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Yawning

... opening the mouth involuntarily with a prolonged, deep inhalation of air, as from drowsiness or weariness. Alternative Names: Excessive yawning Considerations: ... Full article >>> Yawning - Excessive Yaws Yeast Infection - Esophagus ( Candida Esophagitis ) Yeast Infection ...

Wrinkles

...ne lines because of changes in the collagen of a deep layer of the skin called the dermis. Full article >>> Protox, The Botox Alternative Reduce wrinkles within 30 days...no injection s or surgery ! Hair Regrowth For Men Stops hair loss and stimulates hair regrowth. Full arti...

Wound Care

...ilderness trip. Puncture s, skin tearing , and deep penetrating wounds are very dangerous because bacteria may be injected deep into the tissue s. Full article >>> Wound Care ProductsSee Dressing s. Wound Stic...

Wounds

...s. Full article >>> large wounds deep cuts cuts that continue bleeding cuts that may...th particles that won't wash away animal bites deep puncture wounds eye injuries ... Full article >>> Not all wounds need debri...

Wind

... a wind instrument, harmonica, or sing. Practice deep breathing when you are out-of-doors. Have regular physical exercise . Hiking, swimming, etc. are good. You need to build up your lung capacity and utilization. Full article >>> Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind most of i...

Wheezing

...wed breathing tubes, especially the smaller ones deep in the lung. It is a common finding in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ). Full article >>> Wheezing : A whistling noise in the chest during breathing when the airway s are narrowed or compress ed. Sea...

Walking

... and briskly set off with your arms swinging. Take deep breaths of air as you go. Full article >>> If walking is a struggle, buy a portable commode to shorten the trip. A commode next to the bed can be especially useful for preventing nighttime accidents . • ... Full article >&...

Venous insufficiency

...ders or kidney failure . A blood clot in the deep leg veins. Full article >>> Blood clot Leg infection Venous insufficiency (when the veins in your legs are unable to adequately pump blood back to the heart ) Varicose veins Burns (including sunburn ) Insect bite or sti...

Venous

...;> Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) What is deep venous thrombosis (DVT)? What are the symptoms...d leg caused by a blood clot (thrombus) in the deep veins in the groin (ileo femoral veins) which prevents normal return of blood from the leg to t...

Vein

...s. Full article >>> DVT stands for deep vein thrombosis and occurs when a blood clot...rombophlebitis affects the larger blood vessels deep in the legs. Large blood clots can form, which may break off and travel to the lungs . This is a ...

Varicose Veins

...ncy of vein valves as a possible treatment for deep vein reflux ; not FDA approved. Mfg: VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc. Source: PR Newswire - 1/13/99. Full article >>> Blood clot Leg infection Venous insufficiency (when the veins in your legs are unable to adequately pump b...

Varicose Vein

...ncy of vein valves as a possible treatment for deep vein reflux ; not FDA approved. Mfg: VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc. Source: PR Newswire - 1/13/99. Full article >>> Blood clot Leg infection Venous insufficiency (when the veins in your legs are unable to adequately pump b...

Unconsciousness

...hest. Full article >>> in medicine, deep state of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be aroused even by painful stimuli. The patient cannot speak and does not respond to command. Full article >>> If a person with diabetes has severe hypoglycemia , he or she may n...

Ultrasound

...eatment s such as ultrasound , acupuncture , and deep massage may be beneficial. Full article >>> People often have CT scans to further look at an abnormality seen on another test such as an x-ray or an ultrasound . They may also have a CT to check for specific symptoms such as pain ...

Tonsils

...62;>> Mask-like face Decreased to absent deep tendon reflexes Multi ple skin changes including pigmentary, eczema toid and atrophic Growth failure Absence of pubertal development Hypoplastic tonsils , lymph node s, and spleen ... Full article >>> The lymphatic system i...

Thrombosis

...y be any vein or artery as, for example, in a deep vein thrombosis or a coronary ( artery ) throm...#62;>> Deep Vein Thrombosis What is deep vein thrombosis ? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep-lyin...

Thrombophlebitis

... article >>> Thrombophlebitis of a deep vein is a serious condition because there are fewer deep veins to take up the work of the blocked one. This causes swelling of the leg. Full article >...

Thromboembolism

...loping blood clots . Blood clots may lead to deep vein thrombosis , heart attack , or stroke . Fu... used to refer to both pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis — is essential in order to prevent serious complications or death . Full ar...

Tic douloureux

...article >>> large nerve originates deep inside your brain and carries sensation from your face to your brain. The pain of trigeminal neuralgia is due to a disturbance in the function of the trigeminal nerve . Trigeminal neuralgia is also known as tic douloureux . Full article >...

Thoracic

...low-level laser in the upper cervical region and deep friction massage (including trigger points) in the lower cervical /upper thoracic region, also twice a week for 3 wk. Full article >>> Talk with your husband's doctor and an experienced thoracic cardiovascular surgeon. They can ...

Thirst

...o take on a fruity odor, and you may develop rapid deep breathing , sleepiness, and fatigue . Full article >>> Extreme thirst , no urine output , or sunken eyes Pale, clammy, or cool skin Nausea , fever , chills , or rash Your eyes hurt and are sensitive to light The sunburn...

Tetanus

... It occurs in individuals who have had a skin or deep tissue wound or puncture . It is also seen in t... Inc. Full article >>> The wound is deep and dirty and the patient’s last tetanus shot was more than five years ago. Most domestic c...

Tendon

...62;>> Mask-like face Decreased to absent deep tendon reflexes Multi ple skin changes includ..., and how well the muscle s, sensory systems, and deep tendon reflexes work. Full article >>>...

Tearing

...62;>> Puncture s, skin tearing , and deep penetrating wounds are very dangerous because bacteria may be injected deep into the tissue s. Injuries to the hand , wrist, foot, joint , abdomen , or chest require imme...

Swelling

...sult from phlebitis of either the superficial or deep veins, so I'll start by explaining the superficial variety first . Superficial veins, usually those of the arms or legs, can become inflamed from injury . Full article >>> The swelling and extra mucus partial ly block, or obstruct...

Sutures

...on after the operation to prevent the formation of deep vein blood clots . Full article >>> After the scar is removed, small bandages or small stitches ( sutures ) will be used to pull the skin together. The skin then grows together and leaves a less obvious scar that should bl...

Suture

...on after the operation to prevent the formation of deep vein blood clots . Full article >>> After the scar is removed, small bandages or small stitches ( suture s ) will be used to pull the skin together. The skin then grows together and leaves a less obvious scar that should ...

Sunburn

...s. sunstroke ... Full article >>> deep sunburn contact with hot items such as skillets or irons exposure to flames contact with hot liquids burning gasoline or kerosene contact with chemicals. Full article >>> Photosensitivity Extreme sensitivity to the sun, leav...

Stress management

...2; Stress Management : Deep Breathing What is deep breathing ? Deep breathing is a helpful technique for dealing with stress , tension, anxiety , and anger. It can be done practically anywhere. It is also called diaphragm atic breathing . Full article >>> Stress Management for...

Strain

...and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome . This system delivers deep infrared heat to reduce pain and inflammation . myheatingpads. Full article >>> Repetitive Strain Injury - Prevention Summary & Participants After recovering from her own repetitive strain injury , writer Deborah Quilte...

Stork bite

...so known as Stork Bite s and Angel Kisses , these deep pink patches are the most common birthmarks , appearing in about 40 percent of all newborns. Full article >>> CM in the face can be confused with a very common vascular birthmark in fair-skinned infants that is located on the ...

Sterile

... sterile dressing s (don't pop blister s). But deep or extensive burns , or burns to the face, hands or across joints , need to be fully assessed and treated in hospital . Full article >>> Richard Fleming, chair of the Policy and Practice Sub-Committee of the British Fertility So...

Stein

...;> Stein er speculum Indicated for use in deep vagina l surgery . Mfg: BEI Medical, wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Scientific; distributed by Marina Medical Instruments, Inc. Full article >>> Ep stein -Barr virus . A common virus that remains dormant in most people. It has ...

Spores

...ow and multi ply. But the spores must penetrate deep enough; they cannot grow if oxygen is present. Full article >>> Anthrax is a type of bacteria that lives in the soil and forms spores . The spores can be inactive for a long time before they develop into new bacteria . The b...

Speculum

...;> Stein er speculum Indicated for use in deep vagina l surgery . Mfg: BEI Medical, wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Scientific; distributed by Marina Medical Instruments, Inc. Full article >>> After removing the speculum , your health care provider may insert two gloved finger...

Spasm

...rom an aneurysm . A blood clot in the legs ( deep vein thrombosis ) that may travel to the lungs ( pulmonary embolism ). Seizures . Full article >>> Vascular spasm Vasculitis - allergic hypersensitivity Vasculitis - necrotizing Vasoactive intestinal peptide-producing ...

Sleeping problems

... apnoea - growth hormone is only released during deep sleep) or poor performance at school . Full arti...people require less sleep, and their sleep is less deep than that experienced by the young. Some causes of and contributors to sleep disturbance s include ...

Skull

...kull to expose the brain and can be used to treat deep AVMs. Using x-ray images as a guide, a catheter is threaded through the artery in the thigh ( femoral artery ) to the affected area. Full article >>> Epidural hematoma - This is one of the most serious types of bleeding tha...

Skin Rash

...ankles and spreads to the trunk, the spots turning deep red and running together; headache ; and pains in the back, muscle s, and joints . Full article >>> of repiratory infections , strep infections are much less common than viral respiratory infections ( colds ), which may hav...

Skin graft

...ey char the skin and may cause nerve damage so deep that a sufferer will not feel pain . Victims of third-degree burns require, fluids, electrolytes and protein s provided through an IV; skin graft ing; ... Full article >>> are applied to the injured area to promote healing or to...

Skin abscess

... A skin abscess , a collection of pus localized deep in the skin . A boil usually starts as a reddened, tender area and in time becomes firm and hard. Full article >>> Carbuncle ( Skin Abscess ) Carcinoma ( Cancer ) Carcinoma of the Lung ( Primary Lung Cancer ) Carcinoma in Si...

Simian crease

... ) ... Full article >>> an unusual, deep crease across the center of the palm (called a simian crease ) a malformed fifth finger a wide space between the big and the second toes ... Full article >>> Simian crease Simian virus 40 Single base change Single gene disease ...

Septum

...ull article >>> The septum extends deep into the nasal passages. At about the level of the cheek bones, the cartilage part of the septum joins the bones that make up the remainder of its length. And that length of bone is where you have troubles. Full article >>> Nasal...

Semicircular canals

...emicircular canals ) and the inner ear space. This deep leak is known as a fistula . Full article >>>...

Semen

...cavity , patients may experience chest pain with deep breathing . Full article >>> Sperm motility: The percentage of all moving sperm in a semen sample. In a semen sample, 50% or more of the sperm should normally be moving rapidly. Search All of MedicineNet For: search help Pri...

Scar

...car removal is done for acne scars that are too deep to be treated with other treatment s such as dermabrasion . Scar removal usually is done by a dermatologic surgeon or plastic surgeon. Full article >>> Scar tissue . Incision s into the uterus to remove fibroid s can lead ...

Scapula

...n in past occurs following meals worsens during deep inspiration radiating to back or below the right shoulder blade ( right scapula r area) worsens after eating or drinking greasy (high fat ) foods or fluids ... Full article >>>...

Sac

... FOLLICLE: A small anatomical sac , cavity , or deep narrow-mouthed depression (eg, a hair follicle). Full article >>> Once the amniotic sac is broken during labor , the sensor is placed on the fetal temple or cheek for in utero monitoring of fetal oxygen saturation. Mfg: Ma...

Restless leg syndrome

.... There may be tw itching of the leg muscle s or deep creeping or crawling sensations. Full article >>> Restless leg syndrome strikes men and women with equal frequency. About five percent of the total adult population suffers from its symptoms, but 45 percent of those over 65 complain ...

Repetitive Strain Injury

...and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome . This system delivers deep infrared heat to reduce pain and inflammation . myheatingpads. Full article >>> Repetitive Strain Injury - Prevention Summary & Participants After recovering from her own repetitive strain injury , writer Deborah Quilter wr...

REM

...ep, stage 2 is light sleep, and stages 3 and 4 are deep ( delta ) sleep, the most restful kind. Full article >>> mental activity associated with the rapid- eye - movement ( REM ) period of sleep. It is commonly made up of a number of visual images, scenes or thoughts expressed in terms of ...

Rectal abscess

...ri rectal abscess is a collection of pus in the deep tissue s surrounding the anus . By contrast, a peri anal abscess is a shallower collection of pus under the skin surrounding the anus . Both types of abscess es need immediate attention. Full article >>> RECTAL FISSURE S ( Re...

Rapid breathing

...s the bronchi al tissue s, particularly with the deep and rapid breathing associated with exercise . Second, the cold air itself is another irritant to the lungs . Full article >>> You are experiencing rapid breathing for the first time. (This is a medical emergency and you sh...

Pupil

...ddenly occur. A rapid change in mental status to a deep depression , nausea , amnesia ; and then pneumonia , coma , convulsions , fixed and dilated pupil s, and death . Full article >>> be associated with HYPOTHALAMIC DISEASE S; BRAIN STEM disorders; SPINAL CORD DISEASE S; and ...

Puncture wounds

...2;> breaks in the skin puncture wounds deep cuts bruises , with possibly a puncture or cut...e extremely sharp, pointed teeth and can inflict deep puncture wounds and laceration s. The risk of infection is much higher with cat bites (30 to ...

Puncture

A puncture wound is a deep wound made by a sharp object such as a nail or a j...>> - Sustains a puncture injury or a deep cut that could allow bacteria to penetrate GET MORE IDEAS: Find 100s more vacation ideas. Full ar...

Puberty

...facial and body hair ), enlarged muscle s, and a deep voice. Full article >>> Precocious Puberty -- When the signs of puberty (development of breasts , testes , pubic and underarm hair , body odor, menstrual bleeding , and increased growth rate) appear before the age of 8 years ...

Psychosis

...cle >>> Lack of niacin can produce deep depression , often seen in psychosis . Symptoms of a severe vitamin B6 deficiency are headache , irritability , dizziness , extreme nervousness, and inability to concentrate. Full article >>> Antipsychotics may help with psyc...

Pregnancy Complications

...ndicate the presence of a pulmonary embolism , deep vein thrombosis , disseminated intra vascular disease , and possible pregnancy complications . Full article >>> you don't have some other type of condition that could endanger your pregnancy . Should you have bacterial vaginosis ...

Pressure sores

... BED SORES ( Pressure Sores ) SYMPTOMS"These are deep skin ulcers "especially found on buttocks, hips, sacrum, shoulder blades, elbows, and heels. Full article >>> Pressure sores , which usually develop along the elbows, heels, knees, buttocks, and tailbone and on the back along the...