spleen

Vitamin A

...t of the causative disorder surgery to remove spleen (if related to hemolytic anemia ) ... Full article >>> Vitamin A -like Drug Unsafe for Older Breast - Cancer Survivors HealthDay Autism Affects 1 in 175 U.S. Children ... Full article >>> Vitamin A is needed f...

Visceromegaly

...ernal organ s in the abdomen , such as liver , spleen , stomach , kidney s, or pancreas . Full article >>> Viscera l Larva Migrans Visceromegaly Visine (Tetrahydrozoline) Vision - Light Sensitive Vision - Night Blindness ... Full article >>>...

Vascular diseases

...lupus erythematosus ) Disease of the liver or spleen Radiation exposure ... Full article >>&#...upus erythematosus ) disease of the liver or spleen radiation ... Full article >>> Even with today's high-tech medical devices, the bas...

Varicose Veins

...#62; The disease usually affects the liver , spleen , and pancreas , resulting in low blood - cell counts, varicose veins , and hemorrhoids . Full article >>> A chronic redness, scaling, warmth and swelling on the lower legs. Often results in dark brown skin due to a pooling ...

Varicose Vein

...#62; The disease usually affects the liver , spleen , and pancreas , resulting in low blood - cell counts, varicose vein s , and hemorrhoids . Full article >>> A chronic redness, scaling, warmth and swelling on the lower legs. Often results in dark brown skin due to a poolin...

Urogenital

...tissue concentrated within the lymph node s and spleen , lymph oid tissue is also found at other sites, most notably the gastrointestinal tract , respiratory tract and urogenital tract. Such lymph oid tissue is termed M ALT . Full article >>>...

Urinary bladder

...ogist will generally see pictures of the liver , spleen , gall bladder , kidney s, pancreas , and urinary bladder . If indicated, blood flow to one or more organ s can be looked at and pictures taken of this. How will I learn the results? Full article >>>...

Umbilicus

... through which instruments are placed to free the spleen . 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...

Ulcers

...ned or hoarse crying sounds Swollen liver and spleen Yellowish skin ( jaundice ) Anemia (low red blood cell count) Various deformities ... Full article >>> Contact ulcers , a less common disorder, are erosion s and sores on the vocal cords of people who consistently use great ...

Ulcer

...ned or hoarse crying sounds Swollen liver and spleen Yellowish skin ( jaundice ) Anemia (low red blood cell count) Various deformities ... Full article >>> Answer: Ulcer ative colitis should be thought of as an illness that affects the entire person -- a systemic illness --...

Transfusion

...ome children also undergo surgical removal of the spleen . Therapy is also required to remove excess iron from the body. Full article >>> Before donated blood was screened for evidence of HIV infection and before heat-treating techniques to destroy HIV in blood products were introduc...

Tonsils

... S: Include tonsils , adenoids , lymph node s, spleen , thymus , and other tissue s. Full article ...p of the lymph , lymph vessels, lymph node s, spleen , thymus , tonsils , and bone marrow . Lymphocyte s (carried in the lymph ) travel in and out o...

Thymus

...mphocyte s are made in lymph oid tissue in the spleen , lymph node s, and thymus gland . There are d...ll article >>> - Enlargement of the spleen , liver , lymph node s, thymus gland and kidney s (a direct result of proliferating white bl...

Thalassemia

...lenectomy is sometimes performed if the patient's spleen has become painfully enlarged. Precautions ... Full article >>> In thalassemia major (Cooley's anemia ), which is the most serious of the hereditary anemias among people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and S Chinese ancestry, t...

Thrombocytopenia

... As more and more platelet s are removed by the spleen , the level of platelet s in the blood drops pa...62; Conditions that warrant splenectomy include spleen pain , the need for frequent blood transfusion , very low levels of platelet s ( thrombocytope...

Tendon

...lopment Hypoplastic tonsils , lymph node s, and spleen ... Full article >>> Necessary for the maintenance of connective tissue s (including tendon s, ligament s and cartilage ). In addition, it helps wound healing, production of hormone s, the immune system and protects vitamins ...

Tearing

... membrane s). Full article >>> The spleen 's vulnerable location means it's at risk of inju...A severe blow to the stomach area can crush the spleen , tearing its covering and the tissue inside it. Full article >>> Nail abnormali...

Swelling

... or discomfort in the abdomen (from an enlarged spleen ) Swollen lymph node s, especially in the neck or armpit Weight loss ... Full article >>> A swelling or hard red to reddish-purple lump appearing on the face or upper neck (see neck lump s) Fever Weight loss Pain is minimal...

Stools

...g brown color, and enlargement of the liver and spleen . Full article >>> Virus will be shed in the stools of an infected individual 2-3 weeks prior to the onset of any symptoms. Hepatitis A may also be transmitted sexually. Symptoms are similar to those of influenza , but the skin...

Spleen

... diagnose d in different ways. Most children with spleen injuries have pain in their left abdomen ...ry is required to remove a disease d or damaged spleen . Full article >>> Spleen image (hon.nucleusinc.com) Spleen The spleen is loca...

Splenomegaly

...finition: Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size. Full article >>&...egaly is enlargement of both the liver and the spleen -- see splenomegaly .) ... Full article >>> SPLENOMEGALY : An enlarged spleen . ...

Skull

...elvis (e.g., liver , gallbladder , pancreas , spleen , intestine s, reproductive organ s), in the chest (e.g., heart , aorta , lungs ), and in the head (e.g., brain, skull , sinus es). Full article >>> A concussion (con-CUH-shun) is a mild injury to the tissue s of the brain....

Skin Rashes

...on of the internal organ s such as the heart , spleen , liver , and other parts of the digestive tract. It usually, but not always, begins in early childhood. Full article >>> A chronic inflammatory connective tissue disease marked by skin rashes , joint pain and swelling , in...

Skin Rash

...on of the internal organ s such as the heart , spleen , liver , and other parts of the digestive tract. It usually, but not always, begins in early childhood. Full article >>> Some women experience irregular menstrual periods , headaches , fatigue , nausea and/or vomiting , vagina...

Skin

...ned or hoarse crying sounds Swollen liver and spleen Yellowish skin ( jaundice ) Anemia (low red blood cell count) Various deformities ... Full article >>> Skin cancer that arises in basal cells or squamous cells but not in melanocytes (pigment-producing cells of the skin )...

Skeleton

...s . It may cause fever s, rash , or an enlarged spleen . Because JRA develops before the skeleton is mature, JRA may affect bone development as well as the child's growth. Full article >>> Accommodating these two roles poses some mechanical dilemmas. The best protective rib cage would be...

Sinus

...elvis (e.g., liver , gallbladder , pancreas , spleen , intestine s, reproductive organ s), in the chest (e.g., heart , aorta , lungs ), and in the head (e.g., brain, skull , sinus es). Full article >>> Injury caused by pressure differences between the atmosphere and the air-fill...

Sclerosis

...2;> This disease is marked by an enlarged spleen and progressive anemia . Also called chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis, primary myelofibrosis, myelo sclerosis with myeloid metaplasia, and idiopathic myelofibrosis. Full article >>>...

Sclerosing cholangitis

...etite indigestion enlarged liver enlarged spleen ... Full article >>> Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) - Source:MedicineNet Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis -- Walter Payton's Disease - Source:MedicineNet Payton, Bile Duct Cancer & Sclerosing Cholangitis - ...

Saliva

...cle >>> - Swollen lymph glands , spleen or saliva ry gland s HOW CAN THE DOCTOR TELL IF MY CHILD HAS AIDS ? Full article >>> Although researchers have found HIV in the saliva of infected people, there is no evidence that the virus is spread by contact with saliva ...

Salivary gland

...cle >>> - Swollen lymph glands , spleen or salivary gland s HOW CAN THE DOCTOR TELL IF MY CHILD HAS AIDS ? Full article >>> The weak areas of the body are the blood , mucous membrane s, salivary gland s, liver and bones and joints .ضعف مناطق ا"جسم هي ا"دم وا"اغشيه م...

Rupture

...us). Full article >>> Rupture d spleen Dr Rob Hicks Few people are aware of the spleen 's important role within the body, but if it rupture s as the result of an accident, the consequenc...

Ruptured

...rum ). Full article >>> Ruptured spleen Dr Rob Hicks Few people are aware of the spleen 's important role within the body, but if it rupture s as the result of an accident, the consequenc...

Reservoir

...le >>> An important function of the spleen is to serve as a reservoir for certain blood components, particularly white blood cells that help fight infection and platelet s that are necessary for clotting. Full article >>> BLADDER - A membranous sac that serves as ...

Renal cell carcinoma

...ement ( splenomegaly ) -- the edge of an enlarged spleen may sometimes be felt in the left -upper quadrant. Full article >>>...

Renal

...er , reproductive organ s, other organ s (e.g., spleen , kidney s) and glands (e.g., ad renal glands ), MRI scans of the chest, abdomen , and pelvis can be performed. Full article >>> One in 9 women between the ages of 45 and 64 has some form of cardiovascular disease , ranging ...

REM

...mmon technique is used to remove greatly enlarged spleen s. Full article >>> REM ISSION : The lessening of the severity or duration of outbreaks of a disease , or the abatement (diminution in degree or intensity) of symptoms altogether over a period of time. RENAL : Pertaining to the ki...

Radiation therapy

...diation therapy is used to treat splenomegaly , spleen pain , bone pain , tumor s in certain places such as next to the spinal cord, and fluid accumulation inside the abdomen ( ascites ). Full article >>> Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to fight cancer cells. It is usuall...

Rashes

...ned or hoarse crying sounds Swollen liver and spleen Yellowish skin ( jaundice ) Anemia (low red ...on of the internal organ s such as the heart , spleen , liver , and other parts of the digestive tract. It usually, but not always, begins in early child...

Poor feeding

...a , poor feeding , swelling of the liver and spleen , jaundice , fever and anemia . Full article >>> Weak cry Usually inactive, may be unusually active immediately after birth Ineffective suck and swallow ( poor feeding ) Enlarged clitoris (female infant ) Small scrotum , ...

Platelet

...le >>> An important function of the spleen is to serve as a reservoir for certain blood ... (a result of bone soreness) - Enlargement of the spleen , liver , lymph node s, thymus gland and kidney s (a direct result of proliferating white bl...

Pica

...tachycardia ) sore or swollen tongue enlarged spleen a desire to eat peculiar substances such as dirt or ice (also called pica ) ... Full article >>> Technique: Shredded Teflon felt is placed to separate and reduce pressure on the medulla oblongata from the artery (most often the ...

Phlegm

...bile thought to be secreted by the kidney s and spleen ) Choler (yellow bile secreted by the liver ) ... Full article >>> a test of phlegm to look for bacteria chest x-ray blood tests. How is it treated? Full article >>> Sputum Mucus or phlegm that is cough...

Pelvis

...elvis (e.g., liver , gallbladder , pancreas , spleen , intestine s, reproductive organ s), in the chest (e.g., heart , aorta , lungs ), and in the head (e.g., brain, skull , sinus es). Full article >>> The part of the body between the chest and pelvis . abortion 1. Induced abo...

Partial

...n some cases the surgeon removes only part of the spleen . This procedure is considered by some to be a use...l compromise that reduces pain from an enlarged spleen while leaving the patient less vulnerable to infection . Full article >>> Partial ...

Pancreas

...;>> liver , gallbladder , pancreas , spleen , intestine s, reproductive organ s), in the che...#62; The disease usually affects the liver , spleen , and pancreas , resulting in low blood - cell counts, varicose veins , and hemorrhoids . Full...

Palpate

... hands to feel ( palpate ) for enlargement of the spleen and liver . Blood tests and urine tests would be performed. Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy can help make a diagnosis , but they often fail because of the fibrosis. Full article >>> A cyst on your ovary may be found ...

Nosebleeds

... (a result of bone soreness) - Enlargement of the spleen , liver , lymph node s, thymus gland and kidney s (a direct result of proliferating white blood cells) ... Full article >>> Antifibrinolytic agents are used to treat nosebleeds ( epistaxis ) and to help prevent bleeding in...

Nosebleed

... (a result of bone soreness) - Enlargement of the spleen , liver , lymph node s, thymus gland and kidney s (a direct result of proliferating white blood cells) ... Full article >>> Antifibrinolytic agents are used to treat nosebleed s ( epistaxis ) and to help prevent bleeding ...

Node

... time for use in the im aging of the liver and spleen . Full article >>> - lumpectomy and...r function tests kidney function tests liver - spleen scan lymph node biopsy routine blood studies such as a CBC or blood differential test for...

Myoglobin

...r hemosiderin) in the liver , bone marrow , and spleen . Full article >>> In GSD V, this form of glycogenolysis is disabled and glucose is not available. The main symptoms are muscle weakness and cramp ing brought on by exercise , as well as burgundy-colo red urine after exercise...

Muscle aches

...ato splenomegaly (enlargement of the liver and spleen ) and hemolytic anemia ( anemia due to break-up of red cells). Full article >>> Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following after treatment : increased pain , swelling or drainage in the surgical area, signs of i...

Murmur

... rapid pulse , heart murmur ) and an enlarged spleen and liver , which can occur with anemia . Full article >>> Heart Murmur High Blood Pressure Hypertension ( High Blood Pressure ) Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ) Hypertrophic Cardiom...

Mouth Ulcers

...> Enlargement of lymph node s, liver and spleen are frequent signs, as are mouth ulcers -- which are present in up to 75 percent the cases. The illness can quickly progress to involve the central nervous system , skin and heart . Full article >>> After a day or so, the blist...

Mono

...a contagious disease , primarily affecting the spleen and lymphatic system . Full article >>> mono test A rapid immunoassay for the detection of infectious mono nucleosis designed for use in hospital , physician office, or lab. Specimen : serum , plasma , or whole blood . T...

Monocyte

...d cell that is formed in the bone marrow and spleen . About 4% of the white blood cells in normal adults are monocyte s. Opportunistic infection ... Full article >>> Blood monocyte s migrate into the tissue s of the body and there differentiate (evolve) into macrophage s. Ful...

Marrow

...upus erythematosus ) disease of the liver or spleen radiation ... Full article >>> B... Cancer of the tissue s in the bone marrow , spleen and lymph node s. leukocytes White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting in...

Lymphatic system

...mph node s , the tonsils , thymus gland and spleen . Full article >>> The lymphatic ...n temporarily stored in lymph atic organ s (the spleen , nodes, tonsils , and appendix ). Full article >>> Lymphatic system Definition: ...

Lymphoma

... of lymphoma that results in enlargement of the spleen and swollen glands . Fever , anemia , and malaise are also common. [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] ... Full article >>> A progressive form of lymphoma usually characterized by weakness , swollen...

Lymph node

... time for use in the im aging of the liver and spleen . Full article >>> The system of l... in the blood -forming tissue s ( bone marrow , spleen , and lymph node s) are extremely sensitive. Full article >>> Chemotherapy : Often ...