Illustration of a cross section of the adrenal gland, one of which sits atop each kidney. Your adrenals do not function properly in Addison's disease. Adrenal gland insufficiency causes Addison’s disease. The adrenal glands are small glands that sit on top of each of the kidneys and work ...
The brain is composed of billions of cells that use chemicals and electricity to communicate between themselves and the rest of the body. There are two major types of cells, neurons and glial cells; there are subtypes of these cells. Neurons Neurons are the cells that process and transmit inf...
You may also need any of the following:Blood tests may be done to see if you have any heart damage. They may also be used to find the cause of your bradycardia. Echocardiography is a type of ultrasound. Sound waves are used to create pictures of your heart as it beats. An ECG ...
Amyloidosis (a disease where waxy substance deposits in the body and chokes the cells) SLIDESHOW The 14 Most Common Causes of Fatigue See Slideshow What are the signs and symptoms of Addison disease? If you are diagnosed with Addison disease, you may have Fatigue, the main sign of Addison ...
The most common symptom of ankylosing spondylitis is lowback painthat develops so gradually that it may go unnoticed in the early stages. Other signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis include: Fatigue Stiffness that is worse in the morning ...
Cervical (C6-7) root compression in the neck It’s not as common, but for some people, carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by other health issues, such as: Amyloidosis, a disease where proteins collect in your organs Birth control pills ...
The significant vascularity and the large amount of cardiac output the kidney receives relative to its size, lends the procedure to bleeding complications. Several large retrospective and prospective studies exploring biopsy complications have shown that bleeding related complications are most common and can...
Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a type of blood cancer with no current cure. There are many treatments that help stop the spread of MM. However, the cancer returns as relapsed multiple myeloma, no matter when it is detected or what treatments are received....
Symptoms and signs The presenting feature of hypogammaglobulinemia is usually a clinicalhistory of recurrent, chronic, or atypical infections. These infections include but are not limited to: bronchitis, ear infections, meningitis, pneumonia, sinus infections, and skin infections. ...
Sometimes, damage to the heart, or related conditions, can cause an enlarged heart. Other times, there is no known reason why the heart enlarges and gets weak. Your doctor may refer to this as idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. The most common causes of a weakened heart are blockages that ...