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 …

Jun 27, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

Apr 16, 2024 · Valvuloplasty A valvuloplasty is a treatment to repair a heart valve that has a narrowed opening. Narrowing of a heart valve is called valve stenosis. Four heart valves — …

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 …

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 …

Aug 1, 2025 · Craniosynostosis (kray-nee-o-sin-os-TOE-sis) is a condition present at birth. It causes one or more of the joints between the bones of a baby's skull to close too early, before …

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.

May 10, 2025 · Scar tissue can narrow the aortic valve opening. It also may make a rough surface on which calcium deposits can collect. Risk factors Risk factors of aortic valve stenosis …

Nov 9, 2021 · 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 …