Because cavitations and root canals are both very toxic, they have many similarities. Some of the conditions that have been associated with cavitations and root canals: Anemia, angina, appendicitis, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, colitis, cystitis, diabetes, eczema, endocarditis, epilepsy, gall bladder problems, gout, heart disease, hypertension, hyperthyroid, iritis, migraine, nephritis, neuralgia, neuritis, sinus infection, tachycardia, tonsillitis, varicose veins, and trigeminal neuralgia.