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Wounds

...sh tap water. Gently scrub the wound with soap and water to remove any foreign material. After cleansing, a...>> Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and dry is all that is required to care for most wounds . Putting alcohol hydr...

Worms

...e eggs usually enter the body through contaminated water or food or on fingers placed in the mouth after the hands have touched a contaminated object. Full article >>> External factors that produce disease are infectious agents, including both microscopic organ isms ( bacteria , virus ...

Wind

... every room, once they encounter the nutrients and water necessary for growth. Full article >>> Oily skin and hair are caused by an excess of androgen s. The amount of oil in a person's hair and skin varies, depending on: time of year sun and wind temperature and humidity. S...

Weight gain

...crease thirst , raise blood pressure , and cause water retention that may lead to excess weight gain or fluid buildup in the lungs . Full article >>> Excessive weight gain , high blood pressure , diabetes , a reduced resistance to infection , eye cataracts , and bone loss are...

Weakness

...l article >>> Excessive loss of body water resulting in weakness , dizziness and other symptoms. It can be life-threatening if not treated, especially in young children and babies. delirium An abnormal mental state characterized by excitement and hallucinations . Full article >>...

Water Birth

...Lake recently delivered her son, Owen Tyler, in a water birth in her Manhattan apartment attended by a certified nurse- midwife , two doulas, and husband Rob Sussman. Full article >>>...

Wax

...#62; Then tip the head to the side and allow the water and wax to drain out. The wax may come out in small pieces or a solid plug. You may need to repeat the process several times before the ear is clean. Full article >>> Importance of not removing hair by wax epilation while takin...

Water On The Brain

Hydrocephalus (" water on the brain ") develops in about 70% of patients ...#62; (h´´drsf´ls), also known as water on the brain , developmental ( congenital ) or acquired condition in which there is an abnormal accu...

Wart

... remove the hardened skin . Soak the verruca in water for a few minutes then dry it before applying tre...2;> - Soak the wart in a concentrated salt water solution: 1 tsp. salt to cup water equals a 30% solution. Soak the wart for 20 minutes 2-3 times ...

Vitamins

...ns are divided into two groups: fat soluble and water soluble. The fat -soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and phylloquinone, which is found in food \ \menadione, which is man-made\ \menaquinone, which is produced by the body\ ',CAPTION,' Vitamin K '); ... Full article >>> Safety and Vi...

Vitamin D

... It also helps regulate body temperature , stores water and fat , and produces vitamin D . The skin is...njury to the mouth or skin abrasion s, adverse water conditions, high levels of waste in the water, incorrect pH, low oxygen content, vitamin d eficie...

Vitamin

... s are divided into two groups: fat soluble and water soluble. The fat -soluble vitamin s are A, D, ...njury to the mouth or skin abrasion s, adverse water conditions, high levels of waste in the water, incorrect pH, low oxygen content, vitamin d efic...

Virus

...n isms that are found all around us. They exist in water and soil, on the surfaces of foods that we eat a...le >>> Predisposing factors: Adverse water conditions are the biggest predisposing factor to this disease followed by stress which can caus...

Venom

...snakes that include rattlesnakes, copperheads, and water moccasins (cottonmouths). Rattlesnakes have the most deadly venom . Full article >>> For severe allergies , or in the case of someone who is constantly in bee-ridden areas, it may be worthwhile to be desensitized to the venom . Ful...

Varnish

...ING . If the person is conscious , give milk or water to dilute the hydrocarbon. Full article >>> Varnish Varsol 1 (Stoddard Solvent) Vascular Ectasia of the Colon (Angio dysplasia of the Colon ) Vascular Ectasias ( Telangiectasia ) Vascular Purpura ( Henoch -Schonlein Purp...

Values

...es of water, do keep in mind that a better use of water must be accompanied by corresponding improvements in the diet also. Full article >>> Elevated blood glucose levels resulting in increased hemoglobin A1c values Elevated blood cholesterol Elevated Low Density Lipoprotei...

Varicella

...ace and body, filled with fluid and appearing like water blister s. As the fluid leaks, it forms a crust. Full article >>> Finally, the varicella vaccine for chickenpox should be given if you daughter has not had chickenpox . Adults do get chickenpox , and it can be a serious illnes...

Vagina

... rinsing or cleaning out the vagina by squirting water or other fluids (solutions made with vinegar or baking soda that you can buy at the drug store) into the vagina . Full article >>> It seeps through a balloon-like structure around the testicle called the tunica vagina lis. The neck...

Uterus

...e rupture of the membrane s (i.e., the mother's water breaks early), premature separation of the placenta (the mass of tissue that nourishes the fetus ) from the womb's wall, and maternal infections , particularly of the uterus ... Full article >>> This is a painful condition char...

Urine output

...tration rate. Swelling may occur as sodium and water are retained in the body. Full article >>...tput Swelling ( edema ) resulting from salt and water overload High blood pressure Nausea Vomiting Lethargy caused by the toxic effects of waste...

Urine

...le >>> urine The fluid composed of water and waste products that's secreted by the kidney ...62;>> urine (YOOR-in) Fluid containing water and waste products. Urine is made by the kidney s, stored in the bladder , and leaves the body t...

Urination

...n . E ... Full article >>> maintain water balance in the body by excreting urine . The kidney s are part of the urinary tract . The urine then passes through connecting tubes called " ureter s" into the bladder . The bladder stores the urine until it is released during urination ....

Urinary Tract Infection

...urself by drinking at least eight to 10 glasses of water or clear liquids a day. Some physician s advise avoiding alcohol, caffeine , and spicy foods . Full article >>> "Lower Urinary Tract Infection ." In Professional Guide to Disease s, ed. Stanley Loeb et al. Springhouse, PA: Springh...

Uremia

...2;> as hypercalcemia , volume depletion, or water intoxication ; tumor invasion or growth in the ...time the kidney s' ability to remove and regulate water and chemicals is impaired by disease or blockage, fluids and waste products accumulate, ultimately...

Urinary tract

...urself by drinking at least eight to 10 glasses of water or clear liquids a day. Some physician s advise a...blood , regulate acid concentration and maintain water balance in the body by excreting urine . The kidney s are part of the urinary tract . Full artic...

Typhoid

.... The main sources of infection are contaminated water or milk and, especially in urban communities, f...id fever spreads through contaminated food and water or through close contact with someone who's infected. Signs and symptoms usually include high fever...

Typhoid Fever

.... The main sources of infection are contaminated water or milk and, especially in urban communities, f...lla typhi bacteria contracted from contaminated water and food . Full article >>> Typhoid fever spreads through contaminated food and ...

Traction

...rethra into your bladder to fill it either with water or a gas. Full article >>> External monitoring is also done for a con traction stress test , which records the response of your baby's heart rate to your uterine con traction s. It may be done to determine the well-being of you...

Tooth

...may be placed in a clean container of milk , cool water with or without a pinch of salt, or in saliva . I...y across the world. The fluoridation of the mains water supply reduces tooth decay still further in areas where fluoride is not present naturally. Full...

Tooth decay

...y across the world. The fluoridation of the mains water supply reduces tooth decay still further in area...... Full article >>> For years now, water fluoridation has reduced pain and suffering related to tooth decay , reduced tooth loss, reduce...

Ticks

...pted to snack between meals, substitute a glass of water with lemon and snack on carrot or celery s ticks .... Full article >>> heat four cups of water to a boil add eight to 10 broken cinnamon s ticks reduce heat and simmer five minutes remove a...

Thorax

...footbath. Keep the head cool by sponging with cool water or use a fan. Full article >>> Thoracic Disease s - Disorders affecting the organ s of the thorax . Trachea l Disease s Respiratory Tract Disease s Definitions and Terms ... Full article >>> The sacrum is the t...

Therapeutic

...n and lessen pain . Another kind of exercise is water therapy (hydrotherapy), using swimming pools, hot tubs, or whirlpools. Full article >>> Therapeutic body brushing is often used on children (not infants ) who overreact to tactile stimulation. Full article >>> Therap...

Testicular self

...best performed in the shower or bath, because warm water relaxes the scrotum . The testicles are gently rolled and massaged between the fingers and thumb to feel for bumps, swelling , tenderness, or irregularities. Full article >>> AST Eye Exam Routine Eye Examination ( Eye Exam) S...

Thirst

...ticle >>> increased thirst passing water frequently, especially at night tiredness and fat...ese are signals that your kidney s are using more water to reduce blood - sugar levels. Full article >>> Feeling very thirst y. This is of...

Temperature

... unaffected limb to test temperature s for bath water or cooking. Treatment ... Full article >...cts the body, regulates body temperature , stores water and fat , manufactures essential vitamin D , and contains nerve endings that sense the environme...

Tapeworm

...eworm eggs are generally ingested through food , water or soil contaminated with human or animal feces . Full article >>> Tapeworm :A worm that is flattened like a tape measure and functions as an intestinal parasite , unable to live freely on its own but able to do so within an animal'...

Tapeworm Infection

...eworm eggs are generally ingested through food , water or soil contaminated with human or animal feces . Full article >>> Tapeworm infection is acquired by eating raw or undercooked meat of infected animals. Beef generally carry Taenia saginata while pigs carry Taenia solium. Full arti...

Syncope

...sion of the chest with the hands dipped in cold water or with the end of a cold towel, vigorous centripetal friction; rhythmical traction of the tongue . Full article >>> or syncope (sng´kp), temporary loss of consciousness caused by an insufficient supply of oxygen to the ...

Symptomatic

... virus that can survive in sewage and chlorinated water with organic debris. A symptomatic infection common. Epidemic s of gastroenteritis are common in summer and fall. Full article >>> a symptomatic carotid stenosis , or narrowing of one of the arteries in the neck sickl...

Swelling

...stamine . 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 by a build-up of fluid. In heart disease , this condition can be caused by congestive heart failure , c...

Sunstroke

...e the body's heat elimination. From a height, pour water (600 F., or less) onto him while two people rub him vigorously. Give special attention to the spine. Ice Compress to the head and neck. Full article >>> sunstroke A serious failure of the body's heat-regulating mechanism resulting ...

Swallowed object

...s. Putting the stool in a strain er and running water over it may make the job easier. Eat a high- fiber diet until you pass the object. Full article >>> If a swallowed object blocks the airway : Use the Heimlich maneuver to try to remove the object if the person is having troub...

Sunburn

...ver . Second degree sunburn s makes reddening and water blister s. Full article >>> Sunburn Waxy ears One of the commonest complaints seen in general practice is a blocked ear. The problem is usually caused by wax that has been pounded into the ear by the end of a cotton bud, like a pi...

Sugar

... arrange with the nurse not to bottle feed sugar water to your baby, which would disrupt the baby's appetite . Full article >>> pectineal ligament ; pectineal line; pectineal line of pubis ; pectineal muscle ; pectinesterase; pectineus; pectinibranch; pectinibranchiata; pectinibranchia...

Styes

...aster. Moisten a clean, folded washcloth with warm water and hold it gently against the eye for 15 minutes several times a day for several days. The moist washcloth can be heated in a microwave over. Full article >>> Sty ( Stye ) - A stye ( stye ) is a tender, painful red bump located ...

Stools

...appear after a visit to a country where food and water is not carefully cleaned and cooked. The problem g...ilet tissue , or blood staining the toilet bowl water red. Full article >>> AIDS W AST ING SYNDROME : Involves involuntary loss of 10% o...

Stool

...ilet tissue , or blood staining the toilet bowl water red. Full article >>> AIDS W AST ING SYNDROME : Involves involuntary loss of 10% of baseline body weight plus either chronic diarrhea (two loose stool s per day for more than 30 days) or chronic weakness and documented ...

Stomach Ulcer

...hing a meal or at night. Drinking a large glass of water or eating food relieves it. Full article >>> This includes stomach ulcer s caused by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs . Full article >>> Losec is a drug used to treat stomach ulcer s and gastric refl...

Stimulants

...cessed, refined, and junk foods . Cool and cold water treatment s will help tone and strengthen the nerve s. Full article >>> Psycho stimulants Psycho stimulants such as dextro amphetamine , methylphenidate, and modafinil may enhance the analgesic effects of opioids.[159,160,180] They...

Stitches

...ches . Place a heating pad set on ""low'' or a hot water bottle on your abdomen if you experience pain . You can take warm baths to help sore muscle s. Take them as often as needed. Full article >>> Health Tip: Does Your Child Need Stitches ? Health Program Cuts in Tight Federal Budget...

Sterile

...onal hygiene ) and community responsibility (safe water and food supply, sterile blood ... Full article >>>...

Stent

...ht. There is also a danger of losing too much body water and salts. Full article >>> Persi stent thigh or groin pain Wasting of muscle s in the upper thigh Apparent shortening of the leg, or legs of unequal length Hip stiffness that restricts movement in the hip Difficulty wal...

Std

... symptoms of NSU Burning / discomfort when passing water Vague penile discomfort Redness and soreness at urethra l opening, or No symptoms at all ... Full article >>> Abbreviated STD . See also sexually transmitted disease s in men, sexually transmitted disease s in women. Common Miss...

Spinal Cord Injuries

...nts falls from high places dives into shallow water sports such as hockey, football, water skiing, and surfing penetrating injuries from weapons such as bullets or knives. Full article &#...

Sneeze

...carefully wash your hands regularly with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from hands to face ... Full article >>> RSV is spread in secretions when someone with it cough s or sneeze s. RSV also can be carried on unwashed hands and on contaminated objects, such as dirty t...

Snakebite

...e exceptions include the rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin and copperhead. Full article >>> Each year in the US, there are about 45,000 snakebite s. About 8,000 of these bites are from poison ous snakes. Even a bite from a non- poison ous snake can cause infection or allergic re...

Snake bite

...snakes that include rattlesnakes, copperheads, and water moccasins (cottonmouths). Rattlesnakes have the mo... ... Full article >>> Intravenous water (not half-normal saline or normal saline) Arsenic Metals (chromium/chromates, platinum salts, nick...

Sodium

...xcept for fruit). Rinse canned vegetables with tap water before cooking. Substitute unsalted, polyunsatura...t's weight) are used to remove excess sodium and water from the body. Full article >>> or immersion in 4% sodium hydroxide or 10% sodium ...

Slow heart rate

...ps , dry and scaly skin , recurrent infections , water retention ( edema ) and overweight , brittle nails , constipation , depression , difficulty in concentrating, ... Full article >>> Symptoms include a severe drop in body temperature ( hypothermia ), delirium , reduced lung funct...