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 …

Dec 23, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 23, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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.

Jul 31, 2024 · Growing tumors steadily narrow the esophagus. Foreign bodies. Sometimes food or another object can partially block the throat or esophagus. Older adults with dentures and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …