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  1. etymology - How did "issue" come to mean "problem"? - English …

    Nov 12, 2017 · Historically the "issue" (or "issues") in a lawsuit designated the outcome of pretrial conferences between the judge and parties agreeing what matters and points of law the trial would …

  2. What are the differences between 'incident', 'issue' and 'affair'?

    An incident is a single distinct event - one occurrence of something that can happen more than once. It is often unpleasant and/or unexpected. Issue has lots of meanings. Given the other words you're …

  3. Medical Diseases & Conditions - Mayo Clinic

    Explore comprehensive guides on hundreds of common and rare diseases and conditions from the experts at Mayo Clinic.

  4. Dysphagia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 31, 2024 · Having trouble swallowing? Learn more about what causes this common issue, along with therapies for treating the condition.

  5. What's the difference between 'resolve' and 'solve'?

    Mar 3, 2023 · What's the difference between 'resolve' and 'solve'? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms (1984) offers the following useful discussion of how solve and resolve differ in precise …

  6. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Symptoms and causes

    Dec 10, 2022 · Overview Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable …

  7. Use of the word "issue" as a euphemism for "problem"

    If the guidelines require you not to use issue as a euphemism for "problem", then do not use issue as a euphemism for "problem". I am not sure I understand what the question here is.

  8. 7 fingernail problems not to ignore - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 30, 2023 · Nail clubbing happens when the tips of the fingers get bigger and the nails curve around the fingertips. It usually develops over several years. Nail clubbing may be caused by: Low oxygen in …

  9. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - Symptoms and causes

    Dec 23, 2025 · Overview Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a health issue that becomes more common with age. It's also called an enlarged prostate. The prostate is a small gland that helps …

  10. Sciatica - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 23, 2025 · Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica most often happens when a herniated disk or …