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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Cannabis is theplant genusthat produces marijuana, which refers to the dried leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers from the plants. It is the most used addictive drug after tobacco and alcohol. Marijuana has both short-term and long-term effects on the brain and can lead to a substance use disorder. Some people who use marijuana for a long time and try to stop experience symptoms of withdrawal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryTypesUsesFormsRisksLegalities Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Types Uses Forms Risks Legalities Cannabis is the name used to describe a family of flowering plants that come from the Cannabaceae family. There are several different species of cannabis, all of which contain more than 100 cannabinoids.Cannabinoidsare naturally occurring compounds that bind to cannabinoid receptors throughout the body leading to a number of possible effects, including feelings of intoxication and pain relief....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning GuideSymptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Next in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Guide Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headaches, dizziness, weakness, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. Excessive exposure to CO can lead to severe heartbeat irregularities, seizures, unconsciousness, and even death. Carbon monoxide poisoning is relatively common in the U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksUsesRisks and HazardsLegality Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Uses Risks and Hazards Legality Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, poisonous gas that forms when carbons from fuels burn incompletely. It is lighter than air and released both naturally, such as from forest fires and volcanic eruptions, and through man-made processes. Some common man-made releases of carbon monoxide are from fumes of vehicles, small engines (like those in lawnmowers and generators), stoves, fireplaces and furnaces....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsSide EffectsWhat to ExpectResultsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Side Effects What to Expect Results Frequently Asked Questions Carboxytherapy is the injection of carbon dioxide gas underneath the skin. This treatment is used to reducecellulite, stretch marks, anddark circles under the eyes. It can also be used as part of treatment for wound healing. Carbon dioxide brings additional oxygen into the area and dilates the blood vessels where it is injected to improve the overall appearance of your skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFactsTypesSymptomsComplicationsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Facts Types Symptoms Complications Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Carcinoidtumors, also calledneuroendocrine tumors(NETs), are cancerous tumors that grow from theneuroendocrinecells, which are found in organs throughout the body and send and receive messages through hormones. Carcinoid tumorstypically grow slowly and may not show symptoms for many years. In adults, these tumors are usually found in the digestive tract but may spread to other parts of the body....

With early detection techniques, we are now finding many cancers at a stage that they are considered carcinoma in situ (CIS). At the present time we have no way to determine for certain if CIS will progress to cancer, but most of the time CIS is considered to be at risk of becoming invasive cancer. Hero Images / Getty Images Overview With regard to staging, carcinoma in situ is considered stage 0 cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Cardiac asthma is a term used to describe asthma-like symptoms that can occur withleft-sided heart failure, a condition in which a lower chamber of the heart (called the left ventricle) is unable to pump blood efficiently. When this occurs, it can cause respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath and wheezing that can easily be mistaken forasthma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of TestRisks and ContraindicationsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting Results 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 Cardiac catheterization(also referred to as cardiac cath or heart cath) is an invasive procedure used to evaluate and treat heart conditions. A thin, long, flexible tube is inserted, usually in the arm or groin, and is guided to the blood vessels of your heart....

Key TakeawaysCardiogenic dementia is a condition where heart disease can increase a person’s risk of cognitive problems.People with heart disease, chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system, and smokers have a higher risk of cardiogenic dementia, which affects the body’s ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the brain.Improving heart health may improve cognitive function, but not for everyone—sometimes, the cognitive decline is irreversible if there has been permanent brain damage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Cardiomyopathy describes anytype of heart diseasethat harms the heart muscle. It makes the heart muscle larger, thicker, or more stiff than normal. This condition makes it hard for your heart to keep a regularelectrical rhythmand pump blood. The effect weakens your heart. It can cause irregular heartbeats calledarrhythmiasandheart valveproblems....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Cardioversion Electrical Cardioversion Risks and Contraindications After Cardioversion Side Effects Cardioversion is a technique used to treat several kinds of abnormal heart rhythm, calledcardiac arrhythmias. Typically, it can be done using medication or, as is the case when someone uses a defibrillator, electricity.Which method is used would depend on your specific rhythm problem and your overall health and stability....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis This article explains carotenemia symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Reproduced with permission from © DermNetdermnetnz.org2023. Carotenemia Symptoms The hallmark symptom of carotenemia is yellow- or orange-hued skin calledcarotenoderma. It tends to appear in thick areas of the skin, such as the palms of the hands andsoles of the feet. Carotenoderma across the whole body is rare....