The causes of stenosis vary. The condition may be either congenital or due to spinal degeneration. Anything that encroaches on the spinal canal can lead to stenosis. Examples are spur formation around the vertebral bodies, distortion around the vertebral joints or
Depression is really a catch-all term that encompasses a variety of symptoms. The severity of depression is largely dictated by the number... Read more »
Even back pain caused by a spondylolisthesis and lumbar stenosis can be treated with physical therapy. Because spondylolisthesis and lumbar... Read more »
Taking mental health issues seriously makes a tremendous difference in obtaining treatment for mental illnesses as well as creating a sense... Read more »
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Mitral valve obstructionTreatmentTreatment depends on the symptoms and condition of the heart and lungs. People with mild symptoms or none at all may... Read more »
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In mitral valve stenosis, the mitral valve leaflets are fused together by scar tissue, gradually narrowing the valve and slowing the flow of blood... Read more »
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Narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart.The aortic valve controls blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta and the rest of the body. It... Read more »
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Meatal stenosis is a narrowing of the opening of the urethra, the tube through which urine leaves the body.Alternative NamesUrethral meatal... Read more »
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The aorta is the main artery carrying blood out of the heart. When blood leaves the heart, it flows through the aortic valve, into the aorta. In... Read more »