Mar 12, 2024 · Compared with a bulging disk, a herniated disk is more likely to cause pain. The inner cartilage of the disk sticks out farther and is more likely to irritate nerve roots. The irritation can be from pushing on the nerve or, much more commonly, the herniation causes a painful inflammation of the nerve root.

Aug 10, 2022 · A posterior vaginal prolapse is a bulge of tissue into the vagina. It happens when the tissue between the rectum and the vagina weakens or tears.

Jun 14, 2024 · Having bulging eyes — a condition called thyroid eye disease or Graves' ophthalmopathy. Being tired. Having thick, discolored skin mostly on the shins or tops of the feet, called Graves' dermopathy. Having fast or irregular heartbeat, called palpitations. Not sleeping well. Thyroid eye disease

Jan 31, 2024 · Sciatica occurs when the nerve roots to the sciatic nerve become pinched. The cause is usually a herniated disk in the spine or an overgrowth of bone, sometimes called bone spurs, on the spinal bones.

One of the major signs of encephalitis in infants is a bulging of the soft spot, also known as the fontanel, of the baby's skull. Pictured here is the anterior fontanel. Other fontanels are found on the sides and back of an infant's head.

Aug 25, 2023 · Causes. The veins around the anus tend to stretch under pressure and may bulge or swell. Hemorrhoids can develop from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to:

Apr 21, 2023 · Aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection. An aortic aneurysm occurs when a weak spot in the wall of the aorta begins to bulge, as shown in the image on the left.

Nov 18, 2023 · Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid.

Dec 23, 2023 · Hiatal hernia. A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm into the chest cavity.

Apr 5, 2023 · Keratoconus (ker-uh-toe-KOH-nus) is an eye condition in which your cornea — the clear, dome-shaped front of your eye — gets thinner and gradually bulges outward into a cone shape.