Diseases

Symptoms & Signs Clubbing of fingers (skin or bone enlargement around the fingernails) Cyanosis, which…

Treatment Surgery to repair tetralogy of Fallot is done when the infant is very young.…

Definition Tetanus is infection of the nervous system with the potentially deadly bacteria Clostridium tetani…

Symptoms & Signs Tetanus often begins with mild spasms in the jaw muscles (lockjaw). The…

Treatment Treatment may include: Antibiotics, including penicillin, clindamycin, erythromycin, or metronidazole (metronidazole has been most…

Definition Testicular torsion is the twisting of the spermatic cord, which cuts off the blood…

Symptoms & Signs Sudden onset of severe pain in one testicle, with or without a…

Treatment Surgery is usually required and should be performed as soon as possible after symptoms…

Definition Testicular failure is the inability of the testicles to produce sperm or male hormones.…

Symptoms & Signs Decrease in height Enlarged breasts (gynecomastia) Infertility Lack of muscle mass Lack…

Treatment Male hormone supplements may successfully treat some forms of testicular failure. Men who take…

Definition Testicular cancer is cancer that starts in the testicles, the male reproductive glands located…

Symptoms & Signs There may be no symptoms. Symptoms that may occur can include: Discomfort…

Treatment Treatment depends on the: Type of testicular tumor Stage of the tumor Once cancer…

Definition Tenosynovitis is inflammation of the lining of the sheath that surrounds a tendon (the…

Symptoms & Signs Difficulty moving a joint Joint swelling in the affected area Pain and…

Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Rest or keeping…

Definition All seizures are caused by abnormal electrical disturbances in the brain. Partial (focal) seizures…

Symptoms & Signs Patients with focal seizures can have any of the symptoms below, depending…

Definition Temporal arteritis is inflammation and damage to blood vessels that supply the head area,…