Abdomen
... discuss any and all treatment options with
your healthcare professional. Once you have entered ... a technologist will put some scanning gel on
your skin and then will move an ultrasound scanhead across
your abdomen . The technologist will image different ...
Abdominal ultrasound
... need to drink several glasses of water to fill
your bladder . Because the uterus sits behind the ... (ObGyn). If there is time,
your doctor will usually try to confirm the diagnosis ... immediately on the basis of symptoms alone.
your child should arrive promptly at the scheduled ...
Abuse
... or drinking too much. Alcohol abuse can harm
your relationships , cause you to miss work, and make it hard to meet
your obligations. substance abuse - Substance ... damage. But what exactly does alcohol do to
your liver ? And how much alcohol puts you at risk? ...
Abstinence
... ? Sexual abstinence is a choice to limit
your sexual activity. Reasons for this choice may be moral, religious, or legal. Another reason may be
your health and safety . Periodic abstinence : ... for you, there are lots of things you can do with
your partner to show him/her how much you care instead ...
Achalasia
... the stomach . Achalasia . This occurs when
your lower esophageal muscle ( sphincter ) doesn't relax properly to let food enter
your stomach . Muscle s in the wall of
your esophagus are often weak as well. Achalasia ...
Acid Reflux
... and Sleep Apnea Discussing Sleep Problems With
your Doctor Snoring : Sonorous or Serious? GERD is ... be worse when lying down or bending forward.
your doctor may suspect gastroesophageal reflux (or ... lining. The continuous pH monitoring study of
your child's esophagus (tube connecting mouth to ...
Acne
... , its causes, myths of causes, treatment on
your own, and treatment by doctors. ... uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call
your doctor immediately: ... acne A disorder of ... ... Specific changes in the growth pattern of
your hair or the development of acne may be enough ...
Acoustic trauma
... as loud music or loud machinery). Injury to
your ear ( acoustic trauma ). Damage to
your eardrum can occur from a direct injury , such as if
your ear is struck squarely with an open hand . ...
Acute kidney failure
... pair of small organ s that lie on either side of
your spine at about waist level. They act as filters that keep
your blood free of by-products and toxins . ... tubular necrosis ( tissue death ) Calling
your health care provider: Go to the emergency room ...
Acute renal failure
... ) Formation of new blood clots Calling
your health care provider: ... Acute renal failure ... renal failure Chronic renal failure Calling
your health care provider: Call
your health care provider if symptoms indicate ...
Acute pancreatitis
... discuss any and all treatment options with
your healthcare professional. Acute pancreatitis ... suddenly, usually with mild to severe pain in
your upper abdomen that may radiate to
your back and occasionally ...
Adenoids
... (naso pharynx ) and cannot be seen by looking in
your child's nose or throat. adenoids Gland ular ... Receive our free newsletter or manage
your subscriptions Get our RSS news feed ... ... tonsils and adenoids that are blocking
your airway during sleep. Enlarged tonsils or ...
Adrenal glands
... the following: ... Adrenal glands Though
your adrenal glands are each only about half the size of
your thumb, these tiny titans dictate much of what happens in
your body. Adrenal Glands image ...
Adrenaline
... Adrenaline (uh-DREN-uh-lin), a chemical made by
your system in response to danger (real or imagined), ... the levels of these neurotransmitters. have
your own preloaded adrenaline auto-injector carry
your medicines with you at all times and make sure ...
Age-related hearing loss
... discuss any and all treatment options with
your healthcare professional. Age-related hearing ... begins around age 60. Trauma -related damage to
your inner ear. This erosion of
your hearing ability may result from excessive ...
Aerobic
... exercise : What 30 minutes a day can do for
your body Aerobic exercise strengthens
your heart and lungs and improves blood flow. ... strength exercise s flexibility exercise s
your aerobic training zone ... Aerobic ( ...
Aging
... gathering the information you might need should
your parent be hurt and unable to respond to doctors' ... very complex process that involves many areas of
your body. There is no single product, pill or ... the body. im aging procedure ... Man aging
your diabetes Dietary Guidelines for Americans ...
Air Pollution
... pollution and cold climates. GETTING HELP Call
your doctor if
your child: - Cough s persistently for longer than ... Live in the country and do not have tobacco in
your home, and you should be able to avoid this ...
Alcohol Abuse
... or drinking too much. Alcohol abuse can harm
your relationships , cause you to miss work, and make it hard to meet
your obligations. What is alcohol abuse ? Many ... damage. But what exactly does alcohol do to
your liver ? And how much alcohol puts you at risk? ...
Alcohol use
... discuss any and all treatment options with
your healthcare professional. Alcohol use is ... , medicine, and alcohol use is important.
your health care provider will ask about
your symptoms and any drug or alcohol use . You may ...
Alcoholism
... discuss any and all treatment options with
your healthcare professional. Alcoholism can be ... s Help Alcoholics Stay Sober In a Bad Mood? Eat
your Fish ... Alcoholism affects our mental as ... ) means that you are not able to quit drinking on
your own, even when you want to. If you are dependent ...
Aldosteronism
... . To diagnose primary aldosteronism ,
your doctor may measure the levels of aldosterone and renin in
your blood . Renin is an enzyme released by
your kidney s that helps regulate blood pressure . ...
Allergic reactions
... rare. Most of the tracer will be eliminated from
your body (through
your urine or stool ) within a day, so be sure to promptly flush the toilet and thoroughly wash
your hands with soap and water. Allergic reactions ...
Allergy
... such as pets. Allergy medications: Know
your options Allergy medications - alone or in combination - can help relieve
your allergy symptoms. Allergy Program An ... in 1906 [ ... Allergy tests are tests
your health care provider can do to find out what ...
Allergies
... have asthma . Allergies : Controlling
your Environment If you have allergies , many things inside and outside
your home can trigger or worsen allergy symptoms. ... allergen s. Allergies are diagnose d by
your history of symptoms and a physical examination , ...
Allergy testing
... testing? Food allergy testing is a way to check
your body's reaction to certain foods . One or more ... The information provided herein is intended for
your general knowledge only and is not a substitute ... weeks or months, with periodic boosters.
your health professional may recommend allergy ...
Alveoli
... When the alveoli don't work efficiently,
your lungs have to work harder to satisfy
your body's need for oxygen . This causes the feeling ... alveoli into the blood . As the air sacs in
your lungs ( alveoli ) become damaged, it gets ...
Ambulatory
... as Holter monitor ing, this procedure records
your heart rhythms for an entire 24-hour period. That means you have to wear electrodes on
your chest for 24 hours and keep a diary of
your activities and symptoms. Ambulatory ...
Amniocentesis
... birth defects because it carries some risk to
your baby and cannot detect some common birth defects ... can be done safely after 15 weeks of pregnancy ,
your doctor uses a fine needle to remove a small amount of fluid from the fluid-filled sac that lines
your uterus (amniotic sac ). Amniocentesis ...
Amino acids
... supplements could easily replace food as
your source of nutrients. But this isn't the case. ... s, vitamins , minerals and amino acids that
your body needs. PEPTIDE ( ALS O POLYP EPTIDE): ... meats contain more of the essential amino acids
your body needs. A well-balanced vegetarian meal plan ...
Amniotic fluid
... fluid contains cells that have been shed by
your developing baby. Amniotic fluid accomplishes ... amniotic fluid around the baby. Someone in
your family has had thalassemia . This is a disorder ... fluid , the protective liquid that surrounds
your baby in the womb. If so, it's a sign that the ...
Anatomy
... anatomy Definition: An audiology exam tests
your ability to hear sounds. Sounds vary according to ... is the medical term for " hearing " noise s in
your ears when there is no outside source of the ... to see the structures just discussed or ask
your gynecologist to point out the anatomy . The ...
Androgen
... Androgen s: Relief but with side effects.
your ovaries and adrenal glands produce androgen s, ... ... Specific changes in the growth pattern of
your hair or the development of acne may be enough for
your doctor to determine that you have a high level of ...
Aneurysm
... aneurysm refers to a blood vessel within
your brain that weakens over time and undergoes such ... discuss any and all treatment options with
your healthcare professional. Aneurysm s can develop anywhere along
your aorta , but most occur in the section running ...
Anesthetic
... . A local anesthetic will be sprayed on
your cervix to minimize discomfort during the ... a nerve to interrupt the pain signal. When
your doctor needs to use an anoscope, he or she will ... of babies from their mothers’ wombs?
your doctor will numb the area with an anesthetic ...
Angioplasty
... ? Angioplasty is a procedure in which
your health care provider inserts a balloon catheter ... . The blocked artery may be an artery in
your arm, leg, or neck. Angioplasty and related ... by fatty plaques. How do you know if
your arteries are narrowed or clogged? Angioplasty ...
Anterior
... to the front side of the body. For example,
your kneecaps and
your face are on the anterior surfaces of
your body. Anterior : The front, as opposed to the ...
Anterior cruciate ligament
... knee is the largest and most complex joint in
your body. It depends on four ligament s and other ... in the knee . The examiner will have you lay on
your back with
your knee bent at a 30 degree angle. Fithian DC. ...
Anti
... discuss any and all treatment options with
your healthcare professional. Nonsteroidal anti ... reduce its tendency to clot (always consult
your GP) anti -coagulant drugs that reduce clotting ... or ibuprofen may help to alleviate some of
your muscle pain , however. nonsteroidal anti ...
Antibiotics
... (for symptomatic kidney stones ) If
your child has hydronephrosis , multi ple treatment ... can give acetaminophen to ease the fever . Call
your child's school or daycare center right away and let them know that
your child has the measles . Antibiotics are ...