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X-Ray

...ray Definition: X-ray s of the extremities (the hand , wrist, foot, and ankle) are images of internal structures. X-ray s are a form of electromagnetic radiation like light, but of higher energy, so they can penetrate the body to form an image on film. Full article >>> X-ray s are most...

Wrist pain

...enderness of the wrist or palm on the side of the hand opposite the thumb caused by small stress frac...s . You might feel less pain when you keep your hand still. Full article >>> Joint pain may include wrist pain , knee pain , elbow p...

Wind

... wind most of it around the middle finger of one hand and the rest around the other middle finger. Hold the floss between the thumbs and forefingers and gently guide and rub it back and forth between the teeth . Full article >>> The Pinaceae reproduce by means of cones rather than flowe...

Weight Control

...n having severe pain in my little finger on one hand . Full article >>> How is high blood pressure treated with weight control ? If you are overweight , change your eating habits so that you lose 1 to 2 pounds a week until you reach your ideal weight. Even a modest weight loss of 5...

Weakness

..., weakness , or limited movement in the arm or hand . It is caused by an impairment of the brachial p...s , a network of nerve s that affect the arm and hand . brachial plexus (BRAY-kee-ul PLEKS-us) ... Full article >>> Condition resulting f...

Wasp

... yard and got stung by a wasp on the back of my hand . I didn't have a serious reaction, but I'm concerned about my son who has had to go to the hospital because of a bee sting reaction. Full article >>> If you're highly allergic to certain foods , such as peanuts, or to bee or wasp ...

Viral pneumonia

...d symptoms. Bacterial pneumonia , on the other hand , is a very serious condition and does require immediate medical attention. Full article >>> Antibiotics are not effective against viral pneumonia although they may be given initially until the cause can be confirmed. Full article...

Venipuncture

...ide of the elbow) or on the flat bony area of the hand (dorsum of the hand ). Full article >>> Any result of 10 µg/dL of lead or higher from a capillary sp...

Vertebrae

...shoulder and along the inner side of the arm and hand . Full article >>> Vertebrae The individual bones of the spinal column which are stacked on top of each other. There is a hole in the center of each bone, through which the spinal cord passes. Resources: ... Full article >>&...

Venereal Disease

... s on the genital s, as well as the palms of the hand , soles of the feet, and in the mouth. Full article >>> Eschenbach is a member of the Infectious Disease Society of America, American Venereal Disease Association, and the American Gynecologic and Obstetrical Society. Full article...

Vein

...#62;> It can be drawn from a vein in your hand or from the bend in your elbow. Several samples may be needed. Chest X-ray : This picture of your lungs and heart will help the doctor find infection , pneumonia , or tumor s. Full article >>> Spider Vein ( Spider Angioma ) ...

Varnish

...eaners, after-shaves, cologne and anti bacterial hand cleaners. Full article >>> The cau...s lactose that permits the pill to be rolled by hand or machine into the desired form. The pill may then be coated with a varnish like substance. Full...

Ungual

...ion (in the portion of the nailbed closest to the hand ). The diagnosis is confirmed by seeing the fungus under a microscope from a scraping of the tissue . Full article >>> Alternate Names : Filiform Warts , Peri ungual Warts , Plane Juvenile Warts , Plantar Warts , Sub ungual ...

Ulna

...TION: Flexes first and second phalanges, flexes hand , and flexes forearm ... Full article >>> the radius (on the thumb side of your arm) the ulna (on the little-finger side of your arm). How does it occur? A forearm fracture usually occurs from: ... Full article >>> ...

Tumor

... malignant--or cancer ous-- tumor , on the other hand , will invade neighboring tissue s, ... Full article >>> Benign tumor s are NOT cancer ; malignant tumor s are cancer . Cancer is NOT contagious . Full article >>> Fibroid tumor s can produce a variety of sy...

Tremor

...ect the whole body or just certain areas, as with hand tremor ). Full article >>> Magnesium deficiency : A cause of tremor s? Q. Can magnesium deficiency cause tremor s? What causes magnesium deficiency ? Jeri/ California ... Full article >>> Tremor : A tremor is ...

Triceps

..., towards the opposite shoulder . Use your other hand to bring your elbow closer to your shoulder . Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides. Full article >>> triceps Another type of reflex test is called the Babinski test, which involves gently stroking the sole of the foot to as...

Treatment

...s with mild symptoms usually involves rest of the hand and arm, and avoidance of activities that may aggravate the symptoms. Full article >>> Treatment : Only the free-swimming stages of the parasite can be eliminated by treatment , which include anti -velvet medications, quinine, co...

Transfusion

...ich are usually inserted in a small vein in the hand or arm. Full article >>> transfusion Introduction of blood or blood products through a vein into the body's circulation . transplantation ... Full article >>> TRANSFUSION : 1. The process of transfusing flui...

Toxins

...may exist in a more 'concentrated' form in second- hand smoke than in smoke breathed in directly by smokers. Full article >>> In people with CRF, toxins that the kidney s fail to get rid of build up slowly in the body. Two of the most common toxins are urea, a nitrogen waste product, ...

Toxin

...may exist in a more 'concentrated' form in second- hand smoke than in smoke breathed in directly by smokers. Full article >>> In people with CRF, toxin s that the kidney s fail to get rid of build up slowly in the body. Two of the most common toxin s are urea, a nitrogen waste produ...

Toothaches

...en the thumb and index finger, on the back of the hand . Full article >>> Possible headache , toothaches , dizziness , pain and ringing in the ears, and pressure behind the eyes When eating or yawning , there is a clicking, grinding, and popping noise , and perhaps pain . There m...

Tobacco

...duct and smoke that is exhaled by smokers (second- hand smoke). Inhaling ETS is called involuntary or passive smoking . enzyme ... Full article >>> People who use tobacco products and also drink beverages containing alcohol are at great risk for developing these cancer s as well as...

Thumb sucking

... with 90 percent of newborns showing some form of hand sucking by 2 hours of age. Full article >>> Thumb Sucking Many babies, toddlers and preschoolers engage in thumb sucking , a self-soothing activity that was once discouraged but now is considered harmless in the early years. Full ...

Tennis elbow

...erness and pain in the elbow, weakness in the hand . Full article >>> Factsheet: Tennis elbow This factsheet covers the signs, symptoms, investigations and treatment s for tennis elbow . Leg injuries ... Full article >>> - lateral epicondylitis ( tennis elbow )...

Tendon repair

...tis may cause tendon damage, especially in the hand and wrist, surgical tendon repair ... Full article >>>...

Tendon

...r Tendon Sheath Infections ? Tendon s in the hand connect with muscle s of the forearm, enabling you to bend and extend your fingers and lift your hand at the wrist. Full article >>> Achilles tendon itis may be caused by a single inc...

Tearing

...jected deep into the tissue s. Injuries to the hand , wrist, foot, joint , abdomen , or chest require immediate medical attention. Full article >>> - Cluster headaches : Strong, throbbing pain on one side of head, tearing of eyes , flushing of face, congestion of nose. May occur...

Synovia

...via l fluid. The tendon s that move the fingers, hand and wrist slide back and forth over the wrist structures. Full article >>> Osteoarthritis affects movable synovia l joints . In these joints , the ends of the bones are covered with cartilage , a durable substance that allows th...

Surgical excision

...of anlage to reduce or eliminate deviation of the hand . A procedure to correct the bowing radius called osteotomy, in which a surgeon cuts the radius into wedges and refits them into a straight position. Full article >>> Surgical excision can result in scarring, deformity, and impaired...

Suicide

...seems real, with a specific plan and the means at hand , the following guidelines may help: ... Full article >>> Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people age fifteen to twenty-four, and the second leading cause of death for college students. A major cause of suic...

Subungual

...ion (in the portion of the nailbed closest to the hand ). The diagnosis is confirmed by seeing the fungus under a microscope from a scraping of the tissue . Full article >>> Alternate Names : Filiform Warts , Peri ungual Warts , Plane Juvenile Warts , Plantar Warts , Subungual ...

Stroke

...ueezed by contracting the palm and fingers of the hand (somewhat like a handshake) or the breast can b...d and stroke d using the palm and fingers of the hand using gentle-to-moderate pressure. Full article >>> The National Institute of Neurol...

Stent

...days, you might suspect sinusitis . On the other hand , a persi stent cough at nighttime usually means a cold . A runny nose is the other typical symptom. Full article >>> Eating three meals and possibly one or two snacks at the same time every day will help keep your blood glucose...

Stein

...test, you bend your thumb across the palm of your hand and bend your fingers down over your thumb. Full article >>> Hal Bur stein , MD, PhD Dana Farber Cancer Institute Alice Burton Director, State Health Group AcademyHealth ... Full article >>> Albert Ein stein was one ...

Spur

...ond and third metacarpal s on the surface of the hand . Usually affecting people between the ages of 30 and 50 and most common in women. There is a slight bump due to a bony ossicle , a ganglion cyst , and/or a bone spur . Full article >>> For centuries, it has been known that BPH oc...

Splint

...ver ... Full article >>> When the hand is involved, as in your case, some people find wearing hand splint s and resting the joint for short periods is beneficial. Full article >>> ...

Speech Defect

...ars. Full article >>> On the other hand , with treatment , a significant proportion of people with galactosemia I can lead nearly normal lives, although speech defect s, learning disabilities , and behavior al problems are common. Full article >>>...

Speculum

...agina to check your cervix and, with the other hand on top of your abdomen , check the size of your ...vagina and ... Full article >>> A hand -held instrument with a tiny light and a funnel -shaped attachment called an ear speculum , which ...

Sneeze

... a person with a cold sneeze s into his or her hand or blows his or her nose and then touches an object. Full article >>> Grimace, or reflex irritability : 2 if the neonate cough s, sneeze s, or vigorously cries in response to a stimulus (such as the use of nasal suctioning, str...

Soft tissue

...via l fluid. The tendon s that move the fingers, hand and wrist slide back and forth over the wrist structures. Full article >>> Snoring is the noise produced during sleep by vibrations of the soft tissue s at the back of your nose and throat. The noise is created by turbulent flo...

Smoking

...usbands, boyfriends, relatives or friends. Second hand cigarette smoke is hazardous to you and your baby! ... Full article >>> Quitting smoking is no easy task. This article takes a fresh look at how to become smoke-free. Full article >>> Cigarette smoking is the most c...

Smell

...ething awful and feel something wet all over your hand . OK, a diaper blowout, you think. Full article >>> "Feet tend to sweat more when they're enclosed in heavy socks and shoes, so they smell more and there are more fungal infection s," says Dr. Full article >>> It look...

Slipped Disc

...el numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm, hand , or elsewhere. Common Causes: ... Full article >>>...

Sleeping problems

...f the population. Full article >>> hand -flapping jerky body movement a stiff-legged gait little or no speech attention deficit s hyperactivity feeding and sleeping problems (especially in infancy) delays in motor development ... Full article >>> BROOKE JUDD,...

Simian crease

... a single crease extending across the palm of the hand . People normally have three creases in their palms. Full article >>> Simian crease : A single transverse palmar crease, a minor variation associated with Down syndrome ( trisomy 21). Also called a four-finger crease, single palmar...

Shoulder pain

...in , shoulder pain , elbow pain , wrist pain , hand pain , or pain in other joints ) The great toe, knee , or ankle joints are most often affected ... Full article >>> You also have chest, neck, or shoulder pain You are vomiting blood or have blood in your stool (especi...

Schizophrenia

...r tissue beneath the skin of the palm of the hand occurs frequently in patients with diabetes , seizures , ... Full article >>> Schizophrenia , schizophreniform disorder, and schizoaffective disorder ... Full article >>> Schizophrenia What to expect from treatmen...

Scaly skin

...ay also show many fine lines over the palm of the hand . Full article >>> Others include: loss of appetite , a slow heart rate , muscle weakness and possible cramps , dry and scaly skin , recurrent infections , water retention ( edema ) and overweight , brittle nails , constipa...

Scabies

Scabies rash and excoriation on the hand Scabies mite, photomicrograph Scabies mite, photomicrograph of the stool ... Full article >>> Scabies is most common among people who live in overcrowded conditions, and whose ability to practice good hygiene is limited. Sc...

Rett syndrome

...irst appear normal, then rapid decline of useful hand movement and speech. Hands begin making repeated gestures such as wringing and tapping. Full article >>> e; E1; e1a; E1E2 ATPase; E2; EAC rosette; EAC rosette assay; Eadie-Hofstee plot; eager; eagerness; eagle; Eagle-Bar rett syndro...

Repetitive Stress Injury

...ivities that call for repeated movement s of the hand and wrist. Full article >>>...

REM

...g and high levels of brain activity. On the other hand , the N REM (non-rapid eye movement ) stage cannot be so simply summarized. Full article >>> The stages of sleep occur in a repeated pattern or cycle of N REM followed by REM , with each cycle lasting approximately 90 minutes. Th...

Rapid breathing

...s and tingling of the lips, hands, and feet; and hand and leg muscle spasm s. Full article >>> - Labor ed and rapid breathing , often noisy - Skin pallor or blueness - Characteristic posture: sitting up, leaning forward, mouth open, tongue protruding and neck extended forward
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Radioisotope

...h a radioisotope is injected into the patient's hand or arm vein . Full article >>> There is a slight amount of radiation from the radioisotope . Most of this radiation exposure occurs to the kidney s and bladder as the isotope is excreted. Virtually all radiation is gone from the ...

Quit smoking

...usbands, boyfriends, relatives or friends. Second hand cigarette smoke is hazardous to you and your baby! ... Full article >>> When you quit smoking , you may feel edgy and short-tempered. You may want to give up on tasks more quickly than usual. You may be less tolerant of others&rsqu...

Quadriplegia

...ehand system Neuroprosthetic device that restores hand grasp in patients suffering from quadriplegia t... a system of electrodes placed in the forearm and hand , controlled through an external shoulder -position sensor. Full article >>> An exam...

Puncture wounds

...s that often become infected. The bite is on the hand , foot or head. The bite is deep or gaping. Full article >>> Sea urchins have 2 types of venom ous organ s—spines and pedicellaria. Spines usually produce puncture wounds . Pedicellaria are small, delicate seizing organ s tha...

Puncture

...y from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand . Full article >>> Your doctor will examine your hand and ask about any contributing factors, such as a puncture wound or other trauma tic injury . I...

PTH

...y from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand . Full article >>> Alternate Names : PTH rp Special Considerations Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficu...