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X-Ray

...m. Full article >>> X-ray s of the neck CT scan of the neck and/or head Blood tests such as a complete blood count or a thyroid test A spinal tap for a cere...

Wry neck

...k Factors ... Full article >>> Wry neck ; Loxia Symptoms: Enlargement of the neck muscle s (possibly present at birth ) Asymmetry of an infant 's head from sleeping on the affect...

Wrist pain

...ain , finger pain , toe pain , ankle pain , or neck pain Limited range of motion Morning stiffness lasting more than one hour Deformities of hands and feet Round, painless nodules under the skin ... Full article >>> History of a typical fall resulting in wrist injury Wris...

Wounds

...#62;>> If there are open wounds in the neck or chest, they must be closed immediately, especially if air bubbles appear in the wound. Bandage such wounds at once. A "sucking" chest wound allows air to enter the person& acute ;s chest cavity with each breath. Full article >>> ...

Whiplash

... ... Full article >>> After head or neck trauma , such as whiplash or a blow to your hea...or vehicle accidents or falls can cause severe neck injuries like vertebral fractures , whiplash (sudden jerking or "whipping" of your head forward...

Wheezing

...g, wheezing , or whistling sounds Using chest and neck muscle s to breathe Bluish lips, fingers, and fingernails Cough (if the person also has phlegm / sputum , this may be pneumonia ; a barking cough in a child is croup ) ... Full article >>> Cough ing and wheezing . Feeling sh...

Weight gain

...and ankles Swelling of the abdomen Pronounced neck veins Loss of appetite , indigestion Nausea a... and ankles Swelling of the abdomen Pronounced neck veins Loss of appetite , indigestion Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath ... Full article ...

Weakness

... with your arms over your head. Weakness in your neck muscle s can make it hard to hold your head up. Full article >>> Weakness or the total inability to move a body part Numbness, tingling or other abnormal sensations Decreased or lost vision , partial or temporary Language di...

Vision

...on Loss of vision Headaches Eye and/or neck pain Symptoms of an aneurysm that has bled may include: ... Full article >>> Double vision . discoid lupus erythematosus A round, red, scaling rash on the nose, forehead, cheeks, scalp or other areas of the body. It may be as...

Vesicles

...of dark red papule s, especially on the forehead, neck and wrists. They gradually fill with clear serum , becoming vesicles , which become depressed at their centers and then fill with pus (called pustules ). Full article >>> The person usually first notices a burning pain , or tin...

Ventricle

...es per minute, and the pulse (felt at the wrist, neck or elsewhere) matches the contraction s of the heart 's two powerful lower chambers, called the ventricle s. Full article >>> It consists of four chambers - the right and left atriums and the right and left ventricle s. Fu...

Vertebrae

...is vertebra): The top part of the spine, where the neck is located, is called the cervical spine (or cervical s); ... Full article >>> Of, relating to, or constituting the vertebrae between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacrum region. The sacrum is the triangular bone made up of f...

Vein

...rnal: The deeper of the two jugular veins in the neck that drain blood from the head, brain, face and neck and convey it toward the heart . Full article >>> Varicose Vein Related Category...

Vascular

... is an operation to remove blocked arteries in the neck which could lead to a stroke . This article from an American Vascular Surgeon outlines the best candida tes for surgery and how the procedure is carried out. Full article >>> With skimpy swimsuits and trips to the beach in mind...

Vagina

...nd the testicle called the tunica vagina lis. The neck of this balloon runs along a structure in both of the testes called the sperm atic cord and opens into the abdomen . Full article >>> vagina (vah-JYE-na) The muscular canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body....

Urogenital

...ic order, from infrequent tumor s of the head and neck to rare tumor s of the urogenital tract and skin . Full article >>> The branch of medicine that deals with the urinary system in women and the urogenital system in men. uterus A hollow muscular organ in women where the ovum ...

Uterus

...vical carcinoma A cancer of the cervix (the neck of the uterus ). Endometrial carcinoma A cancer of the lining of the uterus . Full article >>> However, spotting may also signify an impending miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy ( pregnancy that implants outside the uterus...

Urinary Incontinence

...gical devices Urethropexy kit for use in bladder neck suspension procedures for the correction of female stress urinary incontinence secondary to urethra l hypermobility. Full article >>> For most patients with localized tumor s, surgical removal of the prostate gland ( prostate...

Urge incontinence

...ecially when caused by weakness in the bladder neck and the urethra . Urge incontinence . (back to top) How Well It Works ... Full article >>> Treatment sessions usually last 20 minutes and may be performed every 1 to 4 days. Some clinical studies have shown promising results in tr...

Urethral stricture

...al contracture of the bladder outlet (vesical neck contracture ), or narrowing of the channel from the bladder to the outside of the body ( urethral stricture ). Full article >>>...

Ureter

...al contracture of the bladder outlet (vesical neck contracture ), ... Full article >>> Kidney stones are hard stone-like formations that can develop in the kidney s, the bladder or the ureter s (the tubes that carry urine from the kidney s to the bladder ). They are formed o...

Tumor

.... Symptoms include high fever , headache , stiff neck and vomiting . Full article >>> TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR (TNF): A cytokine, produced by macrophage s, which helps activate T cells. It may also stimulate HIV activity. Full article >>> Tumor lysis syndrome A sid...

Traumatic event

...or vehicle accidents or falls can cause severe neck injuries like vertebral fractures , whiplash (sudden jerking or "whipping" of your head forward and then backward), blood vessel destruction, and even paralysis . Full article >>> Traumatic event s can trigger anorexia or b...

Tracheostomy

...>> Tracheostomy Surgical opening in the neck to the trachea to aid respiration . Voice boxTh...y A surgical opening through the trachea in the neck to provide an artifical airway . Tumor An abnormal overgrowth of cells. Tumor s can be either b...

Traction

...of the muscle s that stretch from the back of the neck over the top of the head. What are the causes and risks of the condition? Full article >>> The rippling motion of muscle s in the intestine or other tubular organ s characterized by the alternate con traction and relaxation of t...

Trauma

...or vehicle accidents or falls can cause severe neck injuries like vertebral fractures , whiplash (sudden jerking or "whipping" of your head forward and then backward), blood vessel destruction, and even paralysis . Full article >>> Trauma tic event s cannot usually be foreseen...

Trachea

... procedure in which a small opening is made in the neck and into the trachea . A breathing tube is then...y A surgical opening through the trachea in the neck to provide an artifical airway . Tumor An abnormal overgrowth of cells. Tumor s can be either b...

Torticollis

...f inadequate muscle tone in the muscle s in the neck that control the position of the head. Full artic... is a painful condition in which muscle s in the neck involuntarily contract. This causes the head to turn or twist to one side. It may also be referred t...

Tonsillectomy

...py followed by surgery . Neck surgery (radical neck dissect ion). Neck surgery followed by radiation therapy . Full article >>> If your child gets severe tonsillitis , you may want to talk to your doctor about tonsillectomy . Full article >>> Omni Pulse holmium " p...

Tonometry

...uspected) X-ray s of the skull X-ray s of the neck ... Full article >>> visual field - a test to measure a child's side ( peripheral ) vision . Lost peripheral vision may be an indication of glaucoma . tonometry - a standard test to determine the fluid pressure inside the e...

Tinnitus

... include painless , enlarged lymph node s in the neck (present in approximately 75% of patients and often bi lateral and posterior ), nasal obstruction, epistaxis , diminished hearing , tinnitus , recurrent otitis media , ... Full article >>> noise s, ringing in the ear ( tinnitus ...

Thyroid gland

...ine gland located in the front and sides of the neck and below the Adam's apple. Essential for the regu...es metabolism . It is located in the front of the neck just below the voicebox ( larynx ). The thyroid gland secretes two forms of thyroid hormone - t...

Thyroid diseases

... The thyroid gland is located in the base of the neck on both sides of the lower part of the larynx (voice box) and upper part of the trachea ( wind pipe). Full article >>> Thyroid Diseases Endocrine Disease s Definitions and Terms MedicalGlossary.org is designed as a free, brow...

Thyroid cancer

...ps. People who have had radiation therapy to the neck are at higher risk. This therapy was commonly used...d cancer : Cancer of the gland in front of the neck that normally produces thyroid hormone which is important to the normal regulation of the metabol...

Thymus

...; Thymus A gland located in the front of the neck that coordinates the development of the immune system . Resources: ... Full article >>> thymus An organ that is part of the lymphatic system , in which T lymphocyte s grow and multi ply. The thymus is in the chest behind the ...

Thrombocyte

...y A surgical opening through the trachea in the neck to provide an artifical airway . Full article >>> Thrombocytopenic means that the illness is related to low levels of thrombocyte s, another name for platelet s. Purpura means that the illness produces a red or purple rash that...

Thorax

... thorax is the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm , ... Full article >>> Dilated aortic root Aortic regurgitation Dissect ing aortic aneurysm Mitral valve prolapse Other aortic aneurysm s ( thoracic or abdominal) Pneumo thorax ( collapsed lung ) ... Ful...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

...n of the nerve s that pass into the arms from the neck ( brachial plexus ). Full article >>> Thoracic outlet syndrome : How is it treated? Q. What is the treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome ? Joe/ Florida ... Full article >>> Thoracic outlet syndrome includes those ...

Thrombocytopenia

...y A surgical opening through the trachea in the neck to provide an artifical airway . Full article >>> Graft vs Host Disease - The clinical entity characterized by anorexia , diarrhea , loss of hair , leukopenia , thrombocytopenia , growth retardation , and eventual death ...

Thoracic

...n of the nerve s that pass into the arms from the neck ( brachial plexus ). Full article >>> Thoracic spine x-ray Definition: A thoracic spine x-ray is an x-ray of the 12 chest ( thoracic ) vertebrae . The vertebrae are separated by flat pads of cartilage that cushion them. ...

Testes

...-tuh-bull) ... Full article >>> The neck of this balloon runs along a structure in both of ... cord and opens into the abdomen . Normally, this neck is sealed off before birth . Full article >>> Special im aging tests (CT or MRI s...

Tension pneumothorax

...because of a lack of oxygen ) Engorgement of the neck veins Low blood pressure or shock ... Full article >>> If air continues to enter the pleura l space, tension pneumothorax occurs. The large amount of air may push the center of the chest ( mediastinum ) toward the other lung, ...

Tension headache

...ea of the head a tight feeling around the head or neck or across the eyes ... Full article >>&...ly constant and felt in both sides of the head and neck as a pressure or tension. Full article >>> For tension headache s: Adults—One ...

Tendinitis

...ticle >>> Doing so may contribute to neck strain and rotator cuff tendinitis . Stay smooth. Your golf swing should get its power from force transferred smoothly through all the muscle groups in your entire body, from feet to wrists. Full article >>> Inflammation in o...

Tendonitis

...ritis , lupus , chronic back pain , chronic neck pain , tendonitis or bursitis , heel spur chronic pain syndrome , osteoporosis , fibromyalgia , scoliosis , ... Full article >>>...

Telangiectasia

...a s. Thymus A gland located in the front of the neck that coordinates the development of the immune system . For Your Information ... Full article >>> Telangiectasia Abnormal dilation of capillary blood vessels leading to the formation of telangiectases or angioma s. Thymus ....

Systemic sclerosis

...e skin of your fingers, hands, arms, legs, face, neck and trunk. Full article >>> Scleroderma . Also called CREST syndrome or progressive systemic sclerosis , scleroderma affects the connective tissue . Auto immune hemolytic anemia . Occurs when the body produces antibodies that co...

Symptomatic

...nosis , or narrowing of one of the arteries in the neck sickle cell anemia , a blood disorder that forms abnormal red blood cells high cholesterol levels in the blood , including total cholesterol and LDL or "bad cholesterol . Full article >>> The effect of acupuncture ther...

Swelling

... spleen ) Swollen lymph node s, especially in the neck or armpit Weight loss ... Full article >...reddish-purple lump appearing on the face or upper neck (see neck lump s) Fever Weight loss Pain is minimal to absent Draining sores in the skin , ....

Swallowing pain

...queezing pain while swallowing (felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breast bone) may be a symptom of a serious disorder. Full article >>> Swallowing Pain or Burning Alternate Names : Burning Feeling When Swallowing, Odynophagia, Pain - Swallowing (Burning) Definition ... ...

Swallowing difficulty

...hroat or upper chest. This may be felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breast bone ( sternum ). Full article >>> Swallowing difficulty Speech impairment Loss of muscle function or feeling Muscle contraction s or spasm Muscle atrophy Movement , dysfunctional Hoarse...

Stroke

...of the carotid artery (a major artery in the neck which supplies blood to the front ... Full article >>> Stroke Related Category: Pathology destruction of brain tissue as a result of intra cerebral hemorrhage or infarction caused by thrombosis (clotting) or embolus (o...

Stridor

...are blocked. Tracheostomy Surgical opening in the neck to the trachea to aid respiration . Voice boxThe larynx . Full article >>> Stridor ( Breathing Sounds - Abnormal ( Stridor )) String Test Stroke Stroke - Hemorrhagic ( Hemorrhagic Stroke ) Stroke Secondary to Atheroscle...

Stress incontinence

...ecially when caused by weakness in the bladder neck and the urethra . Urge incontinence . (back to top) How Well It Works ... Full article >>> This small device is particularly helpful for men who have weakened urinary sphincter s from treatment of prostate cancer or an enlarged...

Strep throat

... mean your child has strep throat • A stiff neck or wheezing ... Full article >>> in the abdomen may also originate from somewhere else -- like your chest, pelvic region (the area just below the abdomen that houses the reproductive organ s), or a generalized infection affect...

Stork bite

...r lip (called "angel kiss"), or on the back of the neck (called " stork bite "). Full article >>>...

Stomatitis

...Following treatment for tumor s of the head and neck region, the lining of the mouth and throat can become inflamed or irritated, resulting in a condition known as mucositis or stomatitis . Full article >>> Medically known as aphthous ulcers or aphthous stomatitis , canker sores ar...

Stitches

... fat can be trimmed or suctioned from around the neck and chin to improve the contour. The muscle and skin are tightened. Tiny stitches are generally used to close the layers of tissue . Metal clips are sometimes used on the scalp. Full article >>> Then the surgeon—an otolaryng...

Sternum

...t or upper abdomen . This may be felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breast bone ( sternum )...uses the chin to turn to the opposite side and the neck to bend to the same side. Full article >>>...

Stenosis

...al contracture of the bladder outlet (vesical neck contracture ), ... Full article >>>...