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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Ahematomais an abnormal pooling of blood in the body under the skin that results from a broken or ruptured blood vessel. Pain and swelling are common symptoms of hematomas. A minor injury can cause skin color changes like a mild bruise, but hematomas can be far more serious. Hematomas can be life-threatening depending on how they were caused and what part of your body is affected....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention A hemothorax is when there is an accumulation of blood between the membranes lining the lungs (thepleura). The most common cause is trauma, but lung infections, heart and lung surgery, cancer, or even excess doses of blood thinners may also be responsible. When a hemothorax develops, there is often confusion at first because there are so many similarities in the symptoms of a hemothorax and other respiratory complications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeRisksPreparationWhat to ExpectAfter the TestResults Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks Preparation What to Expect After the Test Results Ahepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid(HIDA) scan is a type of nuclear imaging test. It lets a healthcare provider look at the bile ducts,gallbladder, and liver. It is sometimes also called acholescintigraphyorhepatobiliary scintigraphy. During this test, a tracer that contains a small amount of radioactive material is injected into the blood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisWhen It’s an EmergencyNonsurgical Treatment OptionsSurgeryComplicationsWhen to Seek CareNext in Hiatal Hernia GuideWhen is Hiatal Hernia Life-Threatening? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis When It’s an Emergency Nonsurgical Treatment Options Surgery Complications When to Seek Care Next in Hiatal Hernia Guide Ahiatal hernia, orhiatus hernia,occurs when the topmost part of your stomach pushes through the small opening in the diaphragm....

The term “high deductible health plan” probably sounds pretty self-explanatory. But it’s actually an official term that the IRS defines—it doesn’t just mean any health plan with a highdeductible. This article will describe what a high-deductible health plan is, how they’re regulated, how they work withhealth savings accounts, and how they differ from other types of health coverage. High deductible health plans—often referred to as HDHPs—have to follow three rules:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrednisone DosingSide EffectsTaking PrednisoneInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prednisone Dosing Side Effects Taking Prednisone Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Steroids treat conditions such asasthma,rheumatoid arthritis (RA),lupus,multiple sclerosis (MS),eczema, different types ofcancer,Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis (UC), and others. Prednisone is a popularly prescribed steroid medication. Steroids are potent (strong) medicines. As such, they can have serious side effects, mainly when used at high doses and for extended periods....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProcedural ExpertiseSubspecialtiesTraining and CertificationAppointment TipsSeeing a Hospitalist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Procedural Expertise Subspecialties Training and Certification Appointment Tips Seeing a Hospitalist A hospitalist is a subspecialty of physician who treats patients solely in a hospital. Hospitalists practice what is known as hospital medicine, a medical specialty centered on the care of acutely ill hospitalized patients. Hospitalists do not maintain outside practices but provide exclusive care to patients during their hospital stay....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment Prevention A hungerheadacheis one you get from not eating. Researchers don’t know exactly how not eating can give you a headache, but it may have something to do with falling blood sugar levels. Also called a fasting headache, a hunger headache may come on suddenly or slowly, and the pain is constant and occurs on both sides of your head....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksPotential BenefitsSide EffectsWho Should Avoid ItDoes It Work?How OftenAverage Cost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Potential Benefits Side Effects Who Should Avoid It Does It Work? How Often Average Cost A Hydrafacial, sometimes calledhydradermabrasion, is a patented skin treatment. It is a multistep process that combines deep cleansing,exfoliation(removal of dead skin cells), extraction (removing debris from clogged pores), and hydration (enhancing the water content of the skin)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeRisks and ContraindicationsBefore SurgeryDuring SurgeryRecoveryResults Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks and Contraindications Before Surgery During Surgery Recovery Results Ahymenectomyis a minor surgical procedure where an opening is created in the hymen. It is often done when the hymen is abnormally thick, has excess tissue, or is otherwise obstructing the flow of menstruation (imperforate hymen). When the hymen only has a small opening (a microperforate hymen), the surgery can be used to alleviate pain and discomfort....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Knee hyperextensionoccurs when the knee joint bends backward beyond its normal range of motion. Depending on the severity, this injury can cause damage to the ligaments or tendons that support this area of your leg. It can also lead to pain and several other symptoms. This article will outline the most common causes of knee hyperextension, its typical symptoms, and the most effective diagnosis and treatment techniques....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A hypertensive crisis occurs when there is a sudden spike inblood pressureto dangerous levels. It is considered a medical emergency, and you shouldseek out immediate medical attentionif you experience extremely high blood pressure.Blood pressure associated with a hypertensive crisis means the systolic pressure (the top number) is 180 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher, and the diastolic pressure (the bottom number) is 120 mm Hg or higher....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesAppearanceTreatmentHow Long Does It Last? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Appearance Treatment How Long Does It Last? Hypertrophic scars result from an abnormalinflammatory response(the immune system’s reaction) to an injury, causing excess scar tissue growth. A skin injury through thedermal (inner) layeror deeper sets the body’s natural inflammatory response in motion to heal the injured skin. The result of this healing process is a scar....