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 …

Aug 18, 2023 · Pulse pressure is determined from the two numbers of a blood pressure reading. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). The top number is called systolic pressure. …

Oct 14, 2023 · Diagnosis To make a diagnosis, a member of your health care team will ask about your symptoms and your medical history and do an exam. Tests that can help find where the stricture is, …

Jul 20, 2024 · 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.

Oct 14, 2023 · 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 …

Aug 27, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Aug 18, 2025 · Symptoms of a blocked tear duct include: Very watery eye. Redness of the white part of the eye Eye infection or irritation that happens again and again, known as pink eye. Painful swelling …