abdomen

Weight gain

... Swelling of feet and ankles Swelling of the abdomen Pronounced neck veins Loss of appetite , indig...) Swelling of feet and ankles Swelling of the abdomen Pronounced neck veins Loss of appetite , indigestion Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath ....

Vulva

...In addition, there can be discomfort in the lower abdomen and vagina l pain with intercourse . Full article >>> The fungus tends to cause a profuse vaginal discharge of a thick or curdy nature, with patches of white on the vulva or vagina . Symptoms include itching , soreness a...

Vomiting blood

...pation pain or swelling in the stomach or abdomen back pain stiff, swollen, or painful joints ... (especially if maroon or dark, tarry black) Your abdomen is tender and hard to the touch. You are unable to pass stool , especially if you are also vomiti...

Volvulus

...round, lumpy mass above the pelvis in the lower abdomen (occasionally can be felt if the fibroid s are l...rge). Volvulus can cause a mass anywhere in the abdomen . Full article >>>...

Visceromegaly

...y is enlargement of the internal organ s in the abdomen , such as liver , spleen , stomach , kidney s, or pancreas . Full article >>> Viscera l Larva Migrans Visceromegaly Visine (Tetrahydrozoline) Vision - Light Sensitive Vision - Night Blindness ... Full article >>&...

Viscera

...e within the chest (as the heart or lungs ) or abdomen (as the liver , pancreas or intestine s). Fu...ny of the body's organ s located in the chest or abdomen . Resources: ... Full article >>> Viscera l leishmaniasis This type of leishmaniasis...

Venous

...ein near the heart and exits from the chest or abdomen . Full article >>> A less flexible heart means that it is less able to accommodate the changing venous return that comes to it—the blood that comes in different waves filled with wastes and carbon dioxide from your toes, ...

Ventricle

...ss fluid to another body cavity , most often the abdomen . Full article >>> If just the left ventricle is enlarged, the condition is known as left ventricular hypertrophy . This can occur as a result of disease s or conditions that place extra stress on the left ventricle , whic...

Vertebrae

... surgery for cancer in the pelvis or lower abdomen (this surgery removes lymph node s in the pelvis and lower abdomen to help determine how far cancer has spread) Certain types of surgery on the discs and verteb...

Vein

...n situation that may happen after trauma to the abdomen or back, or it may occur because of a tumor , st... active neck vein pulsations swelling of the abdomen swelling of the feet and ankles fatigue , tiredness weakness decreased urine output genera...

Varicocele

...g pain caused by blood clots Swelling of the abdomen due to accumulated fluid (" ascites ") ... Full ...Full article >>> Palpation of the abdomen may show a mass or organ enlargement, particularly of the kidney or liver . There may be a tes...

Vaginal discharge

... In a woman: dull, constant pain in the lower abdomen along with vaginal discharge and fever . Pelvic inflammatory disease See a doctor promptly. Full article >>> There may be no symptoms at all when the cancer is in its early stages. The most common early symptom is abnormal vag...

Vagina

...s called the sperm atic cord and opens into the abdomen . Full article >>> vagina (vah-JY...ving a high temperature . You have pain in the abdomen . Full article >>> In the vagina , it results in vaginitis . Large amounts of a whi...

Uti

...enderness or a feeling of heaviness in your lower abdomen ... Full article >>> The symptoms of UTI may include: urinating more often feeling an urgent need to urinate pain or discomfort (burning) when you urinate strong- smell ing urine pain in the lower pelvis , stomach , lowe...

Uterus

...w, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen between the bladder and the rectum . The narro...) is found outside the uterus -- usually in the abdomen on the ovaries, fallopian tube s, and ligament s that support the uterus ; ... Full article ...

Urination

...nlike organ that lies in the lowest part of the abdomen . The bladder stores urine , then releases it through the urethra , the canal that carries urine to the outside of the body. Full article >>> Painful urination A frequent need to empty the bladder , especially at night A feeli...

Urinary Tract Infection

...ry Tract Infection ) SYMPTOMS" Pain in the lower abdomen and back; frequent, urgent, and painful urination . Urine often has a strong, unpleasant odor and may appear cloudy (from pus ). Full article >>> Urine Problems: After menopause you may have urinary tract infection s or pro...

Urinary bladder

... can cause a firm mass in the center of the lower abdomen above the pelvic bones, and in extreme cases can ...usually refers to the hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine -- the urinary bladder . Full article >>> The kidney s are con...

Urethritis

... may result in pressure in the pelvis and lower abdomen and strong- smell ing urine . Urethritis . Inflammation or infection of the urethra leads to burning with urination and sometimes pus in your urine . Full article >>> An infection limited to the urethra is called ur...

Ureter

...onnecting them to an opening (see Stoma ) on the abdomen , ... Full article >>> The techniqu...round, lumpy mass above the pelvis in the lower abdomen (occasionally can be felt if the fibroid s are large). Volvulus can cause a mass anywhere in the...

Undescended testicle

...: Normally, the testicles descend from inside the abdomen into the scrotum before birth . The risk of t...which one or both testicles fail to move from the abdomen , where they develop before birth , into the scrotum . Undescended testicle s may increase the ri...

Umbilicus

... smaller and are in the right side of the lower abdomen . Full article >>> Umbilical herni...ng and 3-4 additional openings are created in the abdomen through which instruments are placed to free the spleen . Full article >>> A soft p...

Umbilical hernia

...d often improve with time as the muscle s of the abdomen develop. If they persist after the age of five, you may want to review the problem. Full article >>> Umbilical hernia s usually heal on their own without treatment , most often by the time the child is 4 years old. Full article ...

Ultrasound

...s. Full article >>> Ultrasound - abdomen ; Abdominal sonogram How the test is performed: The test is done in the ultrasound or radiology department. You will be lying down for the procedure. Full article >>> Ultrasound physics and instrumentation Physiologic basis for p...

Urinary tract

...ecommended with removal of as much tumor in the abdomen and pelvis as can be done safely without resect...n s located in the right and left side of the abdomen which clear " poison s" from the blood , regulate acid concentration and maintain water balance ...

Ulcer

...lowing states: perforated and overflowed into the abdomen ... Full article >>> Ulcer ative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Between 5 percent and 10 percent of people with ulcer ative colitis also have an inflammatory arthritis called colitic arthritis . It...

Typhoid

... for signs of severe fluid loss and examining the abdomen to rule out typhoid fever . Full article >>> Typhoid fever Brucellosis , an infectious disease marked by fever , sweating and weakness that is transmitted to humans by direct contact with disease d animals or through ...

Typhoid Fever

... for signs of severe fluid loss and examining the abdomen to rule out typhoid fever . Full article >>> Typhoid fever Brucellosis , an infectious disease marked by fever , sweating and weakness that is transmitted to humans by direct contact with disease d animals or through inge...

Tummy ache

...inal pain is pain of any sort in or around the abdomen - the area of the body between the chest and the legs. Full article >>> He may plead illness, usually with such vague complaints as, "My tummy ache s." This may be a manifestation of separation anxiety , or it may arise from a more ...

Transurethral resection of the prostate

.... Other causes include: operations involving the abdomen , pelvis , or genital s diabetes ... Full article >>> Tuberculosis TURP - transurethral resection of the prostate U ulcerative colitis ultrasound Underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ) Upper limb disorders (ULDs) and...

Transient ischemic attacks

...omiting , resulting from poor blood flow to the abdomen ... Full article >>>...

Transplantation

...cro-lipo injection ) Removal of fat from thigh, abdomen or buttock, which is then re-injected into wrink...For a bone marrow harvest, you will lie on your abdomen and receive general anesthesia . Full article >>> A very small number of cases have...

Toxic megacolon

...nto the rectum as an enema . An x-ray of the abdomen shows strictures (narrowed areas), obstructions (blockages), evidence of dangerous enlargement of the large intestine ( toxic megacolon ) and ... Full article >>> A barium enema should not be done if a person has severe ulcerativ...

Tissue

...h includes the chest, back, hips, shoulder s and abdomen . Full article >>> Bone Tissue Se...l article >>> Weak tissue s in the abdomen cause an inguinal hernia . This weakness may be present at birth or may develop later in life....

Thrombosis

...n situation that may happen after trauma to the abdomen or back, or it may occur because of a tumor , stricture ( scar formation), or other blockage of the vein . It may be associated with nephrotic syndrome . Full article >>> Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) What is deep venous thro...

Thorax

...ty-seven percent of the tumor s are found in the abdomen , 2% to 3% are found in the thorax , and 1% are found in the neck. The initial studies should be a chest film and abdominal computed tomographic (CT) scan. Full article >>> The possible complications of a central venous line include...

Testicle pain

...icles. The pain sometimes radiates to the lower abdomen . Alternative Names: Pain - testicle(s) Considerations: ... Full article >>> Testicle pain : What causes it? Q. What are possible causes of testicle pain ? No name/ No state given ... Full article >>> Testicle Lump...

Testes

...s called the sperm atic cord and opens into the abdomen . Normally, this neck is sealed off before birth . Full article >>> Special im aging tests (CT or MRI scans) are performed to detect tumor s in the pituitary, hypothalamus , liver , ovary or testes . Full article >>&...

Testicular infection

...ticular torsion can cause referred pain to the abdomen .) 1 2 ... Full article >>>...

Testicular torsion

...ticular torsion can cause referred pain to the abdomen .) 1 2 ... Full article >>> Testicular torsion is considered a medical emergency , when a testicle becomes twisted and blood supply is cut off. This condition can lead to permanent damage if not treated quickly. It is most commo...

Tearing

.... Injuries to the hand , wrist, foot, joint , abdomen , or chest require immediate medical attention. Full article >>> - Cluster headaches : Strong, throbbing pain on one side of head, tearing of eyes , flushing of face, congestion of nose. May occur 1-3 times a day for weeks or mon...

Tay-Sachs disease

... needle is inserted into the uterus through the abdomen and a sample of amniotic fluid is removed for testing. Full article >>> tay-sachs disease Causes and symptoms Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal condition caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hexosaminidase A (Hex-A). Full ...

Sweating

...ds from the chest to the back, neck, jaw , upper abdomen , or one or both shoulder s or arms. The left ...spiratory muscle separating the chest from the abdomen . 2. A barrier contraceptive device molded to fit over the cervix . Full article >>> ...

Swelling

...g , usually in the feet, ankles, face, eyelids or abdomen , caused by a build-up of fluid. In heart disease...d the eyes (called periorbital o edema ) in the abdomen , hands and legs (especially after long periods standing) ... Full article >>> swell...

Surgery

...several small incision s made in the wall of the abdomen . Full article >>> Surgery may be...ing to the intestine through the surface of the abdomen . The opening empties the bowel s. colostrum An antibody -rich fluid released by the breasts f...

Surgical excision

...ay make an incision in the scrotum or lower abdomen to remove the hydrocele . Full article >>> Surgical excision of anlage to reduce or eliminate deviation of the hand . A procedure to correct the bowing radius called osteotomy, in which a surgeon cuts the radius into wedges and r...

Suffocation

...injury ), shaken baby syndrome , trauma to the abdomen or chest, scalding, burns , drowning , suffocation , poisoning , etc. Full article >>> " These chemicals reach the lungs and blood stream very quickly and can be deadly. High concentrations of inhalant fumes can cause heart fa...

Striae

...d or purple lines ( striae ) on the skin of the abdomen , a moon-shaped face, muscle wasting, excess body hair in women, acne , ... Full article >>>...

Stress incontinence

...when there's a sudden rise in pressure within the abdomen . This may happens when you cough , laugh, sneeze , lift, exercise , or do anything else that puts a strain on the bladder . Full article >>> Stress Incontinence If cough ing, laughing, sneezing , or other movement s that pu...

Strep throat

...ezing ... Full article >>> in the abdomen may also originate from somewhere else -- like your chest, pelvic region (the area just below the abdomen that houses the reproductive organ s), or a generalized infection affecting many parts of your b...

Stool

... and skin ). Ascites (build-up of fluid in the abdomen ). Trouble with swallowing. Full article >...#62;> Ile ostomy A surgical opening in the abdomen connected to the small intestine to allow stool to be emptied into a collection bag. Immunity ...

Stomach ache

...cally felt in the upper or middle portions of the abdomen . Full article >>> Abdominal pain ...le >>> Pressure that's in the upper abdomen , easily mistaken as a stomach ache . Upper back pressure. Fainting can also be a symptom. Full ...

Stomach cancer

...mach cancer can cause a mass in the left -upper abdomen in the stomach area (epi gastric ) if the cancer is large. Full article >>>...

Stoma

... >>> A stoma is an opening in the abdomen used for releasing urine from the body. Full article >>> Can Stoma ch Symptoms Mean Migraines in Children? Can We Talk About Herpes ? Again. Caregivers After Nursing Home Placement ... Full article >>> The s...

Stitches

...hragm , when this muscle between your chest and abdomen does not receive enough oxygen . Full article &... pad set on ""low'' or a hot water bottle on your abdomen if you experience pain . You can take warm baths to help sore muscle s. Take them as often as nee...

Sternum

...ation that food is stuck in the throat or upper abdomen . This may be felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breast bone ( sternum ). Full article >>> The other end of this muscle attaches to the upper portion of the breast bone ( sternum ) and the collarbone ( clavicle ). As t...

Sterile

... placed over the abdominal organ s. Because the abdomen may be small and underdeveloped, it may not be able to hold all of the organ s at once. Full article >>> Collection of a sterile urine specimen for diagnostic purposes Nerve -related bladder dysfunction, such as after spinal...

Sterility

...e pregnant ( sterility ). May be done through the abdomen or the vagina . Hysterectomy may be recommended for: ... Full article >>> Richard Fleming, chair of the Policy and Practice Sub-Committee of the British Fertility Society explains: "There has been a concern that sterile fathers...

Stent

...0- 1100 F. after every movement ; Fomentation to abdomen every 3 hours, followed by Heating Compress , changing every 20 minutes. Full article >>> A persi stent sad, anxious, or empty mood Sleeping too little or too much Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased appetite and ...

Spleen

...h spleen injuries have pain in their left abdomen and their left shoulder . Full article >&...n is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen . It has two main functions acting as part of the immune system and as a filter. Full article ...