Providence Medical Group-Hood River- The cause of abdominal problems can be hard to pinpoint. Sometimes minor and serious abdominal problems start with the same symptoms. Fortunately, mos...
More » - When your doctor says that your Pap test was “abnormal,” it means that the test found some cells on your cervix that do not look normal. It does not m...
More » - Scrapes or abrasions are skin wounds that rub or tear off skin. Most scrapes are shallow and do not extend far into the skin, but some may remove seve...
More » - Acne is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Acne can range from mild to severe acne, which can mean hundreds o...
More » - Alopecia areata is a disorder characterized by loss of hair. Sometimes, this means simply a few bare patches on the scalp. In other cases, hair loss i...
More » - Anemia is a general term for a category of blood conditions that affect the red blood cells or the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin they contain....
More » - Angina is a type of chest pain that occurs when there is not enough blood flow to the heart. This is often a result of narrowing of the blood vessels ...
More » - Generalized anxiety disorder occurs when you feel worried and stressed about many everyday events and activities. In this disorder, often the things y...
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What is appendicitis?
Appendicitis is one of the causes of serious belly pain. It happens when the appendix becomes infected and inflamed. The appe...
More » - Arthralgia is pain in a joint. A joint is the point at which two bones are connected. Many joints provide support and stability and allow movement, al...
More » - Psoriatic arthritis is a rheumatoid-like arthritic condition characterized by pain and swelling of the joints that occurs in association with gray dis...
More » - Asthma is a long-term (chronic) disease of the respiratory system that causes inflammation and spasm or tightening in the bronchial tubes, which carry...
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Atrial fibrillation (say “A-tree-uhl fih-bruh-LAY-shun”) is an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that starts in the upper parts (atria) of the hea...
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition in which a person has trouble paying attention and focusing on tasks, tends to act wi...
More » - Most people have back and neck pain from time to time. Some people have ongoing pain that gets in the way of their everyday activities. Either way, ou...
More » - Many people have small amounts of rectal bleeding. Irritation of the rectum from diarrhea or constipation, a small hemorrhoid, or an anal fissure can ...
More » - Blood in the stool may be the only symptom of colorectal cancer, but not all blood in the stool is caused by cancer. Other conditions that can cause b...
More » - Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladd...
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Breast lumps are common, especially in women ages 30 to 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump or lumps in your breast. Most of these con...
More » - Bronchitis means that the tubes that carry air to the lungs (the bronchial tubes) are inflamed and irritated. When this happens, the tubes swell and p...
More » - Heat burns (thermal burns) are caused by fire, steam, hot objects, or hot liquids. Scald burns with hot liquid are the most common burns to children a...
More » - Kidney stones are made of salts and minerals in the urine that stick together to form small "pebbles." They are usually painless while they ...
More » - Calluses and corns are areas of thick, hardened, dead skin. They form to protect the skin and structures under the skin from pressure, friction, and i...
More » - Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Normally, your skin helps protect you from infection. But if you have a cut, sore, or insect bite, ...
More » - Earwax (cerumen) is normally produced only in the outer half of the ear canal and will not become deeply impacted unless it is pushed in. The ear cana...
More » - Cervical dysplasia is a term used to describe abnormal cervical cells taken during the Pap smear. Cervical dysplasia is usually graded according to it...
More » - Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix, most often caused by infection. Symptoms of cervicitis include an unusual vaginal discharge or bleeding, ...
More » - Chickenpox is a common illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. It is most common in children, but most pe...
More » - Chronic ischemic heart disease is a condition that causes reduced circulation of blood to the heart....
More » - COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking....
More » - Heart failure is a condition in which the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) are not able to pump blood effectively. When the heart muscle has b...
More » - Pinkeye is redness and swelling of the lining of the eyelid and eye surface. The lining is called the conjunctiva, and pinkeye is also called conjunct...
More » - Constipation occurs when stools are difficult to pass. Some people are overly concerned with the frequency of their bowel movements because they have ...
More » - Contact dermatitis is an acute or chronic skin inflammation triggered by substances that come in contact with the skin. Affected individuals may have ...
More » - Bruises (contusions) occur when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from a twist, bump, or fall. Blood leaks into tissues u...
More » - Coughing is your body's way of getting foreign substances and mucus out of your lungs and upper airway passages. Coughs are often useful, and you ...
More » - Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main symptom is a harsh, barking cough. Croup c...
More » - An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that contains a maturing egg. A follicular cyst occurs when a sac on the ovary does not release an egg, and the ...
More » - Dehydration occurs when your body loses too much fluid. This can happen when you stop drinking water or lose large amounts of fluid through diarrhea, ...
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Depression is an illness that causes you to feel sad, to lose interest in activities that you've always enjoyed, to withdraw from others, and to hav...
More » - Diarrhea occurs when there is an increase in the number of bowel movements or bowel movements are more watery and loose than normal. When the intestin...
More » - Diverticulosis is a condition that develops when pouches form in the wall of the colon. These pouches may be up to 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) in diameter or...
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Dizziness is a word that is often used to describe two different feelings. It is important to know exactly what you mean when you say "I feel d...
More » - Burning or pain with urination (dysuria) is the most common symptom of a urinary tract problem. As bacteria grow in the bladder, the bladder wall beco...
More » - Atopic dermatitis, sometimes called eczema, is a skin problem that causes dry skin, intense itching, and then a red, raised rash. It's most common in ...
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Swelling is an increase in the size or a change in the shape of an area of the body. Swelling can be caused by collection of body fluid, tissue grow...
More » - Endometriosis (endo) is a puzzling hormonal and immune disease affecting girls and women from as young as eight to postmenopause. In endo, tissue like...
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Epilepsy causes repeated seizures and is one of the most common neurological condition. The seizures are caused by bursts of electrical activity in ...
More » - Failure to thrive is a term used to describe a child who seems to be gaining weight or height more slowly than other children of his or her age and se...
More » - Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness, exhaustion, or lack of energy....
More » - Fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. It helps the body fight infection. Fever...
More » - Uterine fibroids are lumps that grow on the uterus. Your doctor may call them fibroid tumors, leiomyomas or myomas. Fibroids are not cancer. You do no...
More » - Fibromyalgia is widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissues above and below the waist and on both sides of the body. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome—a ...
More » - Gas (flatus) is made in the stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy. All people pass gas, some people more than others. It is...
More » - Chronic, Erosive Gastritis is characterized by many inflamed lesions in the mucous lining of the stomach. It may be a transitory or a chronic conditio...
More » - Gastroenteritis is an upset stomach. It causes nausea and vomiting. You may also have diarrhea or a fever. It is sometimes called "stomach flu,&q...
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Topic Overview
This topic is about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. For information on reflux in babies and children, see Gastroes...
More » - Genetic disorders are diseases that can be passed from parents to children. Some disorders may be inherited if only one parent has the abnormal gene, ...
More » - Prediabetes is a term that is used when you are at risk for Type 2 diabetes. It means that your blood sugar is higher than it should be. Most people w...
More » - Gout is an inflammatory joint disease that causes acute pain and swelling. It is a form of arthritis that develops when uric acid crystals form in and...
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Headaches are one of the most common pain-related health problems in both children and adults. You may have a headache along with another minor heal...
More » - A heart murmur is an extra sound that the blood makes as it flows through the heart. Your doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to your heartbeat. When ...
More » - Heartburn is a feeling of burning, warmth, heat or pain that often starts in the upper abdomen just beneath the lower breastbone. This discomfort may ...
More » - Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can be either gross (visible) or microscopic (as defined by more than three to five red blood cells per high power f...
More » - Hemophilia is a rare genetic bleeding disorder. It runs in families and is almost always seen in males. Hemophilia occurs when blood clotting factors ...
More » - Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful, but it’s usually not serious. Veins can swell inside the anal can...
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A hernia is a bulge of intestine, another organ, or fat through the muscles of the belly. A hernia can occur when there is weakness in the muscle ...
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A hernia is a bulge of intestine, another organ, or fat through the muscles of the belly. A hernia can occur when there is weakness in the muscle wa...
More » - High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition in which the force of blood against artery walls is too strong. Over time, high blood pressure ca...
More » - Cholesterol is an important type of fat (lipid) that is made by the body and is necessary for it to function. It also is found in foods that are made ...
More » - Hives (urticaria) are an allergic reaction of the skin that may last a few minutes or can persist for a few days. They appear as raised, red, itchy bu...
More » - Primary hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder characterized by excessive sweating on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, in the armpits (axillar...
More » - Hypothyroidism means your thyroid is not making enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes ho...
More » - Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, occurs when a man cannot achieve or keep an erection that is firm enough for sexual intercourse. Erecti...
More » - Influenza (flu) is a viral infection. People often use the term "flu" to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach viru...
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An ingrown toenail is a toenail that has grown into the skin instead of over it. This usually happens to the big toe, but it can also happen to othe...
More » - Insect bites often cause minor swelling, redness, pain and itching. These mild reactions are common and may last from a few hours to a few days. Usual...
More » - Insomnia is a common sleep problem that can affect your quality of life. People with insomnia have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. They may ...
More » - A keloid is a thick scar that can develop after curettage treatment. A keloid can be itchy or grow larger over time but it doesn't require medical...
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Most people have had a minor knee problem at one time or another. Most of the time our body movements do not cause problems, but it's not surprising...
More » - Swelling is an increase in the size or a change in the shape of an area of the body. Swelling can be caused by collection of body fluid, tissue growth...
More » - Meningitis is an infection of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Al...
More » - Menopause is the cessation of the monthly female menstrual cycle. Women who have not had a menstrual period for a year are considered postmenopausal. ...
More » - The menstrual cycle is the series of changes a woman's body goes through to prepare for a pregnancy. About once a month, the uterus grows a new li...
More » - Metrorrhagia is uterine bleeding at irregular intervals, particularly between the expected menstrual periods. Metrorrhagia may be a sign of an underly...
More » - Nausea is a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach. When you are nauseated, you may feel weak and sweaty and have too much saliva in your mouth. You ...
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Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage that protects and cushions the joints breaks down over time. Eventually, the bones—formerly sep...
More » - Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is an inflammation or infection of the ear canal, the passage that leads from the outer ear to the eardrum. This co...
More » - Ear infections (acute otitis media) occur in the space behind the eardrum, which is called the middle ear. Ear infections are more likely to occur aft...
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Minor arm and leg injuries are common. Symptoms often develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse or an injury. Limb injuries are often caused by: ...
More » - Ulcers develop when the intestine or stomach's protective layer is broken down, allowing a sore to develop in the stomach lining or upper intestine. G...
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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to a variety of conditions that primarily affect the arteries of the body, with the exception of the co...
More » - Colored skin spots, also called pigmented lesions, can include freckles, moles or flesh-colored skin spots....
More » - Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can ...
More » - Early signs of pregnancy: Your first sign of pregnancy may be a missed menstrual period.
Other early signs of pregnancy, caused by hormonal change...
More » - Prostatitis is swelling or infection of the prostate gland. It often hurts. The prostate gland sits just below a man's bladder and makes part of t...
More » - Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by dry, reddish (erythematous), thickened patches of skin that are covered with silver...
More » - Healthy skin provides a barrier between the inside of the body and the outside environment. A rash means some change has affected the skin. Rashes are...
More » - Allergic rhinitis, often called allergies or hay fever, occurs when your immune system overreacts to particles in the air that you breathe—you are all...
More » - Rosacea (say “roh-ZAY-sha”) is a skin disease that causes redness and pimples on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. It can also cause burnin...
More » - A torn rotator cuff tendon is damage to one or more of the four tendons that cover the shoulder joint. These tendons connect the rotator cuff muscles ...
More » - Sebaceous cysts are caused by plugged ducts at the site of a hair follicle. Like a cyst, they move freely under the fingers. Hormone stimulation or in...
More » - Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is a worrisome symptom and has many acute and chronic causes including asthma and COPD. You should see your health...
More » - Sinusitis is infection or inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities. These are hollow spaces in your cheeks and around your eyes. Sinus infecti...
More » - Most skin problems first appear as a rash, which may go away with home treatment. In some cases a rash does not go away or the skin may become so irri...
More » - Skin ulcers are open sores that are often accompanied by the sloughing-off of inflamed tissue.
They can be caused by a variety of events, such as ...
More » - Most people have twisted an ankle at some point in their life. If your ankle gets swollen and painful after you twist it, it may be sprained. This mea...
More » - An injury to the ligaments or muscles in the neck could be a sprain or strain. When neck pain is caused by muscle strain, you may have aches and stiff...
More » - Sprains are injuries to the tough ropelike fibers (ligaments) that connect bone to bone. If you have a severe sprain, your symptoms may not be much di...
More » - Strep throat is an infection in the throat and the tonsils caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. The throat gets irritated and inflamed, causing a...
More » - Actinic keratosis and actinic lentigines are types of colored skin spot that is caused by too much sun exposure. ...
More » - A sunburn is skin damage from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most sunburns cause mild pain and redness but affect only the outer layer of skin. ...
More » - Synovitis is the inflammation of a synovial (joint-lining) membrane. It is usually painful, particularly on motion, and is characterized by swelling, ...
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Thrombophlebitis is inflammation in a vein in an area where a blood clot has formed. Often the term thrombophlebitis is shortened to "phlebitis...
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When people use tobacco products on a regular basis, their bodies develop a need for nicotine. If they don't get nicotine, they start having nicotin...
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What is tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is an infection or inflammation of the tonsils. The tonsils are balls of lymphatic tissue on both sides of the t...
More » - Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disease that develops when the pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that lets sugar (glucose) move from the blood...
More » - Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease that affects the way your body uses food for energy. The disease develops when the cells of the body become resi...
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An upper respiratory tract infection (URI) is a bacterial or viral infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat. Common symptoms of a URI are a runny o...
More » - Your urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It includes your bladder and kidneys and the tubes that connect the...
More » - Vaginitis is infection or inflammation of the vagina. It can cause itching and burning, a change in vaginal discharge, and sometimes pain during sex. ...
More » - Venous insufficiency occurs when the veins in the legs do not return blood to the heart and upper body normally. Causes include long-term high blood p...
More » - A wart is a harmless skin growth caused by some types of the virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 100 known types of HPV. ...
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