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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifference Between TIA and StrokeCauses of MinistrokeSymptomsTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Difference Between TIA and Stroke Causes of Ministroke Symptoms Treatment Summary A ministroke, also known as atransient ischemic attack (TIA), is a brief interruption of blood flow to the brain that improves on its own. TIAs produce temporary stroke-like symptoms, such as weakness on one side of the body or slurred speech, that lasts anywhere from a few minutes up to 24 hours with no lasting damage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentRisk FactorsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Risk Factors Coping A molar pregnancy is a pregnancy complication where a non-viable fertilized egg develops into a tumor rather than a fetus. The mass often resembles a clump of grapes when viewed on an ultrasound. DjelicS / Getty Images Also Known AsA molar pregnancy may also be called:Hydatidiform moleGestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsClassic RashVariationsOther CausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Classic Rash Variations Other Causes Diagnosis Treatment Different people may experience different manifestations of a mono rash, includinghivesorpetechiae(purplish blood spots). Whatever the appearance, a mono rash may be suspected if it occurs with other mono symptoms, includingswollen lymph nodes, sore throat, body aches, and persistent, draining fatigue. The diagnosis may be confirmed with an antibody blood test....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkDiagnostic UsesTherapeutic UsesCommon Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Diagnostic Uses Therapeutic Uses Common Side Effects Amonoclonal antibody(mAb) is a type of immune protein produced in a lab that binds to a specific protein on a cell called anantigen. As with naturally occurringantibodies, monoclonal antibodies stimulate theimmune systemto act against disease-causing agents. Matching a specific human-made antibody to a particular target has many applications in medicine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen You Might Need a MucolyticTypesFormulationsSide EffectsPrecautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When You Might Need a Mucolytic Types Formulations Side Effects Precautions Markus Gann / EyeEm / Getty Images Though mucus plays an important role in the lungs—trapping irritants so that they can be expelled through coughing—overproduction can lead to shortness of breath, persistent"wet" coughs, and other potentially debilitating breathing problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping A mucouscystoccurs as a benign, fluid-filled mass. It most often appears on your lower lip or in or around other parts of your mouth. It can also grow on a finger or toe. A mucous cyst is not considered a sign or risk of cancer. When it appears in your mouth, it can occur due to trauma, bad oral habits, or an obstruction or blockage of asalivary duct....

When a system falls out of homeostasis, your body will react withhormones, enzymes, and other substances to correct this imbalance. A negative feedback loop effectively “puts the brakes” on the reaction once homeostasis is achieved and systems are stabilized. This article illustrates how a negative feedback loop works. It offers examples to help you understand what’s involved in achieving and maintaining biological homeostasis. How Negative Feedback Loops Work Imagine that the body is a factory making Product X, and imagine that making too much of Product X is expensive, wasteful, and harmful....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Nephrologist?ConditionsNephrologist vs. UrologistWhen to See a Kidney DoctorDiagnosisTreatmentsYour First VisitHow to Find a Nephrologist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Nephrologist? Conditions Nephrologist vs. Urologist When to See a Kidney Doctor Diagnosis Treatments Your First Visit How to Find a Nephrologist Kidney doctors are callednephrologists. They treat conditions that affect the kidneys, like chronic kidney disease and kidney stones....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNo-Scalpel vs. TraditionalProcedurePros and ConsAfter SurgeryCostEffectivenessFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents No-Scalpel vs. Traditional Procedure Pros and Cons After Surgery Cost Effectiveness Frequently Asked Questions A no-scalpel vasectomy is a minimally invasive male sterilization procedure in which a surgeon makes a small hole in the scrotum and removes part of the vas deferens, the tubes that transport sperm so it can mix with semen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Diagnosis Treatment A nodule is a growth or lump that develops on or within the body. For example, it can develop beneath the skin,in the lungs, or on glands such as the thyroid. When a health condition presents with nodules, it is considered nodularity. Nodules are incredibly common and can becancerous (malignant) or benign (non-cancerous)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNon-Stress Test PurposeRisk FactorsWhat to Expect During the TestTest ResultsAfter the ProcedureFrequently Asked QuestionsA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Non-Stress Test Purpose Risk Factors What to Expect During the Test Test Results After the Procedure Frequently Asked Questions A Word From Verywell A prenatal non-stress test (NST) is a common test done before birth (prenatal). It is used to ensure the health of the fetus before labor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat’s NormalChanges During PregnancyDaily ChangesAbnormal Heart RatesCauses of AbnormalitiesMonitoring MethodsProfessional vs. At-Home MonitoringFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What’s Normal Changes During Pregnancy Daily Changes Abnormal Heart Rates Causes of Abnormalities Monitoring Methods Professional vs. At-Home Monitoring Frequently Asked Questions A normal heart rate for a fetus can range from 110 to 160 beats per minute (BPM). Very early in pregnancy, it is typically around 110 BPM....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Healthy Platelet Count?What Does a High Platelet Count Mean?What Does a Low Platelet Count Mean?Is Your Platelet Count Normal? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Healthy Platelet Count? What Does a High Platelet Count Mean? What Does a Low Platelet Count Mean? Is Your Platelet Count Normal? A normalplatelet countis between 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter (mcL) of blood....