What Is a Carotid Artery? The carotid arteries are blood vessels that supply blood to your brain, face, and neck. Symptoms of Carotidynia Some people feel absolutely fine when an episode of carotidynia strikes. Verywell / Cindy Chung There may also be swelling or fullness above the carotid artery. People who have had carotidynia don’t usually experience it again. Causes of Carotidynia The cause of carotidynia is unknown. Verywell / Cindy Chung...
Cholecystitisis an inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ in the digestive system that is located under the liver. The gallbladder is wherebile, a substance used in digestion, is stored until it is needed. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee The most common cause of gallbladder inflammation is a buildup of bile becausegallstonesare blocking the bile ducts. This article will discuss the gallbladder and signs it’s inflamed. It will then talk about the causes and risk factors for cholecystitis....
What Is a Choroidal Nevus? Choroidal nevi are found in the choroid, a blood vessel-rich layer lying between the retina and the sclera. The cause is generally unknown. Verywell / Jessica Olah Your healthcare provider will document this finding in your chart if it is detected during a routine eye exam. What Causes a Nevus? If this occurs, it can cause aretinal detachment. The best recommendation is to have annual eye examinations which include dilating the eyes with special eye drops....
Symptoms As mentioned, chronic lower respiratory disease is an umbrella term fordiseases of the lungs. Certain symptoms, such as coughing or wheezing may be treated with medications. Work together with your healthcare team to find an integrative treatment plan that works best for you. Erik Jonsson / EyeEm / Getty Images Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
This disorder is sometimes known as transformed migraine because the migraines are episodic at first. Over time, the attacks “transform” and become more frequentin some cases almost daily. Most people with chronic migraine are women, and more than 90 percent have a history ofmigraine with aura. Illustration by Emily Roberts, Verywell Symptoms The primary difference between chronic migraines and episodic migraines is their frequency. In some cases, the symptoms may become less severe as the migraine transforms from episodic to chronic....
CML is one of the four major categories ofleukemia. AaronAmat / Getty Images All leukemias begin in the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. This article will discuss the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of CML. AaronAmat / Getty Images It will then cover the process of diagnosing and treating CML. What Are the Causes of CML? Certain changes in DNA can cause normal bone marrow cells to become leukemia cells....
This article discusses what the different types of comedones look like and what causes them. It also covers how they’re diagnosed and how to treat or prevent them. What Is Comedonal Acne? Verywell / JR Bee Comedonal acne is when a hair follicle is blocked by skin oil and dead cells. A single bump is referred to as acomedo, and multiple bumps are calledcomedones. Comedonal acne does not have inflamedpimplesandpustuleslike inflammatory acne(the most common form ofacne vulgaris)....
As a result, cardiac function deteriorates. This condition, which thankfully is quite uncommon, always has serious consequences. Unfortunately, constrictive pericarditis can hide from detection for a long time. Dean Mitchell/Getty Images This means that there is often a substantial delay in making the correct diagnosis. Most typically, by the time the diagnosis is made, surgical treatment is the only remaining viable option. Certain diseases can produce inflammation within the pericardium (a condition calledpericarditis)....
The life expectancy of a person with Cri du Chat syndrome is generally good. Many children with Cri du Chat syndrome live well into middle age and beyond. However, there are a few key manifestations of the condition that are noticeable from birth. Dimitri Otis/Getty Images The condition tends to affect females more often than males and is diagnosed in people of all ethnic backgrounds. While Cri du Chat is related to genes, it’s not necessarily aninherited condition....
It tends to develop within 24 to 48 hours and typically triggers when the condition is severe. Cullen sign can also occur in people withectopic pregnancy,ruptured aneurysm,esophageal cancer, and internal bleeding. Cullen sign is relatively rare. This article describes the symptoms and causes of Cullen sign. It also explains how diseases associated with Cullen sign are diagnosed and treated. Several conditions can cause this, including: Acute Pancreatitis Thepancreasis an organ that producesdigestive enzymesand hormones....
About Cortisol Cortisol is the bodys main stress hormone. Corticosteroids such as prednisone, which are often used to treat inflammatory conditions, mimic the effects of cortisol. This can result from a pituitary tumor or other growth. SCIENTIFICANIMATIONS.COM / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Other causes of the syndrome include corticosteroid use and adrenal tumors. In some cases, theyre prescribed at high doses and for a long period of time. Its important to see a physician with any concerns about symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome....
But COX isn’t all badit’s even necessary for normal cellular processes. Where Is Cyclooxygenase Found in the Body? There are actually two forms of the cyclooxygenase enzyme: COX-1 and COX-2. Peter Dazeley / Photographer’s Choice / Getty Images Both are involved in inflammation, but only COX-1 has a beneficial effect on the body as well. Both COX-1 and COX-2 produce the prostaglandins that contribute to pain, fever, and inflammation. This is because they’re non-selective, meaning they inhibit both forms of cyclooxygenase....
A Congenital Defect of the Small Intestine Duodenal atresia is a rare condition that’s present at birth. Polyhydramnios presents a higher risk of complications during pregnancy, such as premature delivery. Duodenal atresia is an obstruction (blockage) of the duodenum due to a developmental malformation. Tim Hale/Getty Images It involves either an absence of or complete closure of the duodenal lumen. Duodenal atresia is a congenital condition that develops before birth....
