- 21. Spinal tumor
- (Spinal tumor )
- ... some of your symptoms. One such treatment is acupuncture. During acupuncture treatment, a practitioner inserts tiny needles into your skin at precise points. Research shows that acupuncture may be helpful ...
- 22. Tuberous sclerosis
- (Tuberous sclerosis)
- Tuberous sclerosis (TWO-bur-uhs skluh-ROW-sis) complex is a rare genetic disease that causes noncancerous (benign) lesions to grow in many parts of the body, such as the skin, brain and kidneys. The ...
- 23. Complicated grief
- (Complicated grief )
- ... appointment, reach out to your friends or family. Talking about your feelings and asking for help is essential to healthy grieving. Complicated grief isn't a clear-cut disorder. It's not clear on ...
- 24. Transverse myelitis
- (Transverse myelitis)
- ... of clothing or to extreme heat or cold. You may feel as if the skin of your chest, abdomen or legs is being wrapped tightly by something. Weakness in your arms or legs. Some people with mild weakness ...
- 25. Thyroid cancer
- (Thyroid cancer)
- ... disease. As thyroid cancer grows, it may cause: A lump that can be felt through the skin on your neck Changes to your voice, including increasing hoarseness Difficulty swallowing Pain in your ...
- 26. Thrombophlebitis
- (Thrombophlebitis)
- ... veins in your arms or neck. The affected vein may be near the surface of your skin, causing superficial thrombophlebitis, or deep within a muscle, causing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). A clot in a deep ...
- 27. Testicular cancer
- (Testicular cancer)
- Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction. ...
- 28. Dry eyes
- (Dry eyes)
- ... clogged. Meibomian dysfunction is more common in people with inflammation along the edge of their eyelids (blepharitis), rosacea and other skin disorders. Water. The middle layer is mostly water ...
- 29. Tuberculosis
- (Tuberculosis)
- ... ever had tuberculosis or a positive skin test in the past? Have you ever taken medicine for TB? If so, what kind and for how long? Do you have other health problems? What medications and supplements ...
- 30. Tinnitus
- (Tinnitus)
- ... a white noise machine with pillow speakers to help you sleep. Hearing aids. These can be especially helpful if you have hearing problems as well as tinnitus. Masking devices. Worn in the ...
- 31. Retractile testicle
- (Retractile testicle )
- ... position in the scrotum — the bag of skin hanging behind the penis — during a physical examination. For most boys, the problem of a retractile testicle goes away sometime before or during puberty because ...
- 32. Chronic kidney failure
- (Chronic kidney failure)
- ... biopsy to remove a sample of kidney tissue. Kidney biopsy is often done with local anesthesia using a long, thin needle that's inserted through your skin and into your kidney. The biopsy sample is sent ...
- 33. Kidney cancer
- (Kidney cancer)
- ... cryoablation, a special needle is inserted through your skin and into your kidney tumor using X-ray guidance. Gas in the needle is used to cool down or freeze the cancer cells. There are few long-term ...
- 34. Recurrent breast cancer
- (Recurrent breast cancer)
- ... or it may be in the chest wall or skin in women who've had a mastectomy. Signs and symptoms of local recurrence within the same breast may include: A new lump in your breast or irregular area of ...
- 35. Rectovaginal fistula
- (Rectovaginal fistula)
- ... fistula may include incontinence, problems with hygiene, and irritation or inflammation of your vagina, perineum or the skin around your anus. In some cases, a fistula may become infected and form an abscess, ...
- 36. Proctitis
- (Proctitis)
- ... you to feel tired, and you may also experience dizziness, shortness of breath, headache, pale skin and irritability. Ulcers. Chronic inflammation in the rectum can lead to open sores (ulcers) on ...
- 37. Dumping syndrome
- (Dumping syndrome)
- ... anti-diarrheal drug can slow down the emptying of food into the intestine. You take this drug by injecting it under your skin (subcutaneously). Be sure to talk with your doctor about the proper way to ...
- 38. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... a health care provider about quitting. Skin cancer Who is at risk? People with fair skin, especially those with blond or red hair, are at greater risk for skin cancer than people with darker coloring. ...
- 39. Top 10 Things Lesbians Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... transmitted infections (STDs) as heterosexual women. Lesbians can give each other STDs by skin-to-skin contact, mucus membrane contact, vaginal fluids, and menstrual blood. It is important for sexually ...
- 40. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... can transmit STIs to each other through: Skin-to-skin contact Mucosa contact (e.g., mouth to vagina) Vaginal fluids Menstrual blood Sharing sex toys Some STIs are more common ...
