Heart disease is any disorder that affects the heart’s ability to function normally. The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart itself. Coronary Arteries Supply the Heart with Oxygen and Nutrients The heart does not ...
He or she may also want to know if you had a possible exposure to someone infected with the MERS virus. You may also need one or more of the following tests:CT scan or x-ray pictures may show pneumonia. You may be given contrast liquid to help your lungs show up better in the ...
Connective tissue disorders affect your muscles, skin, and joints. The following connective tissue disorders may increase your risk of developing Peyronie's disease: Dupuytren contracture (also called Dupuytren's disease). This causes the connective tissue in your hands to shorten and thicken. It ...
Not all rheumatic diseases necessarily directly affect the joints in a given individual.Lupusimpacts multiple parts of the body, including the kidneys, lungs, skin, blood cells and even the brain. Therefore, signs of lupus can vary widely. Typically, a person with lupus will experience flare-ups...
Intrinsic causes (Pulmonary parenchyma diseases) Extrinsic causes (Extra-pulmonary diseases) The parenchyma is thefunctional part of an organ, thereby, intrinsic factors or causes include all conditions that affect the parenchyma of the lungs.
Pets who are syringe-fed or bottle-fed food or medications may inhale the material into their lungs. This is especially common with sick newborn pets with weaker swallow reflexes.Diseases and disorders that affect swallowing Pets who have difficulty swallowing are at risk of aspiration pneumonia ...
Diseases or conditions in the body that can affect your brain and nervous system: Hypoxia (low oxygen levels) Low or high blood sugar levels, or diabetic ketoacidosis Heart attack Dehydration, low or high blood sodium levels Thyroid or adrenal gland disease Urinary tract infection or renal ...
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC), sometimes referred to as "oat-cell carcinoma," occurs when the cells in your lungs start to grow unusually or uncontrollably. This unusual growth takes place inside your lungs or the lining of the airways. As more cancer cells grow, they can form into a tum...
The four different types of mesothelioma are named for the area of the body they affect. The most common type of the cancer is pleural mesothelioma, which develops in the mesothelial lining of the lungs, known as the pleura. Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the peritoneum, the lining of the...
Certain diseases are dangerous for a person who has mitral stenosis. Vaccines help lower your risk for infections that can lead to disease. Get a flu vaccine as soon as recommended each year, usually in September or October. Your healthcare provider can tell you if you also need other vaccin...