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Yeast

...Side effects affecting tolerance include nausea , abdominal cramp ing, yeast vaginitis and, rarely, ... Full article >>> M-Zole 3 combination pack OTC product indicated for the treatment of vaginal yeast infection s ( candidiasis ) and associated vulva r itching and irritation. Fu...

Wounds

...or wounds . lightening The feeling of decreased abdominal pressure during the last few weeks of pregnancy caused by the uterus dropping into the pelvis . Full article >>> They help fight disease and heal wounds . But protein s also break down into waste products that must be cleaned ...

Wind

...a, feeling or being sick, constipation , wind , abdominal pain and headaches . Full article >>> Sometimes the wind will blow the fishing line, leader, and fly toward the angler, catching the fishhook on the skin of the fisherman. Sometimes an angler inadvertently snags a bystander with ...

Weight gain

...ull article >>> rapid weight gain abdominal discomfort and distention shortness of breath swollen ankles ... Full article >>> The sudden weight gain occurs because of fluid retention, due to low blood protein , high blood pressure , and albumin uria. If pre-eclampsia ...

Weight loss

... in relation to their growth Constipation and abdominal pain s Dizzy spells and fainting Swollen st...f essential minerals and vitaines), diarrhea , abdominal bloating , flatulence , jaundice and steatorrhea (light-coloured, ... Full article >>...

Weakness

...eased pressure upward, from what is in or near the abdominal cavity : obesity , pregnancy , tumor s, heavy lifting, overeating, strain ing at the stool , or tight clothing. Full article >>> Muscle weakness and slack ligament s caused by nerve damage cause instability of the joint ...

Vomiting blood

...le >>> Jaundice , vomiting blood , abdominal swelling and pain may develop because of liver damage. Kidney problems include rickets and haemolytic anaemia. Full article >>> vomiting blood or something that looks like coffee grounds constipation pain or swellin...

Vomiting

...ude loss of appetite , weight loss , fever and abdominal swelling . Diagnosis ... Full article >...Early symptoms include vomiting , diarrhea , and abdominal cramps . In time, a high fever , puffiness of the face and muscle pain develop. Eventually the...

Vitamin C

...or more than 17mg of iron per day could lead to abdominal pain s and diarrhoea. Full article >>> Vitamin C and the common cold : Many people believe taking large amounts of vitamin C will either prevent the common cold or reduce its symptoms. Full article >>> VITAMIN C ...

Viscera

...itivity The viscera are the organ s inside the abdominal cavity . The GI tract is the largest in the abdo...duit below the diaphragm suppling blood to the abdominal viscera , pelvic organ s, and lower extremities. [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the D...

Viral Infections

...al The sudden onset of diarrhea , vomiting and abdominal pain usually means a child has contracted an intestinal infection , or gastroenteritis , which is most often caused by a virus . Full article >>> Viral infections are one of the commonest causes of dizziness Viral infections ...

Viral hepatitis

..., vomiting , fever , weakness , tiredness, and abdominal pain . Source:MedicineNet ... Full article >>> Viral hepatitis may produce no symptoms at all. When they occur in type A, they usually begin suddenly and last for several weeks. This period is followed by a convalescent phase of anyw...

Viral gastroenteritis

...e viral gastroenteritis -- diarrhea , fever , abdominal pain , cramp ing, nausea and vomiting -- but with campylobacter , ... Full article >>> Viral gastroenteritis Viral hemorrhagic fever Viral hepatitis Viral pneumonia Viscera l larva migrans Vitamin A toxic ity Vit...

Viral

...al The sudden onset of diarrhea , vomiting and abdominal pain usually means a child has contracted an intestinal infection , or gastroenteritis , which is most often caused by a virus . Full article >>> Viral gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestine s caus...

Vein

...h as the colon , stomach , small intestine , or abdominal wall. Full article >>> hepatic portal vein A short blood vessel that carries blood to the liver from the stomach and intestine . hepatic veno-occlusive disease ... Full article >>> bone; palatine glands...

Vasculitis

...hich may result in kidney disease , arthritis , abdominal pain , inflammation of a nerve (mono neuritis ), and Raynaud's phenomenon. Full article >>> Virgo ANCA (anti neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies) screen; Virgo cANCA and pANCA assays To aid in the diagnosis of Wegener syndrome , ...

Varicose Veins

...ld ... Full article >>> A distended abdominal cavity Bleeding of the varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus and in the stomach lining Discomfort Shortness of breath ... Full article >>> Tachycardia ( Rapid Heartbeat ) Teenage Pregnancy Temporal Lobe ...

Vaginal discharge

...hat are heavier than usual more painful periods abdominal pain spotting between periods or after sex. Full article >>> a change in vaginal discharge - it may increase in amount, change colour to yellow/green and have a strong smell irritation and/or discharge from the anus may also oc...

Varicose Vein

...ld ... Full article >>> A distended abdominal cavity Bleeding of the varicose vein s at the lower end of the esophagus and in the stomach lining Discomfort Shortness of breath ... Full article >>> Tachycardia ( Rapid Heartbeat ) Teenage Pregnancy Temporal Lobe...

Uterine Fibroids

... cavity ... Full article >>> total abdominal hysterectomy and bi lateral salpingo- oophorectomy due to history of uterine fibroids or endometriosis ). Misidentified parentage. Late or variable onset. Nonpenetrance. Variable expression. Genetic heterogeneity. Full article >>...

Uterus

...us that has moved from its normal position in the abdominal cavity , usually into a lower position. Prolapse d uterus may occur because of underlying weak muscle s, or simply as a result of repeated term pregnancies. Full article >>> Uterus : The uterus (womb) is a hollow, pear-shaped ...

Urine output

...tissue s inflammation of the eye detectable abdominal mass ... Full article >>> Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) is characterized by a decrease in urine output and progressive decline in kidney function over a three to six month period or less. Full article >...

Urinary Incontinence

...e of anticholinergic medications. Symptoms include abdominal swelling , heat intolerance , nausea , vomiting , impotence , diarrhea , constipation , dizziness with standing, difficulty urinating, and urinary incontinence . Full article >>> Based on good evidence, current prostate canc...

Urinalysis

...tion . A white blood cell count, urinalysis , abdominal x-ray , barium enema , ultrasonography, CT scan, and laparoscopy also may be helpful in diagnosis . Full article >>> You do well to call a physician , if possible. He may need to lance the middle ear if infection develops. He w...

Undescended testicle

...ition: The testicles develop before birth in the abdominal cavity . Normally, they descend into the scrotum before birth . Undescended testicle occurs when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum prior to birth . Full article >>> Undescended Testicle (s) Programs that tre...

Urine culture

...me urgency problems) Ultrasonography (such as an abdominal ultrasound or a pelvic ultrasound ) ... Full article >>> Urinalysis and Urine Culture Examining urine under a microscope and culturing the urine can detect and identify the primary organ isms that are known to infect the ...

Umbilicus

...umbilicus ). This is caused when an opening in the abdominal wall, which normally closes before birth , doesn&...62; Excess skin and fat are removed from the abdominal wall, from the pubic area to the rib cage, around the umbilicus and the abdominal muscle s are ti...

Umbilical hernia

...e peritoneum and fluid, omentum, or a portion of abdominal organ (s) through the umbilical ring. The umbilic...umbilicus ). This is caused when an opening in the abdominal wall, which normally closes before birth , doesn’t close completely. Full article >>...

Umbilical cord

... the placenta , passing through an opening in the abdominal wall of the fetus and providing essential nutrients to the fetus . Full article >>> From umbilical cord s or placenta s -- this procedure uses donor cells, but has a lower risk for immune system rejection of the cells than with ...

Ulcers

...lcers in its lining. This condition is marked by abdominal pain , cramps , and loose discharges of pus , blood , and mucus from the bowel . ultrasonogram ... Full article >>> Visual inspection of the foot will reveal swelling , redness, ulcers , bleeding , blister s, corns , or a ch...

Urine drug screen

...ction tests Abdominal ultrasound (if a specific abdominal cause is suspected) Upper GI series Pregnancy test Urine drug ... Full article >>> Commonly abuse d drugs include narcotic analgesic agents, benzodiazepines, cocaine , amphetamine s, barbiturates, marijuana , LSD , and phenc...

Ulcerative colitis

...lcers in its lining. This condition is marked by abdominal pain , cramps , and loose discharges of pus , b...nditions, characterized by a very dilated colon , abdominal distention, and sometimes fever , abdominal pain , or shock . Full article >>> Inf...

Ulcer disease

...> Diagnostic tests include upper GI series, abdominal CT scan , and endoscopy . The treatment is surgical. Complications include peptic ulcer disease and perforation of the intestine . "Annular" is the adjective for "annulus" (a little ring). Full article >>> Rowland M, Drumm B:...

Urinary tract

...62; tumor s other than pure dysgerminoma, total abdominal hysterectomy and bi lateral salpingo- oophorectomy is recommended with removal of as much tumor in the abdomen and pelvis as can be done safely without resection of portions of the urinary tract or ... Full article >>> Tequ...

Ulcer

...r s may lead to emergency situations. Severe abdominal pain with or without evidence of bleeding may i... duodenum . Common symptoms include epi gastric abdominal pain and anorexia . Full article >>> Decubitus ulcer : A bed sore, a skin ulc...

Typhoid

...ymptoms usually include high fever , headache , abdominal pain and either constipation or diarrhea . Full article >>> Typhoid fever Over the centuries, the real killers in many wars haven't been the soldiers with their guns and bombs but a much more inconspicuous enemy - bacteria an...

Typhoid Fever

...ymptoms usually include high fever , headache , abdominal pain and either constipation or diarrhea . Full article >>> Typhoid fever Over the centuries, the real killers in many wars haven't been the soldiers with their guns and bombs but a much more inconspicuous enemy - bacteria and ...

Tummy ache

Tummy ache Dr Trisha Macnair Tummy ache or abdominal 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...

Transvaginal ultrasound

... may provide more accurate information than trans abdominal ultrasound for women who are very overweight , women who are being evaluated or treated for infertility , ... Full article >>> transvaginal ultrasound A procedure used to examine the vagina , uterus , fallopian tube s, ovaries,...

Tracheostomy

...it open. Also called a trach ("trake") tube. trans abdominal ultrasound ... Full article >>> A tracheostomy -- in which an incision is made in the throat so a tube can bypass the obstruction and de liver air to the lungs -- can be done in extreme cases of sleep apnea but leaves a wide-...

Transplantation

...ed in many cases where endometriosis is found in abdominal scars, although it has also been found in such scars when acci dental implantation seems unlikely. Full article >>> Bone marrow transplant ation is also sometimes used. In this technique, bone marrow ( blood cell -producing tiss...

Trachea

... diaphragm muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities. Full article >>> A small opening made by a surgeon between the esophagus and the trachea . A valve keeps food out of the trachea but lets air into the esophagus for esophageal speech. tracheostomy (TRAY-kee-AHS-toe...

Toxins

...nteritis is diarrhea , nausea , vomiting , and abdominal cramp ing brought on by bacteria , amoebas, parasites , toxins , certain drugs, enzyme s, or allergen s in foods . Full article >>> Stool thickeners (such as Kaopectate) absorb some bacteria and toxins in the intestine s....

Toxocariasis

...nfections are marked by fever , irritability , abdominal pain , and occasionally itchy skin lesion s such as hives . Full article >>>...

Toxic megacolon

...s. It is characterized by a very inflated colon , abdominal distention, and sometimes fever , abdominal pain , or shock . Full article >>> Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening complicat...

Tongue

...ngue , large internal organ s, and defects of the abdominal wall near the navel. Beckwith -Wiedemann syndrome increases the risk of developing certain cancer s, especially Wilms’ tumor . Full article >>> Procedure stabilizes the base of the tongue , preventing it from collapsing and obstr...

Thyroid function tests

...ction tests Abdominal ultrasound (if a specific abdominal cause is suspected) Upper GI series Pregnancy test ... Full article >>> Thyroid function tests . Abnormal thyroid hormone levels are a common cause of forgetfulness, confusion , lethargy , and other symptoms of dementia in old...

Thorax

...ck. 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 air in the chest ( pneumo thorax ) due to a puncture d lung, bleeding in the chest ( hemo thorax ), fluid in the chest ...

Tetany

... ( spasm s of the hands and feet, muscle cramps , abdominal cramps , and overly active reflexes). Full artic...; Stiffness rapidly develops in the chest, back, abdominal muscle s, and sometimes the laryngeal muscle s (which then interferes with breathing ). Muscular ...

Thoracic

...s larger, chest, shoulder , neck, lower back, or abdominal pain can result. Full article >>> ...... Full article >>> Thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysm s that are large, causing symptoms, or rapidly getting bigger are considered at risk...

Thirst

...f several minutes to two hours by severe thirst , abdominal cramps , diarrhea , vomiting , sweating , diz... Gastrointestinal (loss of appetite , nausea , abdominal pain , constipation , abdominal bloating ). Other ( muscle and bone pain , itching ). Full ar...

Tendon repair

...s steel suture Nonabsorbable suture for use in abdominal wound closure, hernia repair , sternal closure, and certain orthopedic procedures including cerclage and tendon repair . Mfg: Peters Pharmaceutical Labor atory (France). Full article >>> significant destruction and pain in the hi...

Testicular infection

...jury of ovaries, uterus , or vagina may cause abdominal pain . In men, prostate or testicular infection s or testicular torsion can cause referred pain to the abdomen .) 1 2 ... Full article >>>...

Testicular torsion

...jury of ovaries, uterus , or vagina may cause abdominal pain . In men, prostate or testicular infection s or testicular torsion can cause referred pain to the abdomen .) 1 2 ... Full article >>> Testicular torsion is considered a medical emergency , when a testicle becomes twiste...

Taste

...include unpleasant taste , nausea and vomiting , abdominal cramp ing, headache , and yeast vaginitis (32). Metronidazole has been demonstrated to be effective in preventing PTB. Full article >>> Hallucinations related to smell or taste are rare. Many recreational drugs, including p...

Tapeworm

...usually absent. However, some patients experience abdominal pain , fatigue , weight loss , and diarrhea . Full article >>> Infection with the larvae ( cysts ) of certain tapeworm s. hydatidiform mole A cystic tumor of the placenta l tissue s of an abnormal pregnancy . Complications...

Systemic lupus erythematosus

...lly found in the womb grows in another part of the abdominal cavity ) migraine or severe headaches systemic lupus erythematosus diabetes epilepsy inherited raised cholesterol levels ... Full article >>>...

Suffocation

...ion in that the sufferer typically has attacks of abdominal pain . Full article >>> Any woman with eclampsia is at risk of suffocation while the seizure is happening. Afterwards she may still be at risk, depending on the degree of brain damage that triggered the fit, and the severity of t...

Strain

...o loosen up the back and strengthen its supporting abdominal muscle s. Full article >>> Migraine can put a strain on even the happiest of relationships . However understanding and supportive a partner may be their patience can be tried when another outing is cancelled or they have to "take...

Stools

... or bleeding from the rectum . In some cases, abdominal pain . Bleeding hemorrhoids , colon polyps , o...cancer . ( Hemorrhoids and polyp s rarely cause abdominal pain .) See a doctor promptly. Full article >>> How many stools you are having per ...