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Zinc

... If you are concerned about a zinc overdose or toxic exposure, seek medical care immediately at the nearest emergency room. See poison control centers for the national telephone number. Take any containers with you to the emergency room. Full article >>> Platz EA, Helzlsouer KJ: S...

X-Ray

...hemotherapy , weaken the body and intensifies the toxic ity and weakened conditions initially producing the cancer . Full article >>> An x-ray image of the bladder and urethra made during voiding. The bladder and urethra are filled with a special fluid to make the urethra cle...

Vitamin E

... is a fat -soluble vitamin , there are no known toxic effects of megadoses. Full article >>> Answer: Vitamin E is a very important vitamin for our bodies, and many proposed benefits are currently being investigated. vitamin E is a fat -soluble vitamin that is found in many food...

Vitamin C

...n of iron. Large doses of C do not usually cause toxic ity because, as a water-soluble vitamin , it is s.... Large doses of vitamin C are considered to be toxic in persons with a family history of or tendency to form kidney stones or gallbladder stones. F...

Vitamin D

...;> Vitamin D and vitamin A are the most toxic of the fat -soluble vitamins . The symptoms of vitamin D toxic ity are nausea , vomiting , pain in the joints , and loss of appetite . Full article >...

Vitamin A

...p ... Full article >>> Vitamin A toxic ity can occur with long-term consumption of 20 m...used to slow the progression of RP, but it can be toxic if taken in high dosages. Always check with your doctor before beginning high dose vitamin A ther...

Vitamin

...n of iron. Large doses of C do not usually cause toxic ity because, as a water-soluble vitamin , it is simply excreted in the urine . Full article >>> Vitamin s are divided into two types: water-soluble and fat -soluble. Water-soluble: These vitamin s cannot be stored in the body ...

Viral pneumonia

...monia inhaling large amounts of smoke inhaling toxic fumes, such as those from chlorine or ammonia inhaling the contents of the stomach , known as aspiration pneumonia near drowning ... Full article >>> This is also true of viral pneumonia a disease which can only be conf...

Viral Hemorrhagic Fever

...pneumonia Viscera l larva migrans Vitamin A toxic ity Vitamin B -1 deficiency Vitamin B -12 deficiency ( malabsorption ) Vitamin B -3 deficiency Vitamin C deficiency Vitamin D deficiency ... Full article >>>...

Viral gastroenteritis

...pneumonia Viscera l larva migrans Vitamin A toxic ity Vitamin B -1 deficiency Vitamin B -12 deficiency ( malabsorption ) Vitamin B -3 deficiency Vitamin C deficiency ... Full article >>>...

Venom

...o aid in chemical digestion . Varying degrees of toxic ity also make it useful in killing prey. Full a... article >>> Everyone reacts to the toxic effects of insect venom , for example, from a bee sting. Most people have mild reactions, which ma...

Vascular diseases

... infection , tumor or fibrosis) Presence of cyto toxic substance Auto immune / collagen - vascular disea... infection , tumor , fibrosis) presence of cyto toxic substance collagen - vascular diseases (such as lupus erythematosus ) disease of the liver ...

Values

...e . A low WBC may indicate viral infection or toxic reactions. A high WBC count may indicate infection , leukemia , or tissue damage. Full article >>> Normal values for ionized calcium in the blood stream should be 4.4 to 5.3 mg/dl for adults and 4.4 to 6.0 mg/dl for childre...

Vaccination

...le >>> endothrix; endotoxaemia; endo toxic ; endotoxicosis; endo toxin ; endo toxins ; endo toxin shock ; endotracheal; endotracheal anaesthesia; endotracheal intubation ; endotracheal stylet; endotracheal tube; endotrachelitis; endo urology ; endo vaccination ; ... Full article >>...

Urticaria

...article >>> Hypersensitivity to cyto toxic agents can be manifested by pruritus , edema , urticaria , and erythema . Hypersensitivity reactions vary in symptomatology and depend on the drug , the dosage, and the allergy history of the patient. Full article >>> The medic...

Urology

...scia ; endo thorax ; endothrix; endotoxaemia; endo toxic ; endotoxicosis; endo toxin ; endo toxins ; endo toxin shock ; endotracheal; endotracheal anaesthesia; endotracheal intubation ; endotracheal stylet; endotracheal tube; endotrachelitis; endo urology ; ... Full article >>>...

Urine output

...ure Nausea Vomiting Lethargy caused by the toxic effects of waste products on brain function ... Full article >>> The average urine output for adults is 1.5 liters a day. You lose close to an additional liter of water a day through breathing , sweating and bowel movement s. ...

Uremia

...ney . Full article >>> Uremia : A toxic waste buildup in the blood , due to kidney mal...welling and symptoms of uremia (an overload of toxic byproducts) or ... Full article >>> produce pressure and promote scarring in the nor...

Ulcerative colitis

...terial overgrowth, colon cancer , polyp s, and toxic megacolon ; ... Full article >>> Risk factors for rectal cancer include heredity (family history), colorectal polyps , and long-standing ulcerative colitis . Most cancer s of the rectum , like those in colon , develop from po...

Tumor

...tibodies, that lyse the tumor cells, due to the toxic ity of flood ing the blood stream with such a quantity of cellular contents. Last updated September 12, 2003 ... Full article >>> Tumor necrosis factor. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the...

Tuberculosis

... One of the main drawbacks to streptomycin is its toxic ity, especially to cells in the inner and middle ear and the kidney . Full article >>> The tuberculin (TB) skin test is done to see if your body ever carried the tuberculosis germ . You can carry the germ and not have the ill...

Trichotillomania

...mon result of cancer chemotherapy , due to the toxic ity of the drugs used. Full article >>> Tricho- (prefix): Pertaining to hair . As in trichobezoar (a hair ball), trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling), trichoepithelioma (a tumor from a hair follicle), etc. From the Gre...

Tremor

...> Repeated administration may lead to CNS toxic ity ( tremor , confusion , or seizures ). Opioid agonist-antagonists pentazocine (Talwin), butorphanol (Stadol), nalbuphine (Nubain) ... Full article >>>...

Toxins

...n addition to overdoses of drugs, many plants are toxic to humans. Always try to bring the offending subs...scia ; endo thorax ; endothrix; endotoxaemia; endo toxic ; endotoxicosis; endo toxin ; endo toxins ; ... Full article >>> Research is ongoing ...

Toxic nodular goiter

...matous thyroiditis Hashimoto's thyroiditis non toxic nodular goiter rheumatoid arthritis Sjogren's syndrome systemic lupus erythematosus thyroid carcinoma ... Full article >>> Plica Palpebronasalis (Epicanthal Folds) Plugged Milk Ducts ( Common Breast - Feeding Problems) Plum...

Toxin

Toxin , anthrax : The toxic substance secreted by the bacterium Bacillus ant...n addition to overdoses of drugs, many plants are toxic to humans. Always try to bring the offending substance(s) with the victim for identification and an...

Toxic megacolon

...ly distended (mega colon ). Signs and symptoms of toxic megacolon include abdominal pain and swelling ...evere abdominal pain , and a complication called toxic megacolon (enlarged colon ) that will show up on a computed tomography (CT) scan. These patients s...

Toxic Shock Syndrome

...cle >>> Toxic Shock Syndrome When toxic shock syndrome made headlines in the early 1980's...e >>> One type of septic shock is toxic shock syndrome - a rare but severe illness caused by certain strains of the bacteria Staphyloc...

Toxic

...n be acute , sub chronic , or chronic : Acute toxic ity involves harmful effects in an organ ism thro... Plummer 's disease Prevention : To prevent toxic nodular goiter , treat hyperthyroidism and simple goiter as your health care provider recommend...

Tobacco

...so help. Full article >>> A highly toxic and addictive component of tobacco . While the amounts obtained from smoking may not be enough to be immediately fatal, there's a cause-and-effect relationship to heart disease . night blindness ... Full article >>> Colds and ...

Thyroiditis

...matous thyroiditis Hashimoto's thyroiditis non toxic nodular goiter rheumatoid arthritis Sjogren's syndrome systemic lupus erythematosus thyroid carcinoma ... Full article >>> Type I is characterized by childhood onset and muco cutaneous candidiasis , while type II exhibits an...

Therapeutic

...eutic agents (for example, Cisplatin), and nephro toxic drugs -- such as cephalosporins (for example, ......asic biological processes of cells exposed to cyto toxic insults, and may offer alternative therapeutic approaches ... Full article >>>...

Terrorism

...re poison ous gases, liquids or solids that have toxic effects on people, animals or plants. Most chemical agents are capable of causing serious injuries or death . Full article >>> Biological Terrorism Agents What are biological terrorism agents? Biological terrorism agents are ...

Taste

...ticle >>> Causes include virus es, toxic chemicals, alcohol consumption , parasites and bacteria , and certain drugs. Symptoms of hepatitis a re nausea , fever , weakness , loss of appetite , sudden dis taste for tobacco smoking , and jaundice . Full article >>> ...

Systemic

...ney s. Full article >>> Systemic toxic ity may result from ingestion of iodine containing compounds or mercury compounds. Full article >>> SYSTEMIC : Relating to the whole body instead of an individual part. A systemic therapy is one to which the entire body is exposed...

Stress

...ll article >>> Cells respond to geno toxic stress by activating signaling pathways that regulate the cell cycle, DNA repair, and apo ptosis . Full article >>> Prolonged exposure to displays of dominance can lead to stress -related illnesses. If suspected, the aggressor ...

Strep throat

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

Staphylococcus aureus

...sfunction. Alternative Names: TSS; Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome ... Full article >>> It is caused by either the Staphylococcus aureus (staph) or Streptococcus pyo genes (strep) bacteria , and sometimes a combination of the two. Adults also get impetigo , frequently from contact...

Splenomegaly

...cle >>> hepato splenomegaly hepato toxic hepato toxic drugs hepato toxic medications hepatotoxicity hereditary copro porphyria hereditary deafness...

Sneezing

...n people with kidney problems, the dye may have toxic effects on the kidney s. Full article >>> The pain may increase after prolonged standing or sitting, or be aggravated by sneezing , cough ing, or laughing. Full article >>> rhinorrhea , sneezing , nasal prurit...

Solder

... can cause skin burns , or it can be extremely toxic if ingested in high amounts. Symptoms & Signs...>>> WHERE FOUND" Lead is extremely toxic , and is widely found in leaded gasoline ; lead pipes; and other piping using solder , ceramic ...

Smoking

...parents. Full article >>> A highly toxic and addictive component of tobacco . While the amounts obtained from smoking may not be enough to be immediately fatal, there's a cause-and-effect relationship to heart disease . night blindness ... Full article >>> Not all can...

Smell

...;>> Benzene: A sweet smell ing, highly toxic hydrocarbon. Long-term exposure to benzene is known to cause anemia and leukemia . The anemia associated with benzene exposure is termed aplastic anemia . Full article >>> Of the five senses, smell ranks fourth in importance f...

Sleep Disorders

...ciety of Medicine published a report stating that toxic ity in the intestine s can be a contributing cause to sleep disorders , mental and physical deppresion, skin problems, breast cancer , bladder infections , headaches , ... Full article >>> He is in private practice in Mission ...

Skin Rashes

.... Prolonged administration of quinine may produce toxic symptoms such as deafness , disturbances in vision , skin rashes , and digestive upsets. Full article >>> Before serious symptoms occur, an infected person may experience fever , weight loss , diarrhea , fatigue , skin rashes ...

Shock

...e >>> Toxic Shock Syndrome 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 >>> Toxic shock syndrome , or TSS, describes...

Serum iron

...sis , hemosiderosis, iron poisoning , and lead toxic ity. Full article >>> In a controlled trial, twenty-eight strict Indian vitamin C supplements led to an increase in the average haemoglobin levels by 8 per cent, serum iron by 17 per cent and transferrin saturation by 23 per cent a...

Septicemia

...nt bacteria that multi ply and discharge their toxic products. The disorder, which is serious and some...cemia ; ... Full article >>> Since toxic shock syndrome is far from the only possible cause of these symptoms, the doctor will need to rule ...

Seborrheic dermatitis

...al Dermatitis Photoallergic Dermatitis Photo toxic Dermatitis Seborrheic Dermatitis Toxic odendron Dermatitis ... Full article >>> Eczema Treatment ( Eczema Resource) Eczema Resource offers information on treating dry itchy skin and other skin disorders associated...

Sciatica

...f the nerve in the lower back, or by metabolic, toxic , or infectious disease . Full article >>> Sciatica Dr Rob Hicks Sciatica is a common form of back pain that affects the lower half of the body. Read on to find out who's at risk, the best ways of avoiding the problems and the ...

Scarlet fever

.... pyo genes ). Group A streptococci can be highly toxic microbe s that can cause strep throat , wound or skin infection s, pneumonia , and serious kidney infection s, as well as scarlet fever . Full article >>> Scarlet fever , also known as scarlatina, is an infectious disease tha...

Saliva

...o aid in chemical digestion . Varying degrees of toxic ity also make it useful in killing prey. Full article >>> Smallpox is spread from one person to another by infected saliva droplets that expose a susceptible person having face-to-face contact with the ill person. Full article &...

Salivary gland

...o aid in chemical digestion . Varying degrees of toxic ity also make it useful in killing prey. Full article >>> Because rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease , it can cause inflammation in widespread areas, even the tear glands and salivary gland s. Full article >...

Rubber cement

...is a common household glue that is relatively non- toxic in small amounts. However, inhalation of large amounts of its fumes or ingestion of any amount by a small child can be extremely dangerous. Full article >>> Certain kinds of special glues used in the roofing and shoe and leather indus...

Riboflavin

...). Taking too much of any vitamin c an produce a toxic effect. Full article >>> Eliminating milk from the diet can result in a deficiency of calcium , vitamin D , riboflavin , and protein . Therefore, a milk substitute is a necessity. For infants younger than 2 years, soy ...

Retrovirus

... endogenesis; endo genetic ; endogenic; endogenic toxic osis; endogenote; endogenous; endogenous creatinine clearance ; endogenous cycle; endogenous depression ; endogenous fibres; endogenous infection ; endogenous pyrogen; endogenous retrovirus ; ... Full article >>> or acquired immun...

Retinol

...shed. Full article >>> Vitamin A toxic ity can occur with long-term consumption of 20 mg of retinol or more per day. Full article >>> retinol and beta carotene ) Necessary for vision in dim light, for healthy skin and surface tissue s, especially those which e...

Relapse

...may be given a second type of drug called a cyto toxic agent. The agents most frequently used are cyclophosphamide and chlorambucil. Full article >>> Thereafter, in order to prevent its relapse , the treatment should be administered 10 times each year in the summer season. Full articl...

Ptosis

...ll article >>> Cells respond to geno toxic stress by activating signaling pathways that regulate the cell cycle, DNA repair, and apo ptosis . Full article >>> ANSWER: An ingrown toenail -- officially called an onychocry ptosis -- is a common adult complaint. It typicall...

Protein S

... or cancer . Full article >>> Cyto toxic drugs (drugs that are toxic to cells) are aimed at rapidly proliferating cells and interfere with nucleic acid and protein s...