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- Narrow stools: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic
What causes narrow stools? Should I be concerned? Narrow stools that happen now and then probably are harmless But in some cases, narrow stools — especially if pencil thin — may be a sign that the colon is narrowing or has a blockage And that could be due to colon cancer
- Urethral stricture - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Causes Scar tissue, which can narrow the urethra, can be due to: A medical procedure that involves putting a tool, such as an endoscope, into the urethra A tube that's put into the urethra to drain the bladder, called a catheter Trauma or injury to the urethra or pelvis
- Renal artery stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Renal artery stenosis is when one or more arteries that carry blood to the kidneys narrow These are called the renal arteries Having narrowed renal arteries means the kidneys don't get enough oxygen-rich blood The kidneys need enough blood flow to help filter waste products and remove excess fluids Less blood flow to the kidneys may injure kidney tissue and raise blood pressure throughout
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Symptoms and causes
Plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow In PAD, plaque collects in the arteries of the arms or legs Less common causes of PAD include: Swelling and irritation of blood vessels Injury to the arms or legs Changes in the muscles or ligaments Radiation exposure Risk factors Risk factors for peripheral artery disease (PAD
- Urethral stricture - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis To make a diagnosis, a member of your health care team will ask about your symptoms and your medical history and do an exam Tests that can help find where the stricture is, how long it is and what's causing it might include: Urine tests These look for infection, blood or cancer in the urine Urinary flow test This measures the urine flow and how strong it is Urethral ultrasound
- Spinal stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear damage in the spine related to arthritis People who have serious spinal stenosis may need surgery Surgery can create more space inside the spine This can ease the symptoms caused by pressure on the spinal cord or nerves But surgery can't cure arthritis, so arthritis pain in the spine may continue
- Dysphagia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Growing tumors steadily narrow the esophagus Foreign bodies Sometimes food or another object can partially block the throat or esophagus Older adults with dentures and people who have difficulty chewing their food may be more likely to have a piece of food become stuck in the throat or esophagus Esophageal ring
- Coarctation of the aorta - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing in a part of the body's main artery, called the aorta The heart must pump more forcefully to send blood through the aorta and on to the rest of the body
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