Sometimes, in what is known as cor pulmonale, existinglung diseasecauses back pressure in the heart. The right ventricle becomes enlarged due to raised pressure within the pulmonary artery. This leads to distortion of the tricuspid valve, with blood subsequently leaking back into the right atrium,...
Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a condition in which a person's Langerhans cells grow abnormally. The signs of Langerhans cell...
Norovirus is a virus that causes non bacterial acute gastroenteritis, mainly causing acute gastroenteritis, characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, headache, fever, chills, and muscle soreness. Children mainly experience vomiting, while adults mostly experience diarrhea. Most cases of...
X-ray pictures may show an enlarged heart or fluid in your lungs. An EKG records your heart rhythm and how fast your heart beats. It is used to check for damage to your heart. An echocardiogram is a type of ultrasound. Sound waves are used to show the structure and function of your ...
The most common cause of lymphocytic leukocytosis is infection with a virus. Other causes include: tuberculosis, a bacterial infection of the lungs Graves’ disease, a disorder of the thyroid gland Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease ...
HCM is a disease that causes heart muscle cells to become large. As the cells get larger, they cause the walls of your ventricles to become thick and stiff. The ventricles are the 2 lower chambers of your heart. They pump blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. When the ...
Aspiration pneumonia, where you breathe food into your lungs, which causes a lung infection Dehydration Malnutrition Sometimes, your breathing muscles can also become weak, which can cause breathing problems. You might havetrouble coughingor taking deep breaths, which can cause mucus and fluid buildup...
Smoking plain and natural tobacco does not cause disease; it is all the "addictive chemicals" big tobacco(tobacco corporations) put in cigarettes that causes addiction and disease. That is why big government nailed big tobacco with billions in fines but let's them keep on poisoning the people....
X-ray, CT, or MRI pictures may show problems with your valve or an enlarged heart. These tests may also show fluid in your lungs. You may be given contrast liquid to help your heart and lungs show up better in the pictures. Tell the healthcare provider if you have ever had an allerg...
X-ray or MRI pictures may show an enlarged heart or problems with your valve or lungs. You may be given contrast liquid to help the heart and lungs show up better in the pictures. Tell the healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to contrast liquid. The MRI machine...