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Zoster

...article >>> Herpes zoster is an acute , localized infection with varicella - zoster ...becomes dormant in certain nerve s after causing acute illness, is somehow reactivated. Full article >>> toxo plasma infection , also cal...

Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Related Category: Pathology acute infectious disease endemic in tropical Africa...Full article >>> Yellow fever : An acute systemic (bodywide) illness caused by a virus called a Flavi virus . In severe cases, the vira...

Yeast infection

... in the blood stream that is a characteristic of acute retro viral syndrome . Full article >>... in the blood stream that is a characteristic of acute retro viral syndrome . Full article >>> CANDIDIASIS ( Yeast Infection , Candida...

Yeast

... in the blood stream that is a characteristic of acute retro viral syndrome . Full article >>> The yeast Candida albicans is found throughout the environment. Most people have some on their skin and in more than 50 per cent of the population candida can be found in the mouth. F...

Wounds

...r the management of wound exudate moisture from acute and chronic wounds (not for use in third-degr...cking" chest wound allows air to enter the person& acute ;s chest cavity with each breath. Full article >>> The major concern of all bite w...

Whooping cough

... Sudden illness or infections like pneumonia , acute bronchitis , whooping cough , croup , or epiglottitis ( inflammation of the epiglottis -- the flap that closes the windpipe when you swallow) ... Full article >>> First thing to check on is your child’s immunization ag...

Weight loss

...ankles ... Full article >>> In the acute form the symptoms ( fever , malaise , fatigue , weight loss , anemia ) are directly related to the presence of an active infection that runs its course within a few weeks. Full article >>> Meridia (sibutramine hydro chloride mo...

Weakness

...General ill feeling ( malaise ) Positive Babinski& acute ;s reflex Decerebrate posture Decorticate posture ... Full article >>> (msth´n gr´vs), chronic disorder of the muscle s characterized by weakness and a tendency to tire easily. It is caused by an auto immune attack ...

Vitamin D

...oduce horizontal depression s in the nails (Beau& acute ;s lines) Vitamin d eficiency can cause a loss of luster or brittle nails Malnutrition of any sort can affect the appearance of the nails ... Full article >>>...

Viral pneumonia

... muscle aches ) to eye infections , pneumonia , acute respiratory di stress , viral pneumonia , and other severe and life-threatening complications. Full article >>> Most types of pneumonia cause fever , cough with sputum ( cough ed-up mucus), shortness of breath and fatigue ....

Viral hepatitis

...t ... Full article >>> Symptoms of acute viral hepatitis may begin suddenly or develop g...>>> A number of virus es can cause acute viral hepatitis . Five have been identified and named hepatitis A through E. At least 10 other ...

Viral croup

...62; Viral croup ; Laryngotracheo bronchitis - acute ; Spasm odic croup Treatment : Most cases of croup can be safely managed at home, but call your health care provider for guidance, even in the middle of the night. Full article >>> For example, viral croup typically causes a b...

Venous

... Full article >>> Patients with an acute attack are hospital ized, given intra venous fluids, and administered painkillers. If the symptoms are caused by gallstones , the gallbladder should be removed. Full article >>> Once in awhile intra venous medication is requ...

Vasodilation

... in hospital -based treatment of patients with acute ly decompensated CHF. VMAC is an acronym for vasodilation in ... Full article >>> Epinephrine causes a breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver , encourages the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue , causes vasodila...

Vaginal discharge

...inful urination , abnormal menstrual bleeding , acute inflammation in the pelvic area, and rectal itching . Symptoms generally appear 7-14 days after sexual contact. Full article >>> It is the most commonly diagnose d cause of infectious vaginal discharge ; in as many as 60% of case...

Vaccine

...ns from the organ ism that most commonly causes acute ear infections and many respiratory infections . Some evidence suggests that xylitol, a natural sweetener, may reduce ear infections . Full article >>> Make sure your child obtains the pertussis ( whooping cough ) vaccine ...

Vaccination

...a young age. Full article >>> This acute , generalized viral disease was formerly extremely common in childhood, but its incidence has been drastically reduced in the United States through routine vaccination , which is required for kindergarten entry in most states. Full article &#...

Urine output

...s daily urine output is usually recommended. An acute attack of gout is usually treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs , such as indomethecine or naproxen, or the corticosteroid prednisone. Full article >>> NICU nurses make frequent checks of each baby's appearance and mo...

Urinary Tract Infections

...>>> Urinary tract infections (see acute UTI ) Interstitial nephritis Renal calculi...onchitis (ABECB) - 400 mg once daily for 5 days*; acute bacterial sinusitis - 400 mg once daily for 7-10 days;community-acquired pneumonia - 400 mg o...

Urinary Tract Infection

...onchitis (ABECB) - 400 mg once daily for 5 days*; acute bacterial sinusitis - 400 mg once daily for 7...>>> They experienced a reduction in acute or prolonged diarrhoea, respiratory tract infections , otitis media , urinary tract infection ...

Urinary hesitancy

...ion ( urinary hesitancy ) Inability to urinate ( acute urinary retention) Urinary stream starts and stops (urinary intermittency) Urinary tract infection Abdominal pain Pain on urination (dysuria) Frequent urination ... Full article >>> Retention of urine leading to urin...

Urinary bladder

...l article >>> (sst´ts), common acute or chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder . Full article >>> The prostate -- located next to the urinary bladder -- actually surrounds the urethra , the tube that empties urine from the bladder and, at times, carrie...

Unstable angina

...c plaques, and circulating levels are elevated in acute coronary syndrome s which may reflect the instab...s. PAPPA may be a marker of unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction ( heart ... Full article >>>...

Typhus

... article >>> Typhus , m urine : An acute infectious disease with fever , headache , and rash , all quite similar to, but milder than, epidemic typhus , caused by a related microorganism , Rickettsia typhi (mooseri), transmitted to humans by rat fleas (Xenopsylla cheopis). Ful...

Urinary tract

...>>> They experienced a reduction in acute or prolonged diarrhoea, respiratory tract infections , otitis media , urinary tract infection , neonatal septicemia . Full article >>> If any of these symptoms are present, your doctor will carefully check for any sign of i...

Typhoid

... Typhoid Fever Related Category: Pathology acute , generalized infection caused by Salmonella t...;> monographs] in the following conditions: acute sinusitis ; lower respiratory tract infections ; urinary tract infections ; chronic bacteri...

Typhoid Fever

Typhoid Fever Related Category: Pathology acute , generalized infection caused by Salmonella t...ull article >>> Typhoid fever : An acute illness with fever caused by infection with the Salmonella typhi bacteria contracted from c...

Tularemia

...gory: Pathology (tlr´m) or rabbit fever , acute , infectious disease caused by Francisella tularensis (Pasteurella tularensis). The greatest incidence is among people who handle infected wild rabbits. Full article >>> Tularemia can be effectively treated with antibiotics suc...

Tremor

...rized by tingling in the fingers, toes, and lips; acute tetany , consisting of severe muscular contraction s, tremor s, and cramps , can result in death . Full article >>> - Hand Tremor - Heartbeat Sensations Review Date : 1/25/2003 Reviewed By : David Taylor, M.D., Department ...

Traumatic event

...le >>> While trauma might explain acute cases of Peyronie's disease , it does not explain why most cases develop slowly and with no apparent traumatic event . Full article >>> They studied the records of 9000 children who had taken part in this survey, looking in particul...

Traction

...62;> Bronchospasm A bronchospasm is an acute bronchoconstriction. Bronchoconstriction An airflow limitation due to con traction of smooth airway muscle . Full article >>> Gargling with something Smell ing ammonia (or anything else unpleasant) Forcible traction on ...

Trauma

...le >>> While trauma might explain acute cases of Peyronie's disease , it does not explain why most cases develop slowly and with no apparent trauma tic event . Full article >>> The damage may be due to trauma , lack of blood supply, haemorrhage or infection . Full a...

Trachea

...o the lungs . The disease occurs in two forms: acute infectious bronchitis (usually viral ) and allergic asthma tic bronchitis . Full article >>> In quiet respiration the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm pumps air through the trachea , or windpipe as it i...

Toxoplasmosis

...mosis . In some cases, the infection is recent ( acute ), and in others, an old infection has turned active. If you have HIV / AIDS , it's important to have a toxoplasmosis test. Full article >>> Toxoplasmosis is a preventable risk for hunters. Keep in mind that the greatest health ...

Toxic megacolon

...rticle >>> Toxic megacolon Crohn& acute ;s disease - affected areas Ulcerative colitis...s severe ulcerative colitis , toxic megacolon , acute diverticulitis , or if a perforation of the intestine is suspected. Full article >>&#...

Toxic Shock Syndrome

...ck Syndrome Related Category: Pathology (TSS). acute , sometimes fatal, disease characterized by high...2;>> Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an acute infection that is sometimes associated with tampon use during menstruation . Full article >...

Toxic

... Full article >>> Toxic ity can be acute , sub chronic , or chronic : Acute toxic ity i...ck Syndrome Related Category: Pathology (TSS). acute , sometimes fatal, disease characterized by high fever , nausea , diarrhea , lethargy , blotch...

Tonsillitis

...s: treatment of community-acquired pneumonia , acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis , acute bacterial sinusitis , pharyngitis and tonsillitis related to strep throat , uncomplicated ...

Tick fever

Colorado tick fever is an acute viral infection transmitted by the bite of th...e >>> Colorado tick fever is an acute viral infection transmitted by the bite of the tickDermacentor andersoni. Pictures & Images...

Thrush

... in the blood stream that is a characteristic of acute retro viral syndrome . Full article >>> Thrush A yeast infection of the mouth characterized by white patches on the inside of the mouth and cheeks. Viremia ... Full article >>> Oral thrush Your teeth and ...

Thrombolytic therapy

...#62;>> PAMI ( primary angioplasty in acute myocardial infarction ) Based on GUSTO IIb (glob...I has been found to be more effective in treating acute myocardial infarction s than thrombolytic therapy . Full article >>> Activase Thro...

Thyroid disease

...> poor circulation , high fever or other acute illness, surgery , radiation ( X-ray therapy), medicinal drugs, anesthesia , drastic reducing diets, stress (depletes B vitamins ), poor diet , skin disease , sudden weight loss , iron deficiency , thyroid disease , ... Full article &#...

Thyrotoxicosis

...releases too many of its hormone s over a short ( acute ) or long ( chronic ) period of time. Many disease s and conditions can cause this problem. Full article >>> Thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone , which increases the basal metabolic rate, causing body temperature to rise) A...

Testicular biopsy

..., et al.: Early testicular biopsy in males with acute lymphoblastic leukemia : lack of impact on subsequent event-free survival. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 22 (1): 27-33, 2000 Jan-Feb. [PUBMED Abstract] ... Full article >>> If you have a testicular lump and an ultrasound examination does...

Tetanus

...gory: Pathology (tt´ns, -ns) or lockjaw , acute infectious disease of the central nervous system caused by the toxins of Clostridium tetani. Full article >>> Tetanus is not a contagious illness. It occurs in individuals who have had a skin or deep tissue wound or p...

Temporomandibular joint

... joint dysfunction will present with episodes of acute , uni lateral otalgia followed by continued dull ache in the area. Full article >>> Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) What is temporomandibular joint syndrome ? Full article >>> Temporomandibular Joint Dis...

Temporom

... joint dysfunction will present with episodes of acute , uni lateral otalgia followed by continued dull ache in the area. Full article >>> Temporom andibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) What is temporom andibular joint syndrome ? Full article >>> Temporom andibular Join...

Tearing

...l article >>> MUSCLE STRAIN S - An acute tearing injury to muscle . Usually associated with a small amount of bleeding ( hematoma ) into the injured muscle tissue . [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] ... Full article >>> Puncture s, s...

Tapeworm

...tin (Pfizer), an amebicide for the treatment of acute and chronic intestinal amebiasis due to susceptible Entamoeba histolytica, tapeworm infestations ( bovine , dog, fish, porcine), ... Full article >>> Cysts within the lung generally are air-filled, while cysts involving the ...

Teeth

...;> DO NOT place anything between the victim& acute ;s teeth during a seizure (including your fingers). DO NOT move the victim unless he or she is in danger or near something hazardous. Full article >>> For example, patients are advised to be careful when they brush their teeth to...

Systemic

... may persist and spread by extension to become an acute , sub acute , or chronic clinical infection or disease state. It may also become systemic when the micr...

Syndrome

...l article >>> BUPA's SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome ) FAQs Previous news story:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ( SARS ) - the latest progress on "mystery pneumonia bug" Previous news story: Mystery pneumonia - the facts about the "killer bug" ... Full article &#...

Symptomatic

...nternational. Full article >>> The acute , symptomatic illness often resolves without treatment in two to eight weeks. Bed rest and treatment of the symptoms are usually sufficient. Full article >>> People with symptomatic aortic regurgitation who do not have correc...

Surfactant

...tant in clinical trials for the treatment of acute respiratory di stress syndrome ( ARDS ) in adults, respiratory di stress syndrome (RDS) in premature infant s, ... Full article >>> They have, however, discovered genetic alterations in surfactant protein s — sub...

Suppository

... douche s or in suppository form to help treat acute flare-ups of vagina l symptoms. For example a douche made by steeping 1-2 tsp. Full article >>> Laxatives are available in forms that can be swallowed or inserted into the rectum as a suppository . Full article >>> ...

Swallowed object

...ull article >>> The cause can be an acute infection (especially by the influenza virus or diphtheria bacterium), an allergy , a tumor of the larynx , or obstruction by a swallowed object . Treatment depends on the cause; e.g. Full article >>> When treating cond...

Suffocation

...ation . Full article >>> A typical acute asthma tic attack is marked by wheezing , labor ed breathing , tightness in the chest, and a dry cough . Asthma attacks may produce a feeling of suffocation and an inability to speak without frequent pauses to catch the breath. Full articl...

Subdural

... When this is the cause, they are referred to as " acute " subdural hematoma s. Full article >>... space. Full article >>> As in sub acute , sub aortic stenosis , subarachnoid, subclavian, subclinical disease , subcutaneous , subdural ,...

Sty

Sty Related Category: Pathology in medicine, acute localized infection of one or more of the glan...le >>> Sty ( Sty e ) Sty e Sub acute Spongiform Encephalopathy ( Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease ) Sub acute Tonsillitis ( Tonsillitis ) S...

Subcutaneous

...tissue . Full article >>> As in sub acute , sub aortic stenosis , subarachnoid, subclavian, ...is build up of uric acid in the body, including acute and chronic gouty arthritis , kidney stones , and deposits of uric acid in subcutaneous and o...