Cystitis is a condition that affects the bladder. It happens most often when bacteria cause an infection. But there are other causes, too.
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Urethral stricture
Narrowing of the tube that carries urine from the body, called the urethra, can limit urine flow and cause a number of problems.
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
This disease can cause swelling in the blood vessels of the nose, sinuses, throat, lungs and kidneys. Prompt treatment is key.
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Pulmonary embolism
A blood clot blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung. Often the clot starts in a leg and travels to the lung.
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Tendinopathy
Repetitive activities can injure tendons, causing pain and swelling. Wear and tear from age can also cause tendinopathy. These tendon injuries are common in the hands, arms and legs.
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Trigeminal neuralgia
Learn about this nerve condition that can jolt areas on the face with electric-shock-like pain.
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Gastritis
Learn about the causes and treatments for this inflammation of the stomach lining.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Learn more about the symptoms, risks and ways to protect yourself.
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Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)
Learn about this common eye condition that may look alarming but is usually harmless and clears up without treatment.
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Sinus headaches
Sinus headaches are often to blame for headache with facial pain — but that pain might actually be a migraine.
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Sepsis
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of sepsis, a serious infection-related illness.
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Bladder stones
Minerals in urine can form crystals when the bladder does not empty all the way.