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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeProcedureSide EffectsRisks and ContraindicationsResults Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Procedure Side Effects Risks and Contraindications Results A positron emission tomography (PET) scan provides detailed three-dimensional images of your internal body organs and tissue, which helps diagnose a wide range of conditions. Some people worry about the side effects of a PET scan because a short-acting radioactive substance is injected into your body to produce the images....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Phobia?DiagnosisTypesPreventionTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Phobia? Diagnosis Types Prevention Treatment A phobia is an excessive, persistent, and irrational fear of something, and is a type of anxiety disorder. It can be directed toward objects, places, activities, situations, animals, or people.We all try to avoid things that make us feel uncomfortable, but people with phobias work hard to avoid what scares them, so much so that it disrupts their daily activities....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a PICC Line Used For? Possible Risks Safety Tips PICC Line Removal Frequently Asked Questions A peripherally inserted central catheter, also known as a PICC line, is a long, flexible tube (catheter) that is inserted into a vein in your upper arm. After insertion, the catheter is threaded to a central vein near the heart. The PICC line can be used to deliver fluids and medications, draw blood, or performblood transfusions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Apilonidal cyst, which might sometimes be called pilonidal disease, is a fluid-filled sac that usually occurs on the tailbone at the top of the buttocks. The cyst can become infected and form anabscess(a pocket of infection) that progresses to afistula(an abnormal connection between two organs or an organ and the skin)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis A pinguecula is a yellow-colored benign growth orbump on the white of your eye. It most commonly occurs on the side of your eye near your nose, but it can happen on either side.A pinguecula can occur in one or both eyes. Zarina Lukash / Getty Images Pinguecula Symptoms The symptoms of a pinguecula include:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Apituitarytumor is an abnormal growth of cells in thepituitary gland.These growths are almost always benign, but some can be cancer. The most common pituitary tumor is thepituitary adenoma. The pituitary gland is an essential hormone-secreting gland. It’s a small piece of tissue located at the base of the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocationsFunctionInjuriesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Locations Function Injuries Diagnosis Treatment A plexus is a bundle of intersectingnerves. The term is also used to describe similar groups of blood vessels orlymphatic vesselsin the body. Nerve plexuses originate from the same anatomical area and serve specific areas of the body. They also send messages from the brain to the muscles, allowing for movement to occur....

Posterior pelvic tilt is a condition in which the front of the pelvis rises and the back of the pelvis drops, while the pelvis rotates upwards. Treatment options may include exercises that target specific muscles, as well as sleep and sitting modifications that provide more lower back support. This article discusses the causes and symptoms of a posterior pelvic tilt. It also covers treatment, including specific exercises to try, as well as sleep and sitting modification options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding PPOsManaged Health Care Plans and CostsHow a PPO WorksDifference Between a PPO and Other Insurance TypesPrevalence of PPOs in Modern Insurance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding PPOs Managed Health Care Plans and Costs How a PPO Works Difference Between a PPO and Other Insurance Types Prevalence of PPOs in Modern Insurance You’ve probably heard the term “PPO” with regards tohealth insurance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesPurposeImportanceRisksAccuracy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Purpose Importance Risks Accuracy Pregnancy blood tests are done at a healthcare provider’s office or medical laboratory. The process involves drawing a blood sample from the vein using a small needle. Your healthcare provider may recommend a pregnancy blood test as a follow-up to an at-home urine test or if there are other special circumstances, such as ongoing fertility treatments or a potential pregnancy issue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsBenefitsRisksModificationsChoosing a TherapistOther TipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Benefits Risks Modifications Choosing a Therapist Other Tips Frequently Asked Questions There are several reasons you might consider having a pregnancy massage (also called a prenatal massage). Pregnancy changes your body and mind, bringing about a wide range of emotions and aches and pains in places that never hurt before....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTimingAccuracy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Timing Accuracy Pregnancy tests check your urine or blood for human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a hormone your body releases when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of youruterus, marking the beginning of pregnancy about six days after conception. Typically, a positive result means you’re pregnant, and a negative result means you’re not. However, interpreting your results can be complicated depending on when exactly you take a pregnancy test....

Watching your pregnant belly grow and change can be fascinating. However, many questions and concerns can also accompany the changes in your abdomen during pregnancy. Artem Varnitsin / EyeEm / Getty Images. Some pregnant bellies may look like basketballs, others like watermelons, and others may not show at all. Some are carried high, and others low or even wide. Your pregnant belly is unique and will change throughout your pregnancy depending on factors like your height, weight, pre-existing conditions, muscle mass, trimester, fetus size, and more....