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What causes this rare cancer? Multiple myelomastarts with the abnormal growth of a plasma cell in the bone marrow. Common Causes The exact causes ofmultiple myelomahave not been established. Illustration by Nusha Ashjaee, Verywell Genetic Abnormalities These are changes or mistakes in the DNA. These mistakes are called mutations and they may cause plasma cells to become cancerous. The DNA is packaged into chromosomes in the cells. Approximately 42 percent of the people diagnosed with multiple myeloma have a deletion of chromosome 13....

Likewise, many people who developovarian cancerdo not have any of the known risk factors. A number of theories about why this occurs have been proposed. Combined estrogen/progesterone HRT does not appear to raise a person’s risk of developing ovarian cancer. Illustration by Verywell Having a first child over the age of 35, however, is linked with a slightly elevated risk. Ovulation does cause inflammation, and inflammation is associated with cancer, but the precise mechanism is still unknown....

Scarring causes areas of the penis to become less flexible. During an erection, the penis curves towards the area that can’t stretch. Depending on the location of the scarring, the penis may also lose length. Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health Common Causes Peyronie’s disease is first and foremost a wound-healing disorder. Its symptoms are the result of fibrous plaques, or scars, forming in the tunica albuginea. The tunica albuginea is the tissue that surrounds the erectile bodies of the penis....

It usually resolves on its own within a few days or weeks. Causes include: Several lifestyle factors may increase or decrease your risk of developing sharp low back pain. A sprain can range from a mild ligamentous stretch to a complete tear. Verywell / Gary Ferster Even the simple action of bending over to tie a shoelace can trigger facet joint pain. When the bones rub against each other, it causes pain....

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)are because of intimate contact with a partner living with an STI. The more sexual partners you have, the more likely you are to be exposed to an STI. But there are other risk factors as well. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi​ Some STIs are due to viruses, while others are due to bacteria. However, people who are pregnant can also transmit some STIs via vertical transmission or through breast milk....

Most of the timepharyngitis(sore throat) iscausedby viruses. Strep throat is the most common bacterial cause of a sore throat. It is responsible for 15 to 30% of cases in children and 5 to 10% in adults. © Verywell, 2018 Knowing about them can help you to decrease your risk of this infection. Besides strep throat, other common infections caused byS. Most people completely recover from PSG without long-term complications. How Streptococcal Bacteria Spreads S....

Infection with this tapeworm can cause a serious disorder of the brain called neurocysticercosis. Tapeworms start their life cycle as an egg. Cysticerci can survive in the animals' muscle tissue for years. © Verywell, 2018 It takes two months for cysticerci to grow into an adult tapeworm while living in in the human intestine. An adult tapeworm producesproglottids, which is a segment of the worm that has male and female reproductive parts....

Oral thrushis typically because of a yeast calledCandida albicans. Brush your teeth twice a day and clean between your teeth daily. If you have dentures, ensure you are cleaning them daily and brushing your tongue and gums. © Verywell, 2018 Don’t neglect your regular dental check-ups. There are anecdotal reports (but no clinical studies) that smoking cannabis also raises the risk of thrush. Increased blood sugar raises the risk of oral thrush because hyperglycemia depresses immune function....

The most important thing to keep in mind is that wheezing is never normal. In either instance, the breath does not easily move in and out of the lungs. As air is forced through obstructed pathways, the whistling sound characteristic of wheezing occurs. Brianna Gilmartin / Verywell A number of issues can create an obstruction in the airways. Three of the most common are asthma, COPD, and vocal cord dysfunction....

What we do know is that there are certain factors that can increase a person’s risk. Straining of any sort can cause a sudden rise in blood pressure in the hemorrhoid cushion. Chronic diarrhea or constipation can make things worse by triggering persistentinflammationof the anal and rectal (anorectal) tissues. © Verywell, 2018 The same can occur if you have an enormous sneeze. Medical Causes Hemorrhoids are a common feature in many health conditions, some serious and others not-so-serious....

This article explains the symptoms and causes of closed comedones, including how they are safely and effectively treated. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Symptoms of Closed Comedones Closed comedones look like tiny bumps across the skin’s surface. DermNet / CC BY-NC-ND They’re not red or inflamed. Instead, they’re more often the same color as the surrounding skin. Some whiteheads can develop an actual white head as the overlying skin is stretched by the underlying plug....

Hemolytic anemiadescribes a large group of conditions characterized by accelerated destruction of red blood cells. The average lifespan of a red blood cell is 120 days. Hemolysis can be due to many different things. Caiaimage / Martin Barraud / Creative RF / Getty Images Anemia is indicated by low hemoglobin and/or hematocrit. This count may be reported as a percentage or absolute reticulocyte count (ARC) or retic. When a red blood cell is destroyed prematurely, it becomes fragmented or shaped like a sphere or globe....

It can also occur due to a longer-term problem like tendonitis or a degenerative condition like osteoarthritis. Muscle Strains Muscle strains, or “pulled” muscles, can occur from running. straining yourgluteus medius muscle, located under your large buttock muscle called thegluteus maximus, can cause hip pain. skaman306 / Getty Images You will most likely feel this pain on the outside and/or back of your hip. This muscle is important for absorbing shock when your foot hits the ground while running....