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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Internal Shingles?SymptomsCausesRisk FactorsTransmissionComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Internal Shingles? Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Transmission Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Internal shingles, also known as zoster sine herpete (ZSH), is a reactivation of the varicella virus without a rash.This virus is the one that causes chickenpox, and it remains in the body even after that condition resolves. Verywell / Jessica Olah...

Whenchoosing a contraceptive, it’s important to factor in failure rates. These statistics, which refer to how often specific methods ofbirth controlfail in preventing pregnancy, are one way to measure how effective a particular method is likely to be. Westend61/Getty Images The concept of birth control failure rates may sound complicated, but in fact, it’s based on simple and straightforward math. Once you understand how birth control failure rates are determined and what they mean, you’ll be able to use them to make an informed decision about the best contraceptive method for you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTheories About MeaningCausesThemesEffectsSeeking Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Theories About Meaning Causes Themes Effects Seeking Support Sexual dreams are a common and normal experience most people have at some point in their lives. Research suggests that sex is the second most frequent theme in dreams (being chased or pursued is the most frequent), and about 18% of dreams contain erotic or sexual content....

The hepatitis Bblood testsare collectively known as the serologic panel. This set of tests can accurately diagnose current and past hepatitis B infection. Since there are a number of markers and at least six interpretations of the various results, determining their meaning can be challenging. To help clarify, below are the six interpretations organized in a table from these hepatitis B markers. Don Bayley / Getty Images Tests in the Hepatitis B Serologic Panel The serological panel for hepatitis B includes several tests that check for the presence of specific antibodies or proteins in a sample of your blood:...

Interpreting blood pressure readings for children is somewhat complicated compared to adults. Whileadult blood pressurereadings can easily be compared to simply published values for what is considered to be normal and abnormal, such easy comparisons aren’t possible for children. Because children’s bodies change so quickly early in life, blood pressure readings must be adjusted for height, age, weight, and gender. Simon Marcus Taplin / Getty Images For example, if your healthcare provider tells you that your child’s blood pressure is in the 65th percentile, that means 35% of children of the same age, height, weight, and gender have higher blood pressure than your child....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentRisk FactorsLiving With ILDComplciationsOutlookPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Risk Factors Living With ILD Complciations Outlook Prevention Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of more than 200 lung disorders that can cause damage and scarring to these organs. Over time, the effects of these diseases can limit your breathing and lead torespiratory failureand even death....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Interstitial nephritisis a condition that causes inflammation in the kidneys' tissues. Thekidneysare your body’s filtration system, removing waste and excess water from your blood and excreting it as urine. When the kidneys become inflamed due to interstitial nephritis, eliminating waste from the body becomes difficult and leads to additional problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Intestinalmetaplasiais when the epithelial cells that line the stomach andesophagusare changed into cells resembling those in the intestines (goblet cells). These changes are not normal and increase the risk of cancer. Although the reason that intestinal metaplasia develops is unknown, there is a strong theory that it may be linked to the bacteriaHelicobacter pylori(H....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe IntestinesNormal Intestine FunctionConditionsTestsLiving With Chronic Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Intestines Normal Intestine Function Conditions Tests Living With Chronic Symptoms The large and small intestines are part of thegastrointestinal (GI) tract, the passage running from the mouth to the anus. The intestines run from the end of the stomach to the anus. Their primary function is to absorb nutrients and vitamins....

An intra-articular injection is a type of shot that’s placed directly into ajointto relieve pain.Corticosteroids(steroids), local anesthetics,hyaluronic acid, andBotoxare the most common substances injected into joints for this treatment. Your healthcare provider might discuss a joint injection with you if your pain has not improved with conservative treatments, such as pain relievers, oralanti-inflammatory drugs, and physical therapy. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing.See PhotoGARO / PHANIE / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Intractableepilepsyis diagnosed when someone has had years of uncontrolledseizures. This means medication no longer works well enough to control their episodes, and their seizures are frequent, severe, and affecting their quality of life. Research shows that up to 40% of people who have epilepsy will eventually develop intractable epilepsy, also called drug-resistant epilepsy or refractory epilepsy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferencesCausesSelf-Care and MedicationsHospital TreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences Causes Self-Care and Medications Hospital Treatment Prevention Severe migraine headaches that are not responding to treatment may be called intractable migraine,status migrainosus, refractory headaches, or treatment-resistant migraine. There are overlaps among these types, but the terms all describe headaches that do not improve with usual treatment and last for more than three days....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are IPMN Cysts?TypesSymptomsCancer RiskDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are IPMN Cysts? Types Symptoms Cancer Risk Diagnosis Treatment Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a type of cyst that is found in the pancreas. These cysts are benign (not cancer), but they are concerning because about 8% of pancreatic cancer cases arise from IPMN cysts that develop intomalignant (cancerous) tumors....