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Zinc

..., zinc , magnesium, and calcium . This effect is minimal because high- fiber foods are usually rich in minerals . Recommendations: ... Full article >>> I applied an Unna boot, which is a zinc -impregnated soft gauze material used to form a soft immobilization cast, to the left ankle f...

Wheezing

...62; The typical progress of symptoms begins with minimal shortness on heavy exertion, mild wheezing and cough ing. Full article >>> Symptoms of COPD include a wheezing cough , breathlessness and chest infection s. As the disease becomes severe, not enough oxygen passes into the ...

Walking

...ing less than two blocks/marked limits class IV - minimal activity or rest/severe limits to normal activity. Full article >>> "I have fibromyalgia , and when I first started walking , I couldn't even get to the end of the street without being exhausted,"' she remembers. "The doctor I inst...

Values

...ts which de liver specified forces to the skin ; minimal force detected determines the extent of pathology present based upon normal values . Full article >>> The philosophy of nurse- midwife ry care "is focused on the needs of the individual and family for physical care, emotional and so...

Temporal

... Other factors, including learning difficulties, minimal brain damage, brain abnormalities—such as temporal lobe epilepsy — ... Full article >>> Neuropsychologic assessment shows a pattern of mental decline that suggests selective loss of cognitive function that can be local...

Synovia

...hat allows the bones to glide over each other with minimal friction and absorbs force applied to the joints . Full article >>> ARTHRITIS DEFORMANS - A systemic disease , seen more commonly in women which affects connective tissue , particularly the synovia l tissue within joints . ...

Swelling

...(see neck lump s) Fever Weight loss Pain is minimal to absent Draining sores in the skin , ... Full article >>> Leg swelling can result from phlebitis of either the superficial or deep veins, so I'll start by explaining the superficial variety first . Superficial veins, usually th...

Spasm

...62; Side effects associated with EMB are usually minimal and include cramp ing, uterine spasm , and vasovagal reaction. Full article >>> The mechanics of hiccups are well known: They result from spasm odic contraction s of the diaphragm (the muscle that separates the abdominal org...

Remission

...cterized by periods when the disease activity is minimal or absent ( remission ) and when it is active ( relapse or flare). Full article >>> A child whose leukemia has gone into remission (meaning that all detectable abnormal cells have disappeared) must be watched carefully for signs o...

Relapse

...cterized by periods when the disease activity is minimal or absent ( remission ) and when it is active ( relapse or flare). Full article >>> It is very important to take your medicine even when you are feeling and thinking well. Without the medicine, you are very likely to have a relapse ....

Pus

...qually likely, however, the physical finds will be minimal or subtle. Full article >>> Empyema is caused by an infection that spreads from the lung and leads to an accumulation of pus in the pleura l space. Full article >>> ALVEOLAR ABSCESS - A pocket of pus adjacent ...

Piles

...rticle >>> Practical suggestions are minimal but include moving leaf piles away from the house. Unfortunately, overall avoidance of this fungus is all but impossible because it is present in the environment virtually everywhere. Full article >>> Hemorrhoids , often called p...

Penis

...tip may be somewhat red and sore, and there may be minimal bleeding and some yellow secretion around the incision , neither of which is a problem. Full article >>> If the penis has been injured by sudden trauma , most men will be able to recall the event. Often there will be a sensation ...

Osteoarthritis

...hat allows the bones to glide over each other with minimal friction and absorbs force applied to the joints . Full article >>> Osteoarthritis : A type of arthritis caused by inflammation , breakdown, and eventual loss of cartilage in the joints . Also known as degenerative arthritis ....

Oral hygiene

...(see neck lump s) Fever Weight loss Pain is minimal to absent Draining sores in the skin , ... Full article >>> Poor oral hygiene , nutrition al deficiencies, insufficient rest, heavy smoking , and debilitating disease s are predisposing factors to the disease . Full article >...

Nephrotic syndrome

...ee: Minimal change disease . Common Misspellings: minimal change nephrotic syndrone Search All of MedicineNet For: search help Printer-Friendly Format ... Full article >>> Nephrotic syndrome Acute nephritic syndrome Chronic renal failure End-stage renal disease Hypertension Malig...

Nephritis

...on from carrier mothers who have no features, or minimal features of the problem, to their sons, who are affected with the disorder in 50 percent of the cases. Full article >>> Glomerulo nephritis may be a temporary and reversible condition, or it may be progressive. Progressive glomerul...

Neck lump

...(see neck lump s) Fever Weight loss Pain is minimal to absent Draining sores in the skin , ... Full article >>>...

Multi

...ith simple relaxation techniques that require only minimal time and energy investment. Full article >>> enzyme electrode; enzyme immobilisation; enzyme immunoassay; enzyme inactivation; enzyme induction; enzyme inhibition theory of narcosis; enzyme inhibitors; enzyme -linked imm...

Minimal change disease

...of the nephrotic syndrome in children is called minimal change disease . Doctors do not know what causes it. Full article >>> Minimal change disease . Although this is the commonest type of nephrotic syndrome in childhood, the exact cause is unknown. Biopsies of the kidney (tiny sample...

Minerals

..., zinc , magnesium, and calcium . This effect is minimal because high- fiber foods are usually rich in minerals . Recommendations: ... Full article >>> Kao LectrolyteOTC electrolyte replenisher, a combination of water, minerals and carbohydrates , for treatment of dehydration due ...

Lungs

...erculosis of the lungs usually results in no or minimal symptoms in its early stages. In most persons the primary infection is contained by the body's immune system , and the lesion , called a tubercle , becomes calcified. Full article >>> Exercise keeps your lungs clear, assists...

Lung infection

...(see neck lump s) Fever Weight loss Pain is minimal to absent Draining sores in the skin , particularly those on the chest wall resulting from lung infection with ... Full article >>> BRONCHIECTASIS - Persi stent and progressive dilation of bronchi or bronchi oles as a conseq...

Incision

... prostate tissue . It is used only when there is minimal enlargement of the prostate . Full article >>> infraumbilical incision Small incision commonly used in laparoscopic surgeries. InfusaSleeve II catheter Provides local drug delivery during angioplasty procedures. Source: Chem...

Hand

...surgery Combines advantages of open surgery and minimal invasion/rapid recovery associated with laparoscopy . Full article >>> Hand Deformities - Alterations or deviations from normal shape or size which result in a disfigurement of the hand . Jaw Disease s Joint Disease s ... ...

Glomerulonephritis

...on from carrier mothers who have no features, or minimal features of the problem, to their sons, who are affected with the disorder in 50 percent of the cases. Full article >>> Glomerulonephritis may be a temporary and reversible condition, or it may get worse. Progressive glomerulonephri...

Endometrial biopsy

...ometrium. The procedure is usually associated with minimal discomfort and is easily accomplished in the outpatient setting. Full article >>> Endometrial biopsy Definition: Endometrial biopsy is a procedure in which a tissue sample is obtained from the endometrium (the inside lining of th...

Dyspnea

...ailure (ADCHF) who have dyspnea at rest or with minimal activity. See monograph. Mfg: Scios Inc. Full article >>> If the malformation is severe, it will produce various symptoms of insufficient heart function, such as cyanosis (a bluish tinge to the skin ), dyspnea (difficulty in br...

Contraindications

...blood clotting. The table below lists NSAIDs with minimal anti platelet activity. Other side effects ... Full article >>> uncertain whether diphtheria -containing immunization should be given (see delay or contraindications ). Full article >>> "Responsible use means that t...

Collapsed lung

...s) ... Full article >>> The risk is minimal for most people. There is a small risk of collapsed lung in people with a certain type of lung disease . The test should not be given to people who have experienced a recent heart attack and in certain other types of heart disease . Full artic...

Cold

...erate cold environments simply because they have minimal body fat and are unable to keep warm. Full article >>> Cold sores are small blister s around the mouth, caused by the herpes simplex virus . The most common strain of the virus is herpes simplex virus 1. Full articl...

Cold intolerance

...erate cold environments simply because they have minimal body fat and are unable to keep warm. Full article >>> No or mild symptoms of hypothyroidism (such as fatigue , cold intolerance , consi stent weight gain , depression , or memory problems). A mildly high thyroid-stimulating...

Cartilage

...e) that allows bones to glide over each other with minimal friction. Cartilage also acts as a cushioning device to absorb forces. Full article >>> It can also lead to inflammation in body tissue s, such as tendon s and cartilage , eyes , heart , lungs and kidney s. The symptoms o...

Carcinoid tumor

...ri cuspid regurgitation due to aging is often minimal and usually causes no harm. trauma to the heart , such as from a stab wound to the chest a tumor called a carcinoid tumor ... Full article >>>...

Bone pain

...he hips Muscle weakness Bone fractures with minimal trauma Symptoms associated with low calcium including: ... Full article >>> weight loss bone pain pain in the loins, pelvis or lower back blood in the urine or semen . Full article >>> - Has persi stent ...

Bleeding disorder

...Fortunately, most episodes of bleeding stop with minimal treatment such as fluid replacement. Full article >>> Why Performed: The PT is a broad screening test for many types of bleeding disorder s . It evaluates blood clotting disorders, usually bleeding . Normal Values : The norma...

Arthritis

...hat allows the bones to glide over each other with minimal friction and absorbs force applied to the joints . Full article >>> Osteo arthritis is most common in older people. Although you cannot cure arthritis , there are many treatment s that can help with your pain and make it easi...

Anencephaly

...t surround the head. Anencephaly results in only minimal development of the brain. Full article >>> Hydr anencephaly : A condition in which the cerebral hemispheres of the brain are absent and replaced by sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Usually the cerebellum and brainstem are formed...

ADHD

...;> ( ADHD ), formerly called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction, a chronic , neurologically based syndrome characterized by any or all of three types of behavior : hyperactivity , distractibility, and impulsivity. Full article >>> OBJECTIVE: The relationships of attention ...

ADH

...#62; ( ADH D ), formerly called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction, a chronic , neurologically based syndrome characterized by any or all of three types of behavior : hyperactivity , distractibility, and impulsivity. Full article >>> People with ADH D may show a greater impro...

Acoustic

...#62;> With the exception of improvement in a minimal cross-sectional area (measured by acoustic rhinometry) in the real acupuncture group following treatment , the outcome was not statistically significant. Full article >>> " Other causes of tinnitus include disorders such as midd...