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21. Sprains and strains
(Sprains and strains)
... to expect from your doctor Your doctor may ask some of the following questions: How exactly were you moving when the injury occurred? Did you hear or feel a pop or snap? When did it happen? What ...
22. Multiple myeloma
(Multiple myeloma)
... — produced by abnormal plasma cells — in your blood. However, in MGUS, no damage to the body occurs. Multiple myeloma isn't contagious. Most people who develop multiple myeloma have no clearly identifiable ...
23. Osteoarthritis
(Osteoarthritis)
... she will also check the joint's range of motion. Your doctor may also recommend imaging and lab tests. Imaging tests X-rays. Cartilage doesn't show up on X-ray images, but the loss of cartilage is ...
24. Arthritis
(Arthritis)
... synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint and nourishes the cartilage. How arthritis damages joints The two main types of arthritis damage joints in different ways. Osteoarthritis. In osteoarthritis, ...
25. Muscular dystrophy
(Muscular dystrophy)
... mobility becomes a problem. Many people who have muscular dystrophy will eventually need to use a wheelchair. However, the prolonged immobility of joints associated with wheelchair use can worsen contractures, ...
26. Marfan syndrome
(Marfan syndrome)
... in motion. Echocardiograms show how well your heart chambers and valves are working. In addition, the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and upper descending aorta can usually be seen and measured with an echocardiogram. ...
27. Appendicitis
(Appendicitis)
...  Has the pain moved from one part of your abdomen to another part? How severe is your pain? What makes your pain more severe? What helps relieve your pain? Do you have a fever? Do you feel nauseous? ...
28. Canker sore
(Canker sore)
... of your lips and aren't contagious. They can be painful, however, and can make eating and talking difficult. Most canker sores go away on their own in a week or two. Check with your doctor or dentist ...
29. Sprained ankle
(Sprained ankle)
... a medical evaluation might be necessary to reveal how badly you've sprained your ankle and to put you on the right path to recovery. Signs and symptoms of a sprained ankle include: Pain, especially ...
30. Broken ankle/broken foot
(Broken ankle/broken foot)
... in walking or bearing weight Some people feel or hear a snap at the time of injury and assume that means something has broken. However, a snapping sound or feeling is not always a sign of a fracture. ...
31. Anaphylaxis
(Anaphylaxis)
... usually occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. Sometimes, however, anaphylaxis can occur a half-hour or longer after exposure. Anaphylaxis symptoms include: Skin reactions, including hives ...
32. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
... shown that on average, it takes up to a year to get a formal diagnosis of ALS. If you've been referred to an academic medical center, your evaluation may involve a team of neurologists and other doctors ...
33. Wheat allergy
(Wheat allergy)
... ask: How soon after eating do symptoms appear? Do symptoms seem to be related to a specific food? In the case of an infant, what solid foods have you introduced to your baby? Have you recently ...
34. Drug allergy
(Drug allergy)
... needs to be checked by a doctor. Some allergic and nonallergic drug reactions can be severe or life-threatening. Many allergic reactions start within minutes of taking a drug. However, it's possible ...
35. Penicillin allergy
(Penicillin allergy)
... a potentially life-threatening condition. Penicillin antibiotics are widely prescribed for bacterial infections, such as strep throat. However, not all unfavorable reactions to penicillin are a true ...
36. Peanut allergy
(Peanut allergy)
... or heartburn. It isn't clear why some people develop allergies while others don't. However, people with certain risk factors have a greater chance of developing peanut allergy. Food allergy risk ...
37. Nickel allergy
(Nickel allergy)
... of all ages. A nickel allergy usually develops after repeated or prolonged exposure to items containing nickel. Treatments can reduce the symptoms of nickel allergy. Once you develop nickel allergy, however, ...
38. Milk allergy
(Milk allergy)
... reaction that can narrow the airways and block breathing. If you or your child has a reaction to milk, tell your doctor about it no matter how mild the reaction was. Tests can help confirm a milk allergy, ...
39. Latex allergy
(Latex allergy)
... are unlikely to cause a reaction because they don't contain the natural substance. Some waterproof sealants may contain natural rubber latex, however, so be sure to read the label before using them. Latex-containing ...
40. Food allergy
(Food allergy)
... a skin reaction, such as eczema. Migraines. Histamines, released by your immune system during an allergic reaction, have been shown to trigger migraines in some people. While some people think food ...
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