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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping TMJ headache arises as pain spreads from the muscles surrounding thetemporomandibularjoint (TMJ) of the jaw to the face, cheeks, and head. It occurs due todisorders of the joint, such as misalignment of the upper and lower jaw, and other conditions and habits such as gum chewing and bruxism, grinding or clenching of your jaw....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Todd’s paralysis is a temporary medical syndrome of weakness or paralysis and loss of sensation over part of the body. This can sometimes happen after aseizure. It’s important to distinguish Todd’s paralysis from a stroke, which is a much more serious medical situation. Studies have estimated that Todd’s paralysis occurs in between 1% to 13% of people who have had a seizure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Nutritional ValueIs It Healthy?Who Should Avoid It?TexturesPreparation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Nutritional Value Is It Healthy? Who Should Avoid It? Textures Preparation Tofu is a high-protein, plant-based food made fromsoybeans. It’s often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan foods. It has a minimal flavor and easily takes on the flavors of what it’s cooked with....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisStagingTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Staging Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Tonsil cancer is a type oforopharyngeal cancer.When it’s diagnosed in the early stages, many people who have tonsil cancer can have good outcomes. You have three sets oftonsils: Of these three sets of tonsils, the palatine tonsils are the most likely to become malignant (cancerous)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHow Does TEN Impact Your Health?How Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Is DiagnosedRisk Factors for Developing Toxic Epidermal NecrolysisCan You Recover From TEN?Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis TreatmentsWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes How Does TEN Impact Your Health? How Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Is Diagnosed Risk Factors for Developing Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Can You Recover From TEN? Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Treatments...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIncidenceSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Incidence Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Tracheal stenosis is a narrowing of yourtrachea, or windpipe, due to the formation of scar tissue or malformation of the cartilage in the trachea. While mild narrowing in your trachea may never be identified, a significant narrowing of more than 50% of your airway can lead to serious complications.The ttwo most prevalent causes of tracheal stenosis are:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Tracheitis symptoms include a cough similar to croup, fever, and wheezing. It may also cause a blue tinge to lips, nails, and skin—a dangerous sign that the body is not getting enough oxygen. Tracheitis is a medical emergency. Children with tracheitis may need a temporary breathing tube (intubation), treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU), and intravenous (IV) antibiotics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping The rates of traction alopecia have not been well researched. This type of hair loss has been described in people of all races.However, it appears more common in females than males and frequently occurs in people of African descent. This article discusses traction alopecia symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and how to cope....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Limitations Considerations Before During Traction is a technique for realigning a broken bone or dislocated part of the body. It uses weights, pulleys, and ropes to gently put pressure on and pull a bone or injured body part back into the right position.There are two main types of traction: skeletal traction and skin traction. A third kind, cervical traction, is used to help stabilize fractures in the neck....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionGender AffirmationTerminologyDiscriminationHow to Be an Ally Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Gender Affirmation Terminology Discrimination How to Be an Ally Transgenderis a term used to describe people whose gender identity does not conform with the gender they were assigned at birth. A person designated male at birth who identifies as female is a transgender woman, while a person designated female at birth who identifies as male is a transgender man....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosisCancer StagingTreatmentDrug TherapiesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Cancer Staging Treatment Drug Therapies Prevention The most common type ofbladder canceris calledtransitional cell carcinoma(TCC).Also known asurothelial carcinoma(UCC), TCC arises from the inner lining of the urinary tract, called the transitional urothelium. This article looks at transitional cell carcinoma, its signs and symptoms, and its causes and risk factors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionExamplesConsequences Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Examples Consequences Transphobia refers to fear and/or hatred oftransgenderpeople and other gender-diverse people. Transphobia can take many forms in the same way as other types of bigotry and oppression. In addition to affecting individuals, transphobia can be encoded into law with bathroom bills, sports bans, and other forms of legislation designed to oppress transgender people....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of TraumaWhat Are Symptoms of Trauma?Five Stages of TraumaTrauma TreatmentWhen to Seek Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Trauma What Are Symptoms of Trauma? Five Stages of Trauma Trauma Treatment When to Seek Help Immediate reactions after a traumatic event include shock and denial, while more long-term reactions may includemood swings, relationship challenges, flashbacks, and physical symptoms.Professional support from a mental health professional such as apsychologistorpsychiatristcan help with coping and recovery....