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X-Ray

...t of 800 chest X-ray s each treatment session over a number of days. Full article >>> x-ray therapy The use of high-energy radiation from x-ray s to kill cancer cells and shrink tumor s. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy ) or fro...

Xanthoma

... nodules filled with cholesterol ( xanthoma s) over various tendon s, especially the Achilles tendon s of the lower leg. Cholesterol deposits also can occur on the eyelids, where they are called xanthelasma s. Full article >>> erubescency; erubescent; erubescite; eruca; erucic; eru...

Wounds

... Comprehensive and reliable medical information on over 60 injuries and wounds , ranging from animal b... may not cause symptoms), often develops gradually over time and also may cause nausea , infection , and slow healing of wounds and bruises . Full art...

Wind

...r (SPF) of at least 15 or wear protective clothing over the treated areas. The skin may also become more sensitive to cold and wind . Full article >>> Frostbite occurs when part of your body is exposed to temperature s or wind chills below freezing, causing the temperature of ...

Whiplash

...r head, see your doctor immediately. Severe pain over a bone might indicate a fracture or an injury to a ligament . Shooting pain . Full article >>> When there is a direct blow to the head, shaking of the child (as seen in many cases of child abuse ), or a whiplash -type injury ...

Weight loss

...ing to a new study by US researchers. The study of over 1,000 women found that those who later developed dementia also experienced a decline in weight over the previous 10 years. Full article >>> Weight Loss See all Pictures & Images D...

Weakness

...rs, brushing your hair or working 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 , ...

Wax

...h the magnitude of the problems may wax and wane over time, the condition does not get worse over time. Types of cerebral palsy are as follows: ... Full article >>> ear wax build-...

Wasp

...ective. These desensitising injection s are given over a three- to five-year period and usually lead to complete resolution of the allergy . Full article >>> sea wasp anti venom (Antivenin, Box Jellyfish ) ( Systemic ) Seba-Gel (Benzoyl Peroxide) (Topical) ... Full article >&#...

Warts

... painful. Unlike corns or callus es, which grow over a bony prominence, warts are usually on the soft...removed although most will spontaneously disappear over time. This article details some of the removal methods. Full article >>> anal warts ...

Vulva

Vulva r cancer usually develops slowly over a period of years. Abnormal cells can grow on the surface of the vulva r skin for a long time. This precancerous condition is called vulva r intra epithelial neoplasia (VIN) or dysplasia . Full article >>> Vulva Cancer of the...

Vomiting

...62;> VOMITING "Ice pills swallowed, ice bag over stomach , hot and cold compress over stomach . Full article >>> Vomiting Usually mild at first , becoming progressivel...

Vitiligo

...including psoriasis , vitiligo and eczema for over 30 years. The results have been nothing short of astounding. Full article >>> Mycosis Fungoides Treatment - Manufacturer of Professional and consumer Ultraviolet (UV) phototherapy systems to treat psoriasis , vitiligo , mycosis ...

Vitamin C

...ested that taking more than 1000mg of vitamin C , over 1500mg of calcium , or more than 17mg of iron per day could lead to abdominal pain s and diarrhoea. Full article >>> Vitamin C and the common cold : Many people believe taking large amounts of vitamin C will either prevent the...

Vitamin A

...d cleft palate . Do not let vitamin A intake go over 10,000 IU daily. Excessive intake of vitamin A is linked to cleft palate , heart defects, and other congenital defects. Full article >>> Vitamin a nd Mineral Sources - Source:WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Medical Reference Lup...

Vitamin B

... >>> Next, Vitamin B -6, available over the counter in any drug store, has proven effective for some CTS sufferers. But this treatment may take several months of trial to determine its effectiveness. Full article >>> Nowadays PA is an un pernicious anemia . It is simply ...

Vitamin

... cleft palate . Do not let vitamin A intake go over 10,000 IU daily. Excessive intake of vitamin A is linked to cleft palate , heart defects, and other congenital defects. Full article >>> Vitamin D helps the body properly control calcium and phosphate levels in the body....

Viscera

...hort percussion for either; Alternate Compress over the afflicted part, followed by a well-protected Heating Compress ; ... Full article >>> M0: No viscera l disease M1: Viscera l disease present The TNM classification includes a subcategory for patients with CTCL: Blood invol...

Vision

...al hip joint that has been damaged or loosened over time or as the result of infection . Full article >>> The Di vision of Accreditation The ACNM Di vision of Accreditation (DOA) has been recognized by the as a programmatic accrediting agency for nurse- midwife ry education programs ...

Viral pneumonia

...cause of more than 90% of death s for individuals over 65. Full article >>> Viral pneumonia s and mycoplasma pneumonia s do not result in consolidation. These types of pneumonia primarily infect the walls of the alveoli and the stroma of the lung. Full article >>> Symp...

Vesicles

...ng develops. Lymph gland swelling may occur over time. Rarely, nausea and vomiting have been reported. Full article >>> The rash of smallpox initially consists of dark red papule s, especially on the forehead, neck and wrists. They gradually fill with clear serum , becoming ...

Ventricle

... left and right atria . The cycle then starts over again. Full article >>> The left ventricle 's ability to fill is called the diastolic function. When that ability is impaired, it is called diastolic dysfunction. Diastolic dysfunction can be caused by: ... Full article >>&...

Values

...) or 15-point rise is the diastolic (lower number) over your usual blood pressure , even if the values are not above 140/90 ... Full article >>> Every parent wants to teach their children skills and values . I chose to use the challenges of my illness as a platform for teaching my child...

Vaginal discharge

...ll ing. Your pain is significant, your period is over one week late, and you have been sexually active. Also call your doctor if: ... Full article >>> HIV makes its way into all the body's fluids, but only blood , semen , vaginal discharge , and breast milk contain enough of the v...

Varicella

... immune system 's response to the virus weakens over the years after childhood chickenpox . Full article >>> Chickenpox , also known as varicella , is a highly contagious infection that affects children. Most infections occur between the ages of 5-10 years and usually strike in ...

Uvula

...t can be seen dangling down from the soft palate over the back of the tongue . The uvula is described variously shaped like a U, a tear or a grape. Full article >>> palatine uvula The soft flap of tissue that hangs down at the back of the mouth (at the edge of the soft palate ). A...

Vaccinations

...passive immunization followed by vaccinations over several weeks for active immunization . Full article >>> Vaccination Status — An assessment of current vaccinations / inoculation s to assess immunity to rubella ( German measles ), since contracting this disease during...

Uterus

...to the thighs and spine while an ice bag is placed over the lower abdomen and a hot vagina l douche i...and at the other end into the peritoneal cavity , over the ovary . Full article >>> The CST is like the NST, except that the fetus is eva...

Urine output

...tput and progressive decline in kidney function over a three to six month period or less. Full article >>> A diuretic may be given to reduce the swelling by increasing urine output . An ACE inhibitor may also be prescribed. When protein is no longer present in the urine , the dosag...

Urine collection

...ched to the skin . For females, the bag is placed over the labia . Full article >>> One of the difficulties with these tests is that a person needs to have an attack of symptoms either during the 24-hour urine collection time period or shortly before the blood is drawn for a serum t...

Urination

...tion is involuntary, meaning they have no control over it. Wetting is normal for them. Most children achieve some degree of bladder control by age 4 years. Full article >>> This is often because frequent urination can have the effect of 'drying out' your body. Feeling very hungry. If ...

Urinary Incontinence

... condom catheter device. This product is placed over the penis similar to a condom . It has a tube o...incontinence occurs when you've lost some control over your bladder and can't help passing urine . This may happen because the surrounding muscle s in ...

Urea nitrogen

...rine (it may be necessary to take urine samples over a whole 24 hour period in order to make these measurements.) The amount of certain waste chemicals in the urine (such as creatinine or urea nitrogen ) may ... Full article >>>...

Unstable angina

...failure ; severe hypertension (systolic pressure over 200 or diastolic pressure over 110); inflammation of the heart ( pericarditis , ... Full article >>> You have ne...

Umbilicus

... Full article >>> A soft protrusion over the umbilicus May be flat when infant is on his back and quiet, but protrudes when up right , crying , or strain ing Signs and tests: A physical examination reveals the hernia . Full article >>> A fibrous cord that connects t...

Ulcer

...skin is compromised by the pressure, particularly over a bony prominence such as the sacrum (sacral decubitus ). Full article >>> Ulcer s can be the cause of a bacterial infection of a skin lesion or abrasion or it can be a sign of an internal bacterial infection . Full a...

Type 2 diabetes

...e >>> Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of cases. In most cases, patients with this ty... results as these genetic influences take effect over time. Full article >>> Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate) Indication: use as monotherapy...

Tympanic membrane

... thickening of the tympanic membrane ( eardrum ) over time, due to increased blood flow to the tympanic membrane , which occurs in about half of the children. These changes in the eardrum may affect hearing in a very small number of children. Full article >>> It runs from the outsi...

Tussis

...s old. Also, the immunity it provides diminishes over time. Full article >>> Diphtheria , per tussis , and tetanus (DTaP)? Polio (inactivated polio virus vaccine , or IPV)? Measles , mumps , and rubella ( MMR )? Chickenpox ( varicella )? Hepatitis B (Hep B)? Hepatit...

Traumatic event

...heaval in the family (such as divorce) or concerns over being gay or lesbian. Full article >>>...viduals may feel guilty about choosing one fetus over another. Mental health professionals should be consulted throughout the process. Risks ... Full a...

Transfusion

... Venous access devices provide several advantages over regular IV lines, which 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...

Traction

... involves removing the gum tissue that presides over the tooth , gently detaching the connective tiss...e 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 >>> ...

Trauma

...rning nasal bleeding which has been bothering me over the past week. I assume the problem is in the nasa...heaval in the family (such as divorce) or concerns over being gay or lesbian. Full article >>> Trauma , Nervous System - Trauma tic injuri...

Toxins

...ck body cells themselves when they have been taken over by virus es or have become cancer ous. Full article >>> The Liver Dialysis Unit treats blood outside the body, using proprietary chemical sorbents to selectively remove toxins from the blood while balancing critical blood ...

Toxin

...wo days after the initial injury , or it may take over a month. The toxin causes restlessness and sore ...ck body cells themselves when they have been taken over by virus es or have become cancer ous. Full article >>> An attack of convulsions ....

Tooth

...>> Desensitizing tooth paste. Available over the counter, this tooth paste may help block sensations from traveling to the nerve . However, it does take several uses to notice the effects. Fluoride gel. Full article >>> peele; peeling; peenash; peep; peepul tree; peer; peeress...

Tooth decay

...62;> Patients who must use opioid analgesics over long periods and who have dry mouth should see their dentists, as the problem can lead to tooth decay and other dental problems. The following side effects are less common. Full article >>>...

Tongue

... take your nitroglycerin. If you are driving, pull over and park the car. Full article >>> tongue The muscular organ attached to the floor of the mouth. Used to speak, chew, swallow and taste . tonsillectomy ... Full article >>> The tongue develops a thick, white coa...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

...#62; Thoracic outlet syndrome can be caused by over stress from some types of manual work or exercise , injury , malformation, and less commonly by tumor s of the top of the lung. Full article >>> BRACHIAL NEURALGIA ( Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ) SYMPTOMS"One to three hours after fa...

Therapeutic

...ent of 800 chest X-ray s each treatment session over a number of days. Full article >>> THERAPEUTIC HIV VACCINE : Also called treatment vaccine . A vaccine designed to boost the immune response to HIV in people already infected with the virus . Full article >>>...

Thyrotoxicosis

...en the thyroid releases too many of its hormone s over a short ( acute ) or long ( chronic ) period of time. Many disease s and conditions can cause this problem. Full article >>> Thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone , which increases the basal metabolic rate, causing body temperatu...

Testicular Cancer

...r journey of five young people and their families over a 6-year period...more ... Full article >>> testicular cancer 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 peopl...

Tension headache

...> - Hypertension headache : A dull pain over much of the head, increased by movement . Lower your blood pressure . "Also see " Headache "2" and " Migraine " for more suggestions. Full article >>> Headaches , especially tension headache s and migraine Chronic pain Temporo...

Tendon

...om a series of stress es that produce small tears over time. Full article >>> Supraspinatu...the fingers, hand and wrist slide back and forth over the wrist structures. These tendon s run through sheaths that produce a lubricating synovia l flui...

Temporal

...62;> TEMPORAL HEADACHE (This is a pain over the side of the head, to the right and left of...rehead.)"(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...

Temperature

...r, make sure he/she is not dressed too warmly or over bundled with blankets. Crying may also raise a b..... Full article >>> a temperature over 102 degrees F (38.9 degrees C) that persists even after you take acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofe...

Taste

...e the dead skin by rubbing a wet, warm washcloth over your lips to gently loosen the flakes. 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 incre...

Tachycardia

...ACHYCARDIA (RAPID HEART BEAT)" Cold Compress over heart for 15 minutes every hour; avoid hot food and drinks; Ice Bag over heart during hot applications to joints and other parts. Full article >>> Anti -...

Synovia

...hat allow muscle s and tendon s to move smoothly over one another ( bursa e) ... Full article >>...the fingers, hand and wrist slide back and forth over the wrist structures. Full article >>> Osteoarthritis affects movable synovia l j...

Sweating

... . 2. A barrier contraceptive device molded to fit over the cervix . Full article >>> Sweating Nausea or vomiting Dizziness or lightheadedness Blue lips, fingers, or fingernails Inability to speak High pitched or wheezing sounds Facial, tongue , or throat swelling Hives Rapi...