Abdomen
... spleen ) Chest (e.g., heart , lungs , major
blood vessels) Joints (e.g., shoulder s, hips, ... tender and painful when the spleen rupture s.
blood leaks out into the abdomen , causing irritation ... Pain in the lower abdomen . You may also have
blood or mucus in your stools , fever , unexplained ...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
... aneurysm Definition: An aneurysm is when a
blood vessel becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. The abdominal aorta is a large
blood vessel that supplies
blood toyour abdomen , the pelvis , and legs. ...
Abdominal mass
... abdomen febrile urinary tract infection
blood in the urine ( hematuria ) urinary ... can be a sign of an abscess , a problem with a
blood vessel (such as an aneurysm ), an enlarged ... to thrive ) Anemia (a low number of red
blood cells) Fever and irritability Bone pain ....
Abdominal Pain
... in the stomach that may cause vomiting or
blood in the stool . This pain and bleeding can ... loss of hair on the head when recovering Poor
blood circulation and feeling cold Dry, rough, ... such as nausea , vomiting , fever , or
blood in the urine . ...
Abscess
... Radioactive abscess scan uses white
blood cells tagged with radioactive indium and x-ray ... organ isms and destroyed tissue from the white
blood cells that were carried to the area to fight the ... yellowish pus consists of bacteria , white
blood cells and dead tissue . Abscess Between ...
ABO incompatibility
... with A or B antigen s whose mothers have type O
blood . ABO Incompatibility Abortion Abortion ... reaction , caused when fetal and maternal
blood mingle before birth ) Rh incompatibility ( ... immune reaction that occurs in the body if two
blood samples of different, incompatible ABO types are ...
Abdominal ultrasound
... sound waves and a computer to create images of
blood vessels, tissue s and organ s; can provide an ... show abnormalities A CBC shows elevated white
blood cell count, indicating infection . ... A CBC shows infection by an elevated white
blood cell count. abdominal ultrasound ...
Absorption
... These reabsorbed substances return to the
blood . Mal absorption can result from a broad ... to absorb nutrients adequately into the
blood stream. Symptoms of mal absorption include ... of heart muscle are not receiving adequate
blood supply ( ischemia ). The breakdown and ...
Acanthosis nigricans
... [ Support Group ] ACE inhibitors for high
blood pressure [Medication] ... state, as evidenced by high
blood levels of C-reactive protein ; prothrombotic state, indicated by high
blood levels of fibrinogen ; polycystic ovary ...
Accidents
... major trauma , or the spontaneous bursting of a
blood vessel in the brain ( aneurysm ). Acute ... of your head forward and then backward),
blood vessel destruction, and even paralysis . Put ... to detect cerebro vascular accidents ; ...
blood pressure , pulse rate and respiration were ...
ACE levels
... ACE LEVELS - This is a
blood test which measures the concentration of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) in the
blood stream. SACE ( ACE Levels ) Sachets Sacral ... ... Determination of ACE levels requires a
blood sample. The patient need not be fasting . Risks ...
Acetone
... , ketones are present in the urine when the
blood levels surpass a certain threshold. Acetone ... abundance of ketone bodies ( acetone ) in the
blood stream. arsenic (found in rat poison ) ... even though it is in normal amounts in the
blood stream. Histo toxic anoxia can also be caused by ...
Acid
... done to measure the levels of uric acid in
blood serum or in urine . Anti - acid ... about six months. An amino acid found in
blood and urine . Amino acid s are building blocks ... (benzodiazepam, alprazolam) VII. High
blood uric acid (a risk factor for gout ) High ...
Acidosis
... alkaline reserves. In acidosis , the pH of the
blood is abnormally low. Acidosis - metabolic ... Acidosis A condition that causes the pH of the
blood to drop and become more acidic. Diabetes ... abundance of ketone bodies ( acetone ) in the
blood stream. Keto acidosis ...
Acne rosacea
... or eyelids. It may cause redness, prominent
blood vessels, swelling , or skin eruptions similar ... the nose and face. It causes redness and lumps.
blood vessels become more visible. Sometimes the nose ... age. Symptoms include dilation of the
blood vessels and pimples ( acne rosacea ) in the ...
ACTH
... ACTH through the pituitary, which can raise
blood pressure , stores sodium and excretes ... of glucocorticoid hormone ( ACTH ) in the
blood stream that is being produced by an ad renal ... glands release their hormone s into the
blood in response to the level of the regulating ...
Acute
... that is characterized by the presence in the
blood and bone marrow of large numbers of unusually immature white
blood cells destined to become lymphocyte s. ... leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer of the
blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue ...
Acute kidney failure
... waist level. They act as filters that keep your
blood free of by-products and toxins . Acute Kidney Failure Decreased
blood flow to the kidney s for a period of time. This may occur from
blood loss or shock . An obstruction or blockage ...
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
... leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer of the
blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where
blood cells are made. Acute lymphocytic leukemia ... characterized by large numbers of immature white
blood cells that resemble lymph oblasts. acute ...
Acute lymphoblastic
... that is characterized by the presence in the
blood and bone marrow of large numbers of unusually immature white
blood cells destined to become lymphocyte s. Adult ... disease in which too many immature white
blood cells (called lymph oblasts) are found in the ...
Acute myelogenous leukemia
... leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer of the
blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where
blood cells are made. Acute myelogenous leukemia : ... Acute myelogenous leukemia is a cancer of
blood -forming tissue s of the bone marrow . It is ...
Acute renal failure
... in a dehydrated child) Embolization of the
blood clot to the lungs ( pulmonary embolism ) Formation of new
blood clots Calling your health care provider: ... ... that injures the kidney s. Losing a lot of
blood can cause sudden kidney failure . Some drugs or ...
Adenoma
... suggested. Liver tumor s ( adenoma s) Low
blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ) High
blood uric acid (a risk factor for gout ) High
blood lactic acid Increase in ...
Adhesion
... . anemia . A state in which the number of red
blood cells or the hemoglobin is below normal, ... acute myeloid leukemia with t(8;21)(q22;q22).
blood 90 (4): 1643-8, 1997. [PUBMED Abstract] ... ... results in internal bleeding , breakdown of the
blood and tissue from the lesion s, and ...
Adrenal glands
... . The adrenal glands are fed by numerous
blood vessels, so surgeons need to be alert to ... hormone s that help control the heart rate,
blood pressure , the way the body uses food , and ... of different hormone s. They help to control
blood pressure , salt and water balance, and help our ...
Adrenaline
... by the ad renal medulla in response to low
blood glucose , exercise , and stress . ... epinephrine . an increase in heart rate and
blood pressure , as the heart and lungs work ... spinal cord injuries , ... Increase in
blood lactic acid and failure to increase ...
Aerobic bacteria
... , or disease . An aerobic Bacteria ,
blood Culture For Aspartate Aminotransferase ( AST ) ... Transaminase ( AST ) AST Biopsy -- Detailed
blood Culture for An aerobic Bacteria ( An aerobic Bacteria ,
blood Culture For) ... Deep in the abscess , an ...
Aerobic
... your heart and lungs and improves
blood flow. Health benefits are numerous, including ... the circulation of oxygen through the
blood . Aerobic s and Fitness Association of ... oxygen and your heart pumps harder to send
blood to the muscle s. Aerobic exercise Type ...
Aging
... Aging changes in the heart and
blood vessels COMMON PROBLEMS Heart and
blood vessel disease s are fairly common in older people. Common disorders include high
blood pressure and orthostatic hypotension . ...
Aging changes
... Aging changes in the heart and
blood vessels COMMON PROBLEMS Heart and
blood vessel disease s are fairly common in older people. Common disorders include high
blood pressure and orthostatic hypotension . ...
AIDS
... anti -inflammatory drugs (NS AIDS ) and other
blood pressure -lowering drugs can increase the
blood pressure -lowering effects of beta -blockers ... Are you taking
blood thinners or NS AIDS (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, ...
Agranulocytosis
... a deficit or absolute lack of granulocytic white
blood cells ( neutrophil s, basophils, eosinophil s). ... which there is an insufficient number of white
blood cells called neutrophil s or granulocyte s. ... Thrombocytopenic Purpura ) Bleeding Disorders
blood Transfusion ... Neutropenia is sometimes ...
Albumin
... Albumin transports many small molecules in the
blood (for example, bilirubin , calcium , ... mainly in the liver . It helps keep the
blood from leaking out of
blood vessels. When albumin levels drop, fluid may ...
Aldosterone
... loss through the kidney s and so helps control
blood pressure . Cortisol (or hydrocortisone) and ... renin / aldosterone mechanism which controls
blood pressure by converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II, two protein s involved in regulating
blood pressure . eplerenone A selective aldosterone ...
Allergen
... s stimulate the lymphocyte s (small white
blood cells) to produce what are known as allergic ... up and produces antibodies that circulate in the
blood and attach to mast cells. Eosinophil s are white
blood cells that react to allergen s (substances that ...
Alpha
... and smooth muscle . This action relaxes the
blood vessels and leads to an increase in
blood flow and a lower pressure for the control of ... amount of alpha -1 antitrypsin (A1AT) in your
blood serum . Alpha 1-adrenergic blockers are ...
Alpha-1 antitrypsin
... amount of alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) in your
blood serum . Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency ... made by the liver that is released into the
blood stream. AATD is a genetic disease that can ... . The liver releases this protein into the
blood stream. AAT helps protect the lungs against ...
ALT
... and heart cells that is released into the
blood stream when the liver or heart is damaged. ... d. Low levels of ALT are normally found in the
blood . However, when the liver is damaged or disease d, it releases ALT into the
blood stream, causing levels of the enzyme to rise. ...
Alveoli
... and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the
blood . Autoimmune disease A disease that develops ... oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in the
blood . amblyopia ... Alveoli The tiny air sacs ... which inhaled oxygen is transferred to the
blood stream and carbon dioxide is passed back to the ...
Amino acids
... also provide these nutrients. regulation of
blood levels of amino acids , which form the building ... its release and reducing its solubility in the
blood . See monograph (PDF format). Mfg: Aventis ... of fats, glucose and amino acids in the
blood , combating infections , as well as neutralising ...