De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Causes
Physiological Cause Swelling of the tendon sheath surrounding the two major tendons of the wrist which are responsible for movement of the thumb causes de Quervain’s syndrome. The swelling prohibits...
View ArticleKidney Stones Causes
Substances Which Form Kidney Stones Kidney stones are formed when high levels of calcium, phosphorus, and oxalate are present in the urine. These substances are ordinarily present in the urine, but...
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 ArticleAscariasis Causes
Feces Ascariasis is spread by coming into contact with ascariasis eggs in human feces. In many developing countries, human feces may be used as fertilizer or may be present in soil due to a lack of...
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 Causes
Dry Skin The most common cause of dandruff is dry skin. This will often be present in other areas of the body as well. Temporary dandruff often occurs as a result of forced heat in the winter, but may...
View ArticleCold Sore Causes
HSV-1 and HSV-2 The virus HSV-1 is usually responsible for cold sores on the face, while HSV-2 is usually responsible for blisters on the genitals. However either virus can cause sores in either place....
View ArticleAvoid Dehydration by Knowing the Signs and Causes
As the weather heats up it is important to avoid becoming dehydrated. Dehydration can occur if the body looses fluid too quickly, fluid is not replaced quickly enough, or both. When participating in...
View ArticleHantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Causes
Rodents There are several different types of the Hantavirus, and each type is typically carried by a certain type of rodent. The most common carrier of the Hantavirus in North America is the deer...
View ArticleAngina Causes
Coronary Heart Disease Angina is usually a symptom of Coronary Heart Disease. Coronary Heart Disease is caused by smoking, high amounts of sugar in the blood, high amounts of fat or cholesterol in the...
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