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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.
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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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Valvuloplasty - Type - Mayo Clinic
Valvuloplasty A valvuloplasty is a treatment to repair a heart valve that has a narrowed opening. Narrowing of a heart valve is called valve stenosis. Four heart valves — the aortic, mitral, tricuspid and pulmonary valves — open and close to let blood flow through the heart. In a narrowed heart valve, the valve flaps, also called leaflets, may become thick or stiff and fuse together. Valve ...
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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.
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Small vessel disease - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
The goals of treatment for small vessel disease are to control the narrowing of the small blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack and to relieve pain. Medications for small vessel disease may include: Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur). Nitroglycerin tablets, sprays and patches can ease chest pain by relaxing the coronary arteries and improving blood flow. Beta blockers. These drugs ...
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Vitiligo - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Possible side effects of narrow band ultraviolet B therapy include redness, itching and burning. These side effects usually clear up within a few hours after treatment. Combining psoralen and light therapy. This treatment combines a plant-derived substance called psoralen with light therapy (photochemotherapy) to return color to the light patches.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Glaucoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Regular eye exams may catch glaucoma early and save your eyesight. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this vision-stealing eye condition.