Jan 19th, 2023 - Overview Certain foods can trigger diarrhea with lymphocytic colitis. What is lymphocytic colitis? Lymphocytic colitis is a type of microscopic colitis, which is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel diseases are chronic diseases that cause ongoing inflammation in your intestines. Colitis means inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Microscopic colitis is colitis that c...

Jan 18th, 2023 - Overview Cold urticaria is a rash or hives you can develop as a reaction to cold temperatures. What is cold urticaria? Cold urticaria is a condition that causes an allergic reaction to cold temperatures. A person with cold urticaria may develop a rash or hives after: Eating or drinking something cold. Putting ice on their skin. Swimming or bathing in cold water. Walking outdoors in cold weather...

Dec 30th, 2022 - Overview What is erythema nodosum? Erythema nodosum is a condition in which the fat within your skin becomes inflamed. It’s characterized by bumps (nodules) on your shins. This can be a reactive process to an underlying cause. Who does erythema nodosum affect? Studies show that the condition can affect anyone at any age, but it most often affects women and people assigned female at birth betwee...

Dec 28th, 2022 - Overview Myelofibrosis is an uncommon type of bone marrow cancer that disrupts your body's normal production of blood cells. Myelofibrosis causes extensive scarring in your bone marrow, leading to severe anemia that can cause weakness and fatigue. Bone marrow scarring can also cause you to have a low number of blood-clotting cells called platelets, which increases the risk of bleeding. Myelofib...

Dec 21st, 2022 - Overview What is pure red cell aplasia (PRCA)? Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare blood disorder that happens when your bone marrow doesn’t produce the normal number of red blood cells. When your red blood cell supply drops below normal levels, you have anemia. With anemia, you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells carrying oxygen to your tissues and organs. Symptoms and Causes What are...

Dec 16th, 2022 - Overview Sweet syndrome Open pop-up dialog box Close Sweet syndrome Sweet syndrome Sweet syndrome is an uncommon skin condition marked by a distinctive eruption of tiny bumps that enlarge and are often tender to the touch. They can appear on the back, neck, arms or face. Sweet syndrome, also called acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is an uncommon skin condition. It causes fever and a painf...

Dec 7th, 2022 - Diagnosis Cancer screening Diagnosing cancer at its earliest stages often provides the best chance for a cure. With this in mind, talk with your doctor about what types of cancer screening may be appropriate for you. For a few cancers, studies show that screening tests can save lives by diagnosing cancer early. For other cancers, screening tests are recommended only for people with increased ri...

Nov 8th, 2022 - Overview Advanced pyoderma gangrenosum Open pop-up dialog box Close Advanced pyoderma gangrenosum Advanced pyoderma gangrenosum Pyoderma gangrenosum can cause painful, open sores (ulcers) that have bluish, overhanging borders. Pyoderma gangrenosum (pie-o-DUR-muh gang-ruh-NO-sum) is a rare condition that causes large, painful sores (ulcers) to develop on your skin, most often on your legs. The e...

Nov 7th, 2022 - Overview Myocarditis is inflammation of your heart muscle (myocardium). What is myocarditis? Myocarditis is inflammation of your heart muscle (myocardium). This can weaken your heart muscle, making it more difficult for your heart to pump. This rare condition can affect people quickly or slowly over time. Myocarditis is different from other types of inflammation because each kind happens in a d...

Oct 26th, 2022 - Overview Parts of the immune system Open pop-up dialog box Close Parts of the immune system Parts of the immune system The lymphatic system is part of the body's immune system, which protects against infection and disease. The lymphatic system includes the spleen, thymus, lymph nodes and lymph channels, as well as the tonsils and adenoids. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins ...

Oct 25th, 2022 - Overview What is hypersplenism? Hypersplenism is when your spleen becomes overactive in doing its job. Its job is to filter out old and damaged cells from your bloodstream. When your spleen becomes overenthusiastic about filtering your blood, it removes too many blood cells too soon, leaving you with a deficit of blood cells (cytopenia). How does this condition affect my body? Hypersplenism may...

Sep 21st, 2022 - Acute myelogenous leukemia care at Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic specialists offer personalized treatment for people with acute myelogenous leukemia. Members of your care team work together to deliver exactly the care you need. A diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia requires immediate evaluation so that treatment can begin promptly. When you request an appointment at Mayo Clinic, we work quickly t...

Sep 21st, 2022 - Overview Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. The word "acute" in acute myelogenous leukemia denotes the disease's rapid progression. It's called myelogenous (my-uh-LOHJ-uh-nus) leukemia because it affects a group of white blood cells called the myeloid cells, which normally develop into the variou...

Sep 21st, 2022 - Diagnosis Bone marrow exam Open pop-up dialog box Close Bone marrow exam Bone marrow exam In a bone marrow aspiration, a health care provider uses a thin needle to remove a small amount of liquid bone marrow, usually from a spot in the back of your hipbone (pelvis). A bone marrow biopsy is often done at the same time. This second procedure removes a small piece of bone tissue and the enclosed m...

Sep 21st, 2022 - Diagnosis Bone marrow exam Open pop-up dialog box Close Bone marrow exam Bone marrow exam In a bone marrow aspiration, a health care provider uses a thin needle to remove a small amount of liquid bone marrow, usually from a spot in the back of your hipbone (pelvis). A bone marrow biopsy is often done at the same time. This second procedure removes a small piece of bone tissue and the enclosed m...

Sep 21st, 2022 - Acute lymphocytic leukemia care at Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic specialists offer personalized treatment for people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Your care team works together to deliver exactly the care you need. Team approach At Mayo Clinic, doctors from multiple specialties form a team to provide you with a personalized treatment plan that meets all of your needs and considers all of your trea...

Sep 21st, 2022 - Overview Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. The word "acute" in acute lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that the disease progresses rapidly and creates immature blood cells, rather than mature ones. The word "lymphocytic" in acute lymphocytic leukemia refers to the white blood cell...

Sep 21st, 2022 - Diagnosis Bone marrow exam Open pop-up dialog box Close Bone marrow exam Bone marrow exam In a bone marrow aspiration, a health care provider uses a thin needle to remove a small amount of liquid bone marrow, usually from a spot in the back of your hipbone (pelvis). A bone marrow biopsy is often done at the same time. This second procedure removes a small piece of bone tissue and the enclosed m...

Sep 21st, 2022 - Overview Leukemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Many types of leukemia exist. Some forms of leukemia are more common in children. Other forms of leukemia occur mostly in adults. Leukemia usually involves the white blood cells. Your white blood cells are potent infection fighters — they normally grow and divide in an orderly wa...

Sep 21st, 2022 - Leukemia care at Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic specialists offer personalized treatment for adults and children with leukemia. Members of your care team work together to deliver exactly the care you need. Team approach At Mayo Clinic, doctors from multiple specialties form a team in order to provide you with a personalized treatment plan that meets all of your needs and considers all of your treatmen...