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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?GradesTreatmentWhen to Retest Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Grades Treatment When to Retest Cervical dysplasia is notcervical cancer. It’s a condition in which you have abnormal cells on the surface of your cervix, known ascervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN). Because it has some potential to develop into cancer, it’s often called aprecancer. Each year, 250,000 to 1 million people get cervicaldysplasia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Hero Images / Getty Images After the injury has occurred, you may notice that the tip of your finger “drops” and you are unable to fully straighten it. This may seem like a minor problem, but if it isn’t treated properly, it can lead to long-term problems. Mallet Finger Symptoms A mallet finger is an obvious injury, if you know what you’re looking for: the last joint of the finger will be bent down, and while you can push the tip up with your other hand, the finger won’t fully straighten on its own....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWho Needs Treatment?ExercisesSurgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Who Needs Treatment? Exercises Surgery Dextroscoliosisis a form ofscoliosisthat causes the spine to curve to the right, forming a backward “C” or “S” shape. Though abnormal spinal curvature can occur anywhere on the spine, dextroscoliosis is usually found in the middle to upper portion of the back (thoracic spine). Depending on the degree of the curve, dextroscoliosis can range from mild to more pronounced....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatmentExercise and RehabilitationMobility EffectsTreatment Timeline Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment Exercise and Rehabilitation Mobility Effects Treatment Timeline Trigger finger (also calledstenosingtenosynovitis) is a condition that occurs when inflammation causes the flexortendonthat bends a finger to get stuck in the tendon sheath that helps keep it in place. This condition ranges in severity. In mild cases, pain might be the only symptom....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOral AntihistaminesTopical Nasal SteroidsOther Rx Nasal SpraysOral DecongestantsLeukotriene Blockers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Oral Antihistamines Topical Nasal Steroids Other Rx Nasal Sprays Oral Decongestants Leukotriene Blockers When avoidance measures fail or are not possible, many people will require medications to treat theirallergic rhinitis symptoms. The choice of medication depends on several factors outlined below: dragana991 / Getty Images This is the most common class of medications used for allergic rhinitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSurgical CleaningRemoving TissueStabilizing the BoneAntibioticsTiming of EventsPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Surgical Cleaning Removing Tissue Stabilizing the Bone Antibiotics Timing of Events Prognosis An open fracture is an injury that occurs when abroken boneis exposed through the skin. The bone could actually protrude out of the skin, or the skin and soft-tissue could be severely injured, exposing the fracture. Often called a compound fracture, an open fracture is treated differently than aclosed fracture....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Tears OccurSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentRehabilitation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Tears Occur Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Rehabilitation Hamstring muscle injuries are common, especially in athletes. Most often, hamstring muscle injuries are partial tears of the muscle. These types of injuries, calledmuscle strains, occur when the fibers that make up the muscle are stretched beyond their normal limits. Symptoms of ahamstring muscle straincan include pain, bruising, swelling, and difficulty with certain movements, particularly athletic activities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyle and RemediesOTC TherapiesPrescriptionsProceduresComplementary MedicineNext in Diabetic Neuropathy GuideWhat Is Diabetic Neuropathy? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle and Remedies OTC Therapies Prescriptions Procedures Complementary Medicine Next in Diabetic Neuropathy Guide If you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, managing your blood sugar can help you minimize the nerve damage ofdiabetic neuropathy. However, this complication can develop with long-term diabetes even when blood sugar is well controlled....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Summary Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is a type of sexual dysfunction that can prevent someone from experiencing sexual satisfaction. This condition causes the absence or lack of sexual desire, leading to relationship problems with your partner. Some people experience lifelong HSDD and for others, it may happen later in life, even if they previously had a healthy and fulfilling sex life....

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome is defined as alveolarhypoventilationwhile awake in a person withobesitywhere there is no other cause of the hypoventilation (such as a sedating drug). Ninety percent of people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) also have an associated obstructive sleep apnea. For those with obesity hypoventilation syndrome, it is critically important to seek treatment. As the condition may have serious and even fatal consequences, early and aggressive intervention may prove necessary....

Getty Images/Science Picture Co When a patient learns about their diagnosis of PKD, the first question that comes up is whether it is treatable. To understand what treatment could work to slow the disease, a brief detour into the role of a hormone called anti-diuretic hormone (ADH, also known as vasopressin), is necessary. The Role of ADH in PKD ADH helped life evolve from oceans to land, eons ago. If it weren’t for ADH, many living organisms would be unable to withstand the harsh dehydrating influence of the warmer land surface under a blazing sun....

Chronic diarrheacan interfere with your ability to enjoy your life. Sometimes, a simple diet change or over-the-counter (OTC) medication can quickly resolve the problem. Often, a combination of strategies that may include prescription medication and counseling can help relieve your symptoms.Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome(IBS-D) is a common cause of chronic diarrhea, and many of the strategies for managing this condition also apply to other types of chronic diarrhea. DietInti St. Clair / Getty ImagesFood can make a big difference when it comes to managing diarrhea....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs There a Cure?TreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is There a Cure? Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Hearing lossis a common condition that affects hearing, communication, and social skills. Treatment options for hearing loss may be as simple as removingexcess earwax, treating underlying conditions (such asfluid in the ear), or using ahearing aid. More complicated options include surgery orcochlear implants....