- 21. Water on the knee
- (Water on the knee)
- ... types of problems, ranging from traumatic injuries to diseases and conditions. Injuries Damage to any part of your knee can cause the painful buildup of excess joint fluid. Examples of traumatic injuries ...
- 22. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It's your brain's main source of fuel. If you have diabetes, no matter what type, it means you have too much glucose in your blood, although ...
- 23. Spinal cord injury
- (Spinal cord injury )
- ... people with a spinal cord injury experience one of two types of muscle tone problems: uncontrolled tightening or motion in the muscles (spasticity) or soft and limp muscles, lacking muscle tone (flaccidity). ...
- 24. Cervical spondylosis
- (Cervical spondylosis)
- ... any type of movement or positioning make them better or worse? Do you know if your parents or siblings experienced neck problems? Have you ever had whiplash or any other neck injury? Do you have ...
- 25. Spina bifida
- (Spina bifida)
- ... Spina bifida occulta often doesn't require treatment at all, but other types of spina bifida do. Surgery Meningocele involves surgery to put the meninges back in place and close the opening in the vertebrae. ...
- 26. Sprains and strains
- (Sprains and strains)
- ... fall Thumb. Skiing or playing racquet sports, such as tennis Strains There are two types of strains: acute and chronic. An acute strain occurs when a muscle becomes strained or pulled — or may ...
- 27. Multiple myeloma
- (Multiple myeloma)
- Multiple myeloma is a cancer of your plasma cells, a type of white blood cell present in your bone marrow. Plasma cells normally make proteins called antibodies to help you fight infections. In multiple ...
- 28. Osteoarthritis
- (Osteoarthritis)
- ... NSAIDs can cause stomach upset, ringing in your ears, cardiovascular problems, bleeding problems, and liver and kidney damage. Older people are at highest risk of complications. Narcotics. These types ...
- 29. Arthritis
- (Arthritis)
- Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis ...
- 30. Muscular dystrophy
- (Muscular dystrophy)
- ... will eventually need to use a wheelchair. There are many different kinds of muscular dystrophy. Symptoms of the most common variety begin in childhood, primarily in boys. Other types of muscular dystrophy ...
- 31. Broken arm
- (Broken arm)
- ... is the most common cause of a broken arm. Sports injuries. Direct blows and injuries on the field or court are a common cause of all types of arm fractures. Significant trauma. Any of your arm bones ...
- 32. Marfan syndrome
- (Marfan syndrome)
- ... and supplements Questions for the doctor, such as what tests or treatments he or she may recommend What to expect from your doctor The examinations will vary depending on the type of specialist you're ...
- 33. Appendicitis
- (Appendicitis)
- ... also follow an infection, such as a gastrointestinal viral infection, or it may result from other types of inflammation. In both cases, bacteria inside the appendix multiply rapidly, causing the appendix ...
- 34. Canker sore
- (Canker sore)
- ... There are several types of canker sores, including minor, major and herpetiform sores. Minor canker sores These most common canker sores: Are usually small Are oval shaped Heal without scarring ...
- 35. Sprained ankle
- (Sprained ankle)
- ... on an uneven surface also can increase your risk. Prior ankle injury. Once you've sprained your ankle, or had another type of ankle injury, you're more likely to sprain it again. If a sprained ...
- 36. Anaphylaxis
- (Anaphylaxis)
- ... (IV) contrast used in some X-ray imaging tests. Although similar to allergy-induced anaphylaxis, this type of reaction isn't triggered by allergy antibodies. If you don't know what triggers your allergy ...
- 37. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
- ... risk factors for ALS include: Heredity. Up to 10 percent of the people who have ALS inherited it from their parents. If you have this type of ALS, your children have a 50-50 chance of developing the ...
- 38. Wheat allergy
- (Wheat allergy)
- ... Baker's asthma is an allergic reaction to wheat flour and other types of flour. As the name of the disorder suggests, it's a particular problem for bakers or anyone who works with uncooked wheat flours. ...
- 39. Drug allergy
- (Drug allergy)
- ... drug allergy and don't involve the immune system. Drug allergy and nonallergic drug reactions are often confused because they can cause similar symptoms. Either type is called an adverse drug event and ...
- 40. Shellfish allergy
- (Shellfish allergy)
- ... An allergic reaction to shellfish usually occurs every time you eat the type of shellfish that causes the reaction. When to see a doctor See a doctor or allergy specialist if you have food allergy symptoms ...
