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X-Ray

...occurred, since an injury at one point may cause damage elsewhere. Full article >>> Therap... >>> X-ray s - these can reveal any damage to the joints caused by arthritis and are most useful when confirming osteoarthritis . In the e...

Xeroderma Pigmentosum

... because they have little or no ability to repair damage to the skin from ultraviolet light. Full article >>>...

Wrinkles

...he simple truth is that a suntan fades, but skin damage from tanning does not. Full article >>> Some studies have investigated a possible link between the use of retinoic acid (a medication used for the treatment of dermatologic problems such as acne and facial wrinkles ) while pregn...

Wilson disease

...treatment are to slow the progression of kidney damage and control related complications. Full article >>> The name Kimmelstiel- Wilson disease is often used. It honors Paul Kimmelstiel (1900-70), a German-born pathologist in the US, and Clifford Wilson (1906-), an English physician . Se...

Whooping cough

...ticle >>> Infectious diseases that damage nerve s--like whooping cough , tetanus and polio --can also cause vocal cord paralysis . Vocal cord paralysis can also appear as a congenital defect. Full article >>> Chickenpox is responsible for more death s than measle...

Weakness

... weakness and slack ligament s caused by nerve damage cause instability of the joint and subsequent mi...article >>> Condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerve s that results in weakness or sensory loss and pain in the arms, hand...

Vomiting

...62; - Vomiting - Decreased growth rate - Brain damage and progressive mental retardation (symptoms may not appear for a few months) ... Full article >>> See vomiting . emphysema Chronic lung disease characterized by loss of elasticity of lung tissue and resulting in trapped air...

Vitamins

...62; Antioxidant vitamins protect the body from damage caused by harmful chemicals called oxygen -derived free radicals. Oxygen -derived free radicals are produced by normal cell function ( metabolism ). Full article >>> Prenatal vitamins are prescribed when a woman becomes pregnan...

Vitamin E

...deficiency is a very rare problem that results in damage to nerve s. When vitamin E deficiency does oc...tioxidant that may help protect nerve cells from damage or may improve the function of nerve cells. Full article >>> Vitamin E , selenium,...

Vitamin B12

...e s healthy. If a deficiency isn't treated, then damage to the nerve s may result in tingling and numbness in the fingers and toes, weakness and balance problems, memory loss and confusion . Causes ... Full article >>> Vitamin B12 (found as a group of compounds, including cyano coba...

Visual field

...sual field in one eye and can rapidly expand to damage most or all of the vision of that eye . In the worst cases, total blindness develops. Full article >>> The optic chiasm, which supplies the nerve to the eyes , sits right , very close to the top of the pituitary gland . And i...

Vitamin

... other substances that provide protection from the damage caused by "free radicals," which are created as a result of oxygen reactions in living tissue s. Atherosclerosis ... Full article >>> ADEKs Multi vitamin supplement (containing vitamin s A, D, E and K) for treatment of patie...

Viral pneumonia

...y through a number of other means. One of these is damage to the mechanism (mucociliary escalator) that the body uses to clear inhaled bacteria from the airway s. Full article >>> infection of the lungs , such as bacterial or viral pneumonia inhaling large amounts of smoke inhalin...

Viral hepatitis

...ve 1,000 IU/L generally indicate extensive liver damage from toxins or drugs, viral hepatitis , or a la.... Full article >>> You have liver damage from an acute viral infection such as viral hepatitis A, B, or C. You have liver damage c...

Vestibular Disorders

... inner ear is responsible for maintaining balance; damage results in vertigo ) ... Full article >>> Vestibular Disorders Association Menieres.org The BBC is not responsible for content on external websites ... Full article >>> Vertigo is often associated with inner ear pr...

Violence

...#62;> Violence . Bullying can cause serious damage to a child's sense of self-esteem and personal safety , as can experiences with school violence . Full article >>> GUN VIOLENCE Question: I am saddened, angered and enraged by the amount of gun violence that occurs in our count...

Venous insufficiency

...d flow through veins that can cause local damage, damage to affected legs, or death . Full article >>> Venous insufficiency Definition: Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins do not efficiently return blood from the lower limbs back to the heart . Full article >&...

Vein

... venom ... Full article >>> Vein damage can be extensive, with abscess formation, and thromboses can lead to gangrene and amputation s. Infection can also be spread through the blood to other parts of the body, including the heart , bone and brain. Full article >>>...

Vasculitis

... Vasculitis occurs because of inflammation and damage to blood vessels. The inflammation of allergic vasculitis is the result of an allergic reaction to a drug or other foreign agent. Symptoms ... Full article >>> Retina l vasculitis : The retina is the portion of the eye th...

Varicocele

...ns in the scrotum that can cause swelling and damage sperm . Peyronie's disease is the abnormal curvature of the penis caused by accumulated scar tissue . Full article >>> Sperm can be examined if a semen sample is given to a labor atory or fertility specialist within two ...

Uveitis

... ) or membrane s of the eye ( uveitis ) Nerve damage Meningitis ( inflammation of the membrane s that protect the brain and spinal cord) ... Full article >>> Ocular Hypotension - Abnormally low intra ocular pressure often related to chronic inflammation ( uveitis ). Orbit a...

Urine

...;>> Blood in the urine can come from damage to any parts of the urinary tract from the kidney s all the way to the outside opening of the urethra . Full article >>> Your blood or urine glucose measurement remains higher than the level judged safe by your doctor even wh...

Urinary Tract Infections

...fections , form bladder stones , develop kidney damage due to backpressure or are repeatedly unable to urinate. There are several types of prostate surgery . Full article >>> Men also suffer regularly from conditions as diverse as sexually transmitted disease s (STDs), mental illness, ...

Urinary Tract Infection

...ection s , form bladder stones , develop kidney damage due to backpressure or are repeatedly unable to urinate. There are several types of prostate surgery . Full article >>> In women, it can cause urinary tract infection and a painful, malodorous vaginitis marked by a thin, foamy, ...

Urinary bladder

...n and salicylates used together may cause kidney damage or cancer of the kidney or urinary bladder . This may occur if large amounts of both medicines are taken together for a very long time. Full article >>> Because symptoms are similar to those of other disorders of the urinary blad...

Urinalysis

...bably examine the heart daily for indications of damage and do frequent urinalysis for signs of nephritis . TREATMENT " ... Full article >>>...

Uremia

...orrect the cause of the prerenal azotemia before damage occurs to the internal kidney structures. Full article >>> Disminucin de la perfusin renal ; uremia Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo: La azotemia prer renal es relativamente comn, especialmente en pacientes hospital izado...

Unstable angina

...cked. Also, angina causes little or no permanent damage to the heart . Stable angina occurs while exercising and goes away with rest. Unstable angina is not relieved ... Full article >>> PAPPA is present in unstable atherosclerotic plaques, and circulating levels are elevated in acute...

Ungual

...es the nail will fall off because of the extensive damage but it usually grows back. Full article >>> Distal sub ungual onychomycosis (DSO) is the most common type of fungal nail infection . It is caused by the same fungi that cause most cases of athlete's foot (dermatophytes). DSO in...

Ulcers

...The ulcers can range from minor sores to serious damage of tissue s if the sore becomes infected. How do ...ntal cheek, lip, or tongue biting acci dental damage from tooth brushing allergic reaction to medications ... Full article >>> Chronic...

Urinary tract

...fections , form bladder stones , develop kidney damage due to backpressure or are repeatedly unable to urinate. There are several types of prostate surgery . Full article >>> Acute prostatitis is usually a result of infection in the urinary tract or infection carried by the b...

Ulcer

... Full article >>> Ulcer A site of damage to the skin or mucous membrane that is characterized by the formation of pus , death of tissue , and is frequently accompanied by an inflammatory reaction. Resources: ... Full article >>> Mouth Ulcer Alternate Names : Canker...

Tyrosinemia

...ed from mother to child at birth . Having liver damage caused by certain disease s, such as biliary cirrhosis or tyrosinemia . Full article >>>...

Trichotillomania

...heat and twisting (curling iron or hot rollers) or damage the hair with strong chemicals ( bleach ing, hair coloring, permanent waves). In addition, some people have an uncommon psychiatric disorder ( trichotillomania ) in which ... Full article >>>...

Treatment

...admitted, a chest x-ray may be done to check for damage to your lungs . Full article >>> Treatment for certain cancer s can affect your sexuality, causing a range of signs and symptoms that can make sex with your partner more difficult. But that doesn't mean you can't have a healthy s...

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury : Brain damage from trauma . The three leading causes of death from traumatic brain injury relate to firearms, motor vehicles and falls . The leading causes of death differ by age group. Full article >>> A traumatic brain injury is usually ...

Traction

...inal surgery should only be considered if nerve damage is present or the condition fails to heal after a prolonged period. Full article >>> The pumping, or con traction , of the left ventricle must be very powerful because that is what keeps the blood flowing throughout the body. T...

Trauma

...adiation, or X rays. Radiation causes free radical damage in the eyes . This causes the lens to absorb aq...ma tic event . Full article >>> The damage may be due to trauma , lack of blood supply, haemorrhage or infection . Full article >>...

Toxoplasmosis

... Toxo plasma gondii that may invade tissue s and damage the brain, especially of the fetus and newborn. Full article >>> Roughly 40 percent of people living with HIV / AIDS have toxoplasmosis . In some cases, the infection is recent ( acute ), and in others, an old infection has tu...

Toxins

...n can lead to inflammation of the liver and damage to liver tissue . This can cause a buildup of toxins that can make the sclera (white portion) of the eyes to have a yellow coloration. Full article >>> Normally, your body's immune system defends against potentially harmfu...

Toxin

... INHALATIONAL INJURY - A term used to describe damage the respiratory tract and lungs secondary to t...n can lead to inflammation of the liver and damage to liver tissue . This can cause a buildup of toxin s that can make the sclera (white port...

Torticollis

... genetic (inherited), or be acquired secondary to damage to the nervous system or muscle s. It may develop in childhood or adulthood. Full article >>> Torticollis : The most common of the focal dystonia s, torticollis is a state of excessive of inadequate muscle tone in the muscle s ...

Tooth

... Full article >>> Tooth decay is damage to the enamel of your teeth . It occurs when acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque eat away at a tooth . The disease process that causes decay is also called dental caries . Full article >>> Tooth decay Dr Trisha Mac...

Toxic

... Loop diuretics can increase the risk of kidney damage associated with high doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ... Full article >>> Everyone reacts to the toxic effects of insect venom , for example, from a bee sting. Most people have mild reactions, which may appear in a f...

Toxemia

...these pregnancies. Full article >>> damage to the pancreas kidney disease pancreatic cancer toxemia of pregnancy ... Full article >>> of urine in your system (such as an enlarged prostate gland or a kidney stone). You are dehydrated. You have heart failure ...

Tooth decay

.... Full article >>> Tooth decay is damage to the enamel of your teeth . It occurs when acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque eat away at a tooth . The disease process that causes decay is also called dental caries . Full article >>> Tooth decay and gum diseas...

Tissue

...oroquine. Full article >>> tissue damage resulting from exposure to more than trace amounts... and creating permanent and lifelong respiratory damage to the fish. Full article >>> Glucose is transported through the blood to all ti...

Tongue

...ntal cheek, lip, or tongue biting acci dental damage from tooth brushing allergic reaction to medications burns from food or drink that is too hot burns or irritations from medications, such as aspirin cancer of the mouth or lips ... Full article >>> Typical symptoms are s...

Tobacco

...moking and long-term exposure to secondhand smoke damage the interior walls of arteries - including arterie...uth. Alcohol consumption tends to accelerate the damage caused by tobacco . Next section ... Full article >>> Radiation Sunlight Tobacco C...

Time out

... time out in the sun or under a sunlamp. This can damage their skin . The ultraviolet rays produced by the sun or a sunlamp: ... Full article >>> Much preparation time out side the appointment is spent obtaining and reviewing medical records, seeking information about diagnose s in the di...

Tibial

...movement or sensation in the lower leg, caused by damage to the tibial nerve . Alternative Names: Neuropathy - tibial nerve Causes, incidence , and risk factors: Text Continued Below ... Full article >>> Tibial torsion is an inward twisting of the shin bones (the bones that are ...

Thrombosis

... clot (thrombus) in a vein . This condition may damage the vein and its valves. Full article >>> renal vein thrombosis (throm-BOH-sis): Blood clots in the vessel that carries blood away from the kidney . This can occur in people with the nephrotic syndrome . renin (REE-nin): ...

Thyroid disease

...s , but often appear long before the bile duct damage is diagnose d. CREST syndrome . Full article >>> Thyroid Disease s Endocrine Disease s Definitions and Terms MedicalGlossary.org is designed as a free, browsable resource for all. Full article >>> Underlying th...

Tibia

...movement or sensation in the lower leg, caused by damage to the tibia l nerve . Alternative Names: Neuropathy - tibia l nerve Causes, incidence , and risk factors: Text Continued Below ... Full article >>> Tibia l torsion is an inward twisting of the shin bones (the bones tha...

Testis

... the pain becomes constant and there's a risk of damage to the trapped intestine s or testis . Full article >>>...

Tetanus

... fracture , a foreign body within the injury , or damage to the bone indicating osteomyelitis . Full article >>> Certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives have an obligation to individual adult clients to address immunization status for hepatitis B , tetanus , diphtheria , measl...

Tennis elbow

...gh the joint is quite normal, usually because of damage to the surrounding ligament s and tendon s. The result can be in pain in one place, as in tennis elbow or frozen shoulder , or more general pain , ... Full article >>> In addition, research shows acupuncture can help manage ...

Testicular torsion

...is cut off. This condition can lead to permanent damage if not treated quickly. It is most common in males between the ages of 12 and 18. Full article >>>...

Temporal

... Temporal lobe seizure s commonly result from damage to specific areas in the temporal lobe of the brain. This damage includes scarring called mesial temporal sclerosis . Full article >>> Fronto tempo...

Tearing

...eeding involved in these sprains because of the damage done to the torn tissue . Full 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 ] ...