Jan 11, 2024 · 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 …

Jun 27, 2024 · 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 …

Dec 23, 2025 · 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 …

Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is called plaque. The plaque can cause …

May 10, 2025 · Scar tissue can narrow the aortic valve opening. It also may make a rough surface on which calcium deposits can collect. Risk factors Risk factors of aortic valve stenosis include: Older …

Apr 15, 2025 · Most deviated septums have no symptoms. You might not know you have a deviated septum. But sometimes a deviated septum can cause the following: Blockage in one or both nostrils. …

Jul 31, 2024 · Growing tumors steadily narrow the esophagus. Foreign bodies. Sometimes food or another object can partially block the throat or esophagus. Older adults with dentures and people …

Nov 9, 2021 · 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 …

Nov 5, 2024 · Regular eye exams may catch glaucoma early and save your eyesight. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this vision-stealing eye condition.

Nov 6, 2024 · Hydronephrosis is swelling of one or both kidneys. It happens when urine can't drain from a kidney and builds up in the kidney as a result. The condition can be due to a blockage in the tubes …