Symptoms & Signs Arrhythmias, heart dysfunction Bleeding (may progress to hemorrhage) Coma Decreased urination Delirium…
Diseases
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Definition Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors…
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Treatment The biggest challenge in treating anorexia nervosa is having the person recognize that they…
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Symptoms & Signs To be diagnosed with anorexia, a person must: * Have an intense…
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Alternate Names : Eating disorder – anorexia Definition Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that…
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Treatment Treatment involves surgery to drain the abscess. Warm sitz baths (sitting in a tub…
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Symptoms & Signs * Constipation (may occur) * Discharge of pus from the rectum *…
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Alternate Names : Anal abscess, Rectal abscess, Abscess – anorectal Definition An anorectal abscess is…
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Treatment Treatment includes: * Artificial (prosthetic) testicle implants * Male hormones (androgens) * Psychological support…
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Symptoms & Signs * Normal outside genitals before puberty * Failure to start puberty at…
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Alternate Names : Vanishing testes – anorchia, Empty scrotum – anorchia, Scrotum – empty (anorchia)…
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Treatment Surgery is needed to correct ALCAPA. Usually only one surgery is required, depending on…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms of anomalous left coronary artery in an infant include: * Crying…
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Alternate Names : Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery arising from the pulmonary artery,…
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Treatment Surgical bypass of the blocked part of the duodenum is the usual treatment for…
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Symptoms & Signs Newborns may not tolerate feedings. They may spit up more than normal,…
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Definition An annular pancreas is a ring of pancreatic tissue that encircles the duodenum (the…
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Treatment Mild symptoms may not need treatment. Moderate to severe symptoms may need treatment. Breathing…
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Symptoms & Signs The main symptom is the sudden development of swelling. You may also…
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Alternate Names : Angioneurotic edema, Welts Definition Angioedema is a swelling, similar to hives, but…