- 41. Raynaud's disease
- (Raynaud's disease)
- ... nerve to your hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which pressure is put on this nerve, producing numbness and pain in the affected hand. The affected hand may become more susceptible to cold ...
- 42. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- ... Vagal maneuvers affect the vagus nerve, which helps regulate your heartbeat. The maneuvers include coughing, bearing down as if you're having a bowel movement, and putting an icepack on your face. Medications. If ...
- 43. Ramsay Hunt syndrome
- (Ramsay Hunt syndrome)
- Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus) occurs when a shingles infection affects the facial nerve near one of your ears. In addition to the painful shingles rash, Ramsay Hunt syndrome can cause ...
- 44. Vulvodynia
- (Vulvodynia)
- ... you manage your pain. Doctors don't know what causes vulvodynia, but contributing factors may include: Injury to or irritation of the nerves surrounding your vulvar region Past vaginal infections ...
- 45. Vocal cord paralysis
- (Vocal cord paralysis)
- Vocal cord paralysis occurs when the nerve impulses to your voice box (larynx) are interrupted. This results in paralysis of the muscle of the vocal cords. Vocal cord paralysis can affect your ability ...
- 46. Rectocele
- (Rectocele)
- ... prolapse increases as you age because you naturally lose muscle mass, elasticity and nerve function as you grow older, causing muscles to stretch or weaken. Obesity. A high body mass index is linked ...
- 47. Vaginal cancer
- (Vaginal cancer)
- ... For instance, a reconstructed vagina lacks natural lubrication and creates a different sensation when touched due to changes in surrounding nerves. Radiation therapy Radiation therapy uses high-powered ...
- 48. Uveitis
- (Uveitis)
- ... Left untreated, uveitis can cause the following complications: Abnormally high pressure inside the eye (glaucoma) Damage to the optic nerve Clouding of the lens (cataract) or cornea Retinal ...
- 49. What is an Endodontist?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... contains nerves, the root and lymphatic tissues and when this area becomes diseased or injured, and Endodontist treats that problem. A general dentist does receive some training in treating the pulp ...
- 50. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... be an asset. But more often, these third molars become misaligned, crowding or even damaging adjacent teeth, jawbone or nerves. Your dentist can determine whether your child has wisdom teeth and how they ...
