Causes of Chest Pain
Emergency Room Chest pain can be caused by a large number of different organs within the torso. It is a vague symptom that can have potentially severe causes. This is why patients with chest pain are...
View ArticleCauses of Common Colds
Rhinovirus Cold viruses are nearly always present, in every environment. Over 100 different types of viruses may cause a common cold. However, the rhinovirus is the most frequent cause of the common...
View ArticleCauses of Back Pain
Risk Factors Causes of back pain may vary. In some cases, a sudden fall or serious injury may instigate back pain. In other cases, back pain may be related to age or occupation. In rarer cases, back...
View ArticleCauses of Asthma
Risk Factors Although certain aspects of what causes asthma may appear unclear, it is usually discernible to identify certain triggers. Asthmatic triggers instigate asthma symptoms, which may result in...
View ArticleCauses of Appendicitis
Appendicitis is essentially the result of an increase in bacteria. However, since little is known about the purpose the appendix may once have served, causes of appendicitis are not necessarily clear....
View ArticleCauses of High Cholesterol
Types of Cholesterol Cholesterol attaches to proteins to be carried through the bloodstream. This is called a lipoprotein. There are varying types of cholesterol, in regards to the type of lipoprotein...
View ArticleCauses of Arthritis
Arthritis may be caused by several issues involving damage to the joints. Certain individual factors, such as age, can also influence the development of arthritis. By recognizing causes and risk...
View ArticleCauses of Autism
Risk Factors It is believed that autism is hereditary. If other family members experienced autistic issues during childhood, it is a good idea to have a young child closely monitored for signs of...
View ArticleWhat Causes Anxiety?
Feelings of anxiety can be caused by normal events, such as speaking in public or meeting project deadlines. These forms of anxiety are entirely normal, and they are actually beneficial for...
View ArticleCauses of ADHD
Risk factors and causes of ADHD are not yet fully understood. ADHD is believed to be a disorder of the brain, which is a relatively new medicinal field. With continued research, doctors and health...
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Causes of Food Allergies A food allergy is the result of the immune system mistakenly identifying a food as something toxic or harmful. The immune system releases antibodies to neutralize the perceived...
View ArticleCauses of Anemia
Although there are many types of anemia, and they all may have slightly different causes, the basic principles remain the same. Anemia occurs when the body is not receiving enough oxygen, as a result...
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Triggers for Celiac The cause of celiac is not known. Sometimes celiac is present from birth, in other cases it is triggered by pregnancy, surgery, infection, or stress. A certain gene mutation seems...
View ArticleVaricose Veins Causes
Cause of Varicose veins Blood flows from the heart and through the veins, and then circulates back to the heart. Tiny valves within the veins stop the blood from flowing back down to the legs and lower...
View ArticleGaucher’s Disease Causes
Genetic Mutations There are more than 300 genetic mutations associated with Gaucher’s disease. In order for an individual to be genetically predisposed to Gaucher’s disease, both parents have to be...
View ArticleHeartland Virus Causes
Ticks Ticks have been found to transmit the heartland virus. All reported cases so far have concerned individuals that had been exposed to ticks. The Lonestar tick is the species that has most often...
View ArticleIdiopathic Stabbing Headache Causes
Risk Factors Patients that are overweight or pregnant are more prone to idiopathic stabbing headaches. Sudden weight gain may make individuals even more likely to develop idiopathic stabbing headaches....
View ArticleDandruff Overview
Itchy Flaky Scalp Dandruff is often characterized by itching and flaky skin on the scalp. Dandruff is very common and is suffered by many people around the world. Dandruff is not contagious, but may be...
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