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Agoraphobia
Disease | Updated on January 7, 2023
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid public places or situations where you might feel panicked, trapped, helpless or embarrassed.
How your brain works
Article | Updated on July 2, 2024
Which part of your brain does what? Take a tour.
Diabetes treatment: Medications for type 2 diabetes
Article | Updated on June 14, 2024
Confused by all the treatment choices for type 2 diabetes? Use this guide to better understand the medicines available to help control blood sugar.
Ulcerative colitis
Topic | Updated on September 6, 2024
A type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes swelling in the digestive tract.
Narcissism
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Personality qualities include thinking very highly of oneself, needing admiration, believing others are inferior, and lacking empathy for others.
Claudication
Topic | Updated on January 11, 2024
Leg or arm pain from a lack of blood flow to the muscles. Usually starts during exercise and ends with rest. Often due to peripheral artery disease.
Birthmark
Topic | Updated on October 26, 2023
An area of skin that differs from the surrounding skin. It's sometimes present when a baby is born or develops soon after.
Emaciation
Topic | Updated on March 21, 2024
The state of being excessively thin and wasting of the body.
Alzheimer's disease
Disease | Updated on July 10, 2024
Understand more about this brain disorder that's the most common cause of dementia. Also learn about new tests and medicines on the market.
Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin disease)
Disease | Updated on June 5, 2024
Learn how this cancer differs from other lymphomas. Find out about risk factors and treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation and bone marrow transplant.
Colon polyps
Disease | Updated on September 10, 2024
Have you had your colonoscopy? Colon polyps typically don't cause symptoms, so it's important to have regular screenings.
Prostate cancer
Disease | Updated on June 14, 2024
Learn about detection, diagnostic approaches, treatment options and advances for prostate cancer, including robotic prostatectomy and current research.
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Answer | Updated on May 23, 2023
Latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.
Coronary angioplasty and stents
TestProcedure | Updated on November 7, 2023
Coronary angioplasty and stents can open clogged blood vessels that deliver blood to heart muscles.
Bone density test
TestProcedure | Updated on September 21, 2022
If your doctor suspects you have osteoporosis, a bone density test can assess your bone strength. Learn about the risks and results of this procedure.
Carotid endarterectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on December 11, 2018
This procedure removes plaque buildup in the carotid artery to help reduce your risk of stroke.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Topic | Updated on September 10, 2024
An enlarged area in the lower part of the aorta, the body's main artery.
Concussion
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent shaking of the head and body.
Falling during pregnancy: Reason to worry?
Answer | Updated on December 5, 2023
Here's what to consider after a fall during pregnancy, including when to seek medical help.
Video: Uterine fibroids treatment — Focused ultrasound
Video | Updated on August 5, 2023
Uterine fibroids treatment with MRI and ultrasound — Relief is possible without surgery or drugs.
Sepsis
Disease | Updated on February 10, 2023
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of sepsis, a serious infection-related illness.
Intestinal obstruction
Disease | Updated on January 20, 2021
A blocked intestine needs prompt medical care. Learn about symptoms and the wide range of causes for this serious but treatable digestive disorder.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)
Disease | Updated on September 21, 2021
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a broken blood vessel in the eye — learn more about this common, harmless condition that clears up without treatment.
Liver hemangioma
Disease | Updated on September 11, 2021
A liver hemangioma is a noncancerous mass that typically doesn't need treatment. Find out more about this common liver condition and when to get treatment.
Bladder stones
Disease | Updated on September 24, 2021
Minerals in your urine can crystallize if you have trouble emptying your bladder completely, creating this potentially painful condition.
Transverse myelitis
Disease | Updated on January 19, 2022
This neurological disorder occurs when a section of the spinal cord is inflamed, causing pain, weakness, sensory problems and dysfunction in the body.
Hypoparathyroidism
Disease | Updated on May 11, 2022
Learn more about this uncommon condition in which low levels of parathyroid hormone upsets the balance of calcium and phosphorus in your body.
Sinus headaches
Disease | Updated on May 17, 2022
Sinus headaches are often to blame for headache with facial pain — but that pain might actually be a migraine.
Sex headaches
Disease | Updated on May 13, 2022
Learn about the causes and treatment of this type of headache.
Cough headaches
Disease | Updated on May 17, 2022
Often triggered by coughing and other types of straining, these headaches can be harmless or signal another problem in the brain.
Headaches: Treatment depends on your diagnosis and symptoms
Article | Updated on May 10, 2019
To combat your headaches, first determine what type of headaches you have.
Tailbone pain: How can I relieve it?
Answer | Updated on April 21, 2023
Tailbone pain can have many causes and treatments.
Acetyl-L-carnitine: Can it relieve MS fatigue?
Answer | Updated on December 2, 2022
Some research suggests that acetyl-L-carnitine may improve fatigue associated with multiple sclerosis, but more study is needed.
Acid reflux and GERD: The same thing?
Answer | Updated on July 1, 2023
Acid reflux and GERD are closely related, but the terms aren't necessarily interchangeable.
Pulmonary embolism
Disease | Updated on December 1, 2022
A blood clot blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung. Often the clot starts in a leg and travels to the lung.
Tinnitus
Disease | Updated on November 30, 2022
Tinnitus can be caused by many health conditions. As such, the symptoms and treatment options vary by person. Get the facts in this comprehensive overview.
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Disease | Updated on November 30, 2022
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis causes inflammation in the blood vessels in your nose, sinuses, throat, lungs and kidneys. Prompt treatment is vital.
Voice disorders
Disease | Updated on October 7, 2022
Learn more about the causes of common voice disorders, such as laryngitis and granuloma, and how Mayo Clinic diagnoses and treats them.
Polymyositis
Disease | Updated on August 10, 2022
The muscle weakness associated with polymyositis can make it difficult to climb stairs or reach overhead. Breathing and swallowing also can be affected.
Urethral stricture
Disease | Updated on October 14, 2023
Narrowing of the tube that carries urine from the body, called the urethra, can limit urine flow and cause a number of problems.
Trigeminal neuralgia
Disease | Updated on December 28, 2023
Learn about this nerve condition that can jolt areas on the face with electric-shock-like pain.
Cryoglobulinemia
Disease | Updated on December 28, 2023
When atypical proteins in the blood clump together at temperatures below 98.6 F (37 C), the clump can block blood flow and damage the skin, joints and nerves.
Fructose intolerance: Which foods to avoid?
Answer | Updated on January 9, 2024
Fructose is a sugar found naturally in fruits, fruit juices, some vegetables and honey. Learn which foods to avoid if you have fructose intolerance.
Sleeping positions that reduce back pain
Article | Updated on January 19, 2024
Avoid aggravating back pain while you sleep. Get comfortable using good sleeping positions.
Elevated liver enzymes
Symptom | Updated on March 29, 2024
Inflamed liver cells can leak higher levels of liver enzymes into the bloodstream. The symptom is often mild and short-term.
Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it?
Answer | Updated on April 27, 2024
Learn the causes and types of these diseases that affect the protective covering of nerves, which include multiple sclerosis. Also learn how they're treated.
Knee bursitis
Disease | Updated on March 2, 2024
This condition involves painful swelling of a small fluid-filled sac near the knee joint. It causes pain and can limit movement.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Disease | Updated on November 18, 2023
This type of brain degeneration is likely caused by recurrent concussions, but the disorder isn't well understood.
Cystitis
Disease | Updated on August 16, 2022
Cystitis is a condition that affects the bladder. It happens most often when bacteria cause an infection. But there are other causes, too.
Acromegaly
Disease | Updated on February 6, 2024
An excess of growth hormone causes the bones to keep growing, which can lead to a number of serious complications if left untreated.
Alcoholic hepatitis
Disease | Updated on November 9, 2023
Heavy drinking over years can damage the liver.
Gastritis
Disease | Updated on February 14, 2024
Learn about the causes and treatments for this inflammation of the stomach lining.
Job burnout: How to spot it and take action
Article | Updated on November 30, 2023
Stress on the job can affect your physical and mental health. Know the signs and when to take action.
Myelofibrosis
Disease | Updated on December 28, 2022
Find out more about this bone marrow cancer. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for primary myelofibrosis and secondary myelofibrosis.
Gallbladder cleanse: A 'natural' remedy for gallstones?
Answer | Updated on February 28, 2024
A gallbladder cleanse is a popular alternative remedy for gallstones. But does it work?
White tongue
Symptom | Updated on February 3, 2018
White tongue: Symptom — Learn about the definition and possible causes of this usually harmless symptom.
Rectal bleeding
Symptom | Updated on December 7, 2023
Blood in your stool, on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl can have various causes. See your doctor if it lasts more than a day or two.
Honey: An effective cough remedy?
Answer | Updated on November 5, 2024
Several studies focusing on the common cold suggest that honey may help calm coughs in adults and children over 1 year of age.
Cancer survivors: Care for your body after treatment
Article | Updated on October 26, 2022
Cancer survivors can improve their health after cancer treatment with simple changes.
Alzheimer's genes: Are you at risk?
Article | Updated on April 29, 2023
What role do genes play in developing Alzheimer's? Are you at risk?
Brain metastases
Disease | Updated on October 25, 2022
Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cancers that spread to the brain (secondary, or metastatic, brain tumors).
Adult Still disease
Disease | Updated on May 2, 2023
Learn about symptoms, complications and treatment of this inflammatory disorder.
COPD
Disease | Updated on August 30, 2024
This ongoing lung disease limits airflow into and out of the lungs. This results in trouble breathing, cough with mucus and wheezing.
Head and neck cancers
Disease | Updated on November 16, 2023
Learn about innovative treatment for throat cancers, mouth cancers, tongue cancers, tonsil cancers and other cancers that affect the head and neck.
Paraganglioma
Disease | Updated on June 24, 2022
Learn about this rare tumor that begins in nerve cells and sometimes causes high blood pressure. It's usually benign but sometimes spreads.
Eye melanoma
Disease | Updated on August 9, 2022
Eye melanoma is a type of eye cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatments for this rare cancer. It's also called ocular melanoma or uveal melanoma.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Disease | Updated on May 3, 2024
Learn more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment of this cancer of the lymphatic system that causes swollen lymph nodes.
Parkinson's disease
Disease | Updated on September 27, 2024
There's no cure for this progressive movement disorder, but treatments can help your symptoms get better.
Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol
Article | Updated on September 2, 2022
Understand the diet and lifestyle steps you can take to improve your cholesterol.
Pericardial effusion
Disease | Updated on November 13, 2021
Learn the symptoms, causes and treatment of excess fluid around the heart.
Ventricular tachycardia
Disease | Updated on March 6, 2024
This rapid heart rate can be a medical emergency. Know the warning symptoms and how it's treated.
Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT)
Disease | Updated on October 5, 2024
This most common type of supraventricular tachycardia, a type of irregular heartbeat, tends to occur in young women. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Edema
Disease | Updated on July 28, 2023
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of swelling caused by too much fluid in body tissues.
What is a heart failure action plan?
Answer | Updated on July 10, 2024
Know when new heart failure symptoms require a call to a healthcare professional or an ER visit. An action plan can guide self-care.
Breastfeeding nutrition: Tips for moms
Article | Updated on April 27, 2022
Understand breastfeeding nutrition do's and don'ts.
Gastroenteritis: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on July 23, 2024
How to recognize and provide first-aid help for gastroenteritis.
Foreign object in the eye: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on August 24, 2024
Learn how to administer first aid for a foreign object in the eye.
Fever: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on June 25, 2024
What first-aid steps to take if you or someone else has a fever.
Vertebral tumor
Disease | Updated on July 27, 2024
Learn about these tumors that grow in the bones of the spine, causing pain and weakening the spinal column. Find out about diagnosis and treatment.
Tennis elbow
Disease | Updated on September 7, 2023
Repeated motion of the wrist and arm often cause this condition. It affects athletes and nonathletes. Learn how to prevent and treat it.
Video: Tendon transfer to repair rotator cuff
Video | Updated on May 18, 2022
A torn rotator cuff is sometimes repaired with a tendon from your back.
Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr: What's the connection?
Answer | Updated on January 11, 2023
The Epstein-Barr virus sometimes causes a disease known as mono. Learn who is at risk and what the symptoms are.
Video: Migraine aura
Video | Updated on March 23, 2021
A migraine aura is usually visual, but can also be a sensory, motor or verbal disturbance. This animation shows what happens when you have a migraine aura.
Prenatal care: First trimester visits
Article | Updated on July 26, 2024
Prenatal care can help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Here's an overview of first trimester visits.
Fetal development: The 1st trimester
Article | Updated on June 3, 2022
Fetal development begins before you even know you're pregnant. Here's what happens early on.
Vaginal fistula
Disease | Updated on February 23, 2024
Learn about this unusual opening that forms between the vagina and another organ.
Scrotal masses
Disease | Updated on August 4, 2023
Lumps in the scrotum have various causes. Even painless lumps should be checked promptly by a health care professional.
Orchitis
Disease | Updated on December 1, 2022
This inflammation of one or both testicles can cause pain and infertility. It's usually caused by a bacterial infection or the mumps virus.
Dry orgasm
Symptom | Updated on November 30, 2022
It's possible for men to reach sexual climax without ejaculating. Learn about the possible causes.
Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to lower stress
Article | Updated on January 24, 2024
Learn how to use relaxation techniques to lower stress and bring more calm into your life.
Video: Heartburn and hiatal hernia
Video | Updated on October 12, 2023
Watch this video to learn about heartburn and hiatal hernia.
Video: Neck stretches for the workplace
Video | Updated on September 26, 2024
Neck stretches can help prevent stiffness. Try these stretches at work.
What is thirdhand smoke, and why is it a concern?
Answer | Updated on July 4, 2024
Tobacco smoke creates toxic residue that clings to walls, carpets, clothes and other surfaces.
Hookah smoking: Is it safer than cigarette smoking?
Answer | Updated on December 6, 2022
This habit isn't safer than smoking cigarettes. Find out why.
Kidney donation: Are there long-term risks?
Answer | Updated on June 14, 2022
Kidney donation can save a life, but it's important to understand the risks.
Cold urticaria
Disease | Updated on December 15, 2021
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this allergic skin reaction caused by cold that most often affects young adults.
Hair loss
Disease | Updated on January 19, 2024
This common and sometimes stressful condition may result from heredity, medications or medical conditions. Treatment may reverse or slow hair loss.
Ingrown hair
Disease | Updated on January 19, 2024
Learn about causes, treatment and prevention of this common, painful skin condition — sometimes called razor bumps, barber's itch, shave bumps and pseudofolliculitis barbae.
Moles
Disease | Updated on December 15, 2023
Moles, also known as nevi, are a common type of skin growth that vary in color, shape and size. While most moles are most often harmless, they rarely can become cancerous.
Does sunscreen expire?
Answer | Updated on January 9, 2024
Wondering whether sunscreen expires? Get the facts about how long sunscreen lasts.
Excessive sweating
Symptom | Updated on July 19, 2024
Excessive sweating: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this symptom.
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome
Disease | Updated on January 14, 2023
Learn about this condition that causes pain and swelling in muscles of the legs or arms during exercise.
Video: Hip abduction walk with resistance tubing
Video | Updated on February 14, 2023
The hip abduction walk targets the hip muscles. See how it's done.
Video: Seated leg press with weight machine
Video | Updated on February 9, 2023
The leg press exercise strengthens the lower body. See how it's done.
Video: Fitness ball bridge with heel dig
Video | Updated on April 6, 2023
Comfortable with the fitness ball bridge? See how to add a heel dig.
Huntington's disease
Disease | Updated on April 25, 2024
This rare disease causes an early decay of nerve cells in the brain. Learn about its symptoms and how treatments may help.
Appendicitis
Disease | Updated on July 16, 2024
Is it just a bellyache or something more serious? Find out about the symptoms and treatment for inflammation of the appendix.
Egg allergy
Disease | Updated on June 11, 2022
Egg allergy can cause a serious reaction in children and adults. Here's how to recognize egg allergy symptoms, and what to do if a severe reaction occurs.
Latex allergy
Disease | Updated on November 6, 2024
This allergy is a reaction to proteins in natural rubber latex — found in medical gloves, balloons and more. Find out how to avoid many common triggers.
Calcium channel blockers
Article | Updated on August 23, 2023
Learn how these blood pressure medicines open the arteries, help relieve chest pain and treat an irregular heartbeat.
Silent heart attack: What are the risks?
Answer | Updated on April 16, 2024
This type of heart attack occurs with few, if any, symptoms. Find out more.
Can whole-grain foods lower blood pressure?
Answer | Updated on May 23, 2024
Find out if eating whole-grain foods can lower blood pressure.
Video: What is blood pressure?
Video | Updated on May 7, 2024
Watch this video to see what your blood pressure reading means.
Spider bites: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on April 30, 2024
How to administer first aid for a spider bite.
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Disease | Updated on November 8, 2022
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and risk factors of this skin condition with open sores, along with advice on how to cope with it.
Psoriasis
Disease | Updated on May 17, 2024
Learn about this common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches and how you can combine medications with self-care habits to manage it.
Epidermoid cysts
Disease | Updated on March 27, 2024
Find out more about this usually harmless, common skin bump in adults.
Nausea during pregnancy: A good thing?
Answer | Updated on June 20, 2024
Morning sickness is common during pregnancy. Understand what nausea and vomiting might mean while you're pregnant.
Bleeding during pregnancy
Symptom | Updated on January 20, 2022
Learn what may cause vaginal bleeding during pregnancy and when you should see a doctor about it.
Apple cider vinegar for weight loss
Answer | Updated on April 29, 2022
Proponents tout apple cider vinegar as a weight-loss aid, but there's little proof that it works.
Schizophrenia
Disease | Updated on October 16, 2024
This mental condition can lead to hallucinations, delusions, and very disordered thinking and behavior. It can make daily living hard, but it's treatable.
Nocturnal panic attacks: What causes them?
Answer | Updated on January 12, 2018
Nighttime panic attacks can cause sweating, rapid heart rate, trembling, shortness of breath, heavy breathing, flushing or chills. Learn about treatment.
Unexplained weight loss
Symptom | Updated on August 17, 2022
Unexplained weight loss has many causes — some serious. Find out when losing weight without trying calls for a medical evaluation.
Arm pain
Symptom | Updated on April 27, 2023
Arm pain: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this symptom.
Tianeptine: Is safe use possible?
Article | Updated on March 29, 2024
Tianeptine is a medicine used in some countries for depression and anxiety. Learn why it is best to avoid it.
Degenerative changes in the spine: Is this arthritis?
Answer | Updated on January 23, 2024
Degenerative changes in the spine visible on X-rays indicate osteoarthritis of the spine.
NSAIDs: Do they increase my risk of heart attack and stroke?
Answer | Updated on July 10, 2024
Common pain medicines such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Low blood cell counts: Side effects of cancer treatment
Article | Updated on September 17, 2024
Find out why your doctor tests your blood during cancer treatment and what signs and symptoms may signal a low blood cell count.
Weight-loss surgery: Is it an option for you?
Article | Updated on October 13, 2022
Weight-loss surgery is one part of a treatment plan for weight loss. Learn about the criteria and what is expected of you.
Hormone therapy: Is it right for you?
Article | Updated on December 6, 2022
Hormone therapy helps treat bothersome menopausal symptoms, but it's not for everyone. See if hormone therapy might work for you.
5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners
Article | Updated on January 12, 2024
Running a 5K? Make it to race day in seven weeks.
Carcinoid tumors
Disease | Updated on December 6, 2022
Learn about these slow-growing cancers that usually begin in the digestive system or in the lungs. Treatments include peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.
Endometrial cancer
Disease | Updated on August 11, 2023
Learn about the symptoms and causes of this cancer of the uterus. Treatments include hysterectomy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy and other medicines.
Chordoma
Disease | Updated on January 27, 2024
Find out about this rare type of bone cancer. Learn about innovative chordoma treatments, including minimally invasive surgery and proton therapy.
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors
Disease | Updated on July 31, 2024
These cancers form in the linings of nerves. Treatment includes surgery, radiation therapy and, sometimes, chemotherapy.
Magic mouthwash: Effective for chemotherapy mouth sores?
Answer | Updated on November 18, 2023
Find out what ingredients pharmacists combine for this treatment for mouth sores caused by chemotherapy and other cancer treatments.
Liposuction
TestProcedure | Updated on September 19, 2024
Learn about this surgery that removes fat and shapes areas of the body. Understand the risks, what to expect and how to prepare.
A1C test
TestProcedure | Updated on December 1, 2022
Learn more about the preparation for and results of this common diabetes blood test.
Prothrombin time test
TestProcedure | Updated on November 30, 2022
This simple test measures how quickly your blood clots. Find out why it's done and what to expect.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
TestProcedure | Updated on September 6, 2023
This minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve is an option to open-heart valve surgery. Learn about the benefits and risks of TAVR .
Robotic myomectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on June 6, 2023
Learn about this minimally invasive procedure to remove uterine fibroids that may reduce pain, blood loss and recovery time.
Cortisone shots
TestProcedure | Updated on September 21, 2023
These shots can help relieve pain, swelling and irritation. Potential side effects generally limit the number of cortisone shots you can receive in one year.
BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk
TestProcedure | Updated on October 21, 2023
Find out what to expect if you're considering a blood test to determine if you have an increased risk of breast cancer. Learn what your results might mean.
Allogeneic stem cell transplant
TestProcedure | Updated on October 16, 2024
Learn about this type of bone marrow transplant using stem cells from donor blood, bone marrow or umbilical cord blood.
SPECT scan
TestProcedure | Updated on January 5, 2024
SPECT scans use radioactive tracers and special cameras to create images of your internal organs. Find out what to expect during your SPECT.
Breast reconstruction with implants
TestProcedure | Updated on December 28, 2022
Find out what to expect if you're considering breast reconstruction with breast implants after mastectomy. Includes pre-pectoral implant placement.
Pulmonary vein isolation
TestProcedure | Updated on January 9, 2024
This type of cardiac ablation uses heat or cold energy to treat atrial fibrillation. Learn how it's done and when you might need this treatment.
Cardioversion
TestProcedure | Updated on June 28, 2024
Learn what to expect during this treatment to reset the heart rhythm.
Nuclear stress test
TestProcedure | Updated on January 7, 2023
This type of stress test uses a tiny bit of radioactive material to look for changes in blood flow to the heart. Know why it's done and how to prepare.
Breast augmentation
TestProcedure | Updated on September 10, 2024
Learn about surgery to increase breast size, as well as the risks, benefits, possible complications and follow-up care.
Breast self-exam for breast awareness
TestProcedure | Updated on July 24, 2024
Being aware of the look and feel of your breasts may make it more likely that you'll notice any changes that could be signs of breast cancer.
Buttock lift
TestProcedure | Updated on August 19, 2022
Find out how this surgery can change your appearance. Also learn about the possible risks of the procedure.
Canalith repositioning procedure
TestProcedure | Updated on September 20, 2022
Here's what to expect from the canalith repositioning procedure, a series of simple, effective maneuvers to help relieve a certain type of vertigo.
Esophageal manometry
TestProcedure | Updated on July 9, 2024
This test involves placing a thin, pressure-sensitive tube through your nose into your esophagus to measure pressure as you swallow.
Glucose challenge test
TestProcedure | Updated on September 8, 2023
Know how to prepare for this gestational diabetes screening test.
Intravenous pyelogram
TestProcedure | Updated on December 6, 2022
An intravenous pyelogram is an imaging exam that may be used to help diagnose urinary tract disorders. Learn what to expect during the exam.
Locomotor training for spinal cord injury
TestProcedure | Updated on September 13, 2024
Learn what's involved with this therapy designed to improve movement and mobility after a spinal cord injury.
Tattoo removal
TestProcedure | Updated on January 20, 2024
Find out about tattoo removal options, including laser surgery, surgical removal and dermabrasion.
High blood protein
Symptom | Updated on October 31, 2024
What does it mean if you have high blood proteins? Learn about the role proteins play in your body and the possible causes of this blood test result.
Video: PICC line placement
Video | Updated on June 23, 2023
PICC line placement — See how a PICC line delivers chemotherapy and other cancer care.
Video: Endoscopy
Video | Updated on October 12, 2023
An endoscopy allows your doctor to view your esophagus, stomach and part of the small intestine. Here's how it works.
Abrasion
Topic | Updated on November 22, 2023
An abrasion is an injury caused by something that rubs or scrapes against the skin or tissue.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Topic | Updated on March 14, 2024
A type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects white blood cells.
Adenocarcinoma
Topic | Updated on August 8, 2023
A form of cancer that starts in the cells that line certain organs, called glandular cells.
Atheroma
Topic | Updated on July 23, 2024
A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in an artery and on the artery walls. Also called plaque.
Atrial flutter
Topic | Updated on September 18, 2024
A heart rhythm disorder in which the heart's upper chambers beat too quickly. Also called an arrhythmia.
Beriberi
Topic | Updated on June 10, 2023
A condition in which the body doesn't have enough vitamin B-1, also called thiamin.
Bicuspid aortic valve
Topic | Updated on August 29, 2023
When the aortic valve has two flaps instead of three.
Brucellosis
Topic | Updated on March 9, 2024
An illness caused by infection with bacteria and spread from animals to people, mostly through raw dairy products.
Bubonic plague
Topic | Updated on January 4, 2024
A rare but serious infection caused by bacteria found in small animals and their fleas.
Bursitis
Topic | Updated on June 24, 2023
Painful swelling of the fluid-filled pads, called bursae, that act as cushions at the joints.
Cauda equina syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A serious condition in which the nerves at the end of the spinal cord are compressed.
Choriocarcinoma
Topic | Updated on August 8, 2023
A type of cancer of the uterus that spreads rapidly.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
Clostridium difficile colitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Inflammation of the colon caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile.
Cluster headaches
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A rare condition in which headaches occur in patterns or clusters.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A degenerative brain disorder that leads to dementia and death.
Degenerative changes in the spine: Is this arthritis?
Topic | Updated on January 23, 2024
Osteoarthritis of the spine, usually in the neck or lower back.
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A chronic, very itchy skin rash made up of bumps and blisters.
Diastolic heart failure
Topic | Updated on August 22, 2023
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Topic | Updated on September 6, 2023
Condition that causes blood to clot throughout the body's blood vessels.
Dracunculiasis
Topic | Updated on March 15, 2024
An infection from a parasite that happens in parts of Africa that don't have safe water.
Dyshidrotic eczema
Topic | Updated on October 24, 2023
A condition in which tiny, fluid-filled blisters appear on the palms and fingers.
Dyslipidemia
Topic | Updated on January 20, 2024
An imbalance of lipids and lipoproteins in the blood.
Elephantiasis
Topic | Updated on March 6, 2024
Hardening and thickening of the skin caused by a disease that is spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
Embolism
Topic | Updated on September 11, 2024
A sudden blockage of an artery by a blood clot or other mass.
Endometrial cancer
Topic | Updated on February 16, 2024
A type of cancer that begins in the lining of the womb. The womb also is called the uterus.
Hemorrhoids
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding.
Hyperparathyroidism
Topic | Updated on May 11, 2023
A condition in which one or more of the parathyroid glands in the neck make too much hormone
Ileus
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Inability of the intestine (bowel) to contract normally and move waste out of the body.
Lymphatic filariasis
Topic | Updated on March 19, 2024
An infection of the lymph system with a parasite called a filarial worm.