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Abnormal Pap Test 01/05/2009
A Pap test , or Pap smear, is part of a woman's routine physical exam. It is the best way to prevent cervical cancer , because it can find cells on your cervix that could turn into cancer. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. When your doctor says that your Pap test was 'abnormal,' it means that the test found some cells on your cervix that do not look normal. It does not mean that you have cancer. In fact, the chances that you have cancer are very small.
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Abscessed Tooth 03/23/2007
You should begin treatment for an abscessed tooth as soon as possible to avoid a more serious infection, such as cellulitis . 1 Bacteria from an untreated abscess can spread to the blood, infect other parts of the body, and become life-threatening. This risk increases if you have diabetes, heart valve disease or an artificial valve, or if you take steroids for other conditions, such as asthma or Crohn's disease .
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Achilles Tendon Problems 01/27/2009
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. It lets you rise up on your toes and push off when you walk or run. What are common Achilles tendon problems? The two main problems found in the Achilles tendon are: Achilles tendinopathy. Achilles tendinopathy includes one of two conditions: Tendinitis. This actually means " Inflammation of the tendon," but inflammation is rarely the cause of tendon pain. Tendinosis.
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Acne Vulgaris 03/01/2007
Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Some people call it blackheads, blemishes, whiteheads, pimples, or zits. When you have just a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mild form of acne. Severe acne can mean hundreds of pimples that can cover the face, neck, chest, and back. Or, it can be bigger, solid, red lumps that are painful (cysts). Most young people get at least mild acne. It usually gets better after the teen years.
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Acute Bronchitis 07/23/2008
Acute bronchitis is spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks and liquid droplets containing virus particles or bacteria are released into the air and onto objects. Then you may: Breathe air that contains the virus particles or bacteria. Touch an object that has been touched by an infected person and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth without washing your hands.
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Acute Renal Failure 06/14/2007
This topic provides information about sudden kidney failure. If you are looking for information about long-term kidney disease, see the topic Chronic Kidney Disease . What is acute renal failure? Acute renal failure means that your kidneys have suddenly stopped working. Your kidneys remove waste products and help balance water and salt and other minerals ( electrolytes ) in your blood. When your kidneys stop working, waste products, fluids, and electrolytes build up in your body.
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Addison's Disease 02/20/2008
Addison's disease (primary adrenocortical insufficiency) is a rare condition that develops when the adrenal glands , located above the kidneys, are not able to produce enough of the hormones cortisol and, less commonly, aldosterone. Cortisol affects almost every organ in the body and is important for normal body function. The adrenal glands release cortisol to help the body cope with stress from illness, injury, surgery, childbirth, or other reasons.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration 08/13/2007
Age-related macular degeneration is a disease that causes blurring of your central vision . The blurring happens because of damage to the macula, a small area at the back of the eye . The macula helps you see the fine detail in things that your eyes are focusing on. Macular degeneration makes it harder to do things that require sharp central vision, like reading, driving, and recognizing faces. It does not affect side vision, so it does not lead to complete blindness.
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Allergies (Learning Center) 05/06/2008
Allergies Topic Contents Learn about allergies More Information Allergies Learn about allergies If you are like a lot of people, you are allergic to something. For most people, allergies mean itchy eyes and a drippy nose. But for a few people, allergies to things like bee stings or nuts cause a whole-body reaction that can be life-threatening. Whether your allergies are dangerous or just annoying, the information in our Learning Center can help you cope.
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Allergies to Insect Stings 01/22/2008
When you are stung by an insect, poisons and other toxins enter your skin. It is normal to have some swelling, redness, pain, and itching around the sting. But you may have an allergic reaction if your immune system reacts strongly to allergens in the sting. You probably will not have a severe allergic reaction the first time you are stung. But even if your first reaction to a sting is mild, allergic reactions can get worse with each sting. Your next reaction may be more severe or even deadly.
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