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.

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 …

Jul 12, 2025 · 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 …

Aug 9, 2024 · 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 …

Jan 11, 2024 · 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.

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 …

Dec 4, 2025 · Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles that support the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, relax briefly. When these muscles relax, your airway is …

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 …

Jan 26, 2024 · A ureteral obstruction is a blockage in one or both of the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Ureteral obstruction can be cured. However, if it's not treated, …

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 …