Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Orchiectomy?TypesWhy It’s NeededPreparationRecoveryLong-Term Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Orchiectomy? Types Why It’s Needed Preparation Recovery Long-Term Effects Anorchiectomy(also calledorchidectomy) is the removal of one or both of thetesticles. It may be necessary to remove a testicle to prevent or stop the spread of certain types of cancer. In some instances, testicular injury requires an orchiectomy. Removal of the testicles is also one of several procedures performed for transgender women....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentRecurrence Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Recurrence An anorectal boil or abscess is a pus-filled cavity that forms within the furrows of the anal canal (called the anal sinuses). Depending on its location, it may also be called an anal abscess, rectal abscess, perianal abscess, or perirectal abscess. This article discusses anal and rectal abscesses, also called boils....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsPhysical CharacteristicsDevelopmental CharacteristicsBehavioral CharacteristicsNeurological CharacteristicsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Physical Characteristics Developmental Characteristics Behavioral Characteristics Neurological Characteristics Causes Diagnosis Treatment funky-data / Getty Images While children with Angelman syndrome will have distinctive features and symptoms, the condition is usually only recognized when the child is six to 12 months old. Because the condition is so rare, Angelman syndrome is frequently misdiagnosed asautismorcerebral palsy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping People with blue or light eyes have less pigmented irises than people with brown or darker colored eyes. The effects of aniridia can vary significantly between people. In some people with aniridia, the iris may be only mildly affected. In others, however, the effects can be profound. Aniridia can reduce visual acuity and increase sensitivity to light....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of AS SurgeryTypes of Surgery for ASBefore SurgeryAt the HospitalDuring SurgeryAfter SurgeryRecoveryComplications and Risks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of AS Surgery Types of Surgery for AS Before Surgery At the Hospital During Surgery After Surgery Recovery Complications and Risks Most people withankylosing spondylitis(AS), a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis, don’t require surgery. A procedure is typically only recommended if spine or joint damage becomes severe enough that it causes intense daily pain or restricts mobility and theability to perform daily tasks....

In aplastic anemia (AA), the bone marrow stops making enough red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.Aplastic anemia may appear at any age but is diagnosed more often in children and young adults. Estimates vary, but between 1.5 and about seven cases are diagnosed per million people each year. Blend_Images / Getty Images Symptoms The symptoms of aplastic anemia come on slowly. The symptoms are related to the low levels of blood cells:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Coping Arthritis mutilans is considered rare, affecting about 4% of people with psoriatic arthritis. Part of the reason may be that psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis cause similar types of inflammation. Psoriatic arthritisis an autoimmune disorder integrally linked topsoriasis. Psoriasis specifically targets skin cells, triggering inflammation and the production of dry, scaly lesions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Chest X-rays and other tests can sometimes differentiate aspiration pneumonia from othertypes of pneumonia. Aspiration pneumonia that is bacterial is treated with antibiotics, while chemical pneumonitis may require other supportive treatments. Verywell / Emily Roberts The most common symptoms of aspiration pneumonia include: Complications Aspiration pneumonia can sometimes lead to severe and potentially life-threatening complications if left untreated, including:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Verywell / Emily Roberts Babesiosis may not cause symptoms. The majority of people who are infected withBabesiaeither don’t feel sick (asymptomatic) or have only mild symptoms. Common SymptomsIf a person does feel unwell, at first they may have nonspecific “flu-like” symptoms such as:A general sick feeling (malaise)Feeling tired or rundown (fatigue)Loss of appetite and nauseaFever, chills, and “cold sweats” (diaphoresis)Joint paint...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Benign essentialblepharospasmis a progressive neurological disorder and a type ofdystonia, or abnormal muscle posture. In benign essential blepharospasm, uncontrolled muscle contractions cause the eyelids to close involuntarily. When severe, the condition can cause a person to become functionally blind.While there is no cure, several treatments are available to help manage symptoms and progression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Moyo Studio/ E+/ Getty Images Biliary colic is a type of pain that usually occurs in the upper part of your belly (abdomen), a little to the right or centrally. In some people, it feels like the pain is radiating to their back or their right shoulder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Biologics?UsesBenefits and RisksTypesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Biologics? Uses Benefits and Risks Types Frequently Asked Questions Biologic medical therapies, orbiologics, are an important type of treatment for Crohn’s disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Biologics are a wide-ranging class of drugs, and there are many different types. Most biologics for Crohn’s disease are monoclonal antibody treatments that help tune down the immune system’s overreaction to treat symptoms and help prevent flare-ups....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Biologics?How Biologics Are UsedBenefits and RisksTreatment Procedures of Benlysta for LupusFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Biologics? How Biologics Are Used Benefits and Risks Treatment Procedures of Benlysta for Lupus Frequently Asked Questions In the past 10 years, a new class of drug called biologics (sometimes called biological medical therapy) has led to new, successful treatments for lupus and other inflammatory diseases....