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- Narrow stools: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic
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 And that could be due to colon cancer Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) also may cause changes in the size of
- Glaucoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Regular eye exams may catch glaucoma early and save your eyesight Find out about symptoms and treatment for this vision-stealing eye condition
- Urethral stricture - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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 to drain the bladder, called a catheter Trauma or injury to the urethra or pelvis
- High blood pressure (hypertension) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Kidney problems High blood pressure can cause the blood vessels in the kidneys to become narrow or weak This can lead to kidney damage Eye problems Increased blood pressure can cause thickened, narrowed or torn blood vessels in the eyes This can result in vision loss Metabolic syndrome This syndrome is a group of disorders of the body's
- Valvuloplasty - Type - Mayo Clinic
Valvuloplasty A valvuloplasty is a treatment to repair a heart valve that has a narrowed opening Narrowing of a heart valve is called valve stenosis Four heart valves — the aortic, mitral, tricuspid and pulmonary valves — open and close to let blood flow through the heart In a narrowed heart valve, the valve flaps, also called leaflets, may become thick or stiff and fuse together Valve
- Blood pressure: Is it affected by cold weather? - Mayo Clinic
Blood pressure generally is higher in the winter and lower in the summer That's because low temperatures cause blood vessels to temporarily narrow More pressure is needed to force blood through narrowed veins and arteries This causes blood pressure to rise Blood pressure also can be affected by
- Asthma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack
- Exercise-induced asthma - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Exercise-induced asthma happens when the airways narrow or squeeze during or after physical activity It causes shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and other symptoms during or after exercise
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