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Key TakeawaysBorg (“blackout rage gallon”) is a popular party drink among college students.Most borgs are made with half a gallon of water, a bottle of vodka, and flavor enhancers. Some people add Liquid IV to help prevent hangovers.Experts say hydration alone doesn’t negate the amount of alcohol. Key Takeaways Borg (“blackout rage gallon”) is a popular party drink among college students.Most borgs are made with half a gallon of water, a bottle of vodka, and flavor enhancers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBowel Obstruction SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentSurgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bowel Obstruction Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Surgery A bowel obstruction occurs when a section of thesmallorlarge intestinebecomes partially or completely blocked. Symptoms include abdominal pain, fevers, constipation, and vomiting. This can be a dangerous condition, potentially increasing the risk of a severe infection or a perforation (hole) in the intestine. Certain medical illnesses such asCrohn’s diseaseincrease the risk of bowel obstruction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A brain bleed is the second most common cause ofstrokenext to blood vessel obstruction (cerebral ischemia). Symptoms include head pain, vision changes, and weakness on one side of the body. A brain bleed is diagnosed with imaging tests and may require surgery to stop the bleeding and relieve pressure on the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisHow Serious Is One?TreatmentOutlookNext in Brain Tumor GuideBrain Tumor Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis How Serious Is One? Treatment Outlook Next in Brain Tumor Guide Abrain tumoris a group of abnormal cells that form in or near your brain. Unlike healthy brain cells, the cells that comprise a brain tumor are damaged. They multiply out of control without the normal cell functions that control their growth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Cancerous Tumor?Checking Your Breast for LumpsOther Breast Cancer SymptomsWhen to See Your Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Cancerous Tumor? Checking Your Breast for Lumps Other Breast Cancer Symptoms When to See Your Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions This article explains whatbreast cancerlumps are, other symptoms of breast cancer, and how to detect them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Coping Frequently Asked Questions In preparation for breast implant placement after amastectomy, a breast tissue expander may be used. Abreast tissue expanderis an implantable, balloon-like device used to stretch breast skin and chest wall muscles. Over the course of two to six months, the expander will create a pocket so that a permanent saline orsilicone implantcan be inserted as part of breast reconstruction surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentRecoveryPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Prevention Frequently Asked Questions A bucket handlemeniscustear is a serious knee injury in which themeniscus, a C-shaped wedge of cartilage in the knee joint, rips away from the back of the knee and flips forward like a bucket handle. A bucket handle meniscus tear is one of the most seriouskinds of meniscus tears, common injuries that cause pain, swelling, and limited mobility....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeart’s Electrical SystemTypes of Bundle Branch BlockSymptomsCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heart’s Electrical System Types of Bundle Branch Block Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Verywell / Gary Ferster The Heart’s Electrical System The right and left bundle branches distribute the electrical impulse from the bundle of His across the right and left ventricles, causing them to beat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeRisksProcedureRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks Procedure Recovery Verywell / Danie Drankwalter In the United States, 32% of babies are born via C-section. A cesarean can be a lifesaving procedure, but like all surgeries, it does come with risks. This article explains the purpose of C-sections, how the procedure is performed, the risks and complications, and expectations when recovering....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBackgroundRationaleConflicting ResearchWeighing the EvidenceFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Background Rationale Conflicting Research Weighing the Evidence FAQs Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in coffee that you are generally advised to avoid before bedtime as it can keep you awake. However, there are some who endorse the use of coffee for a so-called “caffeine nap.” According to research conducted in the 1990s, drinking a cup of coffee after a midday nap can increase concentration, performance skills, andcognitioncompared to taking a nap without the coffee....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPlaque and Calculus BridgeAppearanceSide EffectsRemoval and PreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Plaque and Calculus Bridge Appearance Side Effects Removal and Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Whenplaqueon your teeth gets out of control, it hardens, forming tartar, also known ascalculus. A calculus bridge is when this buildup coats multiple teeth and starts to fill in gaps. If untreated, this can lead to serious dental issues, includinggum diseaseandtooth decay....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Carcinoid tumors are rare, slow-growing tumors that can arise in several places throughout the body.Carcinoid tumors are a subset of tumors calledneuroendocrine tumors(NETs) that usually begin in the digestive tract (stomach, appendix, small intestine, duodenum, colon, or rectum) or in the lungs. In some cases, carcinoid tumors can begin in other parts of the body, such as the testicles or ovaries....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of the TestHow Does the Test Work?LimitationsRisks and ContraindicationsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of the Test How Does the Test Work? Limitations Risks and Contraindications Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results A B-type natriuretic peptide or brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), is a commonly performed blood test that is used to diagnose or rule out heart failure....