Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is an Enema?How Do Enemas Work?When Are Enemas Used?TypesHow to Use an EnemaBenefitsRisksPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is an Enema? How Do Enemas Work? When Are Enemas Used? Types How to Use an Enema Benefits Risks Prognosis Anenemais a liquid inserted through theanusinto the large intestine. It may be given to help you pass stool as a treatment forconstipation....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment The outcome is usually very good after treatment. But since cancer is one of the possible causes, it is important not to ignore signs and symptoms of prostate enlargement. Enlarged Prostate Symptoms An enlarged prostate does not always cause symptoms, and about half of men who have this condition do not experience any symptoms at all....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewRoleTrainingWhere to Find an ET NurseWhen to Contact Them Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Role Training Where to Find an ET Nurse When to Contact Them Anenterostomaltherapy nurse, or ET nurse, is a registered nurse (RN) who has specialized training in treating patients with ostomies (such as an ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy). Sometimes these nurses are called stoma nurses (particularly in Europe)....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Epidermoid cysts are non-cancerous, balloon-like bumps that slowly develop under the skin. They are filled with a substance calledkeratinand can range in size from less than 1/4 inch to several inches wide. The cysts can sometimes rupture and drain a thick, yellow, foul-smelling fluid. Epidermoid cysts can appear anywhere but are most often seen on the face, scalp, trunk, groin, and upper back....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Anepididymalcyst is a fluid-filled pocket that forms in theepididymis, a coiled tube in the back of thetesticlethat stores and transports sperm.These cysts are benign (not cancerous), typically painless, and can be very common with age. They do not affect fertility. This article will discuss epididymal cysts, including what causes them....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk FactorsSymptomsTreatment in ChildrenTreatment in AdultsWhen It’s an EmergencySurgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Symptoms Treatment in Children Treatment in Adults When It’s an Emergency Surgery An epigastricherniaoccurs when an abdominal muscle weakness allows theperitoneum(the lining of the abdominal cavity) and abdominal fat tissue to push through themuscle wall.Epigastric hernias can be congenital (present at birth), yet many epigastric hernias are diagnosed in adults during tests for other issues because they never caused symptoms....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of TestRisks and ComplicationsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting the ResultsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of Test Risks and Complications Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting the Results Frequently Asked Questions Esophageal manometry, also known as an esophageal motility study, is a test used to diagnose problems involving the movement and function of youresophagus(the tube that runs from your throat to your stomach)....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentRecoveryWhen to Call Your DoctorDietary ChangesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Recovery When to Call Your Doctor Dietary Changes Frequently Asked Questions In people withgastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the most common site of injury is the lining of the lower part of the esophagus, at the junction where the esophagus and stomach meet. The protective lining erodes over time with exposure to stomach acid reflux....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsComplicationsCausesTreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Complications Causes Treatments Frequently Asked Questions Anesophageal tearis a tear in theesophagus—a tube that connects the mouth and throat to the stomach. Also known as an esophageal rupture or perforation, it’s a potentially life-threatening condition. This article discusses different types of esophagus tears, symptoms, causes, and complications. It also details treatments for this potentially deadly internal injury....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExpertiseServicesWhere Estheticians WorkTraining and LicensingAt Your Appointment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Expertise Services Where Estheticians Work Training and Licensing At Your Appointment Anesthetician(also spelled aesthetician) is a state-licensed skin care professional who has been trained through apprenticeships or formal esthetics programs to perform treatments that promote skin health and beauty. These include facials, superficial chemical peels, body treatments, and waxing....
Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Limitations Risks Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results An exercise tolerance test (also called astress test) shows how well yourhearthandles physical activity. While exercising on a treadmill or stationary bike, a healthcare provider will measure your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing while monitoring anelectrocardiogram(ECG), a test that records your heart’s electrical signals. Exercise tolerance tests are generally used to detect certain heart conditions or determine safe levels of exercise for people with existing heart conditions....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Exophytic FibroidsExophytic Fibroid SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Exophytic Fibroids Exophytic Fibroid Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Uterine fibroids, also known asmyomasorleiomyomas, are muscular tumors that grow in the wall of theuterus. They are typically not cancerous, but can lead to other problems like heavy bleeding andpain or crampingwhen they develop in the uterine wall....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of TestingInterpreting ResultsWhat to ExpectRisks and Contraindications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of Testing Interpreting Results What to Expect Risks and Contraindications An expiratory reserve volume (ERV) is the amount of air that you can exhale when you push out all the air possible after your “normal” breath. This extra ERV air is a part of your totallung vital capacity....
