Adenoids
... the tonsils , the adenoids help guard against
upper respiratory tract infections . Adenoids ... disappears when the person lies on his side.
upper airway blockage can occur due to narrowing of ... adenoids , a large tongue , collapse of the
upper part of the voice box, a paralyzed vocal cord, ......
Airway
... between the throat and the lungs ). Acute
upper airway obstruction Definition: An acute
upper airway obstruction is a blockage of the
upper airway , which can be in the trachea , ...
Appendicitis
... WITH DRUGS AND THERAPY] ... Appendicitis
upper middle abdomen The epi gastric area — directly above the navel in the
upper middle section of the abdomen — is where ... right away. Severe pain that starts in the
upper abdomen and often spreads to the sides and the ...
Atria
... abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria , or
upper chambers of the heart , are out of sync with the ... beats (AEB) refers to a contraction of the
upper heart chamber which occurs before it would be ... normally an opening between the two atria (the
upper chambers of the heart ) to allow blood to ...
Atrial septal defect
... (ASD) is a hole in the wall between the two
upper chambers of the heart . The condition is present ... normally an opening between the two atria (the
upper chambers of the heart ) to allow blood to ... Septal Defect : Abnormal opening between the two
upper chambers - Coarctation of the Aorta : Narrowing ...
Axilla
... M axilla : The m axilla is the major bone of the
upper jaw Search All of MedicineNet For: search help ... lower jaw bone is called the mandible and the
upper jaw bone is called the m axilla . Disclaimer: ... will look for numbness on the outside of your
upper arm, a sign of injury to the axilla ry nerve ...
Bacterial Infections
... ... Frequent bacterial infections of the
upper respiratory system can also cause chronic bronchitis . The
upper respiratory system includes the nose, sinus ... cancer s such as lymphoma , ... Acute
upper airway obstruction may have any of a number of ...
Bridge
... a sunken nasal bridge , an exceptionally thin
upper lip, a short, upturned nose and a smooth skin surface between the nose and
upper lip Small teeth with faulty enamel Heart ... Forward-directed nostrils, Protuberance of the
upper jaw (maxillary prognathism ), "Carp-shaped" ...
Chest pain
... the front of your body between your neck and
upper abdomen . Chest Pain : Prevention Making ... include cough ing, chest pain , and signs of
upper airway congestion. Calcium -channel ... esophagitis is characterized by heartburn ,
upper abdominal or chest pain , difficulty swallowing, ...
Clavicle
... The collarbone ( clavicle ) connects the
upper part of your breast bone ( sternum ) to part of ... on in the body? clavicle s (bones across the
upper chest) face - eyes , ears, nose, cheeks mouth - ... together at a point-called the acromion--on the
upper surface of the shoulder blade. It is defined ...
Cleft lip
... in 700. A cleft is an opening or a split in the
upper lip, the roof of the mouth ( palate ) or both. ... of one or two vertical fissure s (clefts) in the
upper lip -- cleft lip can be on one side only (uni ... that results in the failure of fusion in the
upper lip. Also seen commonly in association with ...
Cold
... and chest caused by a virus . It is a type of
upper respiratory infection (URI). It can affect ... sinus es, and ears. The common cold is an
upper respiratory infection that is caused by a ... stress exposure to sunlight fatigue an
upper respiratory infection , such as a cold or ...
Common cold
... The common cold is a viral infection of the
upper respiratory system, including the nose, throat, ... can cause a cold . Common cold : A viral
upper respiratory tract infection . This contagious ... and chest caused by a virus . It is a type of
upper respiratory infection (URI). It can affect ...
Croup
... experiences an acute viral infection of the
upper respiratory tract. The infection may extend ... larynx (voice box) and is associated with mild
upper respiratory symptoms such as a runny nose and ... refers to the inflammation and narrowing of the
upper parts of the air passages that lead into the ...
EGD
... and biopsy showing a benign gastric ulcer
upper GI series showing a gastric ulcer Receive our ... esophagogastroduodenoscopy ( EGD ) (also called
upper endoscopy ) EGD (upper endoscopy ) is a ... will likely refer you to a specialist for an
upper gastrointestinal endoscopy ...
Endoscopy
... area near the outlet of the stomach .
upper gastrointestinal (GAS-troh-in-TES-tin-uhl) ... examine the inside of the body. endostatin ...
upper endoscopy : A procedure to look inside the ... MD: The best test, by far, is what's called an
upper endoscopy and that's an endoscopic procedure ...
Eustachian tube
... ear drum. RhinovirusA virus that infects the
upper respiratory system and causes the common cold ... eustachian tube is blocked by swelling from an
upper respiratory infection or allergy , air can't ... tube s, the small passageway that connects the
upper part of the throat to the middle ear, are shorter ...
Fibrillation
... signals are generated chaotically throughout the
upper chambers ( atria ) of the heart . Atrial ... usually with rapid heart rate in which the
upper heart chambers ( atria ) are stimulated to ... is the rapid, ineffective beating of the
upper part of the heart . Fibrillation Rapid, ...
Fractures
... the blood vessels that supply blood to the
upper part of the femur . This type of injury can ... nails originally indicated for fixation of
upper extremity fractures (True/Flex intra medullary
upper extremity rod system) now expanded to include ...
Groin
... ... Groin : In anatomy , the area where the
upper thigh meets the trunk. More precisely, the fold ... or groin pain Wasting of muscle s in the
upper thigh Apparent shortening of the leg, or legs of ... above the genital s or near the anus , the
upper thighs, groin , the genitalia themselves and ...
Hematemesis
... of blood . The bleeding is usually from the
upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. : Blood in ... The regurgitation of blood from the
upper gastrointestinal tract, which includes the ... Vomiting of blood results after there is
upper gastrointestinal bleeding . Determine the ...
Humerus
... faithfully follow an exercise program. The
upper arm bone, the humerus , is connected to the ... the shoulder to the elbow. This is called the
upper arm, or, simply, the arm. At the elbow, the ... joint with three main bones: the
upper arm bone ( humerus ), the collarbone ( clavicle ...
Jaw
... lower jaw bone is called the mandible and the
upper jaw bone is called the m axilla . Disclaimer: ... prior surgery on the face. M AXILLA - The
upper jaw bone; takes part in the formation of the ... Forward-directed nostrils, Protuberance of the
upper jaw (maxillary prognathism ), "Carp-shaped" ...
Kidney
... . KIDNEY S - Two glands situated in the
upper posterior abdominal cavity , one on either ... Risk: ... kidney A pair of organ s in the
upper abdominal cavity that separate the body's water ... doctor promptly. Searing, stabbing pain in the
upper abdomen ; pain in the back between the ...
Larynx
... Structure of muscle and cartilage in the
upper neck. It contains the vocal cords. Air passes ... contains the vocal cords. The vocal cords are the
upper opening into the windpipe ( trachea ), the ... . Frequent bacterial infections of the
upper respiratory system can also cause chronic ...
Limb
... limb defects occur when a portion or the entire
upper or lower limb fails to form normally when the ... cancer ous bone without amputating the limb .
upper limb anomalies with flat spadelike hands with a ... col lateral ligament tear represents the major
upper limb injury (60 percent) experienced by ...
Liver
... cancer . Liver : An organ in the
upper abdomen that aids in digestion and removes ... of the largest organ s in the body, filling the
upper right side of the abdomen inside the rib ... disease . liver The large organ in the
upper right abdomen that functions in digestion ...
Muscle
... antagonist or the muscle that balances out the
upper trapezius's function. VAGINA L MUSCLE ... together to relax the lip muscle s. Drape the
upper and the lower lips and look at the mucous ... Structure of muscle and cartilage in the
upper neck. It contains the vocal cords. Air passes ...
Nasal congestion
... face; Alternate Sponging or Compress es to the
upper spine; Cold Foot Bath under running water if ... , sinusitis , allergic rhinitis , and other
upper respiratory tract conditions. This vaccine ... Cold -- Viral infections of the nose and
upper respiratory tract usually begin with a thin, ...
Norplant
... just under the skin on the inside of your
upper arm. They prevent pregnancy by slowly releasing ... that are inserted under the skin of the
upper arm. Norplant is no longer available in the ... that is implanted under the skin of the
upper arm. Vagina l- Sperm icides and barrier methods ...
Palate
... in 700. A cleft is an opening or a split in the
upper lip, the roof of the mouth ( palate ) or both. ... triangle; palate ; ... Early lesion s of the
upper gingiva or hard palate without bone ... cleft lip and palate , ... M AXILLA - The
upper jaw bone; takes part in the formation of the ...
Pain
... condition. Description ... Pain in
upper right side of abdomen ; may spread to right
upper back, chest, or right shoulder ; nausea ; ... or groin pain Wasting of muscle s in the
upper thigh Apparent shortening of the leg, or legs of ...
Paranasal sinuses
... es above the nose, the maxillary sinus es in the
upper part of either side of the
upper jawbone, the ethmoid sinus es just behind either side of the
upper nose, ... paramyotonia; paramyotonus; ...
Peptic Ulcer
... develop on the inside lining of your stomach ,
upper small intestine or esophagus . The most common ... called gastric ulcers . Those that form in the
upper small intestine are called duodenal ulcers . ... also cause you to vomit blood . Common Causes:
upper GI tract (usually black stools ): ... ...
Peptic
... develop on the inside lining of your stomach ,
upper small intestine or esophagus . The most common ... called gastric ulcers . Those that form in the
upper small intestine are called duodenal ulcers . ... also cause you to vomit blood . Common Causes:
upper GI tract (usually black stools ): ... ...
Pharynx
... name from the pharynx , which is the part of the
upper throat that connects the mouth and nasal passages ... the tonsils , the adenoids help guard against
upper respiratory tract infections . A cough is ... Continued Below ... Problems related to the
upper areas of the mouth and pharynx : Obstruction to ...
Ptosis
... those muscle s, or laxity of the skin of the
upper eyelids. Ptosis : Downward displacement. ... structure, especially the drooping of a paralyzed
upper eyelid. puberty ... APO PTOSIS : Cellular ... NERVE III - Responsible for motor enervation of
upper eyelid muscle , extra ocular muscle , and ...
Pulmonary
... a single lesion ( pulmonary nodule) in the
upper right lung (seen as a light area on the left ... minutes; Hot Leg Pack, very Hot Sponging of the
upper half of the spine. Pulmonary embolus : A ... Septal Defect : Abnormal opening between the two
upper chambers ... Ross pulmonary porcine valve ...
Pyelonephritis
... Pyelonephritis Bacterial inflammation of the
upper urinary tract . Urethritis Inflammation of the ... to kidney infection ( pyelonephritis ). The
upper urinary tract is composed of the kidney s and ureter s. Infection in the
upper urinary tract generally affects the kidney s ( ...
Respiratory
... (RSV) is a viral organ ism that can cause
upper and lower respiratory tract infections . It ... causes the common cold and infections in the
upper parts of the respiratory tract. Respiratory ... individuals in the Far East. Generally an
upper respiratory infection (in the throat and the ...