScan vary from person to person, and the severity of symptoms can fluctuate from day to day. In addition to fatigue, symptoms may include: Some people with this condition have headaches, sore throats, and tender lymph nodes in the neck or armpits. People with the condition also may become extra sensitiv...
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The cause of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is still unknown. A combination of factors may be involved, including: Factors that may increase your risk ofME/CFSinclude: Symptoms ofME/CFScan come and go, and often are triggered by physical activity or emotional stress. This can make it diffic...
Factors that may increase your risk ofME/CFSinclude: Symptoms ofME/CFScan come and go, and often are triggered by physical activity or emotional stress. This can make it difficult for people to maintain a regular work schedule or to even take care of themselves at home. Many people may be too weak to get out of bed at ...
Symptoms ofME/CFScan come and go, and often are triggered by physical activity or emotional stress. This can make it difficult for people to maintain a regular work schedule or to even take care of themselves at home. Many people may be too weak to get out of bed at different points during their illness. Some may need ...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20360490
Chronic granulomatous disease
Chronic granulomatous (gran-u-LOM-uh-tus) disease (CGD) is an inherited disorder that occurs when a type of white blood cell, called a phagocyte, doesn't work properly. Phagocytes usually help your body fight infections. When they don't work as they should, phagocytes can't protect your body from bacterial and fungal i...
People with chronic granulomatous disease experience serious bacterial or fungal infection every few years. An infection in the lungs, including pneumonia, is common. People withCGDmay develop a serious type of fungal pneumonia after being exposed to dead leaves, mulch or hay. It's also common for people withCGDto expe...
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A change in one of five genes can causeCGD. People withCGDinherit the changed gene from a parent. These genes produce proteins that form an enzyme. This enzyme helps your immune system work properly. The enzyme is active in white blood cells, called phagocytes, that protect you from infections by destroying fungi and b...
Boys are more likely to haveCGD.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-granulomatous-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355817
Chronic hives
Hives — also called urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) — is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts. Chronic hives are welts that last for more than six weeks and return often over months or years. Often, the cause of chronic hives isn't clear. The welts often start as itchy patches that turn into swollen welts that vary in s...
Symptoms of chronic hives include: See a healthcare professional if you have severe hives or hives that last for more than a few days. Chronic hives do not put you at sudden risk of a serious allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis. If you get hives as part of a severe allergic reaction, seek emergency care. Symptoms of ...
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The welts that come with hives are caused by the release of immune system chemicals, such as histamine, into your bloodstream. It's often not known why chronic hives happen or why short-term hives sometimes turn into a long-term problem. The skin reaction may be triggered by: In most cases, chronic hives is not predict...
In most cases, chronic hives is not predictable. In some people, the risk of chronic hives increases if they have certain medical conditions. These include infection, thyroid disease, allergy, cancer and swelling of the blood vessels, called vasculitis. Chronic hives don't put you at sudden risk of a serious allergic r...
Chronic hives don't put you at sudden risk of a serious allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis. If you do get hives as part of a severe allergic reaction, seek emergency care. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include dizziness, trouble breathing, and swelling of the tongue, lips, mouth or throat. To lower your likelihood of gett...
To lower your likelihood of getting hives, use these self-care tips:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-hives/symptoms-causes/syc-20352719
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, involves a gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then removed in your urine. Advanced chronic kidney disease can cause dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes to build up in your bod...
Signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease develop over time if kidney damage progresses slowly. Loss of kidney function can cause a buildup of fluid or body waste or electrolyte problems. Depending on how severe it is, loss of kidney function can cause: Signs and symptoms of kidney disease are often nonspecific. Thi...
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Chronic kidney disease occurs when a disease or condition impairs kidney function, causing kidney damage to worsen over several months or years. Diseases and conditions that cause chronic kidney disease include: Factors that can increase your risk of chronic kidney disease include: Chronic kidney disease can affect alm...
Factors that can increase your risk of chronic kidney disease include: Chronic kidney disease can affect almost every part of your body. Potential complications include: To reduce your risk of developing kidney disease:
Chronic kidney disease can affect almost every part of your body. Potential complications include: To reduce your risk of developing kidney disease:
To reduce your risk of developing kidney disease:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354521
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. The term "chronic" in chronic lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that this leukemia typically progresses more slowly than other types of leukemia. The term "lymphocytic"...
Many people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia have no symptoms at first. Signs and symptoms might develop as the cancer progresses. They might include: Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs and symptoms that worry you. Doctors aren't certain what starts the process that causes chronic ly...
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Doctors aren't certain what starts the process that causes chronic lymphocytic leukemia. What's known is that something happens to cause changes (mutations) in the DNA of blood-producing cells. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes tell the blood cells to produce abnormal, in...
Factors that may increase the risk of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia may cause complications such as:
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia may cause complications such as:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352428
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Chronic myelogenous leukemia, also calledCML, is an uncommon type of cancer of the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made.CMLcauses an increased number of white blood cells in the blood. The term "chronic" in chronic myelogenous leukemia means this cancer tends to progress...
Chronic myelogenous leukemia often doesn't cause symptoms. It might be detected during a blood test. When they occur, symptoms may include: Make an appointment with your health care provider if you have any persistent symptoms that worry you. Chronic myelogenous leukemia happens when something causes changes to the bon...
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Chronic myelogenous leukemia happens when something causes changes to the bone marrow cells. It's not clear what starts this process. However, doctors have discovered how it progresses into chronic myelogenous leukemia. Human cells typically have 23 pairs of chromosomes. These chromosomes hold the DNA that contains the...
Factors that increase the risk of chronic myelogenous leukemia include: There's no way to prevent chronic myelogenous leukemia. If you get it, there's nothing you could have done to prevent it. The gene change that leads to chronic myelogenous leukemia isn't passed from parents to children. This change is believed to d...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-myelogenous-leukemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352417
Chronic pelvic pain
Chronic pelvic pain is pain in the area below the bellybutton and between the hips that lasts six months or longer. Chronic pelvic pain can have more than one cause. It may be a symptom of another disease, or it can be a condition in its own right. If chronic pelvic pain seems to be caused by another health condition, ...
You may feel chronic pelvic pain in different parts of your pelvic area, rather than in just one spot. You might describe the pain in one or more of the following ways: The pain also may happen: Chronic pelvic pain may be mild. Or it may be so intense that you miss work and can't sleep or exercise. Other symptoms can i...
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Chronic pelvic pain is a complex health problem. Sometimes, tests may find that a single disease is the cause. In other cases, the pain may stem from more than one medical condition. For example, you might have endometriosis and interstitial cystitis, both of which play a role in chronic pelvic pain. Some causes of chr...
Many conditions are linked to chronic pelvic pain. Having more than one condition that causes pelvic pain, such as endometriosis and fibroids, raises the risk. A history of sexual or physical abuse also may raise the risk.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-pelvic-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20354368
Chronic sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis causes the spaces inside the nose and head, called sinuses, to become inflamed and swollen. The condition lasts 12 weeks or longer, even with treatment. This common condition keeps mucus from draining. It makes the nose stuffy. Breathing through the nose might be hard. The area around the eyes might f...
Common symptoms of chronic sinusitis include: Other symptoms can include: Chronic sinusitis and acute sinusitis have similar symptoms. But acute sinusitis is a short-lived infection of the sinuses often linked to a cold. The symptoms of chronic sinusitis last at least 12 weeks. There might be many bouts of acute sinusi...
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The cause of chronic sinusitis usually is not known. Some medical conditions, including cystic fibrosis, can cause chronic sinusitis in children and teens. Some conditions can make chronic sinusitis worse. These include: The following factors raise the risk of getting chronic sinusitis: Serious complications of chronic...
The following factors raise the risk of getting chronic sinusitis: Serious complications of chronic sinusitis are rare. They can include: Take these steps to lower the risk of getting chronic sinusitis:
Serious complications of chronic sinusitis are rare. They can include: Take these steps to lower the risk of getting chronic sinusitis:
Take these steps to lower the risk of getting chronic sinusitis:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-sinusitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351661
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain disorder likely caused by repeated head injuries. It causes the death of nerve cells in the brain, known as degeneration.CTEgets worse over time. The only way to definitively diagnosisCTEis after death during an autopsy of the brain. CTEis a rare disorder that is not ye...
There are no specific symptoms that have been clearly linked toCTE. Some of the possible symptoms can occur in many other conditions. In the people who were confirmed to haveCTEat autopsy, symptoms have included cognitive, behavioral, mood and motor changes. CTEsymptoms don't develop right after a head injury. Experts ...
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Repeated head trauma is likely the cause ofCTE. Football players in the United States, ice hockey players and military members serving in war zones have been the focus of mostCTEstudies. However, other sports and factors such as physical abuse also can lead to repeated head injuries. A head injury can cause a concussio...
Repeated exposure to traumatic brain injury is thought to increase the risk ofCTE. Experts are still learning about the risk factors. There is no treatment forCTE. ButCTEmay be prevented because it's associated with recurrent concussions. People who have had one concussion are more likely to have another head injury. T...
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There is no treatment forCTE. ButCTEmay be prevented because it's associated with recurrent concussions. People who have had one concussion are more likely to have another head injury. The current recommendation to preventCTEis to reduce mild traumatic brain injuries and to prevent additional injury after a concussion....
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20370921
Churg-Strauss syndrome
Churg-Strauss syndrome is a disorder marked by blood vessel inflammation. This inflammation can restrict blood flow to organs and tissues, sometimes permanently damaging them. This condition is also known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). Adult-onset asthma is the most common sign of Churg-Straus...
Churg-Strauss syndrome varies greatly from person to person. Some people have only mild symptoms. Others have severe or life-threatening complications. Also known as EGPA, the syndrome tends to occur in three stages and gets progressively worse. Almost everyone with the condition has asthma, chronic sinusitis and eleva...
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The cause of Churg-Strauss syndrome is largely unknown. It's likely that a combination of genes and environmental factors, such as allergens or certain medications, triggers an overactive immune system response. Instead of protecting against invading bacteria and viruses, the immune system targets healthy tissue, causi...
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Churg-Strauss syndrome can affect many organs, including the lungs, sinuses, skin, gastrointestinal system, kidneys, muscles, joints and heart. Without treatment, the disease can be fatal. Complications, which depend on the organs involved, can include: Feb 07, 2024
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/churg-strauss-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20353760
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is severe scarring of the liver. This serious condition can be caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis or chronic alcoholism. Each time your liver is injured — whether by excessive alcohol consumption or another cause, such as infection — it tries to repair itself. In the proc...
Cirrhosis often has no symptoms until liver damage is severe. When symptoms do occur, they may include: Make an appointment with your health care provider if you have any of the symptoms listed above. A wide range of diseases and conditions can damage the liver and lead to cirrhosis. Some of the causes include: Complic...
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A wide range of diseases and conditions can damage the liver and lead to cirrhosis. Some of the causes include: Complications of cirrhosis can include: Lower your risk of cirrhosis by taking these steps to care for your liver: If you're concerned about your risk of liver cirrhosis, talk to your health care provider abo...
Complications of cirrhosis can include: Lower your risk of cirrhosis by taking these steps to care for your liver: If you're concerned about your risk of liver cirrhosis, talk to your health care provider about ways you can reduce your risk.
Complications of cirrhosis can include: Lower your risk of cirrhosis by taking these steps to care for your liver: If you're concerned about your risk of liver cirrhosis, talk to your health care provider about ways you can reduce your risk.
Lower your risk of cirrhosis by taking these steps to care for your liver: If you're concerned about your risk of liver cirrhosis, talk to your health care provider about ways you can reduce your risk.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cirrhosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351487
Claudication
Claudication is pain caused by too little blood flow to muscles during exercise. Most often this pain occurs in the legs after walking at a certain pace and for a certain amount of time — depending on the severity of the condition. The condition is also called intermittent claudication because the pain usually isn't co...
Claudication refers to muscle pain due to lack of oxygen that's triggered by activity and relieved by rest. Symptoms include the following: The pain may become more severe over time. You may even start to have pain at rest. Signs or symptoms of peripheral artery disease, usually in more-advanced stages, include: Talk t...
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Claudication is most often a symptom of peripheral artery disease. The peripheral arteries are the large vessels that deliver blood to the legs and arms. Peripheral artery disease is damage to an artery that restricts the flow of blood in an arm or leg (a limb). When you're at rest, the limited blood flow is generally ...
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Claudication is generally considered a warning of significant atherosclerosis, indicating an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Other complications of peripheral artery disease due to atherosclerosis include:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/claudication/symptoms-causes/syc-20370952
Cleft lip and cleft palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth (palate) or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate occur when an unborn baby's face and mouth are developing and the upper lip and palate don't close fully. Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects. These birth...
Usually, a split (cleft) in the lip or roof of the mouth (palate) can be seen right away at birth. It may be found before birth during a prenatal ultrasound. Cleft lip and cleft palate may look like: Less often, a cleft occurs only in the muscles of the soft palate, which are at the back of the mouth and covered by the...
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Cleft lip and cleft palate occur when tissues in the baby's face and mouth don't come together properly before birth. Usually, the tissues that make up the lip and palate come together in the first few weeks of pregnancy. But in babies with cleft lip and cleft palate, they never come together or only come together part...
Several factors may make it more likely that a baby gets a cleft lip and cleft palate, including: Males are more likely to have a cleft lip with or without cleft palate. Cleft palate without cleft lip is more common in females. In the U.S., cleft lip and cleft palate are most common in people of Native American or Asia...
Children with cleft lip with or without cleft palate face various challenges, depending on the type and severity of the cleft, including: After a baby is born with a cleft, parents could be concerned about whether they'll have another child with the same condition. While many cases of cleft lip and cleft palate can't b...
After a baby is born with a cleft, parents could be concerned about whether they'll have another child with the same condition. While many cases of cleft lip and cleft palate can't be prevented, think about these steps to lower your risk:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cleft-palate/symptoms-causes/syc-20370985
Clubfoot
Clubfoot describes a condition present at birth in which a baby's foot is pointed in and down. The tissues connecting the muscles to the bone are called tendons. In clubfoot, the tendons are shorter than usual, pulling the foot out of position. Also called congenital talipes equinovarus (TAL-ih-peez e-kwie-no-VAY-rus),...
If your child has clubfoot, here's what it might look like: At birth, clubfoot doesn't cause any discomfort or pain. Your healthcare professional is likely to notice clubfoot during an exam soon after your child is born. You may be referred to a doctor who specializes in bone and muscle conditions in children called a ...
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The cause of clubfoot is not known, but it may be due to genetics and environmental factors. Boys are about twice as likely as girls to have clubfoot. Risk factors include: Clubfoot usually doesn't cause any problems until a child starts to stand and walk. Treatment can bring the foot into the proper position and help ...
Boys are about twice as likely as girls to have clubfoot. Risk factors include: Clubfoot usually doesn't cause any problems until a child starts to stand and walk. Treatment can bring the foot into the proper position and help a child walk well. But a child may still have some problems with: If clubfoot is not treated,...
Clubfoot usually doesn't cause any problems until a child starts to stand and walk. Treatment can bring the foot into the proper position and help a child walk well. But a child may still have some problems with: If clubfoot is not treated, more-serious problems can happen. These can include: Because healthcare profess...
Because healthcare professionals don't know what causes clubfoot, there's no sure way to prevent it. But if you're pregnant, you can do things to have a healthy pregnancy and lower your baby's risk of problems that affect the baby's development:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/clubfoot/symptoms-causes/syc-20350860
Cluster headache
Cluster headache is a very painful type of headache. It usually occurs in periods of frequent attacks known as clusters. Cluster headaches can wake people from sleep. These headaches cause intense pain in or around one eye on one side of the head. Cluster periods can last from weeks to months. Then usually the headache...
A cluster headache strikes quickly. There's usually no warning. But some people might first have migraine-like nausea and aura. Common symptoms during a cluster headache include: Because the pain of a cluster headache can be so bad, those who have one are likely to pace or sit and rock back and forth. A cluster period ...
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Experts don't know what causes cluster headache. Cluster headache patterns suggest a link to the area of the brain that helps run the body's biological clock, known as the hypothalamus. There are several cluster headache triggers. The most common is drinking alcohol. Other triggers might include weather changes and cer...
Risk factors for cluster headache include:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cluster-headache/symptoms-causes/syc-20352080
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus. Once infected, your body retains the virus for life. Most people don't know they have cytomegalovirus (CMV) because it rarely causes problems in healthy people. If you're pregnant or if your immune system is weakened,CMVis cause for concern. Women who develop an activeCMVinfecti...
Most healthy people who are infected withCMVmay experience no symptoms. Some experience minor symptoms. People who are more likely to experience signs and symptoms ofCMVinclude: Most babies who have congenitalCMVappear healthy at birth. A few babies who have congenitalCMVwho appear healthy at birth develop signs over t...
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CMVis related to the viruses that cause chickenpox, herpes simplex and mononucleosis.CMVmay cycle through periods when it lies dormant and then reactivates. If you're healthy,CMVmainly stays dormant. When the virus is active in your body, you can pass the virus to other people. The virus is spread through body fluids —...
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Complications ofCMVinfection vary, depending on your overall health and when you were infected. Rarely,CMVcauses a healthy adult to develop mononucleosis. Other rare complications for healthy adults include problems with the digestive system, liver, brain and nervous system. Complications ofCMVinfection can include: An...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cmv/symptoms-causes/syc-20355358
Coarctation of the aorta
Aortic coarctation (ko-ahrk-TAY-shun) is a narrowing of a part of the body's main artery, called the aorta. The condition forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Coarctation of the aorta is usually present at birth. That means it is a congenital heart defect. But sometimes the condition can occur later in life. ...
Symptoms of coarctation of the aorta depend on how much of the aorta is narrowed. Most people don't have symptoms. Adults and older children with mild coarctation of the aorta may not have symptoms and their hearts may seem healthy. If a baby is born with an extreme narrowing of the aorta, symptoms may be noticed short...
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The cause of coarctation of the aorta is unclear. It's usually a heart problem present at birth, called a congenital heart defect. A congenital heart defect happens as the baby is growing in the womb during pregnancy. The cause is often unknown. Rarely, coarctation of the aorta can happen later in life. Conditions or e...
Risk factors for coarctation of the aorta include: Congenital heart defects associated with coarctation of the aorta include: Complications of coarctation of the aorta happen because the left lower heart chamber has to work harder to pump blood through the narrowed artery. This makes blood pressure go up in the lower l...
Complications of coarctation of the aorta happen because the left lower heart chamber has to work harder to pump blood through the narrowed artery. This makes blood pressure go up in the lower left heart chamber. Also, the wall of the chamber can get thick. This condition is called ventricular hypertrophy. Complication...
There's no known way to prevent coarctation of the aorta. Tell your healthcare team if you have a family history of heart conditions present at birth.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coarctation-of-the-aorta/symptoms-causes/syc-20352529
Cold sore
Cold sores, or fever blisters, are a common viral infection. They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around the lips. These blisters are often grouped together in patches. After the blisters break, a scab forms that can last several days. Cold sores usually heal in 2 to 3 weeks without leaving a scar. Cold sores sp...
A cold sore usually passes through several stages: Symptoms vary, depending on whether this is your first outbreak or a recurrence. The first time you have a cold sore, symptoms may not start for up to 20 days after you were first exposed to the virus. The sores can last several days. And the blisters can take 2 to 3 w...
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Cold sores are caused by certain strains of the herpes simplex virus (HSV).HSV-1usually causes cold sores.HSV-2is often the cause of genital herpes. But either type can spread to the face or genitals through close contact, such as kissing or oral sex. Shared eating utensils, razors and towels can also spreadHSV-1. Cold...
Almost everyone is at risk of cold sores. Most adults carry the virus that causes cold sores, even if they've never had symptoms. You're most at risk of complications from the virus if you have a weak immune system from conditions and treatments such as: In some people, the virus that causes cold sores can cause proble...
In some people, the virus that causes cold sores can cause problems in other areas of the body, including: Your health care provider may prescribe an antiviral medicine for you to take on a regular basis if you develop cold sores more than nine times a year or if you're at high risk of serious complications. If sunligh...
Your health care provider may prescribe an antiviral medicine for you to take on a regular basis if you develop cold sores more than nine times a year or if you're at high risk of serious complications. If sunlight seems to trigger your condition, apply sunblock to the spot where the cold sore tends to form. Or talk wi...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cold-sore/symptoms-causes/syc-20371017
Cold urticaria
Cold urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) is a skin reaction to cold that appears within minutes after cold exposure. Affected skin develops itchy welts (hives). People with cold urticaria experience widely different symptoms. Some have minor reactions to the cold, while others have severe reactions. For some people with this c...
Cold urticaria signs and symptoms may include: Severe reactions may include: Cold urticaria symptoms begin soon after the skin is exposed to a sudden drop in air temperature or to cold water. Damp and windy conditions may make a flare of symptoms more likely. Each episode may persist for about two hours. The worst reac...
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No one knows exactly what causes cold urticaria. Certain people appear to have very sensitive skin cells, due to an inherited trait, a virus or an illness. In the most common forms of this condition, cold triggers the release of histamine and other chemicals into the bloodstream. These chemicals cause hives and sometim...
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The main possible complication of cold urticaria is a severe reaction that occurs after exposing large areas of skin to cold, for example, by swimming in cold water.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cold-urticaria/symptoms-causes/syc-20371046
Colic
Colic is frequent, prolonged and intense crying or fussiness in a healthy infant. Colic can be particularly frustrating for parents because the baby's distress occurs for no apparent reason and no amount of consoling seems to bring any relief. These episodes often occur in the evening, when parents themselves are often...
Babies have been known to fuss and cry, especially during the first three months of life. The range for what's considered typical crying is difficult to pin down. In general, colic is defined as crying for three or more hours a day, three or more days a week, for three or more weeks. Features of colic may include the f...
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The cause of colic is unknown. It may result from numerous contributing factors. While a number of causes have been explored, it's difficult for researchers to account for all the important features, such as why it usually begins late in the first month of life, how it varies among infants, why it happens at certain ti...
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Colic does not cause short-term or long-term medical problems for a child. Colic is stressful for parents. Research has shown an association between colic and the following problems with parent well-being: The stress of calming a crying baby has sometimes prompted parents to shake or otherwise harm their child. Shaking...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colic/symptoms-causes/syc-20371074
Colon cancer
Colon cancer is a growth of cells that begins in a part of the large intestine called the colon. The colon is the first and longest part of the large intestine. The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system. The digestive system breaks down food for the body to use. Colon cancer typically affects older a...
Many people with colon cancer don't have symptoms at first. When symptoms appear, they'll likely depend on the cancer's size and where it is in the large intestine. Symptoms of colon cancer can include: If you notice lasting symptoms that worry you, make an appointment with a health care professional. Doctors aren't ce...
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Doctors aren't certain what causes most colon cancers. Colon cancer happens when cells in the colon develop changes in their DNA. A cells' DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to multiply quickly. The changes let the cells continue living when healthy cells die as part of...
Factors that may increase the risk of colon cancer include: Doctors recommend that people with an average risk of colon cancer consider starting colon cancer screening around age 45. But people with an increased risk should think about starting screening sooner. People with an increased risk include those with a family...
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Doctors recommend that people with an average risk of colon cancer consider starting colon cancer screening around age 45. But people with an increased risk should think about starting screening sooner. People with an increased risk include those with a family history of colon cancer. There are several different tests ...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20353669
Colon polyps
A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Most colon polyps are harmless. But over time, some colon polyps can develop into colon cancer. Colon cancer can be fatal when found in its later stages. Anyone can develop colon polyps. You're at higher risk if you are 50 or older, are over...
Most people with colon polyps do not have any symptoms. You might not know you have a polyp until your health care provider finds it during an exam of your colon. However, some people with colon polyps may have: See your health care provider if you experience: You should be screened regularly for polyps if: Healthy cel...
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Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way. Changes in certain genes can cause cells to continue dividing even when new cells aren't needed. In the colon and rectum, this continued growth of cells can cause polyps to form. Polyps can grow anywhere in the large intestine. There are two main categories of polyps, no...
Factors that might cause colon polyps or cancer include: Rarely, people inherit genetic irregularities that cause colon polyps to form. If you have one of these genes, you are at a much higher risk of developing colon cancer. Screening and early detection can help prevent the growth or spread of these cancers. Heredita...
Some colon polyps may become cancerous. The earlier polyps are removed, the less likely it is that they will become cancerous. You can greatly reduce your risk of colon polyps and colorectal cancer by having regular screenings. Certain lifestyle changes also can help:
You can greatly reduce your risk of colon polyps and colorectal cancer by having regular screenings. Certain lifestyle changes also can help:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-polyps/symptoms-causes/syc-20352875
Color blindness
Color blindness is an eye condition in which someone can't see the difference between certain colors. Though many people commonly use the term "color blind" for this condition, true color blindness — in which everything is seen in shades of black and white — is rare. The medical term for color blindness is known as col...
You may have a color vision deficiency and not know it. Some people figure out that they or their child has the condition when it causes confusion — such as when there are problems differentiating the colors in a traffic light or interpreting color-coded learning materials. People affected by color blindness may not be...
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Seeing colors across the light spectrum is a complex process that begins with your eyes' ability to respond to different wavelengths of light. Light, which contains all color wavelengths, enters your eye through the cornea and passes through the lens and transparent, jellylike tissue in your eye (vitreous humor) to wav...
Several factors increase the risk of color blindness, including:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/color-blindness/symptoms-causes/syc-20354988
Coma
Coma is a state of prolonged loss of consciousness. It can have a variety of causes, including traumatic head injury, stroke, brain tumor, or drug or alcohol intoxication. A coma may even be caused by an underlying illness, such as diabetes or an infection. Coma is a medical emergency. Quick action is needed to preserv...
The symptoms of a coma commonly include: A coma is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical care for the person in a coma. Many types of problems can cause a coma. Some examples are: Risk factors for coma include: The risk of coma goes up with age. This is especially true if older adults: Although many people gradua...
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Many types of problems can cause a coma. Some examples are: Risk factors for coma include: The risk of coma goes up with age. This is especially true if older adults: Although many people gradually recover from a coma, others enter a persistent vegetative state or die. Some people who recover from a coma end up with ma...
Risk factors for coma include: The risk of coma goes up with age. This is especially true if older adults: Although many people gradually recover from a coma, others enter a persistent vegetative state or die. Some people who recover from a coma end up with major or minor disabilities. During a coma, bedsores, urinary ...
Although many people gradually recover from a coma, others enter a persistent vegetative state or die. Some people who recover from a coma end up with major or minor disabilities. During a coma, bedsores, urinary tract infections, blood clots in the legs and other problems may develop.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coma/symptoms-causes/syc-20371099
Common cold in babies
A common cold is a viral infection of your baby's nose and throat. Nasal congestion and a runny nose are the main signs of a cold. Babies are especially likely to get the common cold, in part because they're often around older children. Also, they have not yet developed immunity to many common infections. Within the fi...
The first signs of the common cold in a baby are often: Other signs and symptoms of a common cold in a baby may include: Your baby's immune system will need time to mature. If your baby has a cold with no complications, it should resolve within 10 to 14 days. Most colds are simply a nuisance. But it's important to take...
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The common cold is an infection of the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract infection) that can be caused by one of more than 200 viruses. Rhinoviruses are the most common. A cold virus enters your baby's body through his or her mouth, eyes or nose. Once infected by a virus, your baby generally becomes immune to th...
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These conditions can occur along with a common cold:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold-in-babies/symptoms-causes/syc-20351651
Common cold
The common cold is an illness affecting your nose and throat. Most often, it's harmless, but it might not feel that way. Germs called viruses cause a common cold. Often, adults may have two or three colds each year. Infants and young children may have colds more often. Most people recover from a common cold in 7 to 10 ...
Most often, common cold symptoms start 1 to 3 days after someone is exposed to a cold virus. Symptoms vary. They can include: The mucus from your nose may start out clear and become thicker and yellow or green. This change is normal. Most often, it doesn't mean that you have a bacterial illness. For adults.Most often, ...
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Many viruses can cause a common cold. Rhinoviruses are the most common cause. A cold virus enters the body through the mouth, eyes or nose. The virus can spread by: These factors can increase the chances of getting a cold: These conditions can occur along with your cold: There's no vaccine for the common cold. You can ...
These factors can increase the chances of getting a cold: These conditions can occur along with your cold: There's no vaccine for the common cold. You can take these steps to slow the spread of the virus and prevent illness:
These conditions can occur along with your cold: There's no vaccine for the common cold. You can take these steps to slow the spread of the virus and prevent illness:
There's no vaccine for the common cold. You can take these steps to slow the spread of the virus and prevent illness:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/symptoms-causes/syc-20351605
Common variable immunodeficiency
Common variable immunodeficiency, also called CVID, is an immune system disorder that causes low levels of the proteins in the body that help fight infections. People withCVIDhave repeated infections in the ears, sinuses and the system for breathing, called the respiratory system. There's also an increased risk of dige...
How bad symptoms are varies greatly between people withCVID. Symptoms of common variable immunodeficiency may appear during childhood or the teen years. But many people don't get symptoms until they're adults. If you haveCVID, you'll likely have repeated infections before being diagnosed. The most common types of infec...
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In mostCVIDcases, the cause is unknown. In around 10% of people withCVID, a gene change has been found. Researchers believe that the condition is caused by a mix of factors in the environment and in genes. As of now, the environmental factors are unclear. Explore Mayo Clinic studiestesting new treatments, interventions...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-variable-immunodeficiency/symptoms-causes/syc-20355821
Common warts
Common warts are small, grainy skin growths that occur most often on the fingers or hands. They're rough to the touch and often have tiny black dots. These dots are clotted blood vessels. Common warts are caused by a virus and are transmitted by touch. It can take 2 to 6 months for a wart to develop. The warts are usua...
Common warts symptoms include: See a healthcare professional for common warts if: Common warts are caused by the human papillomavirus, also called HPV. There are more than 100 types of this common virus, but only a few cause warts on the hands. Some strains ofHPVare spread through sexual contact. But most are spread by...
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Common warts are caused by the human papillomavirus, also called HPV. There are more than 100 types of this common virus, but only a few cause warts on the hands. Some strains ofHPVare spread through sexual contact. But most are spread by casual skin contact or shared objects, such as towels or washcloths. The virus us...
People at higher risk of developing common warts include: To help prevent common warts:
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To help prevent common warts:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-warts/symptoms-causes/syc-20371125
Complicated grief
Losing a loved one is one of the most distressing and, unfortunately, common experiences people face. Most people experiencing normal grief and bereavement have a period of sorrow, numbness, and even guilt and anger. Gradually these feelings ease, and it's possible to accept loss and move forward. For some people, feel...
During the first few months after a loss, many signs and symptoms of normal grief are the same as those of complicated grief. However, while normal grief symptoms gradually start to fade over time, those of complicated grief linger or get worse. Complicated grief is like being in an ongoing, heightened state of mournin...
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It's not known what causes complicated grief. As with many mental health disorders, it may involve your environment, your personality, inherited traits and your body's natural chemical makeup. Complicated grief occurs more often in females and with older age. Factors that may increase the risk of developing complicated...
Complicated grief occurs more often in females and with older age. Factors that may increase the risk of developing complicated grief include: Complicated grief can affect you physically, mentally and socially. Without appropriate treatment, complications may include: It's not clear how to prevent complicated grief. Ge...
Complicated grief can affect you physically, mentally and socially. Without appropriate treatment, complications may include: It's not clear how to prevent complicated grief. Getting counseling soon after a loss may help, especially for people at increased risk of developing complicated grief. In addition, caregivers p...
It's not clear how to prevent complicated grief. Getting counseling soon after a loss may help, especially for people at increased risk of developing complicated grief. In addition, caregivers providing end-of-life care for a loved one may benefit from counseling and support to help prepare for death and its emotional ...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/complicated-grief/symptoms-causes/syc-20360374
Compulsive gambling
Compulsive gambling, also called gambling disorder, is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life. Gambling means that you're willing to risk something you value in the hope of getting something of even greater value. Gambling can stimulate the brain's reward system much like drugs ...
Signs and symptoms of compulsive gambling (gambling disorder) can include: Most casual gamblers stop when losing or set a limit on how much they're willing to lose. But people with a compulsive gambling problem are compelled to keep playing to recover their money — a pattern that becomes increasingly destructive over t...
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Exactly what causes someone to gamble compulsively isn't well understood. Like many problems, compulsive gambling may result from a combination of biological, genetic and environmental factors.
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Compulsive gambling can have profound and long-lasting consequences for your life, such as:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/symptoms-causes/syc-20355178
Compulsive sexual behavior
Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. It's an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that can't be controlled. This causes distress and problems for your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life. Compulsive sexual behavior may involve different k...
Some signs that you may have compulsive sexual behavior include: Ask for help if you feel you've lost control of your sexual behavior, especially if your behavior causes problems for you or other people. Compulsive sexual behavior tends to get worse over time without treatment, so get help when you first notice a probl...
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Although the exact causes of compulsive sexual behavior are not clear, possible causes may include: Compulsive sexual behavior can happen in both men and women, though it may be more common in men. It can affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Factors that may increase the risk of compulsive sexual behavior i...
Compulsive sexual behavior can happen in both men and women, though it may be more common in men. It can affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Factors that may increase the risk of compulsive sexual behavior include: Also, the risk of compulsive sexual behavior may be higher in people who have: Compulsive se...
Compulsive sexual behavior can cause many problems that affect both you and others. You may: Because the cause of compulsive sexual behavior isn't known, it's not clear how to prevent it. But a few things may help you keep control of problem behavior:
Because the cause of compulsive sexual behavior isn't known, it's not clear how to prevent it. But a few things may help you keep control of problem behavior:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/symptoms-causes/syc-20360434
Concussion
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function. Effects are often short term and can include headaches and trouble with concentration, memory, balance, mood and sleep. Concussions usually are caused by an impact to the head or body that is associated with a change in brain function. Not every...
The symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not occur right away. Symptoms can last for days, weeks or even longer. Common symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury are headache, confusion and loss of memory, known as amnesia. The amnesia usually involves forgetting the event that caused the concussion. Physi...
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During a concussion, the brain slides back and forth against the inner walls of the skull. This forceful movement can be caused by a violent blow to the head and neck or upper body. It also may be caused by the sudden acceleration or deceleration of the head. This may happen during a car crash, a fall from a bike or fr...
Events and factors that may increase the risk of a concussion include: Having had a previous concussion also increases the risk of having another. Potential complications of concussion include: These tips may help you prevent or minimize the risk of a concussion:
Potential complications of concussion include: These tips may help you prevent or minimize the risk of a concussion:
These tips may help you prevent or minimize the risk of a concussion:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/symptoms-causes/syc-20355594
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is the medical name for a group of genetic conditions that affect the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are a pair of walnut-sized organs above the kidneys. They make important hormones, including: In people withCAH, a gene change results in a lack of one of the enzyme proteins nee...
Symptoms ofCAHvary. The symptoms depend on which gene is affected. They also depend on how greatly the adrenal glands lack one of the enzymes needed to make hormones. WithCAH, the hormones that the body needs to work properly are thrown out of balance. That may lead to too little cortisol, too little aldosterone, too m...
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The most common cause ofCAHis the lack of the enzyme protein known as 21-hydroxylase. Sometimes,CAHis called 21-hydroxylase deficiency. The body needs this enzyme to make proper amounts of hormones. Very rarely, a lack of other much rarer enzymes also can causeCAH. CAHis a genetic condition. That means it's passed from...
Factors that raise the risk of havingCAHinclude: People who have classicCAHare at risk of a life-threatening condition called adrenal crisis. This emergency needs to be treated right away. Adrenal crisis can happen within the first few days after birth. It also can be triggered at any age by an infectious illness or ph...
People who have classicCAHare at risk of a life-threatening condition called adrenal crisis. This emergency needs to be treated right away. Adrenal crisis can happen within the first few days after birth. It also can be triggered at any age by an infectious illness or physical stress such as surgery. With adrenal crisi...
There is no known way to preventCAH. If you're thinking of starting a family and you're at risk of having a child withCAH, talk with your healthcare professional. You may be told to see a genetic counselor.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355205
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare condition that happens in a baby before birth. It occurs early in pregnancy when a baby's diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — fails to close as it should. This leaves a hole in the diaphragm. The hole is called a hernia. This hernia in the m...
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia ranges in severity. It may be mild and have few or no effects on the baby, or it can be more serious and affect the ability to bring oxygen to the rest of the body. Babies born withCDHmay have: CDHmay be found during a routine fetal ultrasound. Your health care provider can discuss treat...
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In most cases, the cause of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is not known. In some cases,CDHcan be linked to a genetic disorder or random gene changes called mutations. In these cases, the baby may have more issues at birth, such as problems with the heart, eyes, arms and legs, or stomach and intestines. Complications t...
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Complications that can occur withCDHinclude:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-diaphragmatic-hernia/symptoms-causes/syc-20544249
Congenital heart defects in children
A congenital heart defect is a problem with the structure of the heart that a child is born with. Some congenital heart defects in children are simple and don't need treatment. Others are more complex. The child may need several surgeries done over a period of several years. Serious congenital heart defects usually are...
Serious congenital heart defects usually are found soon after birth or during the first few months of life. Symptoms could include: Less-serious congenital heart defects may not be found until later in childhood. Symptoms of congenital heart defects in older children may include: Serious congenital heart defects are of...
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To understand the causes of congenital heart defects, it may help to know how the heart usually works. The typical heart has four chambers. There are two on the right and two on the left. To pump blood through the body, the heart uses its left and right sides for different tasks. During the first six weeks of pregnancy...
Most congenital heart defects result from changes that occur early as the baby's heart is developing before birth. The exact cause of most congenital heart defects is unknown. But some risk factors have been identified. Risk factors for congenital heart defects include: Possible complications of a congenital heart defe...
Possible complications of a congenital heart defect include: Complications of congenital heart defects may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Because the exact cause of most congenital heart defects is unknown, it may not be possible to prevent these conditions. If you have a high risk of giving birth to...
Because the exact cause of most congenital heart defects is unknown, it may not be possible to prevent these conditions. If you have a high risk of giving birth to a child with a congenital heart defect, genetic testing and screening may be done during pregnancy. There are some steps you can take to help reduce your ch...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-heart-defects-children/symptoms-causes/syc-20350074
Congenital heart disease in adults
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-mitral-valve-anomalies/cdc-20385802
Congenital myasthenic syndromes
Congenital myasthenic syndromes are a group of rare hereditary conditions caused by a gene change that results in muscle weakness, which worsens with physical activity. Any muscles used for movement can be affected, including muscles that control speaking, chewing and swallowing, seeing and blinking, breathing, and wal...
Congenital myasthenic syndromes are typically identified at birth. But if signs and symptoms are mild, the condition may not be identified until childhood, or rarely, early adulthood. Depending on the type of congenital myasthenic syndrome, the severity of signs and symptoms vary greatly, from minor weakness to the ina...
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Caused by any one of more than 30 identified genes, the type of congenital myasthenic syndrome depends on which gene is affected. Congenital myasthenic syndromes are classified by which location is affected in the neuromuscular junction ― the area that provides signals (impulses) between the nerve cells and the muscle ...
A child is at risk of a congenital myasthenic syndrome if both parents are carriers of a gene known to cause the syndrome. The child then inherits two copies of the gene. Children who inherit only one copy of the gene from one parent typically won't develop the syndrome but will be carriers.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-myasthenic-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20354754
Conjoined twins
Conjoined twins are two babies who are born physically connected to each other. Conjoined twins develop when an early embryo only partially separates to form two individuals. Although two babies develop from this embryo, they remain physically connected — most often at the chest, abdomen or pelvis. Conjoined twins may ...
There are no specific symptoms that indicate a conjoined twin pregnancy. As with other twin pregnancies, the uterus may grow faster than it does with a single baby. And there may be more tiredness, nausea and vomiting early in the pregnancy. Conjoined twins can be diagnosed early in the pregnancy using an ultrasound. C...
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Identical twins (monozygotic twins) occur when a single fertilized egg splits and develops into two individuals. Eight to 12 days after conception, the embryonic layers that split to form monozygotic twins begin to develop into specific organs and structures. It's believed that when the embryo splits later than this — ...
Because conjoined twins are so rare, and the cause isn't clear, it's unknown what might make some couples more likely to have conjoined twins. Pregnancy with conjoined twins is complex and greatly increases the risk of serious complications. Conjoined babies require surgical delivery by cesarean section (C-section). As...
Pregnancy with conjoined twins is complex and greatly increases the risk of serious complications. Conjoined babies require surgical delivery by cesarean section (C-section). As with twins, conjoined babies are likely to be born prematurely, and one or both could be stillborn or die shortly after birth. Severe health i...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/conjoined-twins/symptoms-causes/syc-20353910
Constipation in children
Constipation in children is a common problem. A constipated child has infrequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools. Common causes include early toilet training and changes in diet. Fortunately, most cases of constipation in children are temporary. Encouraging your child to make simple dietary changes — such as eating...
Signs and symptoms of constipation in children may include: If your child fears that having a bowel movement will hurt, he or she may try to avoid it. You may notice your child crossing his or her legs, clenching his or her buttocks, twisting his or her body, or making faces when attempting to hold stool. Constipation ...
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Constipation most commonly occurs when waste or stool moves too slowly through the digestive tract, causing the stool to become hard and dry. Many factors can contribute to constipation in children, including: Withholding.Your child may ignore the urge to have a bowel movement because he or she is afraid of the toilet ...
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Although constipation in children can be uncomfortable, it usually isn't serious. If constipation becomes chronic, however, complications may include:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation-in-children/symptoms-causes/syc-20354242
Constipation
Constipation is a problem with passing stool. Constipation generally means passing fewer than three stools a week or having a difficult time passing stool. Constipation is fairly common. A lack of dietary fiber, fluids and exercise can cause constipation. But other medical conditions or certain medicines may be the cau...
Symptoms of constipation include: Chronic constipation is having two or more of these symptoms for three months or longer. Make an appointment with your health care professional if you have constipation with any of the following conditions: Patterns of bowel movements vary from one person to another. The typical range ...
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Patterns of bowel movements vary from one person to another. The typical range is three times a day to three times a week. So it's important to know what is typical for you. In general, constipation occurs when stool moves too slowly through the large intestine, also called the colon. If the stool moves slowly, the bod...
Factors that may increase your risk of chronic constipation include: Complications of chronic constipation include: The following tips can help you avoid developing constipation.
Complications of chronic constipation include: The following tips can help you avoid developing constipation.
The following tips can help you avoid developing constipation.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/symptoms-causes/syc-20354253
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is an itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it. The rash isn't contagious, but it can be very uncomfortable. Many substances can cause this reaction, such as cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry and plants. The rash often shows up within days of exposure. To treat ...
Contact dermatitis shows up on skin that has been directly exposed to the substance causing the reaction. For example, the rash may show up along a leg that brushed against poison ivy. The rash can develop within minutes to hours of exposure, and it can last 2 to 4 weeks. Signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis vary w...
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Contact dermatitis is caused by exposure to a substance that irritates your skin or triggers an allergic reaction. The substance could be one of thousands of known allergens and irritants. Often people have irritant and allergic reactions at the same time. Irritant contact dermatitisis the most common type. This nonall...
The risk of contact dermatitis may be higher in people who have certain jobs and hobbies. Examples include: Contact dermatitis can lead to an infection if you repeatedly scratch the affected area, causing it to become wet and oozing. This creates a good place for bacteria or fungi to grow and may cause an infection. Yo...
Contact dermatitis can lead to an infection if you repeatedly scratch the affected area, causing it to become wet and oozing. This creates a good place for bacteria or fungi to grow and may cause an infection. You can take the following steps to help prevent contact dermatitis:
You can take the following steps to help prevent contact dermatitis:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/contact-dermatitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352742
Functional neurologic disorder/conversion disorder
Functional neurologic disorder — a newer and broader term that includes what some people call conversion disorder — features nervous system (neurological) symptoms that can't be explained by a neurological disease or other medical condition. However, the symptoms are real and cause significant distress or problems func...
Signs and symptoms of functional neurologic disorder may vary, depending on the type of functional neurological symptoms, and they're significant enough to cause impairment and warrant medical evaluation. Symptoms can affect body movement and function and the senses. Signs and symptoms that affect body movement and fun...
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The exact cause of functional neurologic disorder is unknown. Theories regarding what happens in the brain to result in symptoms are complex and involve multiple mechanisms that may differ, depending on the type of functional neurological symptoms. Basically, parts of the brain that control the functioning of your musc...
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Some symptoms of functional neurologic disorder, particularly if not treated, can result in substantial disability and poor quality of life, similar to problems caused by medical conditions or disease. Functional neurologic disorder may be associated with: Jan 11, 2022
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/conversion-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355197
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing lung condition caused by damage to the lungs. The damage results in swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside the airways that limit airflow into and out of the lungs. This limited airflow is known as obstruction. Symptoms include trouble breath...
COPD symptoms often don't appear until a lot of lung damage has occurred. Symptoms usually worsen over time, especially if smoking or other irritating exposure continues. Symptoms of COPD may include: People with COPD also are likely to have times when their symptoms become worse than the usual day-to-day variation. Th...
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The main cause of COPD in developed countries is tobacco smoking. In the developing world, COPD often occurs in people exposed to fumes from burning fuel for cooking and heating in homes that don't have good airflow. Long-term exposure to chemical fumes, vapors and dusts in the workplace is another cause of COPD. Not a...
Risk factors for COPD include: COPD can cause many complications, including: Unlike some other medical conditions, COPD often has a clear cause and a clear way to prevent it. Most of the time, COPD is directly linked to cigarette smoking. The best way to prevent COPD is to never smoke. If you smoke and have COPD, stopp...
COPD can cause many complications, including: Unlike some other medical conditions, COPD often has a clear cause and a clear way to prevent it. Most of the time, COPD is directly linked to cigarette smoking. The best way to prevent COPD is to never smoke. If you smoke and have COPD, stopping now can slow how fast the c...
Unlike some other medical conditions, COPD often has a clear cause and a clear way to prevent it. Most of the time, COPD is directly linked to cigarette smoking. The best way to prevent COPD is to never smoke. If you smoke and have COPD, stopping now can slow how fast the condition worsens. If you've smoked for a long ...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/copd/symptoms-causes/syc-20353679
Corns and calluses
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when the skin tries to protect itself against friction or pressure. They often form on feet and toes or hands and fingers. If you're healthy, you don't need treatment for corns and calluses unless they cause pain or you don't like how they look. For mos...
Signs and symptoms of corns and calluses include: Corns and calluses are not the same thing. If a corn or callus becomes very painful or inflamed, see your health care provider. If you have diabetes or poor blood flow, seek medical care before self-treating a corn or callus. This is important because even a minor injur...
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Corns and calluses are caused by friction and pressure from repeated actions. Some sources of this friction and pressure include: Risk factors for corns and calluses include: If you have diabetes or another condition that causes poor blood flow to your feet, you're at greater risk of complications from corns and callus...
Risk factors for corns and calluses include: If you have diabetes or another condition that causes poor blood flow to your feet, you're at greater risk of complications from corns and calluses. These approaches may help you prevent corns and calluses:
If you have diabetes or another condition that causes poor blood flow to your feet, you're at greater risk of complications from corns and calluses. These approaches may help you prevent corns and calluses:
These approaches may help you prevent corns and calluses:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/corns-and-calluses/symptoms-causes/syc-20355946
Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common type of heart disease. It affects the main blood vessels that supply blood to the heart, called the coronary arteries. In CAD, there is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls, a condition called ath...
Symptoms of coronary artery disease happen when the heart doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. Coronary artery disease symptoms may include: Symptoms of coronary artery disease may not be noticed at first. Sometimes symptoms only happen when the heart is beating hard, such as during exercise. As the coronary arteries ...
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Coronary artery disease is caused by the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the walls of the heart arteries. This condition is called atherosclerosis. The buildup is called plaque. Plaque can cause the arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow. The plaque also can burst, causing a blood clot. Som...
Coronary artery disease is common. Coronary artery disease risk factors you can't control include: Coronary artery disease risk factors you can control are: Risk factors often happen together. One risk factor may trigger another. When grouped together, some risk factors make you even more likely to develop coronary art...
Complications of coronary artery disease may include:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronary-artery-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20350613
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19, also called coronavirus disease 2019, is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or more commonly, SARS-CoV-2. It started spreading at the end of 2019 and became a pandemic disease in 2020. The virus that causesCOVID-19spreads most commonly through th...
TypicalCOVID-19symptoms often show up 2 to 14 days after contact with the virus. Symptoms can include: People may only have a few symptoms or none. People who have no symptoms but test positive forCOVID-19are called asymptomatic. For example, many children who test positive don't have symptoms ofCOVID-19illness. People...
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COVID-19is caused by infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, also called SARS-CoV-2. The coronavirus spreads mainly from person to person, even from someone who is infected but has no symptoms. When people withCOVID-19cough, sneeze, breathe, sing or talk, their breath may be infected with th...
The main risk factors forCOVID-19are: Many factors affect your risk of catching the virus that causesCOVID-19. How long you are in contact, if the space has good air flow and your activities all affect the risk. Also, if you or others wear masks, if someone hasCOVID-19symptoms and how close you are affects your risk. C...
Complications ofCOVID-19include long-term loss of taste and smell, skin rashes, and sores. The illness can cause trouble breathing or pneumonia. Medical issues a person already manages may get worse. Complications of severeCOVID-19illness can include: After aCOVID-19infection, some people report that symptoms continue ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends aCOVID-19vaccine for everyone age 6 months and older. TheCOVID-19vaccine can lower the risk of death or serious illness caused byCOVID-19. TheCOVID-19vaccines available in the United States are: In general, people age 5 and older with typical immune system...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/symptoms-causes/syc-20479963
Corticobasal degeneration (corticobasal syndrome)
Corticobasal degeneration, also called corticobasal syndrome, is a rare disease that causes areas of the brain to shrink. Over time, nerve cells break down and die. Corticobasal degeneration affects the area of the brain that processes information and brain structures that control movement. People with this disease hav...
Symptoms of corticobasal degeneration (corticobasal syndrome) include: Corticobasal degeneration gets worse over 6 to 8 years. Eventually, people with the disease lose the ability to walk. Corticobasal degeneration (corticobasal syndrome) can have several causes. Most commonly, the disease results from a buildup of a p...
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Corticobasal degeneration (corticobasal syndrome) can have several causes. Most commonly, the disease results from a buildup of a protein called tau in brain cells. The buildup of tau may lead to the breakdown of the cells. This can cause symptoms of corticobasal degeneration. Half of the people who have symptoms have ...
There are no known risk factors for corticobasal degeneration (corticobasal syndrome). People with corticobasal degeneration (corticobasal syndrome) may develop serious complications. People with the disease may develop pneumonia, blood clots in the lungs or a dangerous response to an infection, known as sepsis. Compli...
People with corticobasal degeneration (corticobasal syndrome) may develop serious complications. People with the disease may develop pneumonia, blood clots in the lungs or a dangerous response to an infection, known as sepsis. Complications often lead to death.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/corticobasal-degeneration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354767
Costochondritis
Costochondritis (kos-toe-kon-DRY-tis) is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum). Pain caused by costochondritis might mimic that of a heart attack or other heart conditions. Costochondritis most commonly affects the upper ribs on the left-hand side of your body. Pain is often w...
The pain associated with costochondritis usually: For chest pain, seek emergency medical attention to rule out life-threatening causes such as a heart attack.
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Costochondritis usually has no clear cause. However, costochondritis might be associated with trauma, illness or physical strain, such as severe coughing.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/costochondritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20371175
Cradle cap
Cradle cap causes crusty or oily scaly patches on a baby's scalp. The condition isn't painful or itchy. But it can cause thick white or yellow scales that aren't easy to remove. Cradle cap usually clears up on its own in weeks or a few months. Home care measures include washing your baby's scalp daily with a mild shamp...
Common symptoms of cradle cap include: Similar scales also may be present on the ears, eyelids, nose and groin. Cradle cap is common in newborns. It usually isn't itchy. Cradle cap is the common term for infantile seborrheic dermatitis. It's sometimes confused with another skin condition, atopic dermatitis. A major dif...
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The cause of cradle cap isn't known. One factor may be hormones that pass from the mother to the baby before birth. These hormones can cause oil glands and hair follicles to make too much oil. This oil is called sebum. Another factor may be a fungus called malassezia (mal-uh-SEE-zhuh) that grows in the sebum along with...
Cradle cap is very common in babies. There are no known risk factors for it. Shampooing your baby's hair every few days can help prevent cradle cap. Use a baby shampoo unless your baby's doctor or other health care professional suggests a stronger product.
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Shampooing your baby's hair every few days can help prevent cradle cap. Use a baby shampoo unless your baby's doctor or other health care professional suggests a stronger product.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cradle-cap/symptoms-causes/syc-20350396
Brain tumor
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/craniopharyngioma/cdc-20354175
Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis (kray-nee-o-sin-os-TOE-sis) is a disorder present at birth in which one or more of the fibrous joints between the bones of your baby's skull (cranial sutures) close prematurely (fuse), before your baby's brain is fully formed. Brain growth continues, giving the head a misshapen appearance. Usually, dur...
The signs of craniosynostosis are usually noticeable at birth, but they become more apparent during the first few months of your baby's life. Signs and severity depend on how many sutures are fused and when in brain development the fusion occurs. Signs and symptoms can include: There are several types of craniosynostos...
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Often the cause of craniosynostosis is not known, but sometimes it's related to genetic disorders. If untreated, craniosynostosis may cause, for example: The risk of increased pressure inside the skull (intracranial pressure) from simple craniosynostosis is small if the suture and head shape are fixed surgically. But b...
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If untreated, craniosynostosis may cause, for example: The risk of increased pressure inside the skull (intracranial pressure) from simple craniosynostosis is small if the suture and head shape are fixed surgically. But babies with an underlying syndrome may develop increased intracranial pressure if their skulls don't...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/craniosynostosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354513
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob (KROITS-felt YAH-kobe) disease, also known as CJD, is a rare brain disorder that leads to dementia. It belongs to a group of human and animal diseases known as prion disorders. Symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease can be similar to those of Alzheimer's disease. But Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease usually g...
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is marked by changes in mental abilities. Symptoms get worse quickly, usually within several weeks to a few months. Early symptoms include: Death usually occurs within a year. People with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease usually die of medical issues associated with the disease. They might include ha...
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and related conditions appear to be caused by changes to a type of protein called a prion. These proteins are typically produced in the body. But when they encounter infectious prions, they fold and become another shape that's not typical. They can spread and affect processes in the body. Prio...
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease has serious effects on the brain and body. The disease usually progresses quickly. Over time, people withCJDwithdraw from friends and family. They also lose the ability to care for themselves. Many slip into a coma. The disease is always fatal.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20371226
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes swelling and irritation of the tissues, called inflammation, in the digestive tract. This can lead to belly pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation caused by Crohn's disease can affect different areas of the dig...
Symptoms of Crohn's disease typically include: Crohn's disease can affect any part of the small or large intestine. It may involve multiple segments, or it may be continuous. It most commonly involves the last part of the small intestine. In some people, the disease is only in the colon or the large intestine. Symptoms...
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The exact cause of Crohn's disease remains unknown. Previously, diet and stress were suspected, but now healthcare professionals know that these factors may aggravate, but don't cause, Crohn's disease. Several factors likely play a role in its development. Risk factors for Crohn's disease may include: Crohn's disease m...
Risk factors for Crohn's disease may include: Crohn's disease may lead to one or more of the following complications:
Crohn's disease may lead to one or more of the following complications:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304
Croup
Croup refers to an infection of the upper airway, which becomes narrow, making it harder to breathe. Croup also causes a cough that sounds like barking. The cough and other signs and symptoms of croup are the result of swelling and irritation around the voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea) and bronchial tubes (bronch...
Croup often begins as an ordinary cold. If there's enough swelling, irritation and coughing, a child can develop: Symptoms of croup are often worse at night and usually last for 3 to 5 days. Contact your child's health care provider if symptoms are severe, worsen, last longer than 3 to 5 days or aren't responding to ho...
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Croup is usually caused by a viral infection, most often a parainfluenza virus. Your child may get a virus by breathing infected respiratory droplets coughed or sneezed into the air. Virus particles in these droplets may also survive on toys and other surfaces. If your child touches a surface with a virus on it, and th...
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Most cases of croup are mild. In a small number of children, the airway swells enough to cause problems with breathing. Rarely, a bacterial infection of the windpipe can occur in addition to the viral infection. This can result in trouble breathing and requires emergency medical care. Only a small number of children se...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/croup/symptoms-causes/syc-20350348
Complex regional pain syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or a leg. complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) typically develops after an injury, a surgery, a stroke or a heart attack. The pain is out of proportion to the severity of the initial injury. CRPSis uncommon, and its cause isn't...
Signs and symptoms ofCRPSinclude: Symptoms may change over time and vary from person to person. Pain, swelling, redness, noticeable changes in temperature and hypersensitivity (particularly to cold and touch) usually occur first. Over time, the affected limb can become cold and pale. It may undergo skin and nail change...
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The cause ofCRPSisn't completely understood. It's thought to be caused by an injury to or difference in the peripheral and central nervous systems.CRPStypically occurs as a result of a trauma or an injury. CRPSoccurs in two types, with similar signs and symptoms, but different causes: Many cases ofCRPSoccur after a for...
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IfCRPSisn't diagnosed and treated early, the disease may progress to more-disabling signs and symptoms.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crps-complex-regional-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20371151
Cryoglobulinemia
Cryoglobulinemia is a family of rare conditions, called vasculitis. Vasculitis causes irritation and swelling, called inflammation, of the blood vessels. Cryoglobulins are atypical proteins in the blood. For people who have cryoglobulinemia (kry-o-glob-u-lih-NEE-me-uh), these proteins may clump together at body tempera...
Some people have no symptoms of cryoglobulinemia. For people who have symptoms, the symptoms might come and go. They can include: It's not clear what causes cryoglobulinemia. It's been linked to: Risk factors of cryoglobulinemia may include: Cryoglobulinemia can affect the kidneys. The main symptoms are protein or bloo...
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It's not clear what causes cryoglobulinemia. It's been linked to: Risk factors of cryoglobulinemia may include: Cryoglobulinemia can affect the kidneys. The main symptoms are protein or blood in the urine. High blood pressure most often goes with the kidney symptoms. In time, kidney failure might happen.
Risk factors of cryoglobulinemia may include: Cryoglobulinemia can affect the kidneys. The main symptoms are protein or blood in the urine. High blood pressure most often goes with the kidney symptoms. In time, kidney failure might happen.
Cryoglobulinemia can affect the kidneys. The main symptoms are protein or blood in the urine. High blood pressure most often goes with the kidney symptoms. In time, kidney failure might happen.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cryoglobulinemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20371244
CSF leak (Cerebrospinal fluid leak)
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounds the brain and spinal cord and provides a cushion to protect them from injury. There are three layers that surround the spinal cord and brain. When there is a hole or tear in the outermost layer, aCSFleak occurs. The hole or tear in this outer layer, called the dura mater, allows some...
Symptoms vary between spinal and cranialCSFleaks. The most common symptom of a spinalCSFleak is a headache. These headaches usually: Other symptoms of spinalCSFleaks may include: CranialCSFleak symptoms may include: SpinalCSFleaks may be caused by: CranialCSFleaks may be caused by: SometimesCSFleaks develop after very ...
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SpinalCSFleaks may be caused by: CranialCSFleaks may be caused by: SometimesCSFleaks develop after very minor events: When there is no surgery or procedure prior to the start of aCSFleak, it is called a spontaneousCSFleak. Risk factors for spinalCSFleaks include: Risk factors for cranialCSFleaks include: If a cranialCS...
Risk factors for spinalCSFleaks include: Risk factors for cranialCSFleaks include: If a cranialCSFleak is left untreated, complications may occur. Possible complications include meningitis and tension pneumocephalus, which is when air enters the spaces surrounding the brain. Untreated spinalCSFleaks may lead to subdura...
If a cranialCSFleak is left untreated, complications may occur. Possible complications include meningitis and tension pneumocephalus, which is when air enters the spaces surrounding the brain. Untreated spinalCSFleaks may lead to subdural hematomas, or bleeding on the surface of the brain.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/csf-leak/symptoms-causes/syc-20522246
Cushing syndrome
Cushing syndrome happens when the body has too much of the hormone cortisol for a long time. This can result from the body making too much cortisol, or from taking medicines called glucocorticoids, which affect the body the same way as cortisol. Too much cortisol can cause some of the main symptoms of Cushing syndrome ...
Symptoms of Cushing syndrome can vary depending on the level of extra cortisol. Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of Cushing syndrome, especially if you're taking glucocorticoid medicine to treat a health issue such as asthma, arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease. Cushing syndrome is caused by havi...
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Cushing syndrome is caused by having too much cortisol in the body. Cortisol is a hormone that is made in the adrenal glands. It helps the body respond to stress and plays many other important roles, including: Cushing syndrome can happen from taking glucocorticoid medicines. These are often used to treat inflammatory ...
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Without treatment, Cushing syndrome can cause complications, including:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cushing-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20351310
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare type of cancer that begins in white blood cells called T cells (T lymphocytes). These cells normally help your body's germ-fighting immune system. In cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, the T cells develop abnormalities that make them attack the skin. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma can caus...
Signs and symptoms of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma include: The exact cause of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma isn't known. In general, cancer begins when cells develop changes (mutations) in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains instructions that tell a cell what to do. The DNA mutations tell the cells to grow and multiply rapidly,...
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The exact cause of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma isn't known. In general, cancer begins when cells develop changes (mutations) in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains instructions that tell a cell what to do. The DNA mutations tell the cells to grow and multiply rapidly, creating many abnormal cells. In cutaneous T-cell lympho...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cutaneous-t-cell-lymphoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20351056
Cyclic vomiting syndrome
Cyclic vomiting syndrome is characterized by episodes of severe vomiting that have no apparent cause. Episodes can last for hours or days and alternate with symptom-free periods. Episodes are similar, meaning that they tend to start at the same time of day, last the same length of time, and occur with the same symptoms...
The symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome often begin in the morning. Signs and symptoms include: Other signs and symptoms during a vomiting episode may include: Call your doctor if you see blood in your or your child's vomit. Continued vomiting may cause severe dehydration that can be life-threatening. Call your doctor...
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The underlying cause of cyclic vomiting syndrome is unknown. Some possible causes include genes, digestive difficulties, nervous system problems and hormone imbalances. Specific bouts of vomiting may be triggered by: Identifying the triggers for vomiting episodes may help with managing cyclic vomiting syndrome.
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Cyclic vomiting syndrome can cause these complications:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cyclic-vomiting-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20352161
Cyclothymia (cyclothymic disorder)
Cyclothymia (sy-kloe-THIE-me-uh), also called cyclothymic disorder, is a rare mood disorder. Cyclothymia causes emotional ups and downs, but they're not as extreme as those in bipolar I or II disorder. With cyclothymia, you experience periods when your mood noticeably shifts up and down from your baseline. You may feel...
Cyclothymia symptoms alternate between emotional highs and lows. The highs of cyclothymia include symptoms of an elevated mood (hypomanic symptoms). The lows consist of mild or moderate depressive symptoms. Cyclothymia symptoms are similar to those of bipolar I or II disorder, but they're less severe. When you have cyc...
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It's not known specifically what causes cyclothymia. As with many mental health disorders, research shows that it may result from a combination of: Cyclothymia is thought to be relatively rare. But true estimates are hard to make because people may be undiagnosed or misdiagnosed as having other mood disorders, such as ...
Cyclothymia is thought to be relatively rare. But true estimates are hard to make because people may be undiagnosed or misdiagnosed as having other mood disorders, such as depression. Cyclothymia typically starts during the teenage years or young adulthood. It affects about the same number of males and females. If you ...
If you have cyclothymia: There's no sure way to prevent cyclothymia. However, treatment at the earliest indication of a mental health disorder can help prevent cyclothymia from worsening. Long-term preventive treatment also can help prevent minor symptoms from becoming full-blown episodes of hypomania, mania or major d...
There's no sure way to prevent cyclothymia. However, treatment at the earliest indication of a mental health disorder can help prevent cyclothymia from worsening. Long-term preventive treatment also can help prevent minor symptoms from becoming full-blown episodes of hypomania, mania or major depression.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cyclothymia/symptoms-causes/syc-20371275
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a condition passed down in families that causes damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. CF affects the cells that make mucus, sweat and digestive juices. These fluids, also called secretions, are usually thin and slippery to protect the body's internal tubes and ducts...
In the U.S., because of newborn screening, cystic fibrosis can be diagnosed within the first month of life, before symptoms develop. But people born before newborn screening became available may not be diagnosed until the symptoms of CF show up. CF symptoms vary, depending on which organs are affected and how severe th...
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In cystic fibrosis, a change in a gene causes problems with the protein that controls the movement of salt and water in and out of cells. This gene is the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. It affects the cells that make mucus, sweat and digestive juices. When the CFTR protein doesn't work...
Because cystic fibrosis is a condition passed down in families, family history is a risk factor. CF occurs in all races, but it's most common in white people of Northern European ancestry. Because it's less common in people who are Black, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Native American or Asian, this might lead to a much lat...
Complications of cystic fibrosis can affect the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems, as well as other organs. If you or your partner have close relatives with cystic fibrosis, you both may choose to have genetic testing before having children. Testing done in a lab on a sample of blood can help find out you...
If you or your partner have close relatives with cystic fibrosis, you both may choose to have genetic testing before having children. Testing done in a lab on a sample of blood can help find out your risk of having a child with CF. If you're already pregnant and the genetic test shows that your baby may be at risk of C...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystic-fibrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353700
Cystitis
Cystitis (sis-TIE-tis) is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Inflammation is when a part of your body is swollen and hot. It can also be painful. Most of the time, cystitis happens when there's an infection caused by bacteria. This is called a urinary tract infection (UTI). Having a bladder infection can...
Cystitis signs and symptoms may include: In young children, new episodes of accidental daytime wetting also may be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Nighttime bed-wetting on its own isn't likely to happen because of aUTI. Get medical help right away if you have signs and symptoms common to a kidney infection. ...
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Your urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. All play a role in removing waste from your body. Your kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located toward the back of your upper abdomen. They filter waste from your blood and regulate the concentrations of many substances. Tubes called ureter...
Some people are more likely than others to develop bladder infections or repeated urinary tract infections. Women can have this problem. A key reason is physical anatomy. Women have a short urethra. This means bacteria that can cause an infection don't have as far to travel to reach the bladder. You may be at greater r...
When treated right away with the proper medicine, bladder infections rarely lead to complications. But if they aren't treated, they can become something more serious. Complications may include: Self-care measures to prevent repeated bladder infections aren't well studied. But some providers recommend these tips for pre...
Self-care measures to prevent repeated bladder infections aren't well studied. But some providers recommend these tips for prevention: Cranberry juice or tablets containing proanthocyanidin are often recommended to help reduce the risk of recurrent bladder infections. Although research in this area is inconsistent, the...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20371306
Anterior vaginal prolapse (cystocele)
Anterior vaginal prolapse, also known as a cystocele (SIS-toe-seel) or a prolapsed bladder, is when the bladder drops from its usual position in the pelvis and pushes on the wall of the vagina. The organs of the pelvis — including the bladder, uterus and intestines — are typically held in place by the muscles and conne...
In mild cases of anterior prolapse, you may not notice any signs or symptoms. When signs and symptoms occur, they may include: Signs and symptoms often are especially noticeable after standing for long periods of time and may go away when you lie down. A prolapsed bladder can be uncomfortable, but it is rarely painful....
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Your pelvic floor consists of muscles, ligaments and connective tissues that support your bladder and other pelvic organs. The connections between your pelvic organs and ligaments can weaken over time, or as a result of trauma from childbirth or chronic straining. When this happens, your bladder can slip down lower tha...
These factors may increase your risk of anterior prolapse:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20369452
Dandruff
Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. It isn't contagious or serious. But it can be embarrassing and difficult to treat. Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle daily shampoo. If that doesn't work, a medicated shampoo may help. Symptoms may return later. Dandruff is a mild form o...
Dandruff signs and symptoms may include: The signs and symptoms may be more severe if you're stressed, and they tend to flare in cold, dry seasons. Most people with dandruff don't require a doctor's care. See your primary care doctor or a doctor who specializes in skin conditions (dermatologist) if your condition doesn...
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Dandruff may have several causes, including: Almost anyone can have dandruff, but certain factors can make you more susceptible:
Almost anyone can have dandruff, but certain factors can make you more susceptible:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dandruff/symptoms-causes/syc-20353850
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Ductal carcinoma in situ is a very early form of breast cancer. In ductal carcinoma in situ, the cancer cells are confined inside a milk duct in the breast. The cancer cells haven't spread into the breast tissue. Ductal carcinoma in situ is often shortened to DCIS. It's sometimes called noninvasive, preinvasive or stag...
Ductal carcinoma in situ doesn't typically cause symptoms. This early form of breast cancer also is called DCIS. DCIS can sometimes cause symptoms such as: DCIS is usually found on a mammogram. It appears as tiny flecks of calcium in the breast tissue. These are calcium deposits, often referred to as calcifications. Ma...
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It's not clear what causes ductal carcinoma in situ, also called DCIS. This early form of breast cancer happens when cells inside a breast duct develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a set rate...
Several factors may increase the risk of ductal carcinoma in situ, also called DCIS. DCIS is an early form of breast cancer. Risk factors for breast cancer may include: Making changes in your daily life may help lower your risk of ductal carcinoma in situ. This early form of breast cancer also is called DCIS. To lower ...
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Making changes in your daily life may help lower your risk of ductal carcinoma in situ. This early form of breast cancer also is called DCIS. To lower your risk of breast cancer, try to: Talk with your doctor or other healthcare professional about when to begin breast cancer screening. Ask about the benefits and risks ...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dcis/symptoms-causes/syc-20371889
De Quervain tenosynovitis
De Quervain tenosynovitis (dih-kwer-VAIN ten-oh-sine-oh-VIE-tis) is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. If you have de Quervain tenosynovitis, you will probably feel pain when you turn your wrist, grasp anything or make a fist. Although the exact cause of de Quervain tenosynovitis ...
Symptoms of de Quervain tenosynovitis include: If the condition goes too long without treatment, the pain may spread farther into the thumb or forearm or both. Moving the thumb and wrist may make the pain worse. Consult your health care provider if you're still having problems with pain or function and you've already t...
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De Quervain tenosynovitis affects the two tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Tendons are ropelike structures that attach muscle to bone. Chronic overuse, such as repeating a particular hand motion day after day, may irritate the covering around the tendons. If the covering becomes irritated, the tendons can thicke...
Risk factors for de Quervain tenosynovitis include: When de Quervain tenosynovitis goes untreated, it can become difficult to use the hand and wrist properly. The wrist may lose some range of motion.
When de Quervain tenosynovitis goes untreated, it can become difficult to use the hand and wrist properly. The wrist may lose some range of motion.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/de-quervain-tenosynovitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20371332
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling. Sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms. A blood clot in a leg vein may cause pain, warmth and tenderness in the affected area. ...
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) symptoms can include: Deep vein thrombosis can occur without noticeable symptoms. If you develop symptoms ofDVT, contact your health care provider. If you develop symptoms of a pulmonary embolism (PE) — a life-threatening complication of deep vein thrombosis — seek emergency medical help. The...
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Anything that prevents the blood from flowing or properly clotting can cause a blood clot. The main causes of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are damage to a vein from surgery or inflammation and damage due to infection or injury.
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Complications ofDVTcan include: Pulmonary embolism (PE).PEis a potentially life-threatening complication associated withDVT. It occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) in a leg or other body area breaks free and gets stuck in a blood vessel in a lung. Get immediate medical help if you have symptoms ofPE. They include sudde...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/deep-vein-thrombosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352557
Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated. Anyone may become dehydrated, but the condition is especially dangerous for young children and older...
Thirst isn't always a reliable early indicator of the body's need for water. Many people, particularly older adults, don't feel thirsty until they're already dehydrated. That's why it's important to increase water intake during hot weather or when you're ill. The signs and symptoms of dehydration also may differ by age...
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Sometimes dehydration occurs for simple reasons: You don't drink enough because you're sick or busy, or because you lack access to safe drinking water when you're traveling, hiking or camping. Other dehydration causes include:
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Dehydration can lead to serious complications, including:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086
Delayed ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation is a condition in which it takes a long period of sexual arousal to reach climax and release semen from the penis, called ejaculate. Some people with delayed ejaculation can't ejaculate at all. Delayed ejaculation can be a brief or lifelong problem. Possible causes of delayed ejaculation include cer...
There's no set time that means a diagnosis of delayed ejaculation. Some people with delayed ejaculation need many minutes of sexual stimulation to have an orgasm and ejaculate. Others might not be able to ejaculate at all, called anejaculation. In delayed ejaculation, the delay causes upset. Also delayed ejaculation mi...
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Some medicines, certain ongoing health conditions and surgeries can cause delayed ejaculation. Other causes include substance misuse or a mental health concern, such as depression, anxiety or stress. Often, it's due to a mix of physical and psychological concerns. Psychological causes of delayed ejaculation include: Me...
The following can increase the risk of having delayed ejaculation: Complications of delayed ejaculation can include:
Complications of delayed ejaculation can include:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delayed-ejaculation/symptoms-causes/syc-20371358
Delayed sleep phase
Delayed sleep phase is a sleep disorder that affects the internal clock, known as circadian rhythm. People with this sleep disorder have sleep patterns that are delayed two hours or more from usual sleep patterns. They go to sleep later and wake later. This makes it hard to wake in time for work or school. Delayed slee...
People with delayed sleep phase fall asleep and wake later than they want and later than usual sleep and wake times. Sleep and wake times are delayed at least two hours and may be delayed up to 3 to 6 hours. People with delayed sleep phase may regularly go to sleep at 3 a.m. and wake at 10 a.m., for example. Symptoms a...
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Delayed sleep phase is caused by a person's internal clock being out of sync with the environment. Your internal clock lets you know when it's time to sleep and when it's time to wake. Known as circadian rhythm, your internal clock is on a 24-hour cycle. Cues in the environment influence the sleep-wake cycle. These cue...
Delayed sleep phase can affect children and adults of any age. However, delayed sleep phase is more common among teenagers and young adults.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delayed-sleep-phase/symptoms-causes/syc-20353340
Delirium
Delirium is a serious change in mental abilities. It results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of someone's surroundings. The disorder usually comes on fast — within hours or a few days. Delirium can often be traced to one or more factors. Factors may include a severe or long illness or an imbalance in the b...
Symptoms of delirium usually begin over a few hours or a few days. They typically occur with a medical problem. Symptoms often come and go during the day. There may be periods of no symptoms. Symptoms tend to be worse at night when it's dark and things look less familiar. They also tend to be worse in settings that are...
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Delirium occurs when signals in the brain aren't sent and received properly. The disorder may have a single cause or more than one cause. For example, a medical condition combined with the side effects of a medicine could cause delirium. Sometimes no cause can be found. Possible causes include: Some medicines taken alo...
Any condition that results in a hospital stay increases the risk of delirium. This is mostly true when someone is recovering from surgery or is put in intensive care. Delirium is more common in older adults and in people who live in nursing homes. Examples of other conditions that may increase the risk of delirium incl...
Delirium may last only a few hours or as long as several weeks or months. If the causes are addressed, the recovery time is often shorter. Recovery depends to some extent on the health and mental status before symptoms began. People with dementia, for example, may experience an overall decline in memory and thinking sk...
The best way to prevent delirium is to target risk factors that might trigger an episode. Hospital settings present a special challenge. Hospital stays often involve room changes, invasive procedures, loud noises and poor lighting. Lack of natural light and lack of sleep can make confusion worse. Some steps can help pr...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delirium/symptoms-causes/syc-20371386
Dementia
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. In people who have dementia, the symptoms interfere with their daily lives. Dementia isn't one specific disease. Several diseases can cause dementia. Dementia generally involves memory loss. It's often one of the ea...
Dementia symptoms vary depending on the cause. Common symptoms include: See a health care professional if you or a loved one has memory problems or other dementia symptoms. It's important to determine the cause. Some medical conditions that cause dementia symptoms can be treated. Dementia is caused by damage to or loss...
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Dementia is caused by damage to or loss of nerve cells and their connections in the brain. The symptoms depend on the area of the brain that's damaged. Dementia can affect people differently. Dementias are often grouped by what they have in common. They may be grouped by the protein or proteins deposited in the brain o...
Many factors can eventually contribute to dementia. Some factors, such as age, can't be changed. You can address other factors to reduce your risk. You might be able to control the following risk factors for dementia. Dementia can affect many body systems and, therefore, the ability to function. Dementia can lead to: T...
Dementia can affect many body systems and, therefore, the ability to function. Dementia can lead to: There's no sure way to prevent dementia, but there are steps you can take that might help. More research is needed, but it might help to do the following:
There's no sure way to prevent dementia, but there are steps you can take that might help. More research is needed, but it might help to do the following:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013
Dengue fever
Dengue (DENG-gey) fever is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms. The severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and deat...
Many people experience no signs or symptoms of a dengue infection. When symptoms do occur, they may be mistaken for other illnesses — such as the flu — and usually begin four to 10 days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito. Dengue fever causes a high fever — 104 F (40 C) — and any of the following signs and sym...
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Dengue fever is caused by any one of four types of dengue viruses. You can't get dengue fever from being around an infected person. Instead, dengue fever is spread through mosquito bites. The two types of mosquitoes that most often spread the dengue viruses are common both in and around human lodgings. When a mosquito ...
You have a greater risk of developing dengue fever or a more severe form of the disease if: Severe dengue fever can cause internal bleeding and organ damage. Blood pressure can drop to dangerous levels, causing shock. In some cases, severe dengue fever can lead to death. Women who get dengue fever during pregnancy may ...
Severe dengue fever can cause internal bleeding and organ damage. Blood pressure can drop to dangerous levels, causing shock. In some cases, severe dengue fever can lead to death. Women who get dengue fever during pregnancy may be able to spread the virus to the baby during childbirth. Additionally, babies of women who...
Dengue fever vaccines may be available for people ages 6 to 60. Dengue vaccination is a series of two or three doses, depending on the vaccine you get, over the course of months. These vaccines are for use by people who live where the viruses that cause dengue are common, and who have already had dengue fever at least ...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dengue-fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20353078
Depersonalization-derealization disorder
Depersonalization-derealization disorder occurs when you always or often feel that you're seeing yourself from outside your body or you sense that things around you are not real — or both. Feelings of depersonalization and derealization can be very disturbing. You may feel like you're living in a dream. Many people hav...
Short experiences of depersonalization or derealization are fairly common. But lasting and returning bouts of these symptoms can cause problems at work or school, or in other important areas of your life. During these bouts, you know that your sense of not being connected to your body or your surroundings are only feel...
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The cause of depersonalization-derealization disorder is not well understood. Some people may be more likely to experience depersonalization and derealization than others. This is possibly due to genetic and environmental factors. High levels of stress and fear may cause bouts. Symptoms of depersonalization-derealizati...
Factors that may raise the risk of depersonalization-derealization disorder include: Bouts of depersonalization or derealization can be scary and make it hard to function. They can:
Bouts of depersonalization or derealization can be scary and make it hard to function. They can:
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352911
Depression (major depressive disorder)
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, a...
Although depression may occur only once during your life, people typically have multiple episodes. During these episodes, symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include: For many people with depression, symptoms usually are severe enough to cause noticeable problems in day-to-day activities, such as w...
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It's not known exactly what causes depression. As with many mental disorders, a variety of factors may be involved, such as: Depression often begins in the teens, 20s or 30s, but it can happen at any age. More women than men are diagnosed with depression, but this may be due in part because women are more likely to see...
Depression often begins in the teens, 20s or 30s, but it can happen at any age. More women than men are diagnosed with depression, but this may be due in part because women are more likely to seek treatment. Factors that seem to increase the risk of developing or triggering depression include: Depression is a serious d...
Depression is a serious disorder that can take a terrible toll on you and your family. Depression often gets worse if it isn't treated, resulting in emotional, behavioral and health problems that affect every area of your life. Examples of complications associated with depression include: There's no sure way to prevent...
There's no sure way to prevent depression. However, these strategies may help.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is a common condition that causes swelling and irritation of the skin. It has many causes and forms and often involves itchy, dry skin or a rash. Or it might cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust or flake. Three common types of this condition are atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatit...
Each type of dermatitis tends to occur on a different part of the body. Symptoms may include: See your doctor if: Seek immediate medical attention ifyou have a fever and the rash looks infected. A common cause of dermatitis is contact with something that irritates your skin or triggers an allergic reaction. Examples of...
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A common cause of dermatitis is contact with something that irritates your skin or triggers an allergic reaction. Examples of such things are poison ivy, perfume, lotion and jewelry containing nickel. Other causes of dermatitis include dry skin, a viral infection, bacteria, stress, genetic makeup and a problem with the...
Common risk factors for dermatitis include: Repeated scratching that breaks the skin can cause open sores and cracks. These increase the risk of infection from bacteria and fungi. These skin infections can spread and become life-threatening, though this is rare. In people with brown and Black skin, dermatitis might cau...
Repeated scratching that breaks the skin can cause open sores and cracks. These increase the risk of infection from bacteria and fungi. These skin infections can spread and become life-threatening, though this is rare. In people with brown and Black skin, dermatitis might cause the affected skin to darken or lighten. T...
Wear protective clothing if you're doing a task that involves irritants or caustic chemicals. Developing a basic skin care routine also may help prevent dermatitis. The following habits can help reduce the drying effects of bathing:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dermatitis-eczema/symptoms-causes/syc-20352380