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causes | What causes Cardiogenic Shock ? | Immediate Causes
Cardiogenic shock occurs if the heart suddenly can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. The most common cause of cardiogenic shock is damage to the heart muscle from a severe heart attack.
This damage prevents the hearts main pumping chamber, the left ventricle... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Cardiogenic Shock? ? | The most common risk factor for cardiogenic shock is having a heart attack. If you've had a heart attack, the following factors can further increase your risk for cardiogenic shock:
Older age
A history of heart attacks or heart failure
Coronary heart disease that affec... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Cardiogenic Shock ? | A lack of oxygen-rich blood reaching the brain, kidneys, skin, and other parts of the body causes the signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock.
Some of the typical signs and symptoms of shock usually include at least two or more of the following:
Confusion or lack of alertness
... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Cardiogenic Shock ? | The first step in diagnosing cardiogenic shock is to identify that a person is in shock. At that point, emergency treatment should begin.
Once emergency treatment starts, doctors can look for the specific cause of the shock. If the reason for the shock is that the heart isn't pumping strongly enough, t... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Cardiogenic Shock ? | Cardiogenic shock is life threatening and requires emergency medical treatment. The condition usually is diagnosed after a person has been admitted to a hospital for a heart attack. If the person isn't already in a hospital, emergency treatment can start as soon as medical personnel arrive.
The first g... |
prevention | How to prevent Cardiogenic Shock ? | The best way to prevent cardiogenic shock is to lower your risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) and heart attack. (For more information, go to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's "Your Guide to a Healthy Heart.")
If you already have CHD, its important to get ongoing treatment from a doctor... |
causes | What causes Heart Disease in Women ? | Research suggests thatcoronary heart disease(CHD) begins with damage to the lining and inner layers of the coronary (heart) arteries. Several factors contribute to this damage. They include:
Smoking, including secondhand smoke
High amounts of certain fats andcholesterol in the blood
... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Heart Disease in Women? ? | Certain traits, conditions, or habits may raise your risk forcoronary heart disease(CHD). These conditions are known as risk factors. Risk factors also increase the chance that existing CHD will worsen.
Women generally have the same CHD risk factors as men. However, some risk factors may affect women d... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Heart Disease in Women ? | The signs and symptoms ofcoronary heart disease(CHD) may differ between women and men. Some women who have CHD have no signs or symptoms. This is called silent CHD.
Silent CHD may not be diagnosed until a woman has signs and symptoms of aheart attack, heart failure, or an arrhythmia(irregular heartbeat... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Heart Disease in Women ? | Your doctor will diagnosecoronary heart disease(CHD) based on your medical and family histories, your risk factors, a physical exam, and the results from tests and procedures.
No single test can diagnose CHD. If your doctor thinks you have CHD, he or she may recommend one or more of the following tests... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Heart Disease in Women ? | Treatment forcoronary heart disease (CHD) usually is the same for both women and men. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, medicines, medical and surgical procedures, andcardiac rehabilitation(rehab).
The goals of treatment are to:
Relieve symptoms.
Reduce risk fac... |
prevention | How to prevent Heart Disease in Women ? | Taking action to control your risk factors can help prevent or delaycoronary heart disease(CHD). Your risk for CHD increases with the number of CHD risk factors you have.
One step you can take is to adopt a heart healthy lifestyle. A heart healthy lifestyle should be part of a lifelong approach to heal... |
information | What is (are) Anemia ? | Espaol
Anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh) is a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells.
Anemia also can occur if your red blood cells don't contain enough hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin). Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color. This p... |
causes | What causes Anemia ? | The three main causes of anemia are:
Blood loss
Lack of red blood cell production
High rates of red blood cell destruction
For some people, the condition is caused by more than one of these factors.
Blood Loss
Blood lo... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Anemia? ? | Anemia is a common condition. It occurs in all age, racial, and ethnic groups. Both men and women can have anemia. However, women of childbearing age are at higher risk for the condition because of blood loss from menstruation.
Anemia can develop during pregnancy due to low levels of iron and folic aci... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Anemia ? | The most common symptom of anemia is fatigue (feeling tired or weak). If you have anemia, you may find it hard to find the energy to do normal activities.
Other signs and symptoms of anemia include:
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Headache
... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Anemia ? | Your doctor will diagnose anemia based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, and results from tests and procedures.
Because anemia doesn't always cause symptoms, your doctor may find out you have it while checking for another condition.
Medical and Family Histories
... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Anemia ? | Treatment for anemia depends on the type, cause, and severity of the condition. Treatments may include dietary changes or supplements, medicines, procedures, or surgery to treat blood loss.
Goals of Treatment
The goal of treatment is to increase the amount of oxygen that your blood can... |
prevention | How to prevent Anemia ? | You might be able to prevent repeat episodes of some types of anemia, especially those caused by lack of iron or vitamins. Dietary changes or supplements can prevent these types of anemia from occurring again.
Treating anemia's underlying cause may prevent the condition (or prevent repeat episodes). Fo... |
information | What is (are) Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | Asbestos-related lung diseases are diseases caused by exposure to asbestos (as-BES-tos) fibers. Asbestos is a mineral that, in the past, was widely used in many industries.
Asbestos is made up of tiny fibers that can escape into the air. When breathed in, these fibers can stay in your lungs for a long ... |
causes | What causes Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | Significant exposure to asbestos fibers causes asbestos-related lung diseases. "Significant" usually means you were exposed for at least several months to visible dust from the fibers.
Asbestos fibers are very small. When you breathe in, they can get stuck deep in your lungs. The fibers remain in your ... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases? ? | Until the late 1970s, asbestos was widely used in many industries in the United States. During that time, workplace rules to ensure workers' safety around asbestos weren't required by law.
Asbestos was used in or with many products. Examples include steam pipes, boilers, furnaces, and furnace ducts; wa... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | The signs and symptoms of asbestos-related lung diseases vary. They depend on which disease you have and how much it has damaged your lungs. Signs and symptoms may not appear for 10 to 40 or more years after exposure to asbestos.
If you have pleural plaque, you may not have any signs or symptoms. Pleur... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | Your doctor will diagnose an asbestos-related lung disease based on your past exposure to asbestos, your symptoms, a physical exam, and test results.
Specialists Involved
Your primary care doctor, such as a family doctor or internist, may provide ongoing care if you have an asbestos-re... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | No treatments can reverse the effects of asbestos on your lungs. However, treatments may help relieve symptoms and prevent or delay complications. If you have lung cancer, treatments may help slow the progress of the disease.
Treatments for Pleural Plaque, Pleural Effusion, and Asbestosis
... |
prevention | How to prevent Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | You can prevent asbestos-related lung diseases by limiting your exposure to asbestos fibers. If your job requires you to work around asbestos, make sure to follow workplace rules for handling it. For example, make sure that air levels are measured, and wear a proper respirator to avoid breathing in asbestos fibers.
... |
information | What is (are) Rh Incompatibility ? | Rh incompatibility is a condition that occurs during pregnancy if a woman has Rh-negative blood and her baby has Rh-positive blood.
"Rh-negative" and "Rh-positive" refer to whether your blood has Rh factor. Rh factor is a protein on red blood cells. If you have Rh factor, you're Rh-positive. If you don... |
causes | What causes Rh Incompatibility ? | A difference in blood type between a pregnant woman and her baby causes Rh incompatibility. The condition occurs if a woman is Rh-negative and her baby is Rh-positive.
When you're pregnant, blood from your baby can cross into your bloodstream, especially during delivery. If you're Rh-negative and your ... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Rh Incompatibility? ? | An Rh-negative woman who conceives a child with an Rh-positive man is at risk for Rhincompatibility.
Rh factor is inherited (passed from parents to children through the genes). If you're Rh-negative and the father of your baby is Rh-positive, the baby has a 50 percent or more chance of having Rh-positi... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Rh Incompatibility ? | Rh incompatibility doesn't cause signs or symptoms in a pregnant woman. In a baby, the condition can lead to hemolytic anemia. Hemolytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can replace them.
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin), an iron-ric... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Rh Incompatibility ? | Rh incompatibility is diagnosed with blood tests. To find out whether a baby is developing hemolytic anemia and how serious it is, doctors may use more advanced tests, such as ultrasound.
Specialists Involved
An obstetrician will screen for Rh incompatibility. This is a doctor who spec... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Rh Incompatibility ? | Rh incompatibility is treated with a medicine called Rh immune globulin. Treatment for a baby who has hemolytic anemia will vary based on the severity of the condition.
Goals of Treatment
The goals of treating Rh incompatibility are to ensure that your baby is healthy and to lower your... |
prevention | How to prevent Rh Incompatibility ? | Rh incompatibility can be prevented with Rh immune globulin, as long as the medicine is given at the correct times. Once you have formed Rh antibodies, the medicine will no longer help.
Thus, a woman who has Rh-negative blood must be treated with Rh immune globulin during and after each pregnancy or af... |
information | What is (are) Insomnia ? | Espaol
Insomnia (in-SOM-ne-ah) is a common sleep disorder. People who have insomnia have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, they may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep. They may not feel refreshed when they wake up.
Overview
Inso... |
causes | What causes Insomnia ? | Secondary Insomnia
Secondary insomnia is the symptom or side effect of another problem. This type of insomnia often is a symptom of an emotional, neurological, or other medical or sleep disorder.
Emotional disorders that can cause insomnia include depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Insomnia? ? | Insomnia is a common disorder. It affects women more often than men. The disorder can occur at any age. However, older adults are more likely to have insomnia than younger people.
People who might be at increased risk for insomnia include those who:
Have a lot of stress.
... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Insomnia ? | The main symptom of insomnia is trouble falling or staying asleep, which leads to lack of sleep. If you have insomnia, you may:
Lie awake for a long time before you fall asleep
Sleep for only short periods
Be awake for much of the night
Feel as if you ... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Insomnia ? | Your doctor will likely diagnose insomnia based on your medical and sleep histories and a physical exam. He or she also may recommend a sleep study. For example, you may have a sleep study if the cause of your insomnia is unclear.
Medical History
To find out what's causing your insomni... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Insomnia ? | Lifestyle changes often can help relieve acute (short-term) insomnia. These changes might make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.
A type of counseling called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help relieve the anxiety linked to chronic (ongoing) insomnia. Anxiety tends to prolong insomnia.
... |
information | What is (are) Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation ? | Disseminated intravascular coagulation (ko-ag-u-LA-shun), or DIC, is a condition in which blood clots form throughout the body's small blood vessels. These blood clots can reduce or block blood flow through the blood vessels, which can damage the body's organs.
In DIC, the increased clotting uses up pl... |
causes | What causes Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation ? | Some diseases and conditions can disrupt the body's normal blood clotting process and lead to disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). These diseases and conditions include:
Sepsis (an infection in the bloodstream)
Surgery and trauma
Cancer
Seriou... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation? ? | Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is the result of an underlying disease or condition. People who have one or more of the following conditions are most likely to develop DIC:
Sepsis (an infection in the bloodstream)
Surgery and trauma
Cancer
... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation ? | Signs and symptoms of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) depend on its cause and whether the condition is acute or chronic.
Acute DIC develops quickly (over hours or days) and is very serious. Chronic DIC develops more slowly (over weeks or months). It lasts longer and usually isn't recognize... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation ? | Your doctor will diagnose disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) based on your medical history, a physical exam, and test results. Your doctor also will look for the cause of DIC.
Acute DIC requires emergency treatment. The condition can be life threatening if it's not treated right away. If you ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation ? | Treatment for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) depends on its severity and cause. The main goals of treating DIC are to control bleeding and clotting problems and treat the underlying cause.
Acute Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
People who have acute DIC may have sev... |
information | What is (are) Coronary Heart Disease ? | Espaol
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle.
When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis. The buildup of ... |
causes | What causes Coronary Heart Disease ? | Research suggests that coronary heart disease (CHD) starts when certain factors damage the inner layers of the coronary arteries. These factors include:
Smoking
High levels of certain fats and cholesterol in the blood
High blood pressure
High levels of... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Coronary Heart Disease? ? | In the United States, coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death for both men and women. Each year, about 370,000 Americans die from coronary heart disease.
Certain traits, conditions, or habits may raise your risk for CHD. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develo... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease ? | A common symptom of coronary heart disease (CHD) is angina. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood.
Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. You also may feel it in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. An... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Coronary Heart Disease ? | Your doctor will diagnose coronary heart disease (CHD) based on your medical and family histories, your risk factors for CHD, a physical exam, and the results from tests and procedures.
No single test can diagnose CHD. If your doctor thinks you have CHD, he or she may recommend one or more of the follo... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Coronary Heart Disease ? | Treatments for coronary heart disease include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, medical procedures and surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation. Treatment goals may include:
Lowering the risk of blood clots forming (blood clots can cause a heart attack)
Preventing complications of... |
prevention | How to prevent Coronary Heart Disease ? | You can prevent and control coronary heart disease (CHD)by taking action to control your risk factors with heart-healthy lifestyle changes and medicines. Examples of risk factors you can control include high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and overweight and obesity. Only a few risk factorssuch as age, gender, ... |
information | What is (are) Vasculitis ? | Vasculitis (vas-kyu-LI-tis) is a condition that involves inflammation in the blood vessels. The condition occurs if your immune system attacks your blood vessels by mistake. This may happen as the result of an infection, a medicine, or another disease or condition.
Inflammation refers to the bodys resp... |
causes | What causes Vasculitis ? | Vasculitis occurs if your immune system attacks your blood vessels by mistake. What causes this to happen isn't fully known.
A recent or chronic (ongoing) infection may prompt the attack. Your body also may attack its own blood vessels in reaction to a medicine.
Sometimes an autoimmune... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Vasculitis? ? | Vasculitis can affect people of all ages and races and both sexes. Some types of vasculitis seem to occur more often in people who:
Have certain medical conditions, such as chronic hepatitis B or C infection
Have certain autoimmune diseases, such a lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scle... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Vasculitis ? | The signs and symptoms of vasculitis vary. They depend on the type of vasculitis you have, the organs involved, and the severity of the condition. Some people may have few signs and symptoms. Other people may become very sick.
Sometimes the signs and symptoms develop slowly, over months. Other times, t... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Vasculitis ? | Your doctor will diagnose vasculitis based on your signs and symptoms, your medical history, a physical exam, and test results.
Specialists Involved
Depending on the type of vasculitis you have and the organs affected, your doctor may refer you to various specialists, including:
... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Vasculitis ? | Treatment for vasculitis will depend on the type of vasculitis you have, which organs are affected, and the severity of the condition.
People who have severe vasculitis are treated with prescription medicines. Rarely, surgery may be done. People who have mild vasculitis may find relief with over-the-co... |
prevention | How to prevent Vasculitis ? | You can't prevent vasculitis. However, treatment can help prevent or delay the complications of vasculitis.
People who have severe vasculitis are treated with prescription medicines. Rarely, surgery may be done. People who have mild vasculitis may find relief with over-the-counter pain medicines, such ... |
information | What is (are) Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency ? | Alpha-1 antitrypsin (an-tee-TRIP-sin) deficiency, or AAT deficiency, is a condition that raises your risk for lung disease (especially if you smoke) and other diseases.
Some people who have severe AAT deficiency develop emphysema (em-fi-SE-ma)often when they're only in their forties or fifties. Emphyse... |
causes | What causes Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency ? | Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is an inherited disease. "Inherited" means it's passed from parents to children through genes.
Children who have AAT deficiency inherit two faulty AAT genes, one from each parent. These genes tell cells in the body how to make AAT proteins.
In AAT d... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency? ? | Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency occurs in all ethnic groups. However, the condition occurs most often in White people of European descent.
AAT deficiency is an inherited condition. "Inherited" means the condition is passed from parents to children through genes.
If you have bloodl... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency ? | The first lung-related symptoms of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency may include shortness of breath, less ability to be physically active, and wheezing. These signs and symptoms most often begin between the ages of 20 and 40.
Other signs and symptoms may include repeated lung infections, tiredness,... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency ? | Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency usually is diagnosed after you develop a lung or liver disease that's related to the condition.
Your doctor may suspect AAT deficiency if you have signs or symptoms of a serious lung condition, especially emphysema, without any obvious cause. He or she also may susp... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency ? | Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency has no cure, but its related lung diseases have many treatments. Most of these treatments are the same as the ones used for a lung disease called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
If you have symptoms related to AAT deficiency, your doctor may recommend:... |
prevention | How to prevent Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency ? | You can't prevent alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency because the condition is inherited (passed from parents to children through genes).
If you inherit two faulty AAT genes, you'll have AAT deficiency. Even so, you may never develop one of the diseases related to the condition.
You c... |
information | What is (are) Cystic Fibrosis ? | Cystic fibrosis (SIS-tik fi-BRO-sis), or CF, is an inherited disease of the secretory (see-KREH-tor-ee) glands. Secretory glands include glands that make mucus and sweat.
"Inherited" means the disease is passed from parents to children through genes. People who have CF inherit two faulty genes for the ... |
causes | What causes Cystic Fibrosis ? | A defect in the CFTR gene causes cystic fibrosis (CF). This gene makes a protein that controls the movement of salt and water in and out of your body's cells. In people who have CF, the gene makes a protein that doesn't work well. This causes thick, sticky mucus and very salty sweat.
Research suggests ... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Cystic Fibrosis? ? | Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects both males and females and people from all racial and ethnic groups. However, the disease is most common among Caucasians of Northern European descent.
CF also is common among Latinos and American Indians, especially the Pueblo and Zuni. The disease is less common among Afr... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis ? | The signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis (CF) vary from person to person and over time. Sometimes you'll have few symptoms. Other times, your symptoms may become more severe.
One of the first signs of CF that parents may notice is that their baby's skin tastes salty when kissed, or the baby doesn't pa... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Cystic Fibrosis ? | Doctors diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF) based on the results from various tests.
Newborn Screening
All States screen newborns for CF using a genetic test or a blood test. The genetic test shows whether a newborn has faulty CFTR genes. The blood test shows whether a newborn's pancreas is ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Cystic Fibrosis ? | Cystic fibrosis (CF) has no cure. However, treatments have greatly improved in recent years. The goals of CF treatment include:
Preventing and controlling lung infections
Loosening and removing thick, sticky mucus from the lungs
Preventing or treating blockages in the ... |
information | What is (are) Peripheral Artery Disease ? | Peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.) is a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood.
When plaque builds up in the body's arteries, the condition is c... |
causes | What causes Peripheral Artery Disease ? | The most common cause of peripheral arterydisease (P.A.D.) is atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up in your arteries. The exact cause of atherosclerosis isn't known.
The disease may start if certain factors damage the inner layers of the arteries. These factors include... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Peripheral Artery Disease? ? | Peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.) affects millions of people in the United States. The disease is more common in blacks than any other racial or ethnic group.The major risk factors for P.A.D. are smoking, older age, and having certain diseases or conditions.
Smoking
Smoking is the mai... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease ? | Many people who have peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.) dont have any signs or symptoms.
Even if you don't have signs or symptoms, ask your doctor whether you should get checked for P.A.D. if you're:
Aged 70 or older
Aged 50 or older and have a history of smoking or di... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Peripheral Artery Disease ? | Peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.) is diagnosed based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, and test results.
P.A.D. often is diagnosed after symptoms are reported. A correct diagnosis is important because people who have P.A.D. are at higher risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), hear... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Peripheral Artery Disease ? | Treatments for peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.) include lifestyle changes, medicines, and surgery or procedures.
The overall goals of treating P.A.D. include reducing risk of heart attack and stroke; reducing symptoms of claudication; improving mobility and overall quality of life; and preventing com... |
prevention | How to prevent Peripheral Artery Disease ? | Taking action to control your risk factors can help prevent or delay peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.) and its complications. Know your family history of health problems related to P.A.D. If you or someone in your family has the disease, be sure to tell your doctor. Controlling risk factors includes the following.
... |
information | What is (are) Sarcoidosis ? | Espaol
Sarcoidosis (sar-koy-DO-sis) is a disease of unknown cause that leads to inflammation. This disease affects your bodys organs.
Normally, your immune system defends your body against foreign or harmful substances. For example, it sends special cells to protect organs that are in ... |
causes | What causes Sarcoidosis ? | The cause of sarcoidosis isn't known. More than one factor may play a role in causing the disease.
Some researchers think that sarcoidosis develops if your immune system responds to a trigger, such as bacteria, viruses, dust, or chemicals.
Normally, your immune system defends your body... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Sarcoidosis? ? | Sarcoidosis affects people of all ages and races. However, it's more common among African Americans and Northern Europeans. In the United States, the disease affects African Americans somewhat more often and more severely than Whites.
Studies have shown that sarcoidosis tends to vary amongst ethnic gro... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Sarcoidosis ? | Many people who have sarcoidosis have no signs or symptoms or mild ones. Often, the disease is found when a chest x ray is done for another reason (for example, to diagnose pneumonia).
The signs and symptoms of sarcoidosis vary depending on which organs are affected. Signs and symptoms also may vary de... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Sarcoidosis ? | Your doctor will diagnose sarcoidosis based on your medical history, a physical exam, and test results. He or she will look for granulomas (inflamed lumps) in your organs. Your doctor also will try to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms.
Medical History
Your doctor may ask ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Sarcoidosis ? | Not everyone who has sarcoidosis needs treatment. Sometimes the disease goes away on its own. Whether you need treatment and what type of treatment you need depend on your signs and symptoms, which organs are affected, and whether those organs are working well.
If the disease affects certain organssuch... |
information | What is (are) Thrombocytopenia ? | Thrombocytopenia (THROM-bo-si-to-PE-ne-ah) is a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of blood cell fragments called platelets (PLATE-lets).
Platelets are made in your bone marrow along with other kinds of blood cells. They travel through your blood vessels and stick together (cl... |
causes | What causes Thrombocytopenia ? | Many factors can cause thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count). The condition can be inherited or acquired. "Inherited" means your parents pass the gene for the condition to you. "Acquired" means you aren't born with the condition, but you develop it. Sometimes the cause of thrombocytopenia isn't known.
... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Thrombocytopenia? ? | People who are at highest risk for thrombocytopenia are those affected by one of the conditions or factors discussed in "What Causes Thrombocytopenia?" This includes people who:
Have certain types of cancer, aplastic anemia, or autoimmune diseases
Are exposed to certain toxic chemicals... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Thrombocytopenia ? | Mild to serious bleeding causes the main signs and symptoms of thrombocytopenia. Bleeding can occur inside your body (internal bleeding) or underneath your skin or from the surface of your skin (external bleeding).
Signs and symptoms can appear suddenly or over time. Mild thrombocytopenia often has no ... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Thrombocytopenia ? | Your doctor will diagnose thrombocytopenia based on your medical history, a physical exam, and test results. A hematologist also may be involved in your care. This is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating blood diseases and conditions.
Once thrombocytopenia is diagnosed, your doctor will ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Thrombocytopenia ? | Treatment for thrombocytopenia depends on its cause and severity. The main goal of treatment is to prevent death and disability caused by bleeding.
If your condition is mild, you may not need treatment. A fully normal platelet count isn't necessary to prevent bleeding, even with severe cuts or accident... |
prevention | How to prevent Thrombocytopenia ? | Whether you can prevent thrombocytopenia depends on its specific cause. Usually the condition can't be prevented. However, you can take steps to prevent health problems associated with thrombocytopenia. For example:
Avoid heavy drinking. Alcohol slows the production of platelets.
Try t... |
information | What is (are) Immune Thrombocytopenia ? | Immune thrombocytopenia (THROM-bo-si-toe-PE-ne-ah), or ITP, is a bleeding disorder. In ITP, the blood doesn't clot as it should. This is due to a low number of blood cell fragments called platelets (PLATE-lets) or thrombocytes (THROM-bo-sites).
Platelets are made in your bone marrow along with other ki... |
causes | What causes Immune Thrombocytopenia ? | In most cases, an autoimmune response is thought to cause immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
Normally, your immune system helps your body fight off infections and diseases. In ITP, however, your immune system attacks and destroys your body's platelets by mistake. Why this happens isn't known.
... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Immune Thrombocytopenia? ? | Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a fairly common blood disorder. Both children and adults can develop ITP.
Children usually have the acute (short-term) type of ITP. Acute ITP often develops after a viral infection.
Adults tend to have the chronic (long-lasting) type of ITP. Women are t... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Immune Thrombocytopenia ? | Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) may not cause any signs or symptoms. However, ITP can cause bleeding inside the body (internal bleeding) or underneath or from the skin (external bleeding). Signs of bleeding may include:
Bruising or purplish areas on the skin or mucous membranes (such as in the mouth). Th... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Immune Thrombocytopenia ? | Your doctor will diagnose immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) based on your medical history, a physical exam, and test results.
Your doctor will want to make sure that your low platelet count isn't due to another condition (such as an infection) or medicines you're taking (such as chemotherapy medicines or a... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Immune Thrombocytopenia ? | Treatment for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is based on how much and how often you're bleeding and your platelet count.
Adults who have mild ITP may not need any treatment, other than watching their symptoms and platelet counts. Adults who have ITP with very low platelet counts or bleeding problems oft... |
prevention | How to prevent Immune Thrombocytopenia ? | You can't prevent immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), but you can prevent its complications.
Talk with your doctor about which medicines are safe for you. Your doctor may advise you to avoid medicines that can affect your platelets and increase your risk of bleeding. Examples of such medicines include aspir... |
information | What is (are) Arrhythmia ? | Espaol
An arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah) is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm.
A heartbeat that is too fast is called tachycardia (TAK-ih-KAR-de-ah). A heartbeat that is too slow is c... |
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