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Wrinkles

...Botox) is best known as a cosmetic treatment for facial wrinkles . Doctors have also found that botulinum...tment of dermatologic problems such as acne and facial wrinkles ) while pregnant and the development of atrioventricular canal in the fetus . Full artic...

Widely spaced teeth

...;> Acromegaly is characterized by enlarged facial features, enlarged jaw , enlarged frontal bone of skull , widely spaced teeth , and enlargement of the bones of the extremities, Other features include enlargement of the lips and nose, ... Full article >>> Teeth - Delayed or Abse...

Weight gain

...mes red and rounded - called a moon face excessive facial and body hair muscle s of the arms and legs become thin and weak ... Full article >>> Weight gain and fluid retention. Mood changes. Increased blood sugar level, which may lead to a type of diabetes caused by the medica...

Weakness

...Bell's palsy is a weakness or paralysis of a facial nerve . The 2 facial nerve s control movement of the muscle s of expression on each side of your face. When one of th...

Virilization

...male. This may include an increase in body hair , facial hair , a deepening of the voice, male-pattern ba... Women with ad renal virilization may develop facial hair . Typically, their menstrual cycles are infrequent or absent. They may also develop a deeper v...

Varnish

...ver. Other types of alcohol are used in mouthwash, facial cleaners, after-shaves, cologne and anti bacterial hand cleaners. Full article >>> The cause may be medicinal and street drugs, batteries, cosmetics, paints and varnish es, pesticides , cleaning supplies, cosmetics, workplace ch...

Trigeminal neuralgia

... Neuralgia Overview Trigeminal neuralgia causes facial pain . Trigeminal neuralgia develops in mid to ...inal nerve which causes severe lightening -like facial pain on the involved side. Full article >>> Trigeminal neuralgia affects women mo...

Tremor

...sture, slow voluntary movement s, and a mask-like facial expression. parotidectomy ... Full article >>> The illness is characterized by fever , malaise , muscle aches , respiratory symptoms, diarrhea , vomiting , epistaxis , hemoptysis , hematemesis , rash , tremor s, and subconj...

Treacher

...s syndrome is a hereditary condition that causes facial defects. Full article >>> Treache...ollins syndrome , who have unusual and distinctive facial features. Full article >>> Examples of autosomal dominant conditions associated wit...

Treacher Collins Syndrome

...ollins syndrome , who have unusual and distinctive facial features. Full article >>> Examples of autosomal dominant conditions associated with advanced paternal age include achondroplasia , neurofibromatosis , Marfan syndrome , Treacher Collins syndrome , Waardenburg syndrome , thanato...

Toxin

... symptom is stiffness of the jaw ( lockjaw ) and facial muscle s. Full article >>> Contact with toxin s or very powerful therapeutic drugs, such as certain types of chemotherapy given to fight cancer , have been known to cause dilated cardiomyopathy . Heredity also can be a fact...

Tooth

... pain and tenderness that may be accompanied by facial swelling and a fever . Full article >>&... two periapical radioluciencies at each apex. The facial swelling was due to spread of infection and inflammation from the periapical pathology . Full...

Tic

...first symptom of Tourette syndrome is usually a facial tic , such as eye blinking. As many as 1 in 200 children develops tic s that last only a few weeks or months and then stop. Full article >>> Trigeminal Neuralgia / Tic Douloureux Association. P.O. Box 340, Barnegat Light, NJ ...

Tetany

...ow. Chvostek's sign may be positive (a spasm of facial muscle s occurs when the facial nerve is tapped) indicating low serum levels of calcium . Full article >>> parat...

Testes

...hose that control secondary sex hormone s such as facial hair ). They also produce the reproductive cells (ova and sperm ). Full article >>> The disease is usually more severe in adults, the most common complications being pain and swelling of the testes (in 20% of adult male patie...

Temporomandibular joint

...ndibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a condition of facial pain in the joints of the lower jaw . The abbreviation "TMJ" literally refers to the joint itself, although it is often used to refer to the disorder (TMD). Pictures & Images ... Full article >>> temporomandibular joint TM...

Temporom

...ndibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a condition of facial pain in the joints of the lower jaw . The abbreviation "TMJ" literally refers to the joint itself, although it is often used to refer to the disorder (TMD). Pictures & Images ... Full article >>> temporom andibular joint ...

Syndrome

...ment, moderate to severe mental retardation , and facial features which are somewhat flattened. Full artic...ohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that affects facial features, growth retardation , and central nervous system problems. It can occur if a woman drink...

Sterility

...ocial life due to androgen ic features (excessive facial hair , small breast size) Diabetes ... Full article >>> Complications: sterility (inability to become pregnant), chronic pelvic pain , pain every time you have intercourse , hysterectomy (removal of womb due to uncontrolle...

Spur

... , nasal bone spur or polyp , or (uncommonly) a facial tumor Presence of a foreign body in your nose Frequent swimming or diving ... Full article >>> OssaTron Orthotripter Device for performing extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) approved for use in the treatment of plantar fas...

Spider angioma

...eroPLUS New laser designed for safe treatment of facial veins ( spider angioma ta, port wine stains, etc.) as well as leg and other body area veins. Mfg/Source: Candela. Full article >>> Spherocytosis ( Congenital Spherocytic Anemia ) Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (Type A Niemann-Pick ...

Spasm

...ow. Chvostek's sign may be positive (a spasm of facial muscle s occurs when the facial nerve is tapped) indicating low serum levels of calcium . Full article >>> ANNOU...

Sleep apnea

...e >>> enlargement of jaw and other facial bones; overgrowth of bone and cartilage in the joints , causing arthritis , back pain , and curvature of the spine ( kyphosis ); swelling of the face, lips, and tongue ; breathing problems during sleep ( sleep apnea ); ... Full article ...

Skull X

...to examine the bones of the skull , including the facial bones, the nose, and the sinus es. See also sinus es X-ray . Full article >>> - Skull X -Ray - Tonometry Review Date : 10/27/2003 Reviewed By : Jeffrey Drayer, M.D., Dermatologist, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by ...

Skull X-ray

...to examine the bones of the skull , including the facial bones, the nose, and the sinus es. See also sinus es X-ray . Full article >>> - Skull X-Ray - Tonometry Review Date : 10/27/2003 Reviewed By : Jeffrey Drayer, M.D., Dermatologist, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by Ve...

Skin infection

...#62; A skin infection ( cellulitis ) can cause facial pain . Shingles may affect nerve s in the face or head causing severe facial pain or eye problems ( keratitis ). Full article >>> A skin infection character...

Sinusitis

...e) SYMPTOMS"One or more of the following symptoms: facial pain , tenderness on the cheekbones, face and forehead, earache , headache , dry cough , bad breath , fever , dazed feeling in the head, loss of smell , ... Full article >>> SINUSITIS : Inflammation of the mucous membrane o...

Sinus

...e) SYMPTOMS"One or more of the following symptoms: facial pain , tenderness on the cheekbones, face and forehead, earache , headache , dry cough , bad breath , fever , dazed feeling in the head, loss of smell , ... Full article >>> SINUS ITIS : Inflammation of the mucous membrane ...

Shingles

...affect nerve s in the face or head causing severe facial pain or eye problems ( keratitis ). Full article >>> Herpes zoster : Herpes zoster , also known as shingles , is a reactivation of chickenpox . With shingles , a rash occurs, usually only on one small part of the body. The ...

Sexual Problems

... testicles Small penis Sparse pubic, armpit, and facial hair Sexual problems Enlarged breasts (called gynecomastia ) Tall stature Abnormal body proportions (long legs, short trunk) ... Full article >>> Psychological factors - Psychological issues such as depression , anxiety , ...

Seborrheic dermatitis

...icant drop in blood pressure upon standing up, a facial rash called seborrheic dermatitis and constipation . When Dr. Full article >>>...

Sebaceous glands

...#62; Besides making your voice break and causing facial hair to sprout, they make the sebaceous glands in your skin produce more oil to keep your hair nice and shiny. Full article >>> Nipple tenderness may be caused by inadequate lubricant secretion by the sebaceous glands of th...

Salivary gland

...on , inflammation , or stone formation may cause facial swelling or pain , especially in the parotid gland (par otitis ), which is located near the ear. Full article >>> Injury to the salivary gland s can decrease saliva production, resulting in a condition known as xerostomia, or ...

Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome

...umbs and toes, short stature , and characteristic facial features. Full article >>> There is no specific treatment for Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome . Symptoms such as mental retardation are treated as necessary with speech and cognitive therapy. Surgical repair of thumbs or great toes can ...

Rubinstein

...umbs and toes, short stature , and characteristic facial features. Full article >>> Alternate Names : Rubinstein Syndrome See all Pictures & Images Calling Your Health Care Provider ... Full article >>> See R. Rubinstein , Take It Or Leave It: Aspects of Being Ill (19...

Retardation

...nt, moderate to severe mental retardation , and facial features which are somewhat flattened. Ears are se...lcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that affects facial features, growth retardation , and central nervous system problems. It can occur if a woman drink...

Rash

... rash on cheeks and nose (this resembles a wolf's facial markings, another explanation for the name of the disease ) 2. Thick disk -shaped rash (usually on areas that have been exposed to the sun) ... Full article >>> 35-55% reported nappy rash , ear pulling, feeding problems, runny n...

Ramsay Hunt syndrome

...an infect certain nerve s of the head to produce facial paralysis and rash either in the ear, tongue ,... varicella - zoster ( shingles ) virus to the facial nerve , facial palsy also occurs. Full article >>> Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - Source...

Pyogenic granuloma

A facial CM can darken in color and the skin can thicken with aging . Tiny vascular growths called " pyogenic granuloma " (which bleed easily) can appear at any age. CM can also be associated with overgrowth of the underlying soft tissue s or bones. Fu...

Pus

... pain and tenderness that may be accompanied by facial swelling and a fever . Full article >>> A small incision will be made to open the bursa to drain out the pus and allow the antibiotics a chance to work. If this treatment doesn't work, the surgeon may need to remove a thic...

Puberty

...gen s. Besides making your voice break and causing facial hair to sprout, they make the sebaceous gland...be produced, sexual features to develop (including facial and body hair ), enlarged muscle s, and a deep voice. Full article >>> Precocious ...

Ptosis

...os prpados ( ptosis ) pupil a anormal sudoracin facial anormal ... Full article >>> Visual problems are common and include squint , short sightedness ( myopia ) and prominence of the eyes (pro ptosis ). Many individuals with Noonan syndrome have striking blue or blue/green eyes . Fu...

Prenatal

...Hair low on the nape of the neck; Characteristic facial appearance with ... Full article >>> Prenatal and postpartum Kegel exercises (tightening of the pelvic floor musculature as if trying to interrupt urine flow) helps to strengthen the muscle s and reduces the risk. Full articl...

Polycystic ovaries

...n . This hormone can cause male features such as facial hair and male-pattern baldness in women. Polycystic ovaries may be normal in size, or they may be enlarged, with smooth, ... Full article >>> One should exclude the possibility of an ad renal disorder or series of ad renal diso...

Petit mal seizure

... of staring, fluttering eyelids, or tw itching of facial muscle s. Each seizure may last only 10 to 30 seconds, but hundreds may happen each day. Usually you do not remember the seizure . Full article >>> A petit mal seizure involves a brief loss of awareness, which can be accompanied ...

Parkinson

...sture, slow voluntary movement s, and a mask-like facial expression. parotidectomy ... Full article >>> PARKINSON 'S DISEASE (Shaking Palsy , Paralysis agitans, Parkinson ianism) ... Full article >>> Parkinson N, Pratt H: Clinical nurse specialists and the psychosexua...

Paranasal sinuses

... ( paranasal sinuses ) are air cavities within the facial bones. They are lined by mucous membrane s similar to those in other parts of the airway s . The Paranasal sinuses consist of the following : Ethmoid Sinus Frontal Sinus ... Full article >>> Cilia ry Motility Disorders - Dis...

Paralysis

...el control. Full article >>> - If facial paralysis makes nursing difficult, feed the b... ) ... Full article >>> Pain and facial paralysis develop frequently during the course of the disease and are likely related to the ass...

Palsy

...d after Surgeon Sir Charles Bell and also known as facial palsy , Bell palsy is the sudden weakness of ...> Bell's palsy is the most common cause of facial palsy . The facial nerve controls the muscle s of emotion and expression in the face. This nerv...

Ovulation

...ocial life due to androgen ic features (excessive facial hair , small breast size) Diabetes Complications secondary to oligo- ovulation , such as endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer ... Full article >>> in 95% of the men and 68% of the women, with significant reduction in...

Palate

...), curvature of the spine, and a particular set of facial features, including a highly arched palate and ... Full article >>> Catheter , Permanent Right Atria l (PDF file) Cochlear Implant s Colonoscopy , Adult Coronary Artery Bypass Cosmetic Surgery Craniofacial Anomalies Pr...

Ovary

...regular period s, obesity and increased body and facial hair . Full article >>> You may have had pelvic infections , endometriosis , polycystic ovary disease , abdominal or urinary tract surgery , injuries to the perineum , excessively high fever s, the mumps or measles . Yo...

Otitis

...infection spreads, it can cause brain abscess , facial paralysis , deafness , meningitis , and bone infection of the base of the skull . Next section ... Full article >>> muscle ; pannier; pannose; pannus; pannus crassus; panodic; panoistic; panophthalmitis; panoptic; panoptic stain;...

Ossicle

... cyst , ... Full article >>> The 14 facial bones are the 2 m axilla , mandible , 2 zygoma, 2 lacrimal, 2 nasal, 2 turbinate, vomer and 2 palate bones. The hyoid bone is horseshoe-shaped bone at the base of the tongue . The 6 auditory ossicle s (little bones) are the malleus, ... Full ...

Orthodontics

...ction of irregularities of the teeth and related facial problems. orthopedics ... Full article >>> The ADA formally recognizes eight specialty areas of dental practice: dental public health, endodontics, oral pathology , oral and maxillofacial surgery , orthodontics , pediatric de...

Orbit

...e limited information about the eyes ( orbit s), facial bones, and the air-filled cavities ( sinus es) within the bones around the nose. Full article >>> M AXILLA - The upper jaw bone; takes part in the formation of the orbit , hard palate , and nasal cavity . [ Med Help International...

Neuroma

...tumours) and this can cause complications such as facial paralysis . Full article >>> medial calcaneal neuroma , a condition in which the nerve on the inside and bottom of the heel becomes irritated and enlarged a misshapen heel bone plantar fasciitis , which is an inflammation of ...

Neuralgia

...uralgia Overview Trigeminal neuralgia causes facial pain . Trigeminal neuralgia develops in mid t...is a long-term problem marked by sudden attacks of facial pain . The length of the attacks ranges from a few seconds to several minutes. Full article >&...

Nerve

...ow. Chvostek's sign may be positive (a spasm of facial muscle s occurs when the facial nerve is tapped) indicating low serum levels of calcium . Full article >>>...

Nasal discharge

...han 7 to 10 days, and complaints of headache and facial pain . Full article >>> When examining infants and children younger than age 3, the doctor will check for fever , cough , nasal discharge that may interfere with feeding , the chest drawing in, wheezing , breathing quickly, ...