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Medical Condition

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1 Cup

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This much of your hand equals 1 cup, or 1 serving of milk or raw leafy vegetables.

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2-Hour Postprandial Blood Glucose Test

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A 2-hour postprandial blood sugar (glucose) test measures the blood sugar exactly 2 hours after the start of a meal. Blood sugar tests may be used to check for diabetes and to see how treatment for diabetes is working. Diabetes may be diagnosed if the 2-hour postprandial blood sugar level is higher than normal for...

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714-X (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

NOTE: The information in this summary is no longer being updated and is provided for reference purposes only. This cancer information summary provides an overview of the use of 714-X as a treatment for people with cancer. The summary includes a brief history of the development of 714-X; a review of laboratory, animal...

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A Good Support System Is Important

Medical Condition

Learn how to connect with family, friends, and others for support with health issues.

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ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done

Medical Condition

One of the most difficult things about parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is getting your child to do what you ask. Daily routines, such as getting ready for school or bed and getting homework done, can become battlegrounds. ADHD symptoms—inattention, impulsivity, and...

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ADHD: Social Skills Training

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Social skills training helps the child or adult who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) be less aggressive and impulsive, manage anger, and behave in a more socially acceptable way. Techniques include: Coaching. Role-playing. Watching videotapes of positive behavior. Practicing ways to settle conflicts...

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ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders

Medical Condition

The child who is being evaluated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be evaluated for other disorders associated with the condition, such as learning or behavior disorders. The child may be asked questions (verbal tests) or may be given written tests to evaluate his or her intellectual abilities...

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Medical Condition

An aortic aneurysm is a stretched and bulging section in the wall of the aorta. The aorta is the large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. An abdominal aortic aneurysm happens in the section of the aorta that is in the belly.

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Abnormal Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)

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An abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) is any variation in the normal heartbeat. Abnormal heartbeats occur when the heart has an irregular heart rhythm, beats too fast (tachycardia), or beats too slow (bradycardia). The electrical system of the heart creates signals that trigger the heart to pump. These electrical signals...

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Abnormal Pap and Colposcopy

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Follow-up for an abnormal Pap test may include a colposcopy. The doctor uses a microscope (colposcope) to look at the cervix. Smooth, pink tissue indicates a normal cervix. Abnormal cells growing on the cervix may be cervical cancer or cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer.

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

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Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is irregular bleeding from the uterus that is longer or heavier than usual or does not occur at your regular time. For example, you may have heavy bleeding during your period or in between periods. Bleeding during pregnancy is a different problem. If you are pregnant and have any amount...

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Absence Seizures

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An absence seizure is a brief—5 to 15 seconds—but total loss of awareness that occurs suddenly without any warning and ends as suddenly as it begins. Absence seizures are most common in childhood and occur in people with generalized epilepsy of unknown cause. The face muscles may twitch during the seizure. Although the...

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Abuse in Vulnerable Adults

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Adults with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities are more vulnerable than other adults because they are not as independent. They may have a hard time making decisions. Or they may have problems controlling their behavior. Along with older adults, these vulnerable adults have a higher risk of being abused by...

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Acanthosis Nigricans

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Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that results in darkened skin and velvety growths that look like warts. These skin changes can occur under the arm, on the back of the neck, over finger and toe joints, or in the groin and genital area. In adults, acanthosis nigricans may be a sign of disorders of...

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Acetaminophen Use in Young Children

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Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, helps reduce fever and relieve pain. It does not reduce inflammation, as do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, but it also is less likely to cause stomach upset and other side effects. Be sure to follow these medicine precautions. Your child's...

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Acetaminophen for Low Back Pain

Medical Condition

Example(s): Tylenol (acetaminophen)

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Acetaminophen for Osteoarthritis

Medical Condition

Covers acetaminophen to treat osteoarthritis. Lists generic and brand names such as Tylenol. Looks at why they are used and how well they work. Includes possible side effects, which are rare.

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Achilles Paratenonitis

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Achilles paratenonitis is inflammation of the covering of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It can cause scarring that restricts the motion of the Achilles tendon. Achilles paratenonitis is caused by overuse or repeated movements and poorly fitted shoes. It is frequently seen in...

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Achilles Tendon

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A tendon attaches muscle to bone. The Achilles tendon, also called the heel cord, attaches the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It is the largest tendon in the body and withstands a large amount of weight with each foot movement. The Achilles tendon allows the foot to point downward...

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Achilles Tendon Injury

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Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 shows magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a normal heel and Achilles tendon. Figure 2 shows a torn Achilles tendon with fluid collected at the site of the tear.

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Achilles Tendon Injury: Physical Therapy and Rehab

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Rehabilitation (rehab) and/or physical therapy are the usual treatment for an Achilles tendon injury. For Achilles tendinopathy, physical therapy can decrease your pain. It can allow you to gradually return to your normal activities. For an Achilles tendon rupture, you can try a rehab program after surgery to repair the...

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Achilles Tendon Rupture

Medical Condition

The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. In an Achilles tendon rupture, the tendon is completely torn.

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Acne: Should I See My Doctor?

Medical Condition

Guides you through the decision to see a doctor for acne. Covers symptoms like pimples and blackheads. Looks at treating with medicines like benzoyl peroxide (nonprescription) and isotretinoin (prescription). Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Medical Condition

Alpha hydroxy acids such as lactic acid, mandelic acid, and glycolic acid (for example, Alpha Hydrox) are often used in products to treat acne. These products work by drying up whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples and causing the top layer of your skin to peel. Skin care products that have AHAs are generally safe to use...

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Acoustic Neuroma

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An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous growth or tumor on the auditory nerve near the inner ear. The auditory nerve carries sound impulses from the ear to the brain. An acoustic neuroma grows slowly and can cause hearing loss in the affected ear. Although the growth is not cancerous, it can press on other nerves...

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Actinic Lentigines

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Actinic lentigines ("liver spots," "sun spots," or "age spots") are small, gray-brown spots that appear on the wrists, backs of the hands, forearms, and face. Actinic lentigines are not a type of skin cancer, do not progress to become skin cancer, and do not require any treatment. But rapid change in one of these spots...

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Active Ingredient

Medical Condition

An active ingredient is a substance in a product that has an effect on the body. It can affect one part of the body (such as the skin) or the entire body. A product can have more than one active ingredient. The active ingredient of a product is listed on its box or packaging. Also,...

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Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

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Most men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer have localized cancer, which means that the cancer hasn't spread outside the prostate. Some men who have localized prostate cancer choose active surveillance, which allows them to avoid or delay having surgery or radiation. Active surveillance is an option for men with...

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Active Surveillance or Watchful Waiting

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Active surveillance and watchful waiting are wait-and-see approaches for cancer. They are used because you may get better (or not get worse) without treatment. And if the cancer continues to grow or spread, you and your doctor will decide what to do next. Active surveillance means that you are being watched closely by...

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Acupressure for Morning Sickness

Medical Condition

Acupressure may help relieve or shorten the duration of your morning sickness symptoms. Acupressure is based on Eastern medicine practices used to open up blocked energy pathways in the body. Instead of using acupuncture needles, you or a practitioner presses on a small area of the body to treat a given ailment...

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Acupuncture (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

This cancer information summary provides an overview of the use of acupuncture as a treatment for individuals with cancer or cancer-related disorders. The summary includes a brief history of acupuncture practice, a review of laboratory and animal studies, the results of clinical observations and trials, and possible...

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Acupuncture (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

Acupuncture applies needles, heat, pressure, and other treatments to one or more places on the skin known as acupuncture points (see Question 1). Clinical trials report the use of acupuncture relieves nausea and vomiting from anticancer therapies (see Question 5). Other trials have studied the use of acupuncture in...

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Acute Bronchitis

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Acute bronchitis is inflammation of the tubes that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). When these tubes are inflamed, they swell and produce mucus. Acute bronchitis usually develops rapidly and lasts 2 to 3 weeks in otherwise healthy people.

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Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease

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Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to function. To treat kidney failure effectively, it is important to know whether kidney disease has developed suddenly (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Many conditions, diseases, and medicines can create situations that lead to acute and chronic kidney...

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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Medical Condition

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer that causes the body to make too many white blood cells (lymphocytes). But these lymphocytes, called leukemia cells, cannot fight infection very well. When leukemia cells build up in the blood and bone marrow, there is less room for healthy blood cells. This can...

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an emergency situation in which fluid buildup in the lungs causes breathing failure. Acute respiratory distress syndrome occurs most often in people who are being treated for another serious illness or injury, including infections, trauma, and exposure to toxic chemicals...

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Acyanotic Heart Defects

Medical Condition

Acyanotic heart defects are heart problems that develop before or at birth but do not normally interfere with the amount of oxygen or blood that reaches the body's tissues. Acyanotic heart defects include ventricular septal defect (VSD), atrial septal defect (ASD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), pulmonary valve...

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Adam C. Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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Dr. Adam Husney is the Chief Medical Officer for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Previously, Dr. Husney was a family medicine physician at Boise Minor Emergency Center, PA, and the Urgent Care Medical Director for Saint Alphonsus Medical Group in Boise...

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Addiction Psychiatrist

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Addiction psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the treatment of people who have substance use disorder. This includes substances like alcohol, medicines, or illegal drugs. Addiction psychiatrists can be board-certified through the Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, which is recognized by the American...

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Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

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Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the outer layer of the adrenal gland. There are two adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are small and shaped like a triangle. One adrenal gland sits on top of each kidney. Each adrenal gland has two parts. The outer layer of the...

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Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

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Adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). Adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL; also called acute lymphocytic leukemia) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. This type of cancer usually gets worse quickly if it is...

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Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

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Incidence and Mortality Estimated new cases and deaths from HL in the United States in 2019: New cases: 8,110. Deaths: 1,000. More than 75% of all newly diagnosed patients with adult HL can be cured with combination chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Over the last five decades, U.S. national mortality has...

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Adult Immunization Schedule

Medical Condition

After getting approval from several expert groups, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following immunization schedule for adults. You can view it online at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html.

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Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

Adult primary liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body. It has two lobes and fills the upper right side of the abdomen inside the rib cage. Three of the many important functions of the...

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Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

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Adult soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the soft tissues of the body. The soft tissues of the body include the muscles, tendons (bands of fiber that connect muscles to bones), fat, blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, and tissues around joints. Adult soft tissue sarcomas can...

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Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis?

Medical Condition

Guides through decision to stop kidney dialysis for kidney failure. Covers key factors in decision. Covers benefits and risks. Discusses what happens after dialysis is stopped. Offers interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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Advance Directive

Medical Condition

An advance directive is a legal form you fill out to say what kinds of medical care you want if you aren't able to make decisions for yourself. It tells your family and your doctor what to do if you're badly hurt or have a serious illness that keeps you from saying what you want....

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Advance Directives

Medical Condition

Learn how advance directives let others know your care preferences when you can't speak for yourself.

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After the NICU: Caring for Your Baby at Home

Medical Condition

Learn what to expect and what you'll need to know to take care of your baby at home after the NICU.

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Age-Related Foot Changes

Medical Condition

Normal changes occur in your feet as you age. Feet tend to spread, possibly causing shoe size to change. Have your feet measured each time you buy shoes. Do not assume that your shoe size has not changed. The bottoms of the feet lose the fatty pads (especially the heel pad) that cushion the feet....