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Wasp

...wasp venom , you may be at risk of anaphylactic shock — a sudden, life-threatening allergic reaction. Full article >>> Stinging insect allergies result when a sensitive individual is stung by a bee, wasp , hornet, yellow jacket, or fire ant. Full article >>> jel...

Vertebrae

...mn are separated by vertebral disks that act like shock absorbers. A disk is made up of two parts. The outer ring or annulus is a tough, fibrous material. The inner part or nucleus is a soft, jelly-like material. Full article >>> Lumbar vertebrae Definition: Pain felt in your lowe...

Vascular diseases

...lure , hypertension , orthostatic hypotension , shock , endocarditis , disease s of the aorta and its branches, ... Full article >>> Cardiovascular disease s are higher among persons with high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure . Certain lifestyle choices may increase the...

Vasodilation

...de urticaria or edema , choking , cough ing, shock , and loss of consciousness . Death may occur within 5 to 10 min if no medical help is available. Full article >>> Epinephrine causes a breakdown of glycogen to glucose in liver and muscle , the release of fatty acids from ad...

Vasculitis

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Vaccination

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Urology

...toxicosis; endo toxin ; endo toxins ; endo toxin shock ; endotracheal; endotracheal anaesthesia; endotracheal intubation ; endotracheal stylet; endotracheal tube; endotrachelitis; endo urology ; ... Full article >>>...

Unconsciousness

...nconsciousness . DefibrillationUse of an electric shock to restore a normal heart beat. Endotracheal tubeA tube placed into the windpipe through the nose or mouth. Full article >>> Persi stent unconsciousness ( coma ) Altered level of consciousness (drowsy, hard to arouse, or simila...

Ulcerative colitis

...tion, and sometimes fever , abdominal pain , or shock . Full article >>> Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to two disorders ' Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis ' marked by inflammation of the intestinal tract. Full article >>> Inflammatory bowel dise...

Tubal pregnancy

...internal bleeding or hemorrhage may lead to shock . Full article >>> Tubal pregnancy Pregnancy in one of the fallopian tube s. Zygote The fertilized egg. For Your Information ... Full article >>> An ectopic (ek-TOP-ik) pregnancy , also called a tubal pregnancy , is...

Trachoma

...ro fertilization , endometrial development, heat shock protein s, C. trachoma tis, tubal disease , ... Full article >>>...

Trauma

... a serious or critical bodily injury , wound, or shock . Full article >>> Trauma of the ...ma tic stress disorder was referred to as "shell shock " after World War I and as "battle fatigue " after World War II and was traditionally thought of as...

Toxin

...carditis ). Full article >>> Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused by a toxin produced by certain types of staphylococcus bacteria . Full article >>> Patients who have no previous immunization need tetanus immune globulin or tetanus anti toxin for temporary protec...

Toxic megacolon

...tion, and sometimes fever , abdominal pain , or shock . Full article >>> Toxic megacolon...tion, and sometimes fever , abdominal pain , or shock . Pictures & Images Digestive System ... Full article >>> Toxic megacolon Acut...

Toxic Shock Syndrome

Toxic Shock Syndrome Overview Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, life-threatening illnes... pressure . Full article >>> Toxic shock syndrome : A grave condition occurring predominantly in menstruating women using tampons, ... Full ...

Toxic

Toxic Shock Syndrome Overview Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, life-threatening illnes...vulsives. Full article >>> Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life-threatening bacterial infection that has been most often associated wi...

Tibial

...stent burning pain , or pain like an electric shock that shoots down to the toes or up to the calf. Full article >>> Years of wear and tear can weaken the posterior tibial tendon , which runs along the inside of your ankle, from above your ankle to your arch. The posterior tibi...

Testicular Cancer

...rce:WebMD Feature Archive What is extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy ? - Source:MedicineNet ... Full article >>> Infertility Boosts Testicular Cancer Risk HealthDay If you've been trying for a year to get pregnant and haven't succeeded, it's a good idea to make an appointment wi...

Tension pneumothorax

...gement 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, compress ing it. Full article >&#...

Systemic

...a , dizziness , profound weakness , and finally shock . Without treatment death can occur rapidly. Full article >>> Systemic disease Treatment for systemic disease is palliative in intent. Goals of treatment include improving quality of life and prolongation of life. F...

Stress incontinence

...ghing, walking , running, lifting, or any sudden shock or strain . Full article >>> BioSling Bioabsorbable urethra l sling used for the treatment of female urinary stress incontinence . The sling has a self-anchoring design and is indicated for use in either suprapubic or suburethral...

Stress

...em. One of the foot's main functions is to absorb shock as the body's weight shifts with each step. It does this through a complex process in which the arch of the foot flattens slightly. Full article >>> - Emotional di stress WHEN SHOULD I SUSPECT THAT MY CHILD HAS ASTHMA ? If your chil...

Strep throat

...se s such as bacteremia and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome . Symptoms: ... Full article >>&...ghout the body including strep throat and toxic shock syndrome . Full article >>> A sore throat that comes on abruptly with a high fever...

Stent

...stent burning pain , or pain like an electric shock that shoots down to the toes or up to the calf. There may be weakness in the muscle s served by the nerve . Full article >>> Images made by ultrasound guide placement of a stent (tube), which remains in the liver . Bile dra...

Staphylococcus aureus

...cy tampons. Full article >>> Toxic shock syndrome is a severe disease caused by a toxin...made by Staphylococcus aureus , characterized by shock and multi ple organ dysfunction. Alternative Names: TSS; Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome ....

Spur

...Orthotripter Device for performing extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) approved for use in the treatment of plantar fasciitis (heel spur or chronic heel pain syndrome ). Full article >>> The hormonal changes that spur the end of menstruation affect a woman's entire body...

Spinal injury

...; severe bleeding heart attack ( cardiogenic shock ) pulmonary embolus ( blood clot in the lung...omiting and diarrhoea severe infection ( septic shock ) severe allergic reaction ( anaphylactic shock ) spinal injury poisoning . Full article >&#...

Shingles

...he infected nerve . Also called herpes zoster . shock ... Full article >>> Shingles A painful rash with blister s that appears along the course of a nerve . It is caused by infection with herpes zoster virus . Full article >>> SHINGLES ( Herpes Zoster ) SYMPTOM...

Shock

Shock Overview The term shock has many meanings to people outside the medical f...crease in blood volume. This is the #1 cause of shock . It can be due to loss of blood from bleeding , loss of blood plasma through severe burns ,...

Septum

... Inc. Full article >>> endo toxin shock ; endotracheal; endotracheal anaesthesia; endotracheal intubation ; endotracheal stylet; endotracheal tube; endotrachelitis; endo urology ; endo vaccination ; endovaginal ultrasonography; endo vasculitis ; endo venous ; endo venous septum ; endow;...

Septic shock

septic shock (associated with infections ) neurogenic shock (caused by damage to the nervous system) Full article >>> Treating septic shock i...

Septicemia

...; ... Full article >>> Since toxic shock syndrome is far from the only possible cause of t...2; Patients with gram negative septicemia and shock often have very low C3 and components of what's known as the alternative pathway. C3 is often also ...

Retropharyngeal abscess

...od stream infection ) and, rarely, streptococcal shock syndrome In some severe forms of pharyngitis (e.g., severe mononucleosis - pharyngitis ) the airway may become blocked. Peritonsillar abscess or retropharyngeal abscess are ... Full article >>>...

Resuscitation

...nary resuscitation (CPR), use of an electrical shock to stop a fatal abnormal heart rhythm (de fibrillation ), intubation (placement of a breathing tube down your throat), or the use of lifesaving drugs. Full article >>> Should the resuscitation effort continue into the five-minut...

Remission

...ften caused coma , while Metra zol and electric shock resulted in convulsions similar to those of epileptics. Full article >>> Experts don't know what causes Graves' disease to go into remission . Some people develop hypothyroidism (an underproduction of thyroid hormone ) after G...

Racing heart

...), stroke , and severe drop in blood pressure ( shock ). If any of these serious disorders is present, you will usually have additional symptoms like chest pain , a feeling of a racing heart , ... Full article >>> in the upper abdomen and often spreads to the sides and the back. The ...

Pulmonary embolus

...; severe bleeding heart attack ( cardiogenic shock ) pulmonary embolus ( blood clot in the lung...omiting and diarrhoea severe infection ( septic shock ) severe allergic reaction ( anaphylactic shock ) spinal injury poisoning . Full article >&#...

Post-traumatic stress disorder

...umatic stress disorder was referred to as "shell shock " after World War I and as "battle fatigue " after World War II and was traditionally thought of as a condition of war veterans. Full article >>> Post-traumatic stress disorder : Can it be associated with psychosis ? Q. Can a person...

Post

...umatic stress disorder was referred to as "shell shock " after World War I and as "battle fatigue " afte... Post trauma tic stress disorder, or "shell shock " as it was originally called, is a psychiatric disorder that was officially recognized after being ...

Polymyositis

... dehydration , excessive blood loss that causes shock , gout , or muscle conditions (such as rhabdomyolysis, gigantism , acromegaly , myasthenia gravis , muscular dystrophy , polymyositis ). Full article >>> You have muscle damage caused by: muscle disease s, such as dermat...

Posterior

...t likely to be related to seizures and electric shock . Full article >>> Posterior urethra l cancer The following stages are also used to describe urethra l cancer : Stage 0 ( Carcinoma in Situ) Stage A ... Full article >>> Posterior urethra l valves (PUV). In b...

Platelet count

... a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylactic shock . rupture of a cerebral aneurysm , or weakened blood vessel wall within the brain ... Full article >>> Thrombocytopenia , heparin-induced: Low blood platelet count as a result of the medication heparin. Heparin is used to tr...

Plantar

...Orthotripter Device for performing extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) approved for use in the treatment of plantar fasciitis (heel spur or chronic heel pain syndrome ). Full article >>> A condition marked by pain , swelling , numbness, tingling, or redness of the hands...

Plantar fasciitis

...Orthotripter Device for performing extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) approved for use in the treatment of plantar fasciitis (heel spur or chronic heel pain syndrome ). Full article >>> Plain Films ( X-Ray ) Plane Juvenile Warts ( Warts ) Planigraphy (Chest Tomogram) Pl...

Peritonsillar abscess

...od stream infection ) and, rarely, streptococcal shock syndrome In some severe forms of pharyngitis (e.g., severe mononucleosis - pharyngitis ) the airway may become blocked. Peritonsillar abscess or ... Full article >>> peritoneoscope; peritoneoscopy; peritoneotomy; peritoneo ...

Paralysis

...cle s, making it hard to breathe. You may go into shock (symptoms include weakness or faint ness, cold hands and feet, fast heart rate, and sweating ). Later, paralysis may occur. Full article >>>...

Pancreatitis

...om right away. Acute pancreatitis can cause shock , which may result in death if not treated quick...ch as acute pancreatitis prolonged or severe shock surgery , such as cardio pulmonary bypass severe trauma to other parts of the body ... Full ...

Pancreatic abscess

...f the pseudocyst can be a serious complication -- shock and hemorrhage may develop. A pancreatic abscess can develop if the pseudocyst becomes infected. The pseudocyst may press on nearby organ s. Call Health Care Provider: ... Full article >>> Chronic pancreatitis ( inflammation ) ...

Pacemaker

...g them, sometimes by delivering a tiny electrical shock within the heart . Full article >>> Pacemaker , Defibrillator Reliability Can Be Improved HealthDay Appendix Cancer Rare But Potentially Deadly ... Full article >>> S pacemaker SAPHtrak balloon dissect ion sys...

Osmolality

...conditions such as dehydration , diabetes , and shock . osteitis deformans ... Full article >>> High serum osmolality Low urine osmolality Normal or high ADH levels The kidney s not making a more concentrated urine when the person is given ADH ... Full article >>&...

Neurosis

...t diagnose d in soldiers and was known as shell shock or war neurosis ) Rape , incest and child abuse Hostage situations and kidnappings Political torture Imprisonment in a concentration camp Refugee status ... Full article >>>...

Nausea and vomiting

...hing ; or fast breathing . These are symptoms of shock . Dial 911 or 0 (operator) and get to the hospital immediately. Full article >>> On the other hand , sometimes a child may have only a low-grade fever , experience nausea and vomiting , or just not seem healthy. The diaper urine ...

Myositis

... dehydration , excessive blood loss that causes shock , gout , or muscle conditions (such as rhabdomyolysis, gigantism , acromegaly , myasthenia gravis , muscular dystrophy , poly myositis ). Full article >>> You have muscle damage caused by: muscle disease s, such as derm...

Myocardial Infarction

...upture Bleeding from the aorta Hypovolemic shock Arterial embolism Insufficient circulation past the aneurysm Irreversible damage to the kidney s ( kidney failure ) Myocardial infarction Stroke Aortic dissection ... Full article >>>...

Mood disorder

...rder s by means of electricity; the broader term " shock therapy" also includes the use of chemical agents. Full article >>> Several different types of mood disorder s exist. Major depression is a change in mood that lasts for weeks or months. It is one of the most severe types of depre...

Metra

...Lucio Bini, Italian psychiatrists, using electric shock . Metra zol and insulin accounted for a very limited number of remission s in cases of schizophrenia . Full article >>>...

Metabolic acidosis

... of alcohol), severe diarrhea , liver disease , shock , kidney disease , ... Full article >>>...

Menstruation

...n from: ... Full article >>> Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an acute infection that is sometimes associated with tampon use during menstruation . Full article >>> Although, pregnancy is the most common cause of absence of period or menstruation ( amenorrhea ), many t...

Menstrual periods

...d ... Full article >>> When toxic shock syndrome made headlines in the early 1980's, it quickly became known as a potentially fatal, rapid illness that struck women shortly after their menstrual periods . Full article >>> Many things trigger attacks: colds and flu , me...

Meniscus tears

...inition: Meniscus tears describes a tear in the shock -absorbing cartilage ( meniscus ) of the knee . Full article >>> Finally, not all meniscus tears are repairable. If a significant period of time has passed since the meniscus was torn, the cartilage may have simply worn away, ...