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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsReactive ThrombocytosisEssential ThrombocythemiaDiagnosisTreatmentComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Reactive Thrombocytosis Essential Thrombocythemia Diagnosis Treatment Complications A high platelet count indicates too many of the small cells (platelets) that help form blood clots. This can cause dangerous clots and bleeding. Also calledthrombocytosisorthrombocythemia, depending on the cause, a high platelet count is more than 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. Essential thrombocythemiadescribes platelet counts rising independently due tobone marrowdysfunction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCCUER or EDICUMICUNICUOncologyOpen-Heart RecoveryORPACUPalliative or HospicePICUPre-OpRehabilitationSICUStep-Down UnitThe FloorTICU Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents CCU ER or ED ICU MICU NICU Oncology Open-Heart Recovery OR PACU Palliative or Hospice PICU Pre-Op Rehabilitation SICU Step-Down Unit The Floor TICU If you or your loved one is in the hospital, you may be struggling to make sense of all the acronyms that represent the different floors and units of the institution....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHPV Infection SymptomsCommon SymptomsHPV and Cervical CancerOther ComplicationsPreventionNext in HPV GuideHow HPV Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents HPV Infection Symptoms Common Symptoms HPV and Cervical Cancer Other Complications Prevention Next in HPV Guide Human papillomavirus(HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). In the United States, HPV affects about 40% of people aged 15-59.It’s so common that just about all sexually active people get it at some point....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Humanistic Therapy?TypesBenefitsLimitationsHow It WorksEffectivenessHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Humanistic Therapy? Types Benefits Limitations How It Works Effectiveness How to Get Started Humanistictherapygrew from humanistic psychology, a perspective ofpsychologythat focuses on the individual and their inherent capacity to actualize themselves in their own unique ways. Humanistic therapy is an approach that centers the potential for growth, rather than emphasizing a set of symptoms or a diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Hypovolemia OccursSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Hypovolemia Occurs Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Hypovolemiais the loss of 15% or more of the fluid circulating in the body, specifically blood or water. Because your organs need these fluids to function, their depletion can cause organs to malfunction and fail. Symptoms include dizziness, rapid heartbeat, clammy skin, confusion, and fainting. There are many possible causes for hypovolemia from extremedehydrationor massive bleeding....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Treatment Identity disturbance describes an inconsistent or incoherent sense of self. It is associated withborderline personality disorder, as identity disturbance is one of the criteria for the condition. It often shows up as consistent and remarkable changes in a person’s beliefs, values, and behaviors that significantly impact their life, such as difficulty in maintaining jobs or relationships....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeart’s Electrical SystemRhythm PatternsWho Gets This Rhythm?Is It Concerning?TreatmentMonitoring Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heart’s Electrical System Rhythm Patterns Who Gets This Rhythm? Is It Concerning? Treatment Monitoring Idioventricular rhythmhappens when the heartbeat originates from the heart’s lower chambers at a slower than normal rate. It’s a type ofarrhythmia, meaning the heart rhythm isn’t happening in the normal way. Idioventricular rhythm may be seen with certain heart conditions that require treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs There a Cure?Acute vs. ChronicTreatment OptionsPreventionRisk FactorsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is There a Cure? Acute vs. Chronic Treatment Options Prevention Risk Factors Frequently Asked Questions When news broke in 2014 thathepatitis C, a viral disease affecting the liver,could be curedthanks to a new class ofdirect-acting antiviral drugs,many began to wonder how soon it would be before the same occurred with its cousin,hepatitis B....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of GranulocytesImmature GranulocytesLow LevelsHigh LevelsDiagnosisFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Granulocytes Immature Granulocytes Low Levels High Levels Diagnosis FAQs Granulocytesare a type of white blood cell that appear granular when viewed under a microscope. Immature granulocytes (IGs) develop in the bone marrow, where they give rise toneutrophils,eosinophils, andbasophils. Low levels of mature granulocytes may suggest a health issue that may be serious....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is IC?Signs and SymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is IC? Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Indeterminate colitis (IC) is a diagnosis used to describe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when a person has features of IBD, but it’s not yet understood whether they have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. This is a confusing and controversial topic in IBD, with broad implications for treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsType of SurgeriesBarriers to AccessWPATH StandardsRestrictions to CoverageGetting StartedWhat You Can Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Type of Surgeries Barriers to Access WPATH Standards Restrictions to Coverage Getting Started What You Can Do AwakenedEye / Getty Images DefinitionGender-affirmation surgery is the preferred term but gender-confirmation surgery and gender-alignment surgery can also be used. Outdated terms like “sex reassignment” or “sex change” should not be used....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeasuring HypertensionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Measuring Hypertension Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions If your blood pressure reading reveals that only your systolic reading (the first number) is high but your diastolic reading (the second number) is normal, you may rightly wonder if you’ll need high blood pressure treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics of Kidney PainBack PainSeeking Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics of Kidney Pain Back Pain Seeking Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Back painis an incredibly common problem. Most of the time, the problem arises from the spine and surrounding areas. However, an internal organ, like the kidney, can sometimes cause pain in your back or side....