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Weakness

... often used to describe someone who has a positive reaction to one of several tests for HIV antibodies but who shows no clinical symptoms of the disease . Full article >>> The muscle weakness in ALS can affect the muscle s of the limbs or of the tongue , mouth, and throat. The nerve...

Wasp

...ic reactions to stings may have a severe allergic reaction to certain ACE inhibitors. Full article >>...; An often severe and sometimes fatal systemic reaction in a susceptible individual upon exposure to a specific antigen (such as wasp venom or penicil...

Venom

... have asthma or have ever had a serious allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) from any substance, such as the v...rticle >>> Anyone who has an adverse reaction should consult an allergist for skin testing. Venom immunotherapy could be a lifesaver in the ev...

Vasculitis

...allergic vasculitis is the result of an allergic reaction to a drug or other foreign agent. Symptoms ... Full article >>> Retina l vasculitis : The retina is the portion of the eye that contains the nerve s of sensation that perceive light. It is also filled with tiny blood vessels...

Vaginitis

... by an infection , but it may also be caused by a reaction to vagina l products such as soap, bath oils, sperm icidal jelly, or douche s. Vaginitis may cause symptoms such as vaginal itching , pain , or discharge. Full article >>> VAGINITIS ( Candidiasis , Yeast Vaginitis ; Tricho...

Urticaria

...reas appear on the skin - usually as an allergic reaction from eating certain foods or taking certain medi...ng s (wheals) of the skin , caused by an allergic reaction (see allergy ). Full article >>> Hives ( urticaria ) are itchy, red, swollen patc...

Urine

...;> The allergy is more usually an immune reaction to a protein (an allergen ) found in the saliva , dander (dead skin flakes) or the urine of an animal. The allergen gets carried in the air or in dust on very small, invisible particles. Full article >>> " Many practices teac...

Ulcers

...cci dental damage from tooth brushing allergic reaction to medications ... Full article >>> Chronic skin inflammation or skin ulcers Disease s that make the skin sensitive to the sun, such as xeroderma pigmentosum , albinism , and basal cell nevus syndrome Radiatio...

Tuberculosis

...n test for Tuberculosis is of this nature. This reaction is induced by a series of cellular migrations and activations : T- cell migration from capillaries. Disruption of collagen in dermis. Macrophage infiltration. Full article >>> Chronic inflammatory disease Parasitic infecti...

Transplant rejection

...n of organ transplant ation. Blood transfusion reaction is a complication of blood administration. Full article >>> some immunosuppressive drugs used to prevent transplant rejection For people who produce aldosterone but cannot use it, researchers have now identified the genetic ba...

Transfusion

...ne. Full article >>> Transfusion reaction is a complication of blood transfusion where ...d side effects may include symptoms of an allergic reaction such as headache , fever , itching , increased breathing effort, or rash . Full article >...

Trachea

...y obstruction. The classic example is an allergic reaction to a bee sting, which frequently takes the form of an anaphylactic reaction. Full article >>> This often includes the trachea and the bronchi oles . Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the bronchi oles . Generally a mild condit...

Transfusion reaction

Transfusion reaction Definition: Transfusion reaction is a complication of blood transfusion where there is an immune response against the transfus...

Toxic

...he skin . This disorder can be caused by a drug reaction - frequently antibiotics or anticonvulsives. Full article >>> Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life-threatening bacterial infection that has been most often associated with the use of superabsorbent tampons and occasionally wi...

Tongue

...cci dental damage from tooth brushing allergic reaction to medications burns from food or drink that ...r emergency medical care if you have an allergic reaction that affects your breathing , your throat feels tight, or your face begins to swell around the eye...

Tinea pedis

... s caused by the body's development of an immune reaction to its own tissue s. Full article >>> The proper medical name for these infections is Tinea , and this is often followed by the Latin name for the affected part of the body. For example, Tinea pedis affects the feet (also called ...

Tinea

... s caused by the body's development of an immune reaction to its own tissue s. Full article >>> Usually beginning on the skin between the toes, the fungus infection becomes scaly and itchy. Over time it may cause a break in the skin and become sore. The medical term for athlete's foo...

Tearing

...alled irritant tears, and are produced as a reflex reaction to the syndrome . Full article >>> excessive tearing light sensitivity ( photophobia ) closure of one or both eyes in the light cloudy, enlarged cornea one eye may be larger than the other vision loss ... Full article ...

Syncope

...atient 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 coordination, confusion , lightheadedness, and sweating ....

Symptomatic

... often used to describe someone who has a positive reaction to one of several tests for HIV antibodies but who shows no clinical symptoms of the disease . Full article >>> ACAS a symptomatic carotid atherosclerosis study. Acat 1 intra -aortic balloon pump Intra -aortic balloon pump ...

Swelling

... common side effect at the site of a sting—a reaction typically abated with an over-the-counter anti histamine . Wash the site of the sting with soap and water and apply ice to reduce swelling . Full article >>> Swelling , usually in the feet, ankles, face, eyelids or abdomen , caused ...

Sunburn

...is depend on the severity of exposure or allergic reaction and the time to treatment . Symptoms normally go ...sed on cold sores . Anyone who has had an unusual reaction to any local anesthetic in the past should check with a doctor before using any type of local ane...

Sugar

...blood sugar is the most common form of diabetic reaction and the most likely blood sugar problem encoun...or wilderness trip. A low blood sugar diabetic reaction is caused by increased exertion and use of glucose . Full article >>> Home blood ...

Stress

... or long-term ( chronic ). Acute stress is the reaction to an immediate threat. This is commonly known as the "fight or flight" response. The threat can be any situation that is experienced as a danger. Full article >>> Stress urinary incontinence is the most common type of urinary inc...

Streptococcal Infection

... Full article >>> Fever and skin reaction caused by certain strains of streptococcus bacteria , usually following a streptococcal infection of the throat, middle ear or skin . schizophrenia ... Full article >>> AST Z - An abbreviation that stands for antistreptozyme t...

Strains

... Full article >>> Fever and skin reaction caused by certain strains of streptococcus bacteria , usually following a streptococcal infection of the throat, middle ear or skin . schizophrenia ... Full article >>> As your kidney disease progresses, you may need to limit...

Spores

...to certain mold spores and pollen s. Allergic reaction includes sneezing , itchy eyes , sore throat and runny nose. heart The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system. Full article >>> ANTHRAX - Infection with Bacillus anthracis tr...

Spinal injury

...evere infection ( septic shock ) severe allergic reaction ( anaphylactic shock ) spinal injury poisoning . Full article >>> discovery of the pain -relieving properties of mint oil and related compounds has great potential for alleviating the suffering of millions of chronic pain patient...

Sore Throat

...eadache are actually the body's way of mounting a reaction to the virus . Full article >>> Other symptoms also may occur, such as mild fever , fatigue , headache , sore throat , patchy hair loss , and swollen lymph glands throughout the body. Full article >>> An infec...

Sneezing

...es or asthma attacks - are caused by the body's reaction to a substance ( allergen ) that is inhaled, touch...to certain mold spores and pollen s. Allergic reaction includes sneezing , itchy eyes , sore throat and runny nose. heart The hollow, muscular organ...

Snakebite

...poison ous snake can cause infection or allergic reaction in some people. Full article >>>...

Smallpox

...uly 11, 2006 Because the risk of having an adverse reaction to the vaccine was higher than the risk of developing smallpox , routine vaccination for the disease ended in 1972 in the United States. Full article >>> Smallpox Dr Rob Hicks This highly infectious disease was once one of t...

Skin Rashes

...n rashes , hives , or itching . Severe allergic reaction (rare). Use of antibiotics to treat ear infections increases the risk for antibiotic -resistant bacteria . Children who have been given ceftriaxone may complain of pain at the site of the shot. Full article >>> skin rashes ov...

Sinus

...e nose and the sinus ), often due to an allergic reaction to pollen , dust or other airborne substances ( allergen s ). Full article >>> You feel pain or pressure in your sinus es. You have any problems with a medicine you are taking. You develop a high temperature , headache , muscl...

Shock

... is a severe, sometimes life-threatening, allergic reaction that occurs within minutes of exposure an allergy...ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK : A life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by a swelling of body tissue s (including the throat) and a sudden decline in bloo...

Serum sickness

...;>> Serum Sickness A hypersensitivity reaction consisting of fever , rashes , joint pain and ...e >>> A less common type of allergic reaction is called serum sickness . This can occur days or even a week after starting a medication, even if ...

Serum

...#62;> Serum Sickness A hypersensitivity reaction consisting of fever , rashes , joint pain and ...e >>> A less common type of allergic reaction is called serum sickness . This can occur days or even a week after starting a medication, even i...

Scratch test

...atch and then observed for evidence of an allergic reaction to one or more of them. Also known as a scratch test . Full article >>> Apley testsUsed in orthopedic evaluations. See Apley maneuver, Apley dis traction test, Apley compress ion test, and Apley scratch test for details. Full art...

Scleroderma

...ypes: 1) Eosinophil ic fasciitis, an inflammatory reaction with eosinophil ia, producing hard thickened skin with an orange-peel configuration suggestive of scleroderma and considered by ... Full article >>> Flolan (epoprostenol sodium for injection ) Expanded indication: long-term in...

Scarlet fever

...62;>> scarlet fever Fever and skin reaction caused by certain strains of streptococcus bact... rash . This rash is thought to be an allergic reaction to the toxins . Untreated, strep throat can sometimes lead to rheumatic fever . Kidney compl...

Saliva

...;> The allergy is more usually an immune reaction to a protein (an allergen ) found in the saliva , dander (dead skin flakes) or the urine of an animal. The allergen gets carried in the air or in dust on very small, invisible particles. Full article >>> Injury to the sal...

Rhinitis

...e nose and the sinus ), often due to an allergic reaction to pollen , dust or other airborne substances ( ...d. Full article >>> Rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the nose when airborne irritants ( allergen s) trigger the release of histamine . H...

Rhinorrhea

...e nose and the sinus ), often due to an allergic reaction to pollen , dust or other airborne substances ( allergen s ). Full article >>> Runny nose: Rhinorrhea is the medical term for this common problem. From the Greek words "rhinos" meaning "of the nose" and "rhoia" meaning "a flowing....

Rheumatoid Arthritis

... to attack the joints . In some respect s, this reaction is similar to an allergy , in which the body often reacts with a runny nose and itchy eyes . Full article >>> Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints and surroundin...

Rheumatic fever

...62; Rheumatic fever is a delayed, auto immune reaction to the streptococcus bacteria . It can be prevented with prompt diagnosis of strep throat , and treatment of strep throat with antibiotics . Full article >>> Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease which may develop aft...

Rheumatoid

... to attack the joints . In some respect s, this reaction is similar to an allergy , in which the body often reacts with a runny nose and itchy eyes . Full article >>> Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints and surround...

Respiratory

...a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction distinguished by the sudden onset of hives or angioedema , respiratory di stress , and a drop in blood pressure . Full article >>> The flu is caused by virus es that infect the respiratory tract which are divided into three ...

Rashes

...e following groups: rashes caused by an allergic reaction to the medication rashes produced as a an unwan... Full article >>> A hypersensitivity reaction consisting of fever , rashes , joint pain and glomerulonephritis , resulting from localization ...

Pulmonary embolus

...evere infection ( septic shock ) severe allergic reaction ( anaphylactic shock ) spinal injury poisoning . Full article >>> This procedure is done to check for a blood clot in your lung (a pulmonary embolus ). How do I prepare for a lung scan? Follow your health care provider's instru...

Pulmonary aspergillosis

...A) ABPA is a disease state induced by an arthus reaction to colon ising aspergillus in the bronchi of patients with bronchi al asthma . Full article >>> Allergic broncho pulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is seen in patients with long-standing asthma , particularly in patients taking ora...

Pulmonary

...A) ABPA is a disease state induced by an arthus reaction to colon ising aspergillus in the bronchi of patients with bronchi al asthma . Full article >>> ever had a DVT or pulmonary embolism ever had a stroke ever had cancer or cancer treatment had major surgery in the ...

Protein C

...2; If you have celiac disease , your body has a reaction to a protein c alled gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye grains. Full article >>> Stroke can also be caused by the accumulation of a protein c alled amyloid within the artery walls, particularly in the elderly. This ...

Protein

... RNA chain that catalyzes a particular biochemical reaction involving specific substrate (reactant) molecules. Virtually all intracellular chemical reactions are catalyzed by enzyme s. An example of an enzyme is Lactase . Home ... Full article >>> Abnormal protein s called prion s (PRE...

Pregnancy test

...ell your provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an anesthetic . Full article >>> The presence of hCG is detectable by immunologic means within days of fertilization and forms the foundation of the common pregnancy test s. The level of hCG tends to be higher with a female fet...

Portacaval shunt

...ath , portacaval shunt , leukemia , transfusion reaction , transplant rejection , sepsis , ... Full article >>>...

Pollen

...to certain mold spores and pollen s. Allergic reaction includes sneezing , itchy eyes , sore throat and runny nose. heart The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system. Full article >>> Anything can be an allergen . Common dust, pollen ...

Poisoning

... , poison sumac, and poison oak is an allergic reaction that happens when your skin touches these plants...ts such as lactose or gliadin . A true allergic reaction to a food involves two primary components: ... Full article >>> Us scientists fea...

Poison ivy

...son ivy , oak, or sumac poisoning is an allergic reaction from contact with the sap of plants such as poiso... poison sumac These plants can cause an allergic reaction in nearly 85 percent of the population. To be allergic to poison ivy , your child must first be "...

Poison

...ts such as lactose or gliadin . A true allergic reaction to a food involves two primary components: ... Full article >>> The researchers at Guy's and St Thomas' Poison s Unit in London questioned 107 people who had suffered from paracetamol poison ing . Of these, 77 people had swallow...

Pleural effusion

...rubbing that causes pain . This form of pleura l reaction is also called pleurisy . When extra fluid is present, the pleura l reaction may be called a pleural effusion . Full article >>> The chest x-ray will typically...