Abdomen
... abdominal ... The abdomen is usually divided
into 4 quadrants: right -upper quadrant, left -upper ...ul when the spleen rupture s. Blood leaks out
into the abdomen , causing irritation with subsequent ...sses from a plastic bag through the catheter and
into your abdomen , where it stays for several hours w...
Abdominal CT scan
... evaluation. Search : ... A complete duodenal obstruction may be detected in the newborn although partial obstructions may not be detected well
into adulthood. Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms. Diagnosis is via upper GI series, abdominal CT scan ning, or endoscopy . ...
Abdominal mass
... Abdominal mass The abdomen is usually divided
into 4 quadrants: right -upper quadrant, left -upper quadrant, right -lower quadrant, and left -lower quadrant. Abdominal mass Powered by: This in...
Abrasion
...g scratch my eye . Cornea l abrasion : A scratch or scrape on the cornea , the clear front window of the eye that transmits and focuses light
into the eye . Search All of MedicineNet For: search help Printer-Friendly Format ... Derm abrasion uses an abrasive tool to selectively remove laye...
Absorption
...tein s, and sodium which it had already secreted
into the renal tubules. These reabsorbed substances r... of the intestine to absorb nutrients adequately
into the blood stream. Symptoms of mal absorption ..., D, E and K) ... After absorption , it passes
into the central nervous system , or the brain. " Caff...
Abuse
...t involving alcohol. Domestic violence may be part of the picture. If a child has suffered a bite wound from an adult, child abuse must be taken
into ... Over half of the death s related to cirrhosis are due to alcohol abuse , hepatitis , and other virus es. Chemicals, poison s, too much...
Accidents
...use of myocardial contusion . The injury can occur when the driver bangs
into the steering wheel. Falls and crush injuries can also cause a contusio...nd then backward), blood vessel destruction, and even paralysis . Put
into perspective, this means that smoking kills around six times more people i...
Achalasia
...s , the tube that carries swallowed food from the back of the throat down
into the stomach . A ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter e...ter (the muscle at the end of the esophagus that allows food to pass
into the stomach ) Nutcracker esophagus Scleroderma ... Achalasia Failu...
Achondroplasia
...ls affected with the disease . Specific causes of excessive lordosis include: achondroplasia , which is the abnormal conversion of cartilage
into bone that results in dwarfism spondylolisthesis , or the slipping forward of one vertebra on top of the one below Next section ... ...
Acid Reflux
... digestive juices flow backward from the stomach
into the esophagus . The resulting heartburn is some...nced as chest pain . Normally, acid reflux es
into the esophagus in only small amounts for short pe...eflux es (regurgitates) from the stomach back up
into the esophagus . Under normal conditions, there is...
Acid
...and requires that the patient swallow 3 tiny tubes
into the stomach . Acid reducers may be used toge... digestive juices flow backward from the stomach
into the esophagus . The resulting heartburn is some... chest pain . The acid material that comes up
into the windpipe, from the larger hernias , frequentl...
Acidosis
...as a result of insufficient insulin therapy. Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a disease that occurs when the kidney s fail to excrete acids
into the urine , which causes a person's blood to remain too acidic. acidosis An abnormal condition in the body in which excessive acid lowers th...
Acl injury
... Bites ) Bone Fracture Brain Injury ( Head Injury ) Broken Bone (Bone Fracture ) Broken Hip ( Hip Fracture ) ... An ACL injury may develop
into chronic (long-lasting and recurrent) ACL deficiency ; this is also called ACL insufficiency or an ACL-deficient knee . The ability of the ACL to c...
Acoustic
...ow growing. As they grow, they push against the brain but they don't spread
into the brain. Signs and symptoms may include: Hearing loss in one ear Ringi... emissions (EOAE) - a test that uses a tiny, flexible plug that is inserted
into the baby's ear. Sounds are sent through the plug. Ecco vision acoustic...
Acoustic neuroma
... the brain (8th cranial or auditory) nerve . Acoustic neuroma s are slow growing. As they grow, they push against the brain but they don't spread
into the brain. Signs and symptoms may include: Hearing loss in one ear Ringing ( tinnitus ) in the affected ear Dizziness Loss of balance ... A...
Acoustic trauma
...um can occur from acoustic trauma such as direct injury or barotrauma (pressure-induced damage). Inserting cotton-tipped swabs or small objects
into the ear to clean them sometimes causes a perforation of the eardrum . In the disorder, which occurs most often in men between the ages of 40 and...
ACTH
...ne ( ACTH ) in the blood stream that is being produced by an ad renal gland tumor ( adenoma ). The adrenal glands release their hormone s
into the blood in response to the level of the regulating hormone ACTH , produced by an organ at the base of the brain called the pituitary gland ....
Actinic keratosis
... treated. This is because they are classified as premalignant" and can become cancer ous if left untreated. The kind of cancer they develop
into is called squamous cell carcinoma . Solaraze (diclofenac sodium , 3%) gel Indication: topical treatment of actinic keratosis . Administratio...
Actinic keratoses
...wths. If left untreated, approximately 10% of actinic keratoses develop
into squamous cell carcinoma . ^ Top ... Squamous cell carcinoma typically is seen as a painless lump that grows
into a wartlike lesion , or it may arise in patches of red, scaly sun-damaged...
Acupuncture
... medical treatment involving the insertion of very fine sterile needles
into the body at specific points according to a mapping of "energy pathways. ...nt Chinese method to relieve pain or treat disease by inserting needles
into various parts of the body. acute ... Acupuncture and vitamin C can...
Acute myelogenous leukemia
... ( leukopenia ) with a tendency to infection , and low platelet count ( thrombocytopenia ) with bleeding problems. MDS may progress and transform
into acute myelogenous leukemia ... ...
ADD
... organ that joins the bile duct and is located just under the liver . Stores bile secreted by the liver between meals and empties this fluid
into the intestine to help with digestion at the time of food intake. Adalimumab ( ADD -ah-lim-u-mab) is used to decreased signs, symptoms, and pr...
Adenoma
... may play a role. The highest incidence is in women from their teen years
into their 20s. Fibroadenomas rarely develop after age 30. Congenital Cysti... some individuals, these polyp s eventually become cancer ous and develop
into colorectal cancer . One cause of Cushing's syndrome is Cushing's dis...
Adenocarcinoma
...rtility premature labor and other problems in pregnancy ... Gallbladder adenocarcinoma is highly invasive and can quickly penetrate deep
into the gallbladder wall, moving through layers of tissue from the inner surface to the outside of the gallbladder . Risk factors for adenocarcin...
Adenomyosis
...disappears after menopause . Adenomyosis is uterine thickening that occurs when endometrial tissue , which normally lines the uterus , extends
into the fibrous and muscular tissue of the uterus . Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors ... See adenomyosis . Search All of MedicineNet For: searc...
Aging
...of the stomach lining, with loss of special cells that secrete a protein c alled intrinsic factor (IF), which is essential to carry vitamin B12
into the body. AGING SYMPTOMS"You are getting old, and you know it. WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT"Some people age more rapidly than others. Causes can include ...
Aggravated by
...ture s where shoes are infrequently worn. Some people have a genetic predisposition to the condition. If the fibrous rim breaks the core may leak
into the spinal canal, resulting in severe pain that is aggravated by bending, strain ing, or cough ing. Obviously, the gentleman doesn't understa...
Agitation
...lity to sleep, agitation , and mood swings. A woman experiencing psychosis can appear well temporarily, fooling health professionals and caregivers
into thinking that she has recovered, ... agitation and irritability disorientation paranoia , or feelings of suspicion and mistrust an extrem...
Air Embolism
... also apply to this procedure. This means your blood can re-circulate
into arteries without first getting oxygen . An opening in the heart can al...allow a relatively large air bubble (called an air embolism ) to circulate
into your arteries. An air embolism can cause a stroke . ...
Airway
... of respiratory therapy. It is used to force air
into the nasal passage and keep air passages open. ...breathing , give 2 slow rescue breaths by exhaling
into the person's mouth. Children's airway s are na...ighted tube) is inserted through the nose or mouth
into the trachea and lungs . Tissue samples may be...
Air Pollution
... Exposure to air pollution and cigarette smoke Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a disorder in which the acid from the stomach backs up
into the esophagus ... Bonadio, G. R. Air Pollution of Humans With Bacteria , Fungus , and Molds in Homes, Offices, and Hospital s: Index of New ...
Albumin
...egnancy characterized by abrupt hypertension (a sharp rise in blood pressure ), albumin uria (leakage of large amounts of the protein albumin
into the urine ) and edema ( swelling ) of the hands, feet, and face. Manufacture (synthesize) protein s, including albumin (to help maintain the ...
Alcohol Abuse
...e , head injury , and bleeding disorders increase the risk of bleeding
into the brain. See also: ... The explosion of narcotic and alcohol abuse i...ormance and lowers the child's self-esteem. In the teen years it may evolve
into a more serious behavior al disturbance, such as a conduct disorder or d...
Alcohol Poisoning
... Are they related? Schizophrenia and drug abuse : Are they related? Tool ... More than 1,000 children under 15 in En gland and Wales are taken
into casualty with alcohol poisoning every year in En gland and Wales. What are the risk factors? ...
Aldolase
...t the body, particularly in muscle s. Like all enzyme s, it is needed to trigger specific chemical reactions. Aldolase helps muscle turn sugar
into energy. Aldolase Aldosterone Aldosterone - Urine (24-Hour Urinary Aldosterone Excretion Rate) Alertness - Decreased ( Consciousness - De...
Allergic reactions
...tions Definition: Allergic reactions are sensitivities to a specific substance, called an allergen , that is contacted through the skin , inhaled
into the lungs , swallowed, or injected. Allergic Reactions Allergic reaction can be provoked by skin contact with poison plants, chemicals and a...
Allergen
...of allergen s Most allergic rhinitis is caused by allergies to pollen , molds, dust mites, or animal dander. Allergen s are usually absorbed
into the body by way of the skin , nasal passages, lungs , or digestive tract. Once inside the body, allergen s stimulate the lymphocyte s (small white...
Alpha
...e sphincter muscle s that act as a valve at the opening of the bladder
into the urethra . Alpha fetoprotein : Substance produced by the fetus ... protein that is made in the liver . The liver releases this protein
into the blood stream. AAT helps protect the lungs against damage from other ...
Alpha-1 antitrypsin
... of alpha-1 antitrypsin , a protein made by the liver that is released
into the blood stream. AATD is a genetic disease that can affect the liver... protein that is made in the liver . The liver releases this protein
into the blood stream. AAT helps protect the lungs against damage from other ...
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
... and liver disease . Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a lack of alpha-1 antitrypsin , a protein made by the liver that is released
into the blood stream. AATD is a genetic disease that can affect the liver or lung. What causes AATD? Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency results fr...