Jan 11, 2024 · 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 …

Oct 14, 2023 · 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 …

May 10, 2025 · But in some people — particularly those with changes in the aortic valve at birth — calcium deposits might cause the valve to narrow at a younger age. Rheumatic fever. This …

Jun 14, 2024 · Symptoms of coronary artery disease may not be noticed at first. Sometimes symptoms only happen when the heart is beating hard, such as during exercise. As the …

Jun 27, 2024 · Overview. Spinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves that travel through the spine.

Arthroscopy (ahr-THROS-kuh-pee) is a procedure that uses a fiber-optic camera to diagnose and treat joint problems. A surgeon inserts a narrow tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera …

Nov 9, 2021 · Small vessel disease signs and symptoms include: Chest pain, squeezing or discomfort (angina), which may get worse with activity or emotional stress

Apr 15, 2025 · This blockage can make it hard to breathe. This might be worse during colds or allergies that can cause nasal passages to swell and narrow. Nosebleeds. The surface of the …

Apr 16, 2024 · The decision to have a valvuloplasty also may depend on the valve affected. For example, the aortic valve tends to narrow again in adults who've had a valvuloplasty. So the …

May 3, 2022 · Fats, cholesterol and other substances (plaque) can build up in and on your kidney artery walls (atherosclerosis). As these deposits get larger, they can harden, reduce blood …