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Medical Condition (2,131) | Medical Knowledge Base

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Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Use Insulin

Medical Condition

Teaches counting carbs to help you maintain control of your blood sugar level when you have diabetes. Explains why carb counting is important, allowing you to adjust the amount of insulin you take. Includes links to more info on type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

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Diabetes: Differences Between Type 1 and 2

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In general, people with diabetes either have a total lack of insulin (type 1 diabetes) or they have too little insulin or cannot use insulin effectively (type 2 diabetes). Type 1 diabetes (formerly called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes), accounts for 5 to 10 out of 100 people who have diabetes. In type 1...

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Diabetes: Finger-Stick Test

Medical Condition

Learn how to use a finger-stick test to see how food or activity can change your blood sugar.

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Diabetes: Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes

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For a lot of people, diabetes leads to serious health problems. These life-changing conditions bring with them new medical decisions and plans. Medical decisions are very personal. Different people handle them in different ways. "In the past year, I've learned I have kidney disease from my diabetes. Wow. My wife and I...

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Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies

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Discusses preventing high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) problems in a person with diabetes. Explains emergencies in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Discusses treating infections early, being prepared, and drinking plenty of liquids.

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Diabetes: Should I Get Pregnant?

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Guides you through decision to become pregnant when you have diabetes. Discusses getting diabetes under control. Looks at decreasing risks to mother and baby if you have uncontrolled diabetes. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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Diabetes: Steps for Foot-Washing

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Because you have diabetes, you need to wash your feet carefully each day. Post this list of proper foot-washing steps in your bathroom. Wash and dry your feet Use warm (not hot) water. Check the water temperature with your wrists, not your feet. Wash all areas of your feet, especially the underside of your toes...

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Diabetes: Tests to Watch for Complications

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The table below summarizes many of the tests that can be done to identify complications from diabetes, including those tests done during a physical exam. The physical exam evaluates your overall health. The doctor pays special attention to your eyes, blood vessels, heart, lungs, nerves, abdomen, and feet. Complications...

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Diabetes: Tracking My Feelings

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Use this form to think about any negative feelings you have about diabetes. My feeling is (for example, resentment):_____________________ I have this feeling because I think (for example, I resent the fact that I have diabetes and should eat less of some foods that I like): _______________________________________...

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Diabetes: Travel Tips

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Travel can make it hard to keep your blood sugar within your target range because of changes in time zones, meal schedules, and types of foods available. Whenever you need to see a doctor away from home, let him or her know you have diabetes. And always wear medical identification. In an emergency, medical...

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Diabetic Foot Ulcer

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Diabetic foot ulcers are red sores that can occur most often on the pad (ball) of the foot or the bottom of the big toe. Ulcers can also form from poorly fitted shoes, especially on the sides of the foot, the tops of the toes, or the heel of the foot.

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Diabetic Neuropathy: Medical History and Physical Exam

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When you have diabetic neuropathy, your doctor will get your medical history and may ask you about the following: Symptoms What kinds of symptoms are you having? How long you have had the symptoms? What makes them worse? What makes them better? Medicines What medicines are you taking? Bring a complete list of medicines...

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Diabetic Retinopathy

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Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of the retina, the thin tissue that lines the back of the eye. The condition is a complication of diabetes. It is related to long-term high blood sugar levels. Over time, this leads to changes in blood vessels that interfere with oxygen delivery to the cells in the retina.

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Diagonal Curl

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This exercise stretches your back, spine, and upper torso muscles. Sit with your feet out in front, knees bent, and hands clasped in front of you. Slowly twist your upper torso to the left and then to the right. Twist to both sides a total of 5 times.

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Dialysis Access

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A dialysis access is a site on a person's body created so that blood or other fluids can be removed, filtered, and returned to the body during dialysis. Dialysis is a process that performs the work of healthy kidneys for people who have kidney failure. Before dialysis can begin, the doctor has to create a...

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Dialysis: Caring for Your Vascular Access at Home

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Learn how to care for yourself at home after a vascular access procedure.

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Dialysis: What Is It?

Medical Condition

Understand what dialysis is and how it helps you feel better and live longer.

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Diaper Rash

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Diaper rash is skin irritation around the thighs, genitals, buttocks, or abdomen; the rash is red and may look like the skin has been burned or scalded. Diaper rash is the most common skin problem in babies and young children, but it can occur at any age if diapers or incontinence briefs are worn. Most...

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Diet, Breastfeeding, and Colic

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The exact cause of colic is not known. But some breastfeeding mothers have noticed that certain foods seem to cause colic in their babies. It is possible that some foods may affect breast milk and contribute to intestinal gas or other digestive problems, which may make crying episodes worse. More research is needed to...

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Difficulty Breathing in Children

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Difficulty breathing can occur when a child's lungs or heart are not working well. Mild trouble breathing means: The child is breathing a little faster than usual. The child seems a little out of breath but can still eat or talk. Moderate trouble breathing means: The child is breathing a lot faster than usual. The...

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Digestive System

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The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients from the food, and ridding the body of waste products from the food. The digestive system consists of the: Upper digestive tract, which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. Lower digestive tract, which includes the...

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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)

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Digital breast tomosynthesis (say "toh-moh-SIN-thuh-suss") is a test used for breast cancer screening. It uses X-rays to create a three-dimensional image of the breast. This test, sometimes called DBT or 3-D mammogram, may be used along with a regular mammogram.

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Digital Rectal Examination

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A digital (finger) rectal examination checks for problems in organs or other structures in the pelvis and lower abdomen. During a digital rectal examination, your doctor puts a lubricated, gloved finger of one hand into the rectum and may use the other hand to press on the lower abdomen or pelvic area.

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Dilated cardiomyopathy

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Dilated cardiomyopathy is a serious condition that weakens your heart muscle and causes it to stretch, or dilate. The heart's upper and lower chambers (atria and ventricles) are larger than normal. When your heart muscle is weak, it can't pump out blood as well as it should, so more blood stays in your heart after...

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Diopter

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The diopter is a unit of measurement used to describe how well a person sees. Farsightedness is measured in positive diopters, and nearsightedness is measured in negative diopters. Astigmatism is measured in diopters that can be either positive or negative. With diopters, the farther a measurement is from 0, the more...

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Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)

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Directly observed therapy (DOT) is done when it is very important that a person takes every dose of medicine. For DOT, a health professional watches each time a person takes his or medicine. During DOT, a person must go to a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office to take the medicine. Or a health professional may...

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Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)

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What are the most important things you need to know about your medicines? Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So...

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Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

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What is dissociative identity disorder? Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a rare mental health condition. It was once known as multiple personality disorder. People who have it have two or more separate personalities. But they often don't know that the other personalities exist. And they can't remember things that...

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Diuretics and Potassium Supplements

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Some diuretics can cause low levels of potassium. A delicate balance of potassium is needed to properly transmit electrical impulses in the heart. A low potassium level can disrupt the normal electrical impulses in the heart and lead to irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). If potassium levels are low, a potassium...

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Diuretics: Making Them Easier to Take

Medical Condition

Find out how to make it easier to take your diuretic.

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Divya Gupta, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology

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Dr. Divya Gupta reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Gupta is an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College and is an attending physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology...

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Dizziness

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Dizziness, or lightheadedness, is a feeling of unsteadiness. Dizziness can lead to feeling faint or to fainting (brief loss of consciousness). Dizziness can be caused by many things, including stress and/or problems with brain functions. Dizziness often goes away or improves after lying down. If it does not, it may be...

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Does Aspirin Prevent Cancer?

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Many people take aspirin every day, or every other day, to help prevent heart attack and stroke. But should you take it to prevent cancer? Research has shown that aspirin does help prevent heart attack and stroke in people who are at high risk for those things. But cancer is different. Yes, there are studies...

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Domestic Violence

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Domestic violence is physical, emotional, or sexual abuse that happens in a personal relationship. The abuser may use fear, bullying, and threats to gain power and control over the other person. He or she may act jealous, controlling, or possessive. Over time, the abuse may get worse.

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Doppler Ultrasound of an Artery

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Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 shows a color Doppler ultrasound picture of blood flowing through a normal artery (red) and vein (blue). Figure 2 shows an ultrasound picture of an artery narrowed by the buildup of calcium and fat (cholesterol) in the inner lining of the artery, called...

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Double Knee-to-Chest

Medical Condition

Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Bring one knee to your chest and then the other. Don't raise both legs together. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds. Relax and lower your legs-one at a time-to the floor. Rest for 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times.

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Doughnut Pessary

Medical Condition

A vaginal pessary is a removable device placed into the vagina. A doughnut pessary is designed to support areas of pelvic organ prolapse, particularly uterine prolapse.

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Douglas A. Stewart, MD, FRCPC - Medical Oncology

Medical Condition

Dr. Douglas Stewart reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Stewart is a Professor in the departments of Medicine and Oncology, Divisions of Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Hematological Malignancies at the University of Calgary...

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Doula

Medical Condition

A doula is someone who provides emotional support and comfort measures during labor and delivery. Doulas may also provide support and nonmedical care during pregnancy or after the baby is born. Doulas usually are not licensed health professionals, although some may be nurses.

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Down Syndrome

Medical Condition

What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental traits caused by a gene problem that happens before birth. Children who have Down syndrome tend to have certain features, such as a flat face and a short neck. They also have some degree of intellectual disability. This varies from person to...

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Down Syndrome, Ages Birth to 1 Month

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If your baby is born with Down syndrome, you will likely have many questions and strong emotions. Your doctor can help answer your questions. And he or she can guide you to appropriate resources to help you manage your feelings and plan for your child's long-term care needs. Your doctor will talk to you about...

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Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently

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Children with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves with your help and encouragement. Eating independently is a developmental milestone that involves the use of small muscles (fine motor skills), large muscles (gross motor skills), and hand-eye coordination. Before teaching your child self-feeding skills, look...

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Drinking Enough Water

Medical Condition

Why is it important to drink enough water? Water keeps every part of your body working properly. It helps your body flush wastes and stay at the right temperature. It can help prevent kidney stones and constipation. You lose water throughout the day—through your breath, sweat, urine, and bowel movements. If you live in...

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Drooping Eyelids

Medical Condition

As we get older, the lower eyelids sometimes start to droop away from the eyeball. Drooping is the result of reduced muscle tone in the muscles that control the eyelids. If your lower eyelids droop outward, away from the eye ( ectropion ), they may no longer be able to protect your eyes, and your...

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Drug Allergy

Medical Condition

A drug allergy occurs when the body's immune system overreacts to a substance (allergen) in a medicine that the person has taken, which triggers an allergic reaction. Symptoms include hives or welts, rash, swelling, redness, and blisters. A drug allergy may also cause serum sickness (characterized by hives, joint pain...

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Drug Problems: Helping Someone Get Treatment

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If you have a family member or friend with a drug problem, you probably want to help. This can be hard. You can't force a person into treatment. One thing you can do is to stop making excuses for the person. For example, if the person is late to work, refuse to make an excuse....

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare disease that causes muscles to grow weaker, beginning with the leg muscles. The disease is passed from a mother, who carries the gene but does not have the disease, to her son (X-linked). Most boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy need a wheelchair by age 12 and die before age...

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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)

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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the growth of abnormal cells in the milk ducts of the breast. It is a very early form of noninvasive breast cancer. DCIS is seen as small calcium deposits (microcalcifications) on a mammogram.

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Due Date

Medical Condition

A due date is an estimate of when a pregnant woman will have her baby. It is calculated by taking the first day of her last menstrual period (LMP), adding 7 days, and then counting backward 3 months; or by adding 40 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual period (for women with...

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Duodenum

Medical Condition

The duodenum, or the first part of the small intestine, connects to the stomach. The duodenum is about 10 in. (25 cm) long and curved, almost forming a circle.

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