Alzheimer’s Causes
Combination of Factors While there’s no pinpointed cause for Alzheimer’s, many believe that the disease is caused by a combination of factors. These factors include an individual’s genetics, lifestyle,...
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Combination of Factors While there is no specific known cause for fibromyalgia, researchers believe that it is typically caused by a combination of factors. Scientists continue to research the disease...
View ArticleCOPD Causes
Tobacco Smoking Tobacco smoking is the number one cause of COPD in most of the world. It is estimated that 20 percent of smokers develop COPD. In underdeveloped countries, women who are exposed to...
View ArticleTuberculosis Causes
Spread of Bacteria Tuberculosis is spread through microscopic droplets of bacteria that are released into the air. This can happen when a person infected with active TB speaks, coughs, spits, laughs,...
View ArticleRabies Causes
Rabies Virus Rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus. The virus is spread through the saliva of infected animals. Infected animals can spread the virus by biting another animal or a person. In...
View ArticleMenopause Causes
Natural Causes Menopause is a biological condition that occurs in every woman. A natural decline in a woman’s productive hormones is believed to be a possible cause. As a woman approaches the late 30s,...
View ArticleTetanus Causes
Bacteria The bacteria that cause tetanus, Clostridium tetani, are found in soil, dust and animal feces. When they enter a deep flesh wound, spores of the bacteria may produce a powerful toxin,...
View ArticleTonsillitis Causes
Viruses and Bacteria Viruses are the most common cause of tonsillitis. However, bacterial infection may also be a cause. One of the most common tonsillitis-causing bacteria strains is Streptococcus...
View ArticleYeast Infection Causes
Candida Fungus A fungus called candida is the cause of vaginal yeast infections. Candida is a type of microorganism that is present in a healthy patient’s vagina as well, along with certain types of...
View ArticlePancreatitis Causes
Enzyme Activation Pancreatitis develops when a patient’s digestive enzymes that are produced within the pancreas become activated while they are located inside the pancreas. This causes damage to the...
View ArticleEsophagitis Causes
GERD In reflux esophagitis, the condition is caused by GERD. GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. During GERD, the lower esophageal sphincter (a valve-like structure) opens when it should...
View ArticleRosacea Causes
Combination of Factors The exact cause of rosacea is unknown. However, researchers believe that it is likely caused by a combination of environmental and hereditary factors. Research has shown that...
View ArticleEpilepsy Causes
Various Factors Unfortunately, epilepsy does not have a specific identifiable cause for roughly half of those who suffer the condition. For the other half, it is believed that epilepsy may be caused by...
View ArticleEczema Causes
Combination of Causes The exact cause of eczema is unknown. However, many believe that it can be caused by a combination of factors. These factors are believed to include irritable and dry skin in...
View ArticleVaginitis Causes
Yeast Infection Causes Yeast infections are caused by a change in the normal environment of the patient’s vagina. This change triggers the overgrowth of one of the fungal organisms that are naturally...
View ArticleGlaucoma Causes
Fluid Buildup and Intraocular Pressure In the majority of cases, glaucoma is caused by an increase in pressure within the eye. This pressure is known as intraocular pressure. It is caused by the...
View ArticleLupus Causes
Combination of Factors Lupus cases occur when the healthy tissue of the patient’s body is attacked by the immune system. However, the exact cause of lupus is unknown. It is believed that a combination...
View ArticleSleep Apnea Causes
What Causes CSA? CSA is caused by a miscommunication between the respiratory system and the brain. The brain normally monitors the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood stream, sending the...
View ArticleCauses of Rubella
What Causes Rubella? Rubella is caused by a virus that can be transmitted through airborne contact, fluid exchange, or blood. Rubella is contagious, and a person that has been infected with the virus...
View ArticleCauses and Risk Factors
Common Causes of Tendinitis Tendinitis is considered to be a repetitive stress injury, which means that it is usually caused by a particular movement being performed over and over. There are certain...
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