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X-Ray

...gher levels of radiation. For instance, a cancer patient might be given the equivalent of 800 chest X-ray... and bones of the chest. X-ray s pass through the patient onto film. Full article >>> X-ray s of the neck CT scan of the neck and/or head Blo...

Whooping cough

...med for the distinctive whooping sound made by the patient after a cough ing spasm . Also called pertussis . Wilms' tumor ... Full article >>> Whooping Cough In the past few years, approximately 4,200 cases of whooping cough ( Pertussis ) have been reported annually in the United Stat...

Weakness

...nnel syndrome (CTS). The test is performed by the patient holding the thumb and small finger together while the thumb is pushed by the physician . Full article >>> Damage, weakness or failure of the valves within the vein . The valves are responsible for keeping blood flowing in the ri...

Visual field

... spots in a patient's field of vision before the patient is aware of them. Certain defects may indicate glaucoma . Full article >>> For example, if the retina detaches near the macula , the part of the eye that is responsible for the center of the visual field , then there may be a su...

Ventricular tachycardia

...lab personnel must be prepared to defibrillate the patient as necessary. Normal results ... Full article ...ormed in a catheter ization labor atory with the patient under sedation. Full article >>> Ventricular tachycardia Vernal conjunctivitis ...

Venous

...2; If intra venous contrast dye is given, the patient may initially feel a slight burning sensation within the injected arm, a metallic taste in the mouth, and a warm flushing of the body. Full article >>> central venous access catheter A tube surgically placed into a blood vessel...

Vein

...62;>> Vein stripping is done while the patient is under general anesthesia (un conscious and pain -free). Incision s are made at the bottom (ankle end) and at the top ( groin end) of the varicose vein . Full article >>> vein A vessel that carries blood from the various...

Vasectomy

... is usually done in the surgeon's office while the patient is awake, but pain -free (using local anesthesia ). A small incision is made in the upper part of the scrotum . The tubes ( vas deferens ) are tied off and cut apart. Full article >>> Vasectomy is a very effective (99.8%) birth...

Uterine Cancer

... >>> Uterine Cancer , Endometrial [ patient ] [ health professional ] Uterine Sarcoma [ patient ] [ health professional ] ... Full article >>> I will spare you the details of our ta...

Unconsciousness

...son cannot be aroused even by painful stimuli. The patient cannot speak and does not respond to command. Full article >>> If a person with diabetes has severe hypoglycemia , he or she may not be able to answer the doctor's questions because of confusion or unconsciousness . Full article...

Ultrasound

...dy shows how the gallbladder contracts after the patient has eaten a high- fat meal. Fluoroscopy. Full article >>> Ultrasound scanning is a common diagnostic technique. It is often used during pregnancy and to diagnose medical problems. This article outlines how the scan is performed...

Typhus

... high fever , prostration, and general pains. The patient is excited, mentally alert, and has a flushed face and blood shot eyes . Full article >>> typhus An infectious disease spread to people by the bite of ticks , mites, fleas and lice . Typhus is characterized by high fever ,...

Ulcer

...and large cracks develop in the skin , making the patient susceptible to secondary bacterial infections . Full article >>> Leg ulcer s are a common problem with ageing and are often slow to heal. This article looks at why they occur and what can be done to help. Full article >>&#...

Type II diabetes

...2;> The C-peptide level may be measured in a patient with type II diabetes to see if any insulin is still being produced by the body. Full article >>> It is of interest that people who eat much sugar eventually cannot taste it as well; so they pour on more sugar ! But Type II d...

Tubal ligation

...tal or in an outpatient surgical clinic while the patient is under anesthesia . Full article >>> Tubal Ligation (Female Sterilization) What is tubal ligation ? Tubal ligation is a permanent way to prevent pregnancy by surgically closing a woman's fallopian tube s. It is a type of ste...

Treatment

...ce daily. Regimen should be adjusted to individual patient needs (up to 240 mg daily) and should continue as ... lead to more knowledge about the history of the patient and about future treatment plans. Some asymmetries may be due to swollen lymph node s or glands ...

Traumatic event

...lse that may have triggered agitation ? Does the patient take any medications, in particular, steroids or thyroid medicine? Full article >>> We all have to deal with traumatic event s from time to time - it's part of life - but as unique individuals we each have different ways of coping. F...

Transfusion

... - The process of infusing blood products into a patient to raise the individuals concentration of red blood cells. Blood is typed (A, B, O, or AB) and crossmatched (mixed together to see if its compatible) prior to transfusion . Full article >>> A blood transfusion to treat the eff...

Transplantation

...dation or even temporary paralysis to enable the patient to tolerate these procedures Preparation ... Full...-producing tissue inside bone) is taken from the patient and treated to kill any cancer cells. Full article >>> Bone marrow transplant atio...

Tooth

... a pinch of salt, or in saliva . If possible, the patient and the tooth should be brought to the dentist w...;>> Figure 1.3. Periapical radiograph of patient in Figure 1.2, showing badly dexayed molar tooth and two periapical radioluciencies at each apex. ...

Tonsillectomy

...2; Figure 1.34. Posterior pharyngeal wall in a patient who had a tonsillectomy . Note the raised reddish masses that are reactive pharyngeal tonsils . Figure 1.35. Posterior pharyngeal wall with a yellow pseudocyst in a pharyngeal tonsil. Full article >>> If tonsillitis or a periton...

Toxemia

...improvement compared to a mortality rate of 80% in patient receiving other ... Full article >>> Preeclampsia used to be called toxemia because it was thought to be caused by a toxin in a pregnant woman's blood stream. Today, doctors and researchers know preeclampsia isn't caused by a ...

Tinnitus

...oking skin color does not rule out anemia if a patient has risk factors and other symptoms of anemia ). Full article >>> ENDOLYMPHATIC HYDROPS - A name applied to recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears ( tinnitus ) and deafness . A dysfunction of the semi-circular canals ...

Tissue

...oma s are rare in children and adolescents . If a patient has symptoms of a soft tissue sarcoma , the doctor may order x-ray s and other tests. Full article >>> Tissue plasminogen activator can be used to treat some people who are having a stroke caused by a blood clot (ischemic...

Tongue

...ith a gauze and gently moving it, or by having the patient move it from side to side, while holding the buccal mucosa to the side, and forward while opening wide. Full article >>> The tongue is coated white, but on the second day reddened raised points show through, especially at the tip a...

Time out

...ial diagnosis list, finding support group s and patient resources, ... Full article >>> - Have your child shower or bathe at night after spending time out doors. - After children spend time in wooded areas, check them for ticks and teach them how to check themselves. Full article >&...

Tics

...e tics are self-injurious or embarrassing to the patient or rage is a problem. Full article >>> A condition in which a person has tics and other involuntary behavior , such as barking, sniffing, swearing, grunting, and making uncontrollable movement s. Tremor Shakiness or trembling. F...

Ticks

...ng time for a grade I sprain is two weeks if the patient s ticks to a program of resting, icing, using co...ected with the virus . It is rare, however, for a patient to give HIV to a health care worker or vice-versa by acci dental s ticks with ... Full article ...

Therapeutic

...ch cells, typically skin cells, are taken from a patient and inserted into a fertilized egg whose nucleus h...gher levels of radiation. For instance, a cancer patient might be given the equivalent of 800 chest X-ray s each treatment session over a number of days. ...

Thyroid scan

...rom radioactive iodine to help determine whether a patient has thyroid problems, including hyperthyroidism , cancer , or other growths. Full article >>> Thyroid Scan Alternate Names : Nuclear Scan - Thyroid, Radioactive Iodine Screening Test - Thyroid, RAUI, Scan - Thyroid Definition ... ...

Testicular Cancer

...rations: 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 difficult than from others. Disclaimer: ... Full article >>> Testicular cancer is most common in men between the ages of 1...

Temporomandibular joint

...ks. Full article >>> Typically, the patient with temporomandibular joint dysfunction will pr...lpate the temporomandibular joint by having the patient open and close while the fingers are in the canal or near the tragus of the ear (Figure 1.12). Full...

Temporom

...w . Full article >>> Typically, the patient with temporom andibular joint dysfunction will ...ate the temporom andibular joint by having the patient open and close while the fingers are in the canal or near the tragus of the ear (Figure 1.12). Full...

Taste

...#62; If intravenous contrast dye is given, the patient may initially feel a slight burning sensation within the injected arm, a metallic taste in the mouth, and a warm flushing of the body. Full article >>> The muscular organ attached to the floor of the mouth. Used to speak, chew, swa...

Syncope

...ope " Syncope caused by hysterical laughter in a patient with cerebro vascular disease , causing a reaction similar to that effected by a Valsalva maneuver, with resultant reduced oxygen flow to the brain. Full article >>> The symptoms of syncope include dimmed vision , loss of coordi...

Syndrome

... SYNDROME : A group of symptoms as reported by the patient and signs as detected in an examination that together are characteristic of a specific condition. Full article >>> This syndrome is often the result of repetitive strain injury . This article looks at the causes, treatment and sur...

Swan

... ization, is usually performed at the bedside of a patient in the intensive care unit. Full article >>> Unstable patients receiving several medications usually need also hemodynamic monitoring with Swan -Ganz catheter ization. Full article >>> supply; supra-auricular; suprab...

Symptomatic

...ammatory prostatitis is the diagnosis when the patient does not complain of pain or discomfort but has infection -fighting cells in his semen . Full article >>> A SYMPTOMATIC INFECTION Most persons with amebiasis have no noticeable symptoms. Full article >>> A sy...

Surgical care

...l care is preferred if possible. This can include patient education, exercise s, and medical treatment s. Brace s are not useful. Full article >>> Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the pro vision of medical and surgical care to patients arriving at t...

Swan-Ganz

... ization, is usually performed at the bedside of a patient in the intensive care unit. Full article >>> Unstable patients receiving several medications usually need also hemodynamic monitoring with Swan-Ganz catheter ization. Full article >>>...

Sunburn

...tivity Extreme sensitivity to the sun, leaving the patient prone to sunburn s. This can be a side effect of some cancer drugs and radiation. Placebo An inert substance often used in clinical trials for comparison. Full article >>> The more common symptoms include a high fever (over 10...

Stress test

...rregular rhythm rarely occurs, but if it does, the patient is in the best position to receive medical attenti... is usually used before this test, both to ensure patient comfort and to allow for better characterization of the degree of laxity in the joint . Full artic...

Stress

...ticle >>> Figure 1.2. Facial view of patient 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...

Strep throat

...nce being the production of a toxin to which the patient is susceptible in the case of scarlet fever . Full article >>>...

Stool

...ulture . To obtain a specimen for culture , the patient is asked to collect a stool sample into a special sterile container. In some cases, the container may contain a transport solution. Full article >>> Stool ova and parasites exam Definition: Stool ova and parasites exam is a...

Stimulants

...>> When there are acute flare-ups, the patient should avoid stimulants such as caffeine , citrus fruits, and foods high in fiber . Full article >>> The stimulants cocaine and amphetamine are classic examples of this - people coming down after using these drugs feel very...

Stitches

...s and covered with dressing s and a bandage. The patient spends a short amount of time in the recovery ro...rticle >>> This approach permits the patient to walk soon after surgery because the stitches are not on the weight-bearing side of the foot. ...

Sterile

...y arthritis . Full article >>> The patient was placed on sterile sheets and hooked up to a cardiac monitor. Her blood was drawn every two hours in order to make sure that she was not becoming dehydrated. Full article >>> I'm sterile ." "Try this drug . It's safe. You...

Stenosis

... be deficient. Full article >>> The patient has severe high blood pressure ( hypertension ) caused by renal artery stenosis . In this condition, a disease d artery results in damage to one kidney . Full article >>> As in sub acute , sub aortic stenosis , subarachnoid,...

Splint

...#62; Breathing difficulty when lying down (the patient prefers standing or sitting up right ) Splint ing of ribs (bending over or holding the chest) with breathing Dry cough Ankle, feet and leg swelling (occasionally) Anxiety Fatigue Fever ... Full article >>> When the han...

Spinal fusion

...ith spinal instrumentation is major surgery . The patient will undergo many tests to determine that nature and exact location of the back problem. Full article >>> A drawback of spinal fusion is that it stops growth in that area of the spine. A child's final height is not drastically affect...

Spine MRI

...MRI images and cause certain image errors. If the patient has difficulty lying still or is very anxious, an oral or intravenous sedative may be given. Full article >>> A lumbosacral spine MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to construct pictures of the structures that make up the ...

Sperm

... is usually done in the surgeon's office while the patient is awake, but pain -free (using local anesthesia ). A small incision is made in the upper part of the scrotum . Full article >>> Sperm atorrhea"1 (Nocturnal Emission) Sperm atorrhea"2 [Kellogg] Prostate Disorders ( Prostatit...

Sore Throat

... a sore throat or skin infection develops. The patient may temporarily require dialysis to replace renal function. Full article >>> That's because flu symptoms such as a sore throat or headache are actually the body's way of mounting a reaction to the virus . Full article >...

Spasm

...ce muscle tightness, soreness, and spasm s. The patient may be unable to carry out normal daily activities, even though muscle strength is not affected. Full article >>> In all age groups, sciatica may occur as the result of muscle spasm or of sitting for long periods in a cramp ed...

Soft tissue

...oma s are rare in children and adolescents . If a patient has symptoms of a soft tissue sarcoma , the doctor may order x-ray s and other tests. Full article >>> Necrotizing soft tissue infection Alternative Names: Necrotizing fasciitis ; Fasciitis - necrotizing; Flesh-eating bacteri...

Sodium

...2;>> high sodium concentration. If the patient consumes more salt than the kidney s excrete, increased doses of diuretics should be prescribed ... Full article >>> A low- sodium diet or salt restriction may be used to help prevent or reduce fluid retention in your child's body....

Skin lesion biopsy

...the process of removing a portion of skin from a patient for diagnostic examination. Full article >>> Biopsy - Skin ( Skin Lesion Biopsy ) Biopsy - Skinny-Needle (Thyroid Nodule Fine Needle Aspirate) Biopsy - Small Bowel ( Small Bowel Biopsy ) Biopsy - Synovia l Membrane ( Syn...

Shock

...ency sound waves to break up the gallstones . The patient can then take bile salts to dissolve the fragments. Full article >>> ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK : A life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by a swelling of body tissue s (including the throat) and a sudden decline in blood p...

RPR

...ibody that is present in the blood stream when a patient has syphilis . Full article >>> VDRL or RPR blood tests Confirmatory blood tests, such as FTA-ABS (fluorescent treponemal antibody test) Spinal fluid examination in neurosyphilis shows signs of meningitis . Full art...