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Narrow stools: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic 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 sign that the colon is narrowing or has a blockage And that could be due to colon cancer
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
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Symptoms and causes 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 vessels Injury to the arms or legs Changes in the muscles or ligaments Radiation exposure Risk factors Risk factors for peripheral artery disease (PAD
Urethral stricture - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic 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, how long it is and what's causing it might include: Urine tests These look for infection, blood or cancer in the urine Urinary flow test This measures the urine flow and how strong it is Urethral ultrasound
Renal artery stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic 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 don't get enough oxygen-rich blood The kidneys need enough blood flow to help filter waste products and remove excess fluids Less blood flow to the kidneys may injure kidney tissue and raise blood pressure throughout
Spinal stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic 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 space inside the spine This can ease the symptoms caused by pressure on the spinal cord or nerves But surgery can't cure arthritis, so arthritis pain in the spine may continue
Small vessel disease - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic 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 disease may include: Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur) Nitroglycerin tablets, sprays and patches can ease chest pain by relaxing the coronary arteries and improving blood flow Beta blockers These drugs
Small vessel disease - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Small vessel disease is a condition in which the walls of the small arteries in the heart aren't working properly This reduces the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart, causing chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, and other signs and symptoms of heart disease
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
Obstructive sleep apnea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles that support the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, relax briefly When these muscles relax, your airway is narrowed or closed, and breathing is momentarily cut off