Visible genital warts on the penis or vagina or around the anus can be removed by excision. This means cutting off the warts with a surgical knife (scalpel). Warts on the cervix may be removed by laser or loop electrosurgical excision (LEEP). The procedure is usually done in a doctor's office or clinic or an outpatient...
Susan's depression started in college. "I was a kid, and I had really bad self-esteem issues. I was making dumb choices," she says. Now Susan is 43, married, and a mother of four. Over the years, her depression has changed. Sometimes, it's felt as if hard times have brought it on. At other points in her life, the...
A person who is susceptible (or has susceptibility) is easily affected by a disease, is more likely to get a disease, or lacks resistance to a disease.
Sutimlimab is used to treat hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells) in adults with cold agglutinin disease (CAD). Sutimlimab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Suvorexant is a sleep medicine that is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep). . Suvorexant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For sleeping. Brand Name(s): Belsomra. Generic Name: Suvorexant.
Swallowing air may cause bloating, burping, gas, and abdominal pain. Swallowed air that is not released by burping passes through the digestive tract and is released as gas (flatus). Babies often swallow air during feeding. It is important to burp your baby during and after feeding. Swallowed air may cause a baby to be...
Button disc batteries Button disc batteries are found in watches, cameras, calculators, hearing aids, and computer games. They are easily swallowed by children. These batteries, which contain corrosive fluids, can come apart when swallowed and quickly damage tissue. Some batteries contain potentially life-threatening...
Briefly discusses the types of things that can be swallowed or inhaled, such as food, poisonous plants or chemicals, and disc batteries. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
A sweat test is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis. During the test, medicine that causes sweating is applied with a gauze pad to either the arm or the thigh. A mild electrical current pushes the medicine into the skin to cause the child to sweat. The sweat is collected, and then the chloride in the sweat is measured.
A sweat test, also called a sweat chloride test, measures the amount of chloride in sweat. It is done to help diagnose cystic fibrosis. Normally, sweat on the skin surface contains very little chloride. People with cystic fibrosis have a high level of chloride in their sweat. During the sweat test, medicine that causes...
Botanical names: Artemisia annua How It Works Artemisinin, called qinghaosu in China where it was first discovered, is thought to account for the antimalarial activity of the plant. 3, 4 This compound is a sesquiterpene lactone and is believed to cause damage to the organisms that cause malaria inside the red blood...
For allergy symptoms. Brand Name(s): Oralair 100/Oralair 300, Oralair 100, Oralair 300. Generic Name: Sweet Vernal, Orchard, Perennial Rye, Timothy, and Kentucky Blue Grass Mixed Pollens Allergen Extract.
Briefly discusses swelling symptoms caused by collection of body fluid, tissue growth, or abnormal movement or position of tissue. Includes swelling caused by disease, allergic reaction, and circulation problems. Covers legs, feet, hands, and other body areas. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care...
Swelling (edema) of the foot and ankle may be called pedal edema.
An ankle sprain occurs when ligaments that connect the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg are stretched or torn. There is often swelling and bruising around the injured area.
You may have some mild swelling because of normal fluid buildup during pregnancy. It's most common in the face, hands, and feet. As your pregnancy continues, your uterus puts pressure on blood vessels that go to your legs. This may cause swelling in your feet and ankles. Normally, foot swelling gets worse during the day...
During pregnancy, swelling that may be a sign of a more serious problem may include: Weight gain of 2 lb (0.9 kg) or more during a 24-hour period. New and increasing swelling, especially in your face, hands, or feet. Swelling in your feet that does not improve even after you lie on your side for several hours.
What is swimmer's ear? Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is an inflammation or infection of the ear canal, the passage that leads from the outer ear to the eardrum. This condition is called swimmer's ear, because it commonly occurs in people who have been swimming. But other people can get it too. What causes it? You can...
What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the larvae of certain parasites. The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater (such as lakes and ponds) and sometimes salt water. But you can't get swimmer's itch from swimming pools that are treated with chlorine...
Briefly discusses possible causes of swollen glands and other lumps under the skin. Covers bacterial and viral infections, noncancerous growths, hernias, aneurysms, and swelling caused by cancer. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
What are lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands throughout the body. They are part of the lymph system, which carries fluid (lymph fluid), nutrients, and waste material between the body tissues and the bloodstream. The lymph system is an important part of the immune system, the body's defense system...
Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures in the body that are sometimes incorrectly called "glands." They are part of the lymphatic system, which carries lymph fluid, nutrients, and waste material between the body tissues and the bloodstream. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system, the body's defense...
In a group of 100 people who had sciatica caused by a herniated disc, the chances of having no symptoms or almost no symptoms 3 months to 2 years later was a little higher with surgery than with nonsurgical treatment. But overall most people felt better with or without surgery.
Symptoms of a heart attack may include: Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. Shortness of breath. Nausea or vomiting. Pain, pressure, or a strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms. Lightheadedness or sudden weakness. A fast or irregular...
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause many different symptoms. They may include: Abnormal discharge from the vagina, penis, or anus. This may get worse over a period of several days to 2 weeks. Pain, burning, or itching while you urinate that lasts for longer than 24 hours. Cloudy urine. Fever. Pain during...
Infection can develop after an injury or wound to the skin or the mucous membranes, such as the inside of the mouth or nose. Symptoms of infection may include: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in or around the area. Red streaks leading from the area. Pus draining from the area. A fever.
Symptoms of a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) happen quickly. A stroke or TIA may cause: Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body. Sudden vision changes. Sudden trouble speaking. Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple...
An eye injury may occur at the same time as a facial injury. Symptoms that mean an eye injury may be more serious and require medical attention include: An eye that does not move normally in all directions. Double or blurred vision that is not cleared by blinking. Pain in the eyeball itself or in or around the eye when...
Symptoms of cluster headaches often include severe pain around one eye, a runny nose, a watery eye, and a drooping eyelid, all on the affected side of the head.
