Vaginal cancer is a disease in which cells in the vagina begin to grow out of control. Symptoms only become noticeable when the cancer has progressed and spread deeper into the layers of the vaginas tissue. Most often, healthcare providers use the same types of drugs that are used for cervical cancer. Sebastian Condrea / Getty Images With external beam radiation therapy, radiation is delivered from outside the body. It can shrink tumors so they can be easier to remove with surgery....

If varicose eczema begins emitting discharge, it is important to seek medical care immediately. This increases the pressure in the veins, which can cause fluid to leak into the surrounding tissue. It’s thought that varicose eczema may develop as a result of the immune system reacting to this fluid. huseyintuncer / Getty Images They will make the diagnosis based on your medical history and a physical exam. The ABPI test compares blood pressure readings taken from your ankles and upper arms....

Rapid Narrowing of One or More Blood Vessels Vasospasm is the abrupt narrowing of one or more blood vessels. The effects of cerebral vasospasm can include seizures and loss of consciousness. The condition requires urgent treatment. Ariel Skelley / Getty Images Vasospasm can also affect theblood vessels of the heartor the systemic circulation. These are the large blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to organs so they can function. This may cause diminished function or complete necrosis (death) of the blood-deprived region of the body....

What to expect when undergoing this procedure Avasovasostomyis a micro-surgery and one of two ways to reverse avasectomy. During a vasectomy, the vas deferenstubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the point ofejaculationare cut. So, a vasovasostomy involves reconnecting the two ends of the cut vas deferens. Alexandr Sherstobitov / Getty Images Alexandr Sherstobitov / Getty Images People who have undergone a vasectomy use vasovasostomies to regain their fertility....

If not specified, the term hypertension usually refers to high blood pressure in your arteries. Then, your veins bring the blood back to the heart for more oxygen. With more blood pooled in your legs, the blood pressure inside your veins increases. Johnce / Getty Images Often this happens because the valves in the veins of your legs arent working as well as they should. The valves normally keep blood from flowing backward....

It is usually black and white but can also appear as flashing, colored, or even transparent. For years, visual snow syndrome was thought to be aform of migraine. However, it is now recognized as a visual processing problem unrelated to headaches. Verywell / Emily Roberts There are no tests for visual snow syndrome. It is diagnosed based on symptom history and ruling out other causes. It is treated with tinted glasses, adaptive strategies, and sometimes medication....

What Does Vitamin D Have to Do With MS? With a severe deficiency, bone softening (a condition calledosteomalaciain adults andricketsin children) may develop. With osteomalacia and rickets, a person may experience throbbing bone discomfort and muscle weakness and pain. Andy Ryan / Getty Images Osteomalacia also increases a person’s chances of developing bone fractures, falling, and experiencing walking problems. Besides bone and muscle symptoms, fatigueand depressionare also associated with vitamin D deficiency....

This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for people with VHL. Symptoms usually appear in a person’s mid-20s. These are benign tumors calledhemangioblastomas. Jim Craigmyle / Getty Images The disease was named in 1936, but the term was not commonly used until the 1960s. What Causes VHL? People with VHL are missing or have a mutation of the von Hippel-Lindau gene. VHL can be diagnosed through genetic testing or a simple blood test....

Von Willebranddisease (VWD) is a disorder associated with bleeding more than usual. VWD is nearly always inherited (passed down from parent to child) and lifelong. it can be acquired. Antonio_Diaz / Getty Images In acquired cases, VWD will resolve when the underlying condition has been treated. Antonio_Diaz / Getty Images What Happens If You Have Von Willebrand Disease? Von Willebrand disease prevents your blood from clotting correctly or quickly. In some cases,anemiadevelops as a result of excessive bleeding....

Weepingeczemais a term used to describe eczema that has blisters. These blisters ooze or “weep” clear or yellow pus. Weeping eczema can occur with certain types of eczema or can indicate an infection. Reproduced with permission from ©DermNet New Zealandwww.dermnetnz.org2023. Here is an overview of the condition, including the signs and symptoms, causes, and treatments. Eczema affects up to 15 million Americans and is more common in people who have a history ofasthmaandallergies....

This condition triggers when the lungs are filled with fluid instead of air. Wet lung can affect anyone regardless of age. It is a medical emergency and it can be life-threatening if left untreated. SDI Productions / Getty Images If you show any signs or symptoms of low oxygen or lung injury, seek medical care right away. The condition is serious and can lead to organ failure or death. When you breathe air into your lungs, it enters ducts that deliver it to the alveoli....

Symptoms Typically wet AMD results in severe vision loss. Wet AMD might affect only one of your eyes or both. Wet AMD affects the central part of your visual field, not the peripheral areas. Hilary Alison / Verywell Because of this, only rarely does it cause total blindness. The condition can profoundly affect quality of life. Because of vision loss, you might not be able to drive, enjoy certain activities, or read....

Whiplash is a neck injury sparked by a forceful back-and-forth motion of the neck. Whiplash headaches are often aggravated by neck movements, particularly when looking up. Whiplash headaches can lead to chronic neck-related headaches known as acervicogenic headache. Causes Whiplash shows up when your head is forcefully and quickly thrown backward and then forward. This motion can injure bones and soft tissue in the spine and neck. Treatment Symptoms from a whiplash injury usually resolve within two to three weeks....