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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Asubarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH) is bleeding in the area surrounding thebraincalled the subarachnoid space. When this occurs, blood fills the space between the brain and the thin tissues that cover it, causing a buildup of pressure on the brain. A SAH is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical care. This article provides an overview of subarachnoid hemorrhages, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Coping Frequently Asked Questions Submucosaluterine fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) tumors that grow in the womb (uterus) just under the surface of its lining (endometrium). Although these are the least common type of uterine fibroid, they often cause the most problems, including menstrual bleeding that can lead to low red blood cell counts (anemia)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Also called just fibroidsorleiomyomas, uterine fibroids in general are fairly common, affecting 50% to 80% of people who have uteruses at some point in their lives. They do not always cause symptoms, so it is possible to have them and not be aware of them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConcentrationsProcedural ExpertiseSubspecialtiesTraining and CertificationFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Concentrations Procedural Expertise Subspecialties Training and Certification Frequently Asked Questions A surgeon is a physician who is trained to perform surgical procedures. It is a profession that demands exceptional manual dexterity and fine motor skills to carry out the techniques needed to investigate disease, repair or remove damaged tissues, or improve the function or appearance of an organ or body part....

A synapse is the junction between two neurons that allows a signal to pass between them. Neurons are cells that transmit information between your brain and other parts of the central nervous system. Synapses are found where neurons connect with other neurons. Synapses are key to thebrain’s function, especially when it comes tomemory. Science Picture Co / Collection Mix: Subjects / Getty Images Function of Synapses Synapses connect neurons and help transmit information from one neuron to the next....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of TestRisksBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of Test Risks Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results A TB skin test shows if your immune system has responded to the bacterium that causestuberculosis(TB). It is also called a PPD test, tuberculin test, or Mantoux test. The test involves injecting a small amount of fluid containing certain components of the TB bacterium under the skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment of teething rashes. Karl Tapales / Getty Images Types of Rashes What Are the Symptoms of Teething Rash? In addition to a mild rash, other common symptoms of teething include: Teethingdoes not cause fevers,diarrhea, a runny nose, or inconsolable crying.If your child is experiencing these symptoms, call a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Teratomas are a rare type of germ cell tumor, meaning they start in reproductive cells that can produce eggs or sperm. They may bemalignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous). A teratoma may be diagnosed before birth through a routinesonogram(imaging using sound waves) taken during pregnancy. Teratomas are also seen in newborns, children, and young adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConditions TreatedComponentsDonning the TLSOHow Long to Use? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Conditions Treated Components Donning the TLSO How Long to Use? If you haveback pain, your physician orphysical therapistmay prescribe a brace to help control motion of your spine. A special back brace called a thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis (TLSO) may be prescribed for this.A TLSO is a brace that limits movement in your spine from the thoracic area (mid back) to your sacrum (low back)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Risks The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your throat that produces hormones affecting a number of bodily processes, from metabolism to heart rate.Thyroid diseaseis relatively common, and having a thyroid adenoma—a benign cyst—is one presentation of thyroid disease. A thyroid adenoma is a noncancerous lesion on the thyroid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsSymptomsCausesCancer RiskDiagnosisMonitoring and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Symptoms Causes Cancer Risk Diagnosis Monitoring and Treatment A thyroid colloid cyst (TCC) is a common, noncancerousnodule in the thyroid glandthat is filled with colloid, a stored form of thyroid hormone. Many thyroid colloid cysts do not require treatment, but follow-up exams can monitor for any growth or changes. In some cases, surgical removal may be recommended....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeRisks and ContraindicationsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting the ResultsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks and Contraindications Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting the Results Frequently Asked Questions Antibodies serve a purpose in your body; they defend against bacteria, viruses, and toxins. In an individual with a healthy functioningimmune system, the body views TPO as an essential, hormone-making enzyme....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of TestRisks and ContraindicationsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting ResultsA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of Test Risks and Contraindications Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results A Word From Verywell A thyroid ultrasound is a safe, painless procedure that uses sound waves to examine the thyroid gland. It can be used to help diagnose a wide range of medical conditions affecting the thyroid gland, including benignthyroid nodulesand possible thyroid cancers....