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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiaper Rash SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diaper Rash Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Diaper rashis redness or irritation that develops on the genitals, buttocks, or thighs. It’s the most common skin condition that affects infants, occurring in about half of all babies. Diaper rash can affect anyone who wears a diaper, but babies between 9 months and 12 months old are most at risk for developing the skin condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiaphragmatic vs. StandardSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplications and OutlookWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diaphragmatic vs. Standard Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications and Outlook When to Seek Care Diaphragmatic endometriosis is a rare form of endometriosis in which tissue that usually lines the inside of the uterus is found in the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscular organ that separates the lungs and heart from the stomach, intestines, and surroundings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAcute vs. SevereCausesSymptomsDehydrationDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen to Seek Medical CareNext in Diarrhea GuideSymptoms of Diarrhea Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Acute vs. Severe Causes Symptoms Dehydration Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When to Seek Medical Care Next in Diarrhea Guide In the United States, diarrhea affects adults about once per year and young children twice per year. It is more common in people who live in or travel to developing countries....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Diastema is a condition involving a noticeable gap between the teeth that is wider than 0.5 millimeters (0.02 inch). Most commonly, these gaps occur in the front teeth, but diastema can involve the back teeth as well. A diastema is very common in childhood until the permanent teeth come in. When present in the permanent teeth, it can be corrected for aesthetic or functional reasons....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare, aggressive, and deadly type of brain cancer that primarily affects children under the age of 10. FatCamera / E+ / Getty Images The tumor grows in thebrainstem, which sits at the back of the neck where the brain meets the spinal cord....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisWhat to ExpectFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis What to Expect Frequently Asked Questions Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a cancer of the B cells of the lymphatic system.B cellsare responsible for producing antibodies, which are highly specific proteins that fight against bacterial and viral infections. When cancer develops in the B cells, it is called a B-cell lymphoma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Coping DiGeorge syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused when a small part ofchromosome22 is missing. The symptoms of DiGeorge syndrome can vary both in severity and types. Some signs may be apparent at birth, such as cleft palate or a congenital heart defect, whereas others may only be noticed in later childhood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeasurementSymptomsPhasesComplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Measurement Symptoms Phases Complications Frequently Asked Questions During labor, contractions cause the cervix to change from being closed to fully dilated or open to 10 centimeters. Once that happens, it’s time to begin pushing. Read on to learn more about dilation during pregnancy, including how dilation is measured, symptoms, phases, and more. PeopleImages / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome(DIOS) is a complication that arises in people who havecystic fibrosis(CF). It presents as acomplete or partial blockage of the bowelin the upper intestinal tract. Symptoms of DIOS can include vomiting, abdominal cramps, and a feeling of fullness that occurs alongsidediarrhea. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options available for someone with DIOS....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping These are the muscles farthest from the center of the body, like hands and feet, and parts of the arms and legs. Although the age of onset can be at any time, most often it develops in later life and progresses slowly. This article will provide an overview of distal muscular dystrophy, including the different types of DD, the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis and treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Ostomy SurgeryCauseRisk FactorsSymptomsComplicationsDiagnosisTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Ostomy Surgery Cause Risk Factors Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatments Diversion colitis is a common inflammatory condition of the large intestine (colon) that sometimes occurs aftercolostomyorileostomysurgery. It can occur in anyone who has ostomy surgery that spares a section of the large intestine, but it happens more frequently in people who also haveinflammatory bowel disease (IBD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment When to Seek Care “Diverticulosis"is the term for the existence of diverticula, which are bulges in the lining of the large intestine. “Diverticulitis” is when the diverticula become inflamed. Diverticular bleeding may occur when blood vessels in these bulges break.Diverticular bleeding is usually painless, but it may cause heavy bleeding from the rectum....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment While about half of people over the age of 60 have diverticula in their colon, only about 10% to 25% of those individuals go on to develop diverticulitis. The Large Intestine Diverticula generally occur in the colon, which is part of the large intestine. Most of the time, diverticula develop in the sigmoid colon, which is the last section of the large intestine that is connected to the rectum....