- 21. Thrombocytopenia
- (Thrombocytopenia)
- Thrombocytopenia is the medical term for a low blood platelet count. Platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells that play an important role in blood clotting. Platelets stop blood loss by clumping ...
- 22. Buerger's disease
- (Buerger's disease)
- Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) is a rare disease of the arteries and veins in the arms and legs. In Buerger's disease, your blood vessels become inflamed, swell and can become blocked ...
- 23. Thoracic outlet syndrome
- (Thoracic outlet syndrome)
- Thoracic outlet syndrome is a group of disorders that occur when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet — the space between your collarbone and your first rib — become compressed. This can ...
- 24. Tetralogy of Fallot
- (Tetralogy of Fallot)
- ... oxygen-poor blood to flow out of the heart and into the rest of the body. Infants and children with tetralogy of Fallot usually have blue-tinged skin because their blood doesn't carry enough oxygen. Tetralogy ...
- 25. Tetanus
- (Tetanus)
- ... blood pressure Rapid heart rate When to see a doctor See your doctor to obtain a tetanus booster shot if you have a deep or dirty wound and you haven't had a booster shot within the past five ...
- 26. Tension headache
- (Tension headache )
- ... see your doctor if the pattern changes or your headaches suddenly feel different. Occasionally, headaches may indicate a serious medical condition, such as a brain tumor or rupture of a weakened blood ...
- 27. Teen depression
- (Teen depression)
- ... rate, blood pressure and temperature; listening to the heart and lungs; and examining the abdomen. Psychological evaluation. To check for signs of depression, your doctor or mental health provider ...
- 28. Dry eyes
- (Dry eyes)
- ... can cause dry eyes include: Some drugs used to treat high blood pressure Antihistamines and decongestants Hormone replacement therapy Certain antidepressants Isotretinoin-type drugs for treatment ...
- 29. Roseola
- (Roseola)
- ... of roseola by the telltale rash or, in some cases, by a blood test to check for antibodies to roseola. Most children recover fully from roseola within a week of the onset of the fever. With your doctor's ...
- 30. Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- (Rocky Mountain spotted fever)
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a tick-borne bacterial disease that affects the cells in the lining of your blood vessels, making the vessels leak. This can eventually cause serious damage to internal ...
- 31. Ringworm (body)
- (Ringworm (body) )
- ... liver functioning. Certain oral medications for ringworm may alter the effectiveness of warfarin, an anticoagulant drug that decreases the clotting ability of your blood. For a mild case of ringworm, ...
- 32. Rett syndrome
- (Rett syndrome)
- ... disorders) Brain disorders caused by trauma or infection Prenatal brain damage The tests your child needs depend on her or his particular signs and symptoms. They can include: Blood tests Urine ...
- 33. Retractile testicle
- (Retractile testicle )
- ... the scrotum. The cord houses blood vessels, nerves and the tube that carries semen from the testicle to the penis. If growth of the spermatic cord doesn't keep pace with other body growth, the "shortened," ...
- 34. Retinoblastoma
- (Retinoblastoma)
- ... haven't worked. Laser therapy (laser photocoagulation) During laser therapy, a laser is used to destroy blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the tumor. Without a source for fuel, ...
- 35. Rectovaginal fistula
- (Rectovaginal fistula)
- ... rectum, bloody diarrhea, or bright red blood in your stool. If you spot these warning signs, your doctor will first rule out a return of cancer as the cause. Other causes. Less commonly, a rectovaginal ...
- 36. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- ... pump blood to the rest of your body, depriving your organs and tissues of oxygen. This can cause these tachycardia symptoms: Dizziness Shortness of breath Lightheadedness Rapid pulse rate Heart ...
- 37. Tularemia
- (Tularemia)
- ... risk include: Hunting and trapping. Because hunters handle wild animals, are exposed to animal blood and may eat the meat, they're at risk of tularemia. Gardening or landscaping. Gardeners ...
- 38. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... history, and race. But you can protect yourself from heart disease by not smoking, controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol, exercising, and eating well. These things also help ...
- 39. Von Willebrand disease
- (Von Willebrand disease)
- ... of a protein called von Willebrand factor, an important component in your blood clotting process. In general, it takes longer for people with von Willebrand disease to form clots and stop bleeding when ...
- 40. Vesicoureteral reflux
- (Vesicoureteral reflux)
- ... Blood in the urine (hematuria) or cloudy, strong-smelling urine Fever Abdominal or flank pain Hesitancy to urinate or holding urine to avoid the burning sensation A UTI may be difficult to ...
