Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It’s BestRisks of Other PositionsDetermining PositionTurning a Fetus Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It’s Best Risks of Other Positions Determining Position Turning a Fetus The cephalic position is when a fetus is head down when it is ready to enter the birth canal. This is one of a few variations of how a fetus can rest in the womb and is considered the ideal one for labor and delivery....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Cerebral edema is the swelling of the brain as a result of an injury. The thick skull surrounding the brain prevents tissue from expanding when injured. This pressure restricts blood circulation and deprives the brain of the oxygen it needs to function properly. Elevated pressure in the brain as a result of cerebral edema can be damaging and possibly life threatening without medical treatment....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesRisk FactorsSigns and SymptomsScreening and DiagnosisTreatmentLife ExpectancyCaring for Someone With CPNext in Cerebral Palsy GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Cerebral Palsy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Risk Factors Signs and Symptoms Screening and Diagnosis Treatment Life Expectancy Caring for Someone With CP Next in Cerebral Palsy Guide The effects of cerebral palsy can range from very mild to severe, and the condition lasts throughout a person’s life....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Cervicaldystonia(also calledspasmodic torticollis) is a neurological condition affecting approximately 60,000 people in the United States. The condition causes muscles in the head and neck to contract involuntarily, making the head move forward and backward, or turn to the side. Symptoms usually start out mild and worsen with time. Treatments include medication and surgery....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRoleWhat Role Does Effacement Play in Labor?MeasuringComplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Role What Role Does Effacement Play in Labor? Measuring Complications Frequently Asked Questions Cervical effacement happens when yourcervixgets thinner, softer, and shorter to prepare for childbirth. The cervix is the long, narrow opening to the uterus. During pregnancy, it’s long and thick. As pregnancy comes to an end, and the body prepares for labor and delivery, the cervix ripens....
“Cervical” refers to the seven small vertebrae in your neck. “Spondylosis” means degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae. Typically, cervical spondylosis begins around age 40 and gets worse over time. Men tend to develop it earlier than women. Cervical spondylosis is also called: Effects of Uncovertebral Joint Hypertrophy Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis The main symptoms of cervical spondylosis are neck pain and stiffness. In addition to neck and head symptoms, cervical spondylosis can lead toradiculopathy(a disease of thespinal nerve roots) ormyelopathy(in which the spinal cord becomes compressed)....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Cervicitis is inflammation of thecervix, the donut-shaped opening that connects the vagina to the uterus. It doesn’t always cause symptoms. When it does, they may include bleeding, pain during sex, and vaginal discharge. Cervicitis most often results from a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, although there are a handful of non-infectious causes as well....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention It’s estimated that around 8 million people in Latin America have Chagas disease, with most people unaware that they’re infected. If it’s left untreated, Chagas disease can persist throughout life and cause serious heart and digestive issues. © Verywell, 2018 Chagas Disease Symptoms Chagas disease has two phases: the acute phase and the chronic phase....
This article looks at the symptoms and causes of chancroid, including how it differs from syphilis. It also explains how chancroid is diagnosed and treated and what you can do to protect yourself and others from infection. Keith Brofsky / Photodisc / Getty Images Chancroid Symptoms Chancroid is often mistaken for syphilis in the early stages. It usually starts as a red bump on the genitals or rectum that quickly turns into a pus-filled blister, usually within four to 10 days of exposure....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisComplicationsTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Complications Treatment Coping Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is not a tooth disease. It’s a genetic (inherited) nerve disease that affects the nerve health and functioning in your extremities, including your feet, legs, hands, and arms. These nerve-signaling problems between the brain and body parts affect your sensory nerves (nerves that signal cold and hot or soft and hard) and motor functioning skills....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypes and CausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types and Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Cheilitisis a group of inflammatory conditions that cause the skin of the lips to become red, dry, scaling, and itchy. There are many possible causes of cheilitis, including infections, allergies, irritants, and even habitual behaviors like lip-licking. Cheilitis can usually be diagnosed with a review of your medical history and an examination of your mouth and lips....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesDeficiencySide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & What To Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Deficiency Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What To Look For Chelatediron isa supplemental form ofironthat has been chemically altered to allow it to pass through the digestive system without breaking apart. When a compound is “chelated,” metallic ions are bonded to non-metallic ions to form a new molecule....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryProcessWho Does ItEvidenceSide Effects & Safety Concerns Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Process Who Does It Evidence Side Effects & Safety Concerns Chelation therapy is a treatment primarily used for metal poisoning, but it is also analternative treatmentoption for other conditions. It’s based on the process of chelation, in which chemicals are used to remove heavy metals and other substances from the body....
