241. Colon and Rectal Cancer
(Category List)

... and lab tests. Between scheduled checkups, a person who has had colorectal cancer should report any health problems to the doctor as soon as they appear. Providing Emotional Support Living with a s...

242. Cirrhosis of the Liver
(Category List)

... Complications of Cirrhosis Loss of liver function affects the body in many ways. Following are the common problems, or complications, caused by cirrhosis. Edema and ascites. When the liver loses it...

243. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD
(Category List)

...ing up airways quickly to ease breathing. Your doctor will use the results of this test to see if your lung problems are being caused by another lung condition such as asthma. However, since airways i...

244. Chlamydial Infection
(Category List)

...ydial infection during oral, vaginal, or anal sexual contact with an infected partner. It can cause serious problems in men and women as well as in newborn babies of infected mothers. Chlamydial infe...

245. Chiropractic and Its Use in Treating Lower Back Pain
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...on of this report. Key Points • Chiropractic is most often used to treat musculoskeletal conditions--problems with the muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissue such as cartilage, ligaments...

246. Cervical Cancer
(Category List)

...y be caused by cervical cancer or by other conditions. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur: • Vaginal bleeding. • Unusual vaginal discharge. • Pelvic...

247. Cerebral Palsy Overview
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...palsy describes any disorder that impairs control of body movement. Thus, these disorders are not caused by problems in the muscles or nerves. Instead, faulty development or damage to motor areas in t...

248. Cerebral Arteriosclerosis
(Category List)

...s include headache, facial pain, and impaired vision. Cerebral arteriosclerosis can cause serious health problems. If the walls of an artery are too thick, or a blood clot becomes caught in the nar...

249. Cataract
(Category List)

... prescription changes in your eyeglasses or contact lenses. These symptoms also can be a sign of other eye problems. If you have any of these symptoms, check with your eye care professional. Are the...

250. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(Category List)

...s sprain or fracture; overactivity of the pituitary gland; hypothyroidism; rheumatoid arthritis; mechanical problems in the wrist joint; work stress; repeated use of vibrating hand tools; fluid retent...

251. Autism
(Category List)

...elopmental disability because it starts before age three, in the developmental period, and causes delays or problems with many different ways in which a person develops or grows. In most cases, autis...

252. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD - Diagnosis and Treatment
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...tic, and how the child's parents and teachers deal with the child. They may have a doctor look for such problems as emotional disorders, undetectable (petit mal) seizures, and poor vision or heari...

253. Asthma
(Category List)

... asthma. People can have trouble with one or more of these. It is important for you to learn which ones are problems for you. Your doctor can help you identify which things effect your asthma and ways...

254. Anthrax
(Category List)

...rise when a person eats contaminated food. The infection often causes fever accompanied by gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or loss of appetite. In some cases, les...

255. Alzheimers Disease
(Category List)

...nt events, activities, or the names of familiar people or things. They may not be able to solve simple math problems. Such difficulties may be a bother, but usually they are not serious enough to caus...

256. Addiction and Substance Abuse, Teen
(Category List)

...y may take drugs or drink alcohol because it seems exciting. Teens with family members who have problems with alcohol or other drugs are more likely to have serious substance abuse pro...

257. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - ARDS
(Category List)

...t with a large blood loss are more likely to develop ARDS. However, only a small portion of people who have problems that can lead to ARDS actually develop it. In most cases, a person who develops A...

258. Acne
(Category List)

...kin problem. How Is Acne Treated? Acne is often treated by dermatologists (doctors who specialize in skin problems). These doctors treat all kinds of acne, particularly severe cases. Doctors who are...

259. Health A-Z
(Section List)

...ionships Sexual Conditions Sexual Health Shin Splints Shingles Sinusitis Skin & Beauty Skin Cancer Skin Problems and Treatments Skin Rash Skin Tags Sleep Apnea Sleep Disorders Smoking Cessation Sn...

260. First Aid A-Z
(Section List)

...edical emergency. First Aid Shortcuts Allergic Reactions Asthma Bites and Stings Bleeding Breathing Problems Broken Bones Bruises Burns Chest Pain Choking CPR Diarrhea Dizziness Drug Overdose...