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The exact causes of EG/EoD are still not known, and there is no cure. The treatments are usually geared toward relieving symptoms. Recent research is shedding more light on EG/EoD. Julie Bang / Verywell Eosinophils help in protecting the digestive system from harmful substances, such as allergens or organisms that cause infection. EG/EoD is characterized by excessive eosinophils in these tissues. This causesinflammationin the digestive tract. Julie Bang / Verywell...

Myomas can cause symptoms like abdominal pain andheavy menstrual bleeding, but some people remain entirely symptom-free. More than half of all people with a uterus will experience a myoma by age 50. This article describes the different types of myomas, including the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. Verywell / Jessica Olah It also explains how myomas are diagnosed and when it is time to see a healthcare provider. Verywell / Jessica Olah...

Steatorrheaoccurs when you have too much fat in your stool (poop). Fatty stools will be pale in color and looser than normal. Poop with too much fat in it may also float and have a bad smell. shayneppl / Getty Images shayneppl / Getty Images What Is Steatorrhea? Steatorrhea means you have too much fat in your stool. Steatorrhea isn’t a medical condition itself, but it can be a symptom of a medical condition....

The good news is that it’s fairly straightforward for a healthcare provider to tease out the cause. This article explains some common reasons for a burning throat. It also describes how each condition is treated to relieve sore throat pain, burning, and other symptoms. Verywell / Emily Roberts Approximately half of all people experience acid reflux at some point in life. Sometimes the acid rises all the way up to the throat and voice box....

The pimple may also be too far inside the nasal passages for you to see it clearly. It’s also possible that what you think is just a pimple is something else. Specifically, do not apply products containingbenzoyl peroxideorsalicylic acidin the nasal passages. blackCAT / Getty Images These can cause irritation. In some cases, topical or oral medications may be needed to treat your condition. They will prescribe oral antibiotics, which should erase the infection....

Bone spurs in the knees can cause pain, stiffness, and loss of joint mobility. These bony projections form along the margin of the knee joint. Bone spurs in the knee can be diagnosed with an X-ray. Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health How Do Bone Spurs in the Knee Form? Bone spurs are largely the result of cartilage injury. However, the repair process can become haphazard when the damage is severe or persistent....

Congenitalhearing lossmeans you are born with partial or complete hearing loss. The treatment can vary by the cause but may include hearing aids, cochlear implants, or sign language. In newborns, symptoms are difficult to notice, which is why postnatal hearing screening tests are so important. Verywell / Julie Bang The most common cause of congenital hearing loss is genetic. Genes play a role in the formation of the hearing organs as well as the nerve pathways....

A heart murmur can sometimes be harmless and pose no risk to your health. If there is a serious cause of a heart murmur, surgery or medications may help correct the problem. This article describes the symptoms and causes of a heart murmur. Richard Goerg / Getty Images What Does a Heart Murmur Sound Like? When listening through a stethoscope, anormal heartbeat will sound like “lub-DUB"as theatrioventricularheart valvesopen and shut....

Tumors that form on the brain or spinal cord can cause headaches, seizures, and other problems. NF2 can be diagnosed with brain imaging studies and a physical exam. What Are Symptoms of Neurofibromatosis bang out 2? sturti / Getty Images Light-brown skin spots are also characteristic of the disorder. What Causes Neurofibromatosis 2? Neurofibromatosis jot down 2 is a genetic disorder with anautosomal dominant pattern. It involves a mutation of the gene located on chromosome 22, called theNF2gene....

Around 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of pleural mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year. Treatment includes the surgical removal of cancerous tissues, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. It also describes the current survival rates based on the stage of the disease. Illustration by JR Bee, Verywell Cancer causes the pleura to overproduce fluids and stops fluids from draining as they normally would. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma often include:...

The radial nerve runs down the arm and to the fingertips. Its typically a sharp, radiating, or burning pain. Often, the pain is accompanied by the inability to fully straighten your arm or fingers. Verywell / Gary Ferster It receives sensory messages to send back to the spinal cord and brain allowing you to feel sensations. Depending on where the nerve damage occurs, sensory and motor (movement) symptoms can vary....

There arevaccinesto prevent some types of spinal meningitis. In some cases, spinal meningitis will resolve on its own. This article explains what spinal meningitis is, including the symptoms, causes, diagnoses, and treatments. Charday Penn / Getty Images Charday Penn / Getty Images How Do You Get Spinal Meningitis? The most commontype of spinal meningitisis viral meningitis. Other types are bacterial, parasitic, fungal, amoebic, and noninfectious. Viral Meningitis A virus causes the most common bang out of meningitis....

This can cause visual distortions, includingdouble visionand a loss of depth perception. Although strabismus usually occurs during infancy or early childhood, adults can get strabismus as well. Treatment of strabismus includes prescription eyeglasses, vision therapy, Botox injections, and surgery. teap/Getty Images Left untreated, strabismus can lead to permanently reduced vision in one eye, called amblyopia. This article describes the symptoms and causes of strabismus, including the various options for treatment....