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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis An aneurysm is a disorder of the vascular system. It involves a weakening in part of an artery wall, causing the artery to stretch and balloon out. When the artery wall is weak enough to bulge out, there is a risk that it could eventually burst, or rupture (break open suddenly), which could cause some serious complications, such as internal bleeding....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Do You Know If You Have an Anterior Placenta?How It Affects Your Pregnancy ExperienceAnterior Pregnancy and Normal DeliveryRisks of an Anterior PlacentaOther Placenta PositionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Do You Know If You Have an Anterior Placenta? How It Affects Your Pregnancy Experience Anterior Pregnancy and Normal Delivery Risks of an Anterior Placenta Other Placenta Positions...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentRecoveryOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Outlook Atibialis anteriortendon rupture is a rare injury that causes sudden pain in the front of your ankle and trouble moving your foot. The tibialis anterior tendon attaches a muscle in the front of your shin to the front of your foot. If the tendon tears, it can cause pain and trouble doing normal activities like walking and running....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Immune SystemHow It WorksTypesRole of AntigensRole of AntibodiesSignificanceTesting Relevance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Immune System How It Works Types Role of Antigens Role of Antibodies Significance Testing Relevance Learn more about antigens and howthe immune systeminteracts with them to protect you. KTSDESIGN / Science Photo Library / Getty Images The human body relies on certain defenses to help keep sickness at bay....

While experiencing feelings of anxiety from time to time is normal, these emotions, when they become extreme and start interfering with everyday activities can be symptoms of an anxiety disorder. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America defines anxiety disorders as specific psychiatric disorders that involve extreme fear or worry, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, selective mutism, separation anxiety disorder, and phobias. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the United States....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Often, AV fistulas are created surgically for patients who requiredialysis. These are used as an access point to connect the patient to a dialysis machine. Untreated, large arteriovenous fistulas can cause serious problems. Keep reading to learn more about AV fistulas, including the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesReliefDiagnosisTreatmentDurationAre They Contagious?PreventionOutlookNext in Ear Infection GuideEar Infection Symptoms: Middle, Inner, or Outer Ear Pain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Relief Diagnosis Treatment Duration Are They Contagious? Prevention Outlook Next in Ear Infection Guide Ear infections can occur in the inner, middle, and outer parts of the ear. Outer ear infections are the most common for adults. Middle ear infections (otitis media) occur more often in children, but 20% of adults get them too....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksHow to PrepareProcedureRisksInterpreting the Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works How to Prepare Procedure Risks Interpreting the Results Anendocervical curettageis a procedure performed after abnormal results from aPap test. A sample of tissue is taken from the lining of the cervical canal, using a curette, a spoon-shaped tool. The tissue sample is taken to a lab to be checked under a microscope to determine if there is any indication of disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They DoTrainingWhy You Need OneWhat to Expect at a Visit Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Do Training Why You Need One What to Expect at a Visit Anendocrinologistis aphysicianwho specializes in endocrinology, a branch of medicine devoted to the study of diseases and disorders of hormonal glands. The specialty involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that cause a deficiency or excessive production ofhormones(chemical messengers liketestosteroneandadrenalinethat coordinate different functions in the body)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConcentrationsExpertiseTrainingAppointment TipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Concentrations Expertise Training Appointment Tips Frequently Asked Questions An endodontist is a type of specialized dentist that focuses mainly on diagnosing and treating issues that occur in the centermost part of the tooth, known as thedental pulp. Typically, if a person is experiencing a toothache or needs aroot canal, they will need to see an endodontist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsConcernsInfertilityDiagnosisTreatmentCopingPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Concerns Infertility Diagnosis Treatment Coping Prognosis Endometriomasare cysts that can form when tissue from the lining of theuterusgrows in theovaries. They are part of a condition known asendometriosis. Endometriomas are also called “chocolate cysts” because they are filled with dark brown menstrual blood. When you have endometriosis, endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus and into other areas of the abdomen/pelvic region....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBest CandidatesImplant ProcessAftercareAlternative OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Best Candidates Implant Process Aftercare Alternative Options Frequently Asked Questions When you lose an adult tooth, it’s important for your dental health that you get it replaced. If you don’t, you risk teeth shifting, further instability in the mouth, and additionaltooth loss. It may also cause damage to theunderlying bone. One option for replacing lost teeth is anendostealimplant, which is often referred to as adental implant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesTypesPreparationProcedureRemovalSide EffectsProlonged Intubation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Types Preparation Procedure Removal Side Effects Prolonged Intubation Anendotracheal tubeis a flexible tube that is placed in thetrachea(windpipe) through the mouth or nose. It can be used to assist with breathing during surgery or to support breathing in people withlung disease, chest trauma, or airway obstruction. Medications and numbing sprays can help reduce discomfort and make the placement of the tube easier....