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 thin — may be a …

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 put into the urethra …

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 stricture is, …

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 systolic pressure. …

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 people …

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 blood …

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 don't get …

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 plaque can cause …

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 of the body.