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Zinc

...l used to form a soft immobilization cast, to the left ankle for stability and to provide constant equal compress ion to help reduce the soft tissue swelling . Full article >>> These disk batteries are small, pill- or coin-shaped devices that contain heavy metals such as zinc , me...

Walking

...ll around you. Always walk on sidewalks or on the left side of the street facing traffic if there is no ...und. Keep your head moving. Look around you, scan left to right and back again. Full article >>> Most people who suffer from trocanteric ...

Vomiting

...l amounts of oily poison ous substances are best left alone to pass through the body. Full article >>> Increases Risk of Stillbirth (June 30) Age Affects Survival Rates in Women With Advanced Ovarian Cancer (June 30) Evidence Mounts on Women's Correct Use of Emergency Contraception ...

Viscera

...raction angiography and for angiocardiography ( left ventriculography and selective coronary arteriography), peripheral arteriography, viscera l arteriography, ... Full article >>> The pleura that covers the lungs is called the viscera l pleura . If you are healthy, the pleura...

Ventricular tachycardia

...eart rhythm that begins in either the right or left ventricle . It may last for a few seconds (non-sustained VT) or for many minutes or even hours (sustained VT). Full article >>> Supra ventricular tachycardia Atrial flutter Rare types of ventricular tachycardia More recently, ...

Venous

...rger veins, are less likely to clot , and can be left in for long periods. Full article >>> Venous access in children may pose special problems since finding appropriate veins and immobilization may be difficult but essential. For complicated procedures sedation may be indicated. Full...

Ventricle

...ber of the heart which accepts blood from the left atrium and ejects it into the aorta to the sys... the heart (the heart has four chambers). The left ventricle acts as the body's main pump for blood . For Your Information Books ... Full article ...

Venom

...ctive iodine the brain to target the tumour cells left behind after surgery . Full article >>> Scorpion venom : The potent poison of the scorpion, an insect that has an elongated body and a segmented, curved tail tipped with a venom ous stinger. A sting can be fatal to a person who i...

Vein

...62; to the portal vein or to both right and left branches of the portal vein ; or to the hepatic artery ; or to other nearby organ s or tissue s, such as the colon , stomach , small intestine , or abdominal wall. Full article >>> hepatic portal vein A short blood ves...

Vascular

...m of peripheral vascular disease , which, if left untreated, can lead to amputation . Full article >>> Eating for Cardio vascular Health How can people with diabetes minimize their risk for cardio vascular complications? Ver esta pgina en Español ... Full article &...

Varicocele

...5 years old. Varicocele s are more common on the left side. Varicocele s are often the cause of infertility in men . Full article >>> A varicocele is mass of enlarged and dilated veins in the testicle that essentially feels like a bag of worms . It is generally not harmful and usual...

Uterine Cancer

...oductive age women have this syndrome which, if left untreated, can have serious medical consequences, from heart disease to diabetes , uterine cancer ... Full article >>>...

Umbilicus

Umbilicus : The vestige left behind on a newborn's belly when the umbilical cord is cut. Also called the navel or belly button. Search All of MedicineNet For: search help Printer-Friendly Format ... Full article >>> umbilicus The scar at the site of attachm...

Ulcerative colitis

...side) or ulcerative colitis (with pain in the left side). Dysentery is also a possibility. Full article >>> These medicines are used to control bowel inflammation in conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease . This article profiles the medication and its side ...

Urinary tract

... of a pair of organ s located in the right and left side of the abdomen which clear " poison s" from the blood , regulate acid concentration and maintain water balance in the body by excreting urine . The kidney s are part of the urinary tract . Full article >>>...

Tumor

... extreme apex (very top) of either the right or left lung in the superior sulcus (a shallow furrow on the surface of the lung). Full article >>> Tumor Symptoms & Signs Symptoms depend on the type and location of the tumor . Full article >>> Tumor pituitario Power...

Tuberculosis

... scar -like "signature" in the lungs of adults left by tuberculosis in childhood. Full article >>> the Great American Fraud sparked similar concerns about fraudulent patent medicines containing dangerous ingredients such as alcohol, cocaine , morphine, and opium advertised by their ...

Truncus arteriosus

...ingle blood vessel arising from the right and left ventricle s, instead of the normal two ( pulmona...y veno us return Truncus arteriosus Hypoplastic left heart Hypoplastic right heart Eb stein 's anomaly ... Full article >>> There ...

Tricuspid atresia

...eat vessels, tricuspid atresia , and hypoplastic left heart syndrome . Sept ostomy does not correct t...y veno us return Truncus arteriosus Hypoplastic left heart Hypoplastic right heart Eb stein 's anomaly ... Full article >>> Tetra...

Transplant rejection

... cornea l infection ( corneal ulcer ) which has left the cornea scarred. Full article >>> Therapy used to decrease the body's immune response , such as drugs given to prevent transplant rejection . immunotherapy (IM-yoo-no-THER-a-pee) ... Full article >>> medicines us...

Trachoma

...y result in chronic scarring and blindness if left untreated. Full article >>> Cause:...ly asymptomatic (ie, shows no symptoms), but if left untreated, can cause sterility in women. Full article >>> SYNDROME - This descri...

Traction

...2;> The pumping, or con traction , of the left ventricle must be very powerful because that is...transmitted to arteries by con traction of the left ventricle of the heart . Customarily palpate d at the radial artery in the wrist. Full artic...

Trachea

...hea divides into two tree limbs, the right and left bronchi . Full article >>> Croup is inflammation and narrowing of the larynx and trachea (the main airway s to the lung) more formally known as laryngo tracheitis . The mucosa lining the airway becomes inflamed and there...

Tooth

...ar and follows around the upper arch to the upper left third molar ... Full article >>> Tooth loss: First aid If your tooth is knocked out, get emergency dental care . It's sometimes possible to remedy tooth loss by successfully reimplanting permanent teeth that have been k...

Thyroid cancer

... scan Bronchi al cancer - CT scan Lung mass, left lung - CT scan Lung nodule, right lower lung - CT scan Lung with squamous cell cancer - CT scan ... Full article >>> papilla ry thyroid cancer (PAP-i-lair-ee) Cancer that develops from cells in the thyroid and forms small f...

Thorax

...The chest x-ray will typically show an abnormal left cardiac border with free fluid within the left hemi thorax ( pleural effusion ). Full article >>> It has the fastest induction and...

Tetralogy of Fallot

...y veno us return Truncus arteriosus Hypoplastic left heart Hypoplastic right heart Eb stein 's anomaly ... Full article >>> Tetralogy of Fallot Transposition of the great arteries Tricuspid atresia Truncus arteriosus Total anomalous pulmonary veno us return Pulmonary...

Thoracic

... lumbar - 70 percent of the curves occur on the left side. thoraco lumbar - 80 percent of the curves...uble major - curves that occur on the right and left side. Full article >>> Thoracic aortic aneurysm s do not usually produce any noti...

Temporal

...in over the side of the head, to the right and left of the forehead.)"(1) For the immediate pain : Fomentation over side of head, face, and ear for ten minutes, followed by warm dry Compress , repeated every 2 hours. Full article >>> paries tympanicus ductus cochlea ris; paries vest...

Temper tantrums

...;>> Screaming or temper tantrums when left with others Insistence on sleeping with parents in their room Difficulty going to sleep Fear of the dark Nightmares Fear of sleeping away from home Difficulty settling down Fear of meeting new people Clinging to ... Full article >>> ...

Taste

...es. Full article >>> No nicotine left in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved. 72 hours Breathing becomes easier. Bronchi al tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase. Full article >>> Interpersed among the filiform papilla e are small, p...

Teeth

...ria and bacterial waste products. If plaque is left on the teeth the gums become irritated and may bleed when you brush. This early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis .2 ... Full article >>> Teeth - widely spaced Home Care: If the appearance is bothersome, ask your den...

Tachycardia

...eart rhythm that begins in either the right or left ventricle . It may last for a few seconds (non-sustained VT) or for many minutes or even hours (sustained VT). Full article >>> eyelash; ectopic heartbeat ; ectopic hormone ; ectopic im pulse ; ectopic pacemaker ; ectopic pairing;...

Systole

...ht ventricle contracts a little bit before the left ventricle does. Full article >>> alternation of heart ; electrical axis; electrical conductivity; electrical coupling; electrical diastole ; electrical failure; electrical formula; electrical heart position; electrically; electr...

Syphilis

...nfection that usually affects the genital s. If left untreated, it can affect other parts of the body and may be fatal. Full article >>> Neuro syphilis occurs in 15 to 20% of all late or tertiary syphilis infections (about 10 to 20 years after the primary infection ), and is a...

Systemic

... is pumped to the lungs , then returned into the left atrium, thence to the left ventricle , from which it is driven into the systemic arteries. Full article >>> ...

Syncope

...at ( palpitations ), especially when lying on the left side. Pulsations in the neck. Full article >>> Fainting caused by abnormal nerve impulses that slow the heart , a condition called neurocardiogenic syncope Certain forms of cardiomyopathy ( disease s of the heart muscle ...

Sweating

...abdomen , or one or both shoulder s or arms. The left shoulder and arm are more commonly affected. See an illustration of chest pain . Full article >>> sweating There may be increased sweat on the head, but the skin does not feel warm to the touch. More often, the skin may feel ...

Swan

...essure readings will record a marked elevation of left atria l pressure. An ECG usually shows a normal sinus rhythm but may show arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) such as atrial fibrillation . Full article >>> Pulmonary artery catheter ization, sometimes called Swan -G...

Surgery

...m the scar but often temporary if the wart is left alone. Full article >>> Surgery This is an operation to remove the cancer . Four out of five people with bowel cancer have some kind of surgery . Radiotherapy This uses high energy rays (like X-ray s) to kill the cancer ce...

Swan-Ganz

...essure readings will record a marked elevation of left atria l pressure. An ECG usually shows a normal sinus rhythm but may show arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) such as atrial fibrillation . Full article >>> Pulmonary artery catheter ization, sometimes called Swan-Gan...

Suffocation

...na ) or pressure may move down the inside of your left arm and is often accompanied by a feeling of suffocation . Full article >>> A typical acute asthma tic attack is marked by wheezing , labor ed breathing , tightness in the chest, and a dry cough . Asthma attacks may produce ...

Stress

...nt in di stress with face showing selling on the left side. The swelling is a cellulitis and is related to a broken-down molar tooth with an abscess . A radiograph of the area is seen on Figure 1.3. Full article >>> Partial or total loss of memory, usually as the result of psych...

Stool

...wel movement , a small amount of stool may be left behind on the skin , causing the area to itch. Full article >>> Stool in the GI tract is full of bad bacteria and carcinogen s. When you have constipation , these carcinogen s interact with the cells lining the gut longer than...

Stomach cancer

...;> Stomach cancer can cause a mass in the left -upper abdomen in the stomach area (epi gastric ) if the cancer is large. Full article >>>...

Sternum

...The pain is usually experienced under or to the left of the sternum ( breast bone) and radiates to the left shoulder and down the upper arm; less frequently, it spreads to the right shoulder . Full art...

Sterility

...ly asymptomatic (ie, shows no symptoms), but if left untreated, can cause sterility in women. Full article >>> A double-blind randomised placebo cross-over controlled trial using the antioxidant vitamin E to treat reactive oxygen species associated male infertility . Jessop Ho...

Stenosis

...in the heart . Normally, blood passes from the left lower chamber of the heart , called the left ventricle , through the aortic valve into the main artery of the body, the aorta . Full articl...

Sprains

...male visited my office with a severely sprain ed left ankle after falling off a horse. Full article >>> Finger sprains are usually the result of injuries that are not preventable. Written by Pierre Rouzier, M.D., for McKesson Provider Technologies. Published by McKesson Provider Tech...

Sprain

...male visited my office with a severely sprain ed left ankle after falling off a horse. Full article >>> Grade I sprain The fiber s of the ligament are stretched, but there is no tear. There is a little tenderness and swelling . The knee does not feel unstable or give out during...

Spleen

...ren with spleen injuries have pain in their left abdomen and their left shoulder . Full article >>> Spleen removal Definition: Surgery is required to r...

Splenomegaly

...an enlarged spleen may sometimes be felt in the left -upper quadrant. Stomach cancer can cause a mass in the left -upper abdomen in the stomach area (epi gastric ) if the cancer is large. Full article >&...

Spells

...changes in mood; crying spells ; wanting to be left alone; craving foods like chocolate, sugar or salt. Some women have trouble with thinking or concentration. Full article >>> Another common cause of repeated dizzy spells , especially in younger people, is anxiety and panic at...

Sneeze

... Have someone pull on your tongue . - Lie on the left side for 10-15 minutes. Full article >>&...people believed that when you sneeze d your soul left your body for a brief time. Full article >>> Now, I did not just sneeze , for all o...

Smell

...... Full article >>> No nicotine left in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved. 72 hours Breathing becomes easier. Bronchi al tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase. Full article >>> First , the gastric motor is turned on and begins t...

Smallpox

...phasic fever and a distinctive skin rash that left pock marks in its wake. Full article >>> Smallpox vaccination is a relatively safe, effective preventative against smallpox . However, in a number of individuals, smallpox vaccination can result in untoward effects and advers...

Skin Rash

...phasic fever and a distinctive skin rash that left pock marks in its wake. Full article >>> In the first month after a bite by an infected tick, a skin rash , called a bull's- eye or target rash , occurs at the site of your bite. The rash begins as a large red spot that may be ...

Skin Cancer

...kin cancer but other types are also dangerous if left untreated. This article looks at the different forms of skin cancer and how it is treated. Full article >>> A dark-colored tumor , especially malignant melanoma , that is a form of skin cancer that can spread from one part of th...

Skeleton

...se cysts do heal with proper treatment and if left alone, most heal spontaneously by the time the skeleton ceases to grow. Recurrence can, however, occur. Full article >>> The bone scan examines your entire skeleton . It may show if you have disease in your bones. The scan may ...

Shunt

... This abnormal communication (called right -to- left shunt ) results in poor oxygen ation of the bod... ) and the foramen ovale (the opening between the left and right atria of the fetal heart ). Full article >>> A fine tube - a shunt...