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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
- Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health? - Mayo Clinic
Pulse pressure is determined from the two numbers of a blood pressure reading Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) The top number is called systolic pressure This is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats The bottom number is called diastolic pressure This is
- Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix, the lower, narrow end of the uterus that opens into the vagina Possible symptoms of cervicitis include bleeding between menstrual periods, pain with intercourse or during a pelvic exam, and abnormal vaginal discharge However, it's also possible to have cervicitis and not experience any signs or
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Blocked tear duct - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Symptoms of a blocked tear duct include: Very watery eye Redness of the white part of the eye Eye infection or irritation that happens again and again, known as pink eye Painful swelling near the inside corner of the eye Crusting of the eyelids Mucus or pus discharge from the lids and surface of the eye Blurred vision
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