It is sometimes caused bysmall-cell lung cancers, but other times has no apparent trigger. The term myasthenic just means muscle weakness. Instead, they generally begin slowly and gradually worsen with time. Verywell / Katie Kerpel Fatigue and muscle weakness are key symptoms of LEMS. The fatigue may be intense and worse after exercise. The muscle weakness usually first affects the muscles of the upper legs. This leads to problems with climbing stairs or getting oneself up out of a deep chair....

Thelarynxis the tube that connects the bottom of the throat to the windpipe (trachea). It is divided into three sections called the supraglottis, glottis, and subglottis. Structures in the larynx include the: Laryngeal cancer can develop anywhere inside this space. Getty Images There is no specific cause of laryngeal cancer, but there are some risk factors associated with it. Some treatments may be done alone or in combination with other treatments....

In fact, LADA may account for up to 10% of diabetes cases of all types. This article discusses the symptoms of LADA, along with how to receive a diagnosis and available treatment options. (When pop in 1 diabetes affects a child, it tends to come on suddenly and dramatically.) BSIP / UIG / Universal Images Group / Getty Images BMI is a dated, flawed measure. It does not take into account factors such asbody composition, ethnicity, sex, race, and age....

Lateral recessstenosis(LRS) is the narrowing of the space within thespinal canalthat is located toward the sides. Lateral Recess Stenosis Causes Lateral recess spinal stenosis is also known asforaminalstenosis. This is called encroachment or impingement. Medical Art Inc / Collection:E+ / Getty Images Whenencroachmentoccurs, it may cause pronounced pain and other symptoms. In this case,myelopathysymptoms may ensue. Myelopathy symptoms result from irritation or compression of the spinal cord. As an example, the development of lateral recess stenosis may occur when age-related changes in theligamentum flavumoccur....

This is known as asymmetric arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is one of those types of arthritis. Verywell / Julie Bang What Is Psoriatic Arthritis? PsA may also begin in childhood. PsA can attack many joints or just a few, and this can also change as the disease progresses. What Is a Flare? A flare, or flare-up, refers to an increase in symptoms of any disease. Not exactly, no. The cause is more often related to immune system dysfunction happening throughout your body....

Leprosy,known as Hansens Disease, is a disease from ancient times that still exists today. It affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucosal membranes. More than 16 million people have beencuredof this disabling, disfiguring disease since treatments became available in the 1980s. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health Today, all three are used together to treat leprosy in people. That means it can be transmitted from animals to people. This article explains the causes and symptoms of leprosy....

Leukapheresis can be used to reduce an excessively highwhite blood cell (WBC) countcaused by diseases likeleukemia. Verywell / Hilary Allison Purpose of Leukapheresis White blood cells are an important part of theimmune system. Others have a “memory” and can keep watch for the return of disease-causing organisms. Verywell / Hilary Allison Leukapheresis is often used before CLL chemotherapy begins. This helps lower the risk of leukostasis and complications such as heart failure or breathing problems....

While most cases never become cancerous, others doeven if they have no signs of cancerous changes when diagnosed. Leukoplakia is most often because of smoking or chewing tobacco, though there are other causes. If leukoplakia is mild, it often goes away without any intervention. Verywell / JR Bee But leukoplakia must be monitored for indications oforal cancer, which requires treatment. Leukoplakia is often mistaken forthrush, a yeast infection of the mouth and gums....

Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy Pregnancyis an exciting and unusual time during which your body will go through numerous changes. One change you may not expect is an increase invaginal discharge, called leukorrhea. In most cases, this is a normal and healthy change. Verywell / Jessica Olah Still, sometimes it could be a sign of infection. Verywell / Jessica Olah What Is Leukorrhea? Leukorrhea is a normal jot down of vaginal discharge present in both pregnant and non-pregnant people....

“Libido” is the term used to describe sexual appetite or sex drive. Not only does it vary from person to person, but it can also change from day to day. With that said, there is no such thing as a normal libido. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin Some people have a high libido and others have a low libido. Libido and sexuality often get confused. By contrast, people who identify as female can be judged for having the same sexual appetite or drive....

Sometimes called the “pregnancy line” Pregnancybrings changes to many areas of the body, including the skin. Some skin changes can indicate a problem or complication, but others are simply cosmetic, like linea nigra. This line runs vertically from the breastbone to the pubic area and down the middle of the abdomen. RuslanDashinsky / Getty Images This is called the linea nigra (“black line”). Linea nigra is typically noticed in the second trimester....

Lip cancer is anoral cancerthat starts when theDNAinside a cell on the lip becomes abnormal. The lips are lined with cells called squamous cells, which are the outermost layers of the lip. Cancer of the lip is most likely to develop in these types of cells and is calledsquamous cell carcinoma. iStockPhoto / Getty Images This occurs most frequently on the bottom lip. This may look like an ulcer or a rough patch that is not getting better....

Both people with severe cases of the disease and those who only have mild symptoms can develop long COVID. The prolonged symptoms can vary from person to person. Verywell / Hilary Allison Definition The term “long COVID” came from the patient community. Verywell / Hilary Allison It was coined by archeologist Elisa Perego as a Twitter hashtag to describe her experience with the virus. Since then, many organizations have created their own terms and definitions for the condition....