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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and SymptomsComplicationsCausesDiagnosisStagingTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Symptoms Complications Causes Diagnosis Staging Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Melanoma is a skin cancer that arises from a skin cell called a melanocyte, which makes the pigment (melanin) that gives your skin its color.Melanoma can appear in different ways, most commonly as a new spot on the skin or as an already existing mole that changes in color, size, or shape....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesAcquiring MeningitisSymptomsWhen to Seek Medical CareVaccinesMeningitis TestsTreatment for MeningitisRecoveryComplicationsOutlookNext in Meningitis GuideSymptoms of Meningitis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Acquiring Meningitis Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care Vaccines Meningitis Tests Treatment for Meningitis Recovery Complications Outlook Next in Meningitis Guide Bacterial meningitis can be treated withantibiotics; viral meningitiswon’t benefitfrom antibiotic treatments but usually clears itself. A healthcare provider is needed to diagnose the type of meningitis and appropriate treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisk FactorsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentVaccinationComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Vaccination Complications Meningococcal septicemia, also known as meningococcemia, occurs when the bacteria spread to your bloodstream, while meningococcal meningitis is when the bacteria infect the membranes surrounding yourbrainand spinal cord, known as the meninges, and cause swelling. Meningococcal disease is a medical emergency, and the symptoms can progress from mild flu-like symptoms to death in just a matter of hours....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesConditions TreatedFinding a CounselorBecoming a CounselorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Conditions Treated Finding a Counselor Becoming a Counselor Frequently Asked Questions If you find yourself experiencing distress that is affecting your everyday life, mental health counseling may be for you. Counseling can show you how to navigate through dark, uncertain times in your life. It can help you improve relationships with those closest to you as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, but fast-growing type ofskin cancerthat begins in the top layer of the skin, near nerve endings. MCC typically presents as a discolored bump on areas that are regularly exposed to the sun, such as the face, head, or neck. This article will discuss the causes, symptoms, treatment, and outlook for Merkel cell carcinoma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for mesenteric adenitis. Types of Mesenteric Adenitis There are two types of mesenteric adenitis: primary andsecondary. Primary mesenteric adenitis develops without inflammatory processes in the abdomen, whereas secondary is directly associated with inflammation of the mesentery. Who Is Most Likely to Develop Mesenteric Adenitis?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of conditions that together increase the risk oftype 2 diabetes,stroke, and cardiovascular problems, includingheart attack. The features of metabolic syndrome arehypertension (high blood pressure), high blood sugar,dyslipidemia(abnormal levels of cholesterol and fat in the blood), and excess abdominal fat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesHow it’s RegulatedFactors Impacting ItCan You Increase It? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types How it’s Regulated Factors Impacting It Can You Increase It? You’ve probably heard the term “metabolism” thrown around. Some people may blame theirbody size on their metabolism, describing it as fast or slow. Or maybe you’ve tried toboost your metabolismthrough a particular diet or exercise regimen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesCausesDetectionTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Causes Detection Treatment Metaplasiainvolves cellular changes in tissues. While it is not cancer, it is an abnormal condition. It is considered a risk factor for developing cancer because if cells have changed abnormally once, they are likely to change again. Metaplasia usually occurs in tissues that are consistently exposed to various environmental changes or factors that damage the tissue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Castration-Resistant Prostate CancerSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and its precursor, metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), are advanced forms of the condition that don’t respond to initial treatments, such as surgery and hormone therapy, and have started to spread beyond the prostate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Learn everything you need to know aboutmetatarsalgia, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images Metatarsalgia Symptoms The main symptom of metatarsalgia is a pain in theball of the foot, also known as the metatarsal head. You might notice burning, shooting pain, a dull ache, or tenderness. The pain may worsen when walking, especially across a flat floor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsInherited FormAcquired FormDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Inherited Form Acquired Form Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Methemoglobinemiais an uncommon medical condition that makes some of the red blood cells unable to transport oxygen. Symptoms can range from absent to mild to life-threatening. Usually, methemoglobinemia results from certain toxins or overexposure to certain drugs, like someanesthetics(drugs used to reduce pain and sensation)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment This metabolic dysfunction leads to a buildup of methylmalonic acid in the body. Methylmalonic acidemia can cause coma and other serious symptoms if not correctly diagnosed and treated. This article explains the symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia and how it is passed down within families. It also discusses how MMA is diagnosed and treated, along with some of the long-term impacts....