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Medical Condition (2,131) | Medical Knowledge Base

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Medical Condition

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Roseola

Medical Condition

What is roseola? Roseola (roseola infantum) is a mild illness caused by a virus. It is generally harmless and is most common in children 6 months to 2 years of age. It is rare after age 4. What causes roseola? Roseola is caused by two common viruses. The viruses belong to the family of herpes...

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Rotator Cuff Disorders

Medical Condition

What are rotator cuff disorders? The rotator cuff is a group of tough, flexible fibers ( tendons ) and muscles in the shoulder . Rotator cuff disorders occur when tissues in the shoulder get irritated or damaged. Rotator cuff disorders include: Inflammation of the tendons (tendinitis) or of a bursa ( bursitis ). In the...

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Rotator Cuff Problems: Exercises You Can Do at Home

Medical Condition

Exercises are a very important part of treatment for a rotator cuff disorder. If you have pain, weakness, and stiffness in your shoulder from a rotator cuff problem, your doctor will likely suggest that you try exercises and other at-home treatments. These treatments may include rest, ice, heat, and NSAIDs such as...

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Rotator Cuff Repair

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Surgery may be used to treat a torn rotator cuff if the injury is very severe or if nonsurgical treatment has failed to improve shoulder strength and movement sufficiently. Surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff tendon usually involves: Removing loose fragments of tendon, bursa, and other debris from the space in the...

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Rotator Cuff Surgery: Returning Home

Medical Condition

Get tips on how to take care of yourself at home after rotator cuff surgery.

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Rotavirus Infection

Medical Condition

Rotavirus infection affects the digestive tract and is the most common cause of vomiting and severe diarrhea in babies and young children. Other symptoms include fever and stomach pain. Rotavirus spreads when a child has oral contact with stool (feces) containing the virus. The infection can also spread if a child...

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Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass

Medical Condition

Learn how Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is done and what to expect after surgery.

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Rubella (German measles) rash

Medical Condition

Rubella usually causes a rash that is mild, starts on the face, and spreads to the neck, the chest, and the rest of the body. It may first appear as a mild blush before it develops into a more pinpoint rash. Rubella is also called German measles or 3-day measles.

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Rule of nines for burns

Medical Condition

The size of a burn can be quickly estimated by using the "rule of nines." This method divides the body's surface area into percentages. The front and back of the head and neck equal 9% of the body's surface area. The front and back of each arm and hand equal 9% of the body's surface...

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Rule of nines for burns in babies and young children

Medical Condition

The size of a burn for a baby or young child can be quickly estimated by using the "rule of nines." This method divides a baby's body surface area into percentages. The front and back of the head and neck are 21% of the body's surface area. The front and back of each arm and...

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Rupture of the Eardrum

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A ruptured eardrum is a tear or hole in the membrane of the middle ear, usually as a result of injury (trauma). The eardrum may also rupture from fluid buildup in the middle ear. A person with fluid buildup in the ear may have severe pain that gets better or goes away when the eardrum...

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Rupture of the Membranes

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When you are pregnant, a fluid-filled bag called the amniotic sac surrounds and protects the fetus. When a hole or tear forms in the sac, it's called a rupture of the membranes. Most women describe this by saying their "water broke." Your membranes can break by themselves. This is called a spontaneous rupture of the...

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SA Node and AV Node

Medical Condition

Electrical pulses in the heart are controlled by special groups of cells called nodes. The SA (sinoatrial) node generates an electrical signal that causes the upper heart chambers (atria) to contract. The signal then passes through the AV (atrioventricular) node to the lower heart chambers (ventricles), causing them to...

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SAM-e

Medical Condition

What is SAM-e? SAM-e is short for S-adenosylmethionine, a substance that occurs naturally in the cells of plants, animals, and humans. SAM-e is not an herb. Because the body produces less SAM-e with age, some people think that SAM-e may be a helpful supplement for certain diseases. In the United States, it is sold as...

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STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection?

Medical Condition

Guides through the decision to be screened for sexually transmitted infections. Explains STIs and discusses causes and lifestyles that put you at higher risk for getting infected. Covers benefits and risks of testing. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.

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Sacroiliac Joints

Medical Condition

The sacroiliac joints form the junctions between the spine and each side of the pelvis. Like the vertebrae in the lower back (lumbosacral region), the sacroiliac joints bear the weight and stress of the torso, which makes them susceptible to injury.

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Sacrum

Medical Condition

The sacrum is a large triangular bone at the bottom of the spine. It is inserted like a wedge between the two hipbones. The sacrum is shorter and wider in women than in men.

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Safe Hand and Wrist Movements

Medical Condition

Try to avoid hand and wrist movements that can cause pain and other symptoms. Keep your wrists straight or only slightly bent. Avoid activities that bend or twist the wrists for long periods of time. Take frequent breaks from typing or other repetitive activities to stretch your hands and wrists. Avoid doing repetitive...

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Safe Sleep for Babies

Medical Condition

Learn how to make sure your new baby sleeps as safely as possible.

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Safe Use of Non-Warfarin Blood Thinners

Medical Condition

Learn how to be safe when taking a blood thinner other than warfarin.

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Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

Salivary gland cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the salivary glands. The salivary glands make saliva and release it into the mouth. Saliva has enzymes that help digest food and antibodies that help protect against infections of the mouth and throat. There are 3 pairs of...

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Salivary Gland Scan

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A salivary gland scan uses a special camera and a tracer (radioactive chemical) to take pictures of the salivary glands . This can help your doctor find the cause of dry mouth ( xerostomia ) or swelling in the salivary glands. During a salivary gland scan, the tracer liquid is put into a vein (...

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Salivary Glands

Medical Condition

Salivary glands produce saliva, which moistens the mouth to help a person chew and swallow food. Saliva also contains substances (enzymes) that begin the breakdown of food. There are four pairs of salivary glands: The parotid glands are located between the ear and the jaw. The submandibular glands are located under the...

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Sally's Story: Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome

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Sally never had to worry about her weight. She had always been active, enjoying her daily walks in the park. But things changed when Sally's mom had a heart attack. Sally took care of her mom night and day. But Sally got so busy taking care of her mom that she forgot to take care...

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Salt Substitute Recipe

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You may help cut down on your salt (sodium) intake by using a salt substitute. To make your own salt substitute, mix the following ingredients together and put them in a shaker: 0.5 tsp ( 2.5 g ) cayenne pepper 0.5 tsp ( 2.5 g ) garlic powder 1 tsp ( 5 g ) each:...

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Saltwater Washes (Nasal Saline Lavage or Irrigation) for Sinusitis

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Saltwater washes (saline lavage or irrigation) help keep the nasal passages open by washing out thick or dried mucus. They can also help improve the function of cilia that help clear the sinuses . This can help prevent the spread of infection to the other sinuses and reduce postnasal drip . It also can make...

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Saw Palmetto

Medical Condition

What is saw palmetto? Saw palmetto is a type of palm tree that grows in the southeastern United States. The berry of the saw palmetto plant contains a compound that may reduce the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) , which is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate...

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Scabies

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Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the outer layers of the skin. The scabies mites are spread through close contact with an infested person, such as by touching or by sleeping in the same bed. Severe itching that is usually worse at night and a rash with tiny...

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Scabies Mite

Medical Condition

Scabies mites burrow into the outer layers of human skin, causing itching, a rash, and sometimes skin sores. The scabies mites are spread through close contact with an infested person, such as by touching or by sleeping in the same bed.

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Scabies skin sores

Medical Condition

Scabies mites cause a rash and sometimes skin sores in a line or curved track. These often appear after a period of intense itching. Symptoms usually occur on the wrist, between the fingers, in the creases of the elbows or in the armpits, around the waistline, on the genitals, or around the anus. In children,...

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Scapular Exercise: Arm Reach

Medical Condition

Lie flat on your back. This exercise is a very slight motion that starts with your arms raised (elbows straight, arms straight). From this position, reach higher toward the sky or ceiling, keeping your elbows straight. All motion should be from your shoulder blade only. Relax back to the starting position. Repeat 8 to...

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Schizophrenia: Social Skills Training

Medical Condition

Social skills training helps you get along better with other people in daily life, at work, and in social situations. These classes also help you develop skills for your personal relationships. Class topics may include: What is right and wrong behavior in public places. What skills you need to talk successfully with...

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Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment

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Scleral buckling surgery is a common way to treat retinal detachment. It is a method of closing breaks and flattening the retina. A scleral buckle is a piece of silicone sponge, rubber, or semi-hard plastic that your eye doctor ( ophthalmologist ) places on the outside of the eye (the sclera, or the white of...

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Scorpion Stings

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Scorpions , found mostly in the western and especially the southwestern United States, are up to 3 in. (7.6 cm) in length. They have eight legs and a pair of pincers like a crab has. The stinger, which injects venom, is located at the end of a narrow tail that curves around and over the...

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Scrapes (Abrasions)

Medical Condition

Scrapes (abrasions) are skin wounds that rub or tear off skin. Most scrapes are shallow and do not extend far into the skin, but some may remove several layers of skin. Usually there is little bleeding from a scrape, but it may ooze pinkish fluid.

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Screening for Hearing Problems

Medical Condition

Children Some hearing problems can delay your child's speech and language development. Early screening for hearing loss can help prevent many learning, social, and emotional problems that can be related to speech and language development. 1 Call your doctor if at any time you suspect your child has a hearing problem...

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Screening for Weight Problems

Medical Condition

Children Doctors weigh children at routine checkups. They plot measurements on a growth chart to see how your child compares physically to other children of the same age. Doctors update the chart at each routine exam to document your child's growth pattern. "Overweight" and "obese" are terms sometimes used when...

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Seabather's Eruption

Medical Condition

What is seabather's eruption? Seabather's eruption is a rash that occurs when a swimmer is stung by marine life larvae. The condition has many names, including sea lice, pika-pika, sea poisoning, sea critters, and ocean itch. What causes seabather's eruption? Two types of marine life that generally cause this rash are...

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Second Sight

Medical Condition

Second sight is a temporary improvement in near vision (such as that needed for reading) in farsighted people that may occur during the early stages of forming a cataract. It occurs as a result of changes in the shape of the lens as the cataract starts to develop. This improved vision does not last as...

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Second-Degree Burns

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Second-degree burns are injuries to the skin caused by heat, radiation, electricity, chemicals, or friction. These burns are also called partial-thickness burns. There are two types of second-degree burns, defined by their depth: Superficial partial-thickness burns injure the first and second layers of skin and are...

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Secondary Infection

Medical Condition

A secondary infection is a bacterial or viral illness that develops following a first illness. The second infection may develop because a person's immune system is stressed or weakened. The secondary infection may prolong the first infection or make it more severe.

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Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Medical Condition

Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is a form of MS in which symptoms are constant, do not improve, and may get increasingly worse. This is a result of steady damage to the nerves in the brain and the spinal cord. The secondary progressive form of MS follows a phase known as relapsing-remitting MS, in which...

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Secondhand Smoke

Medical Condition

Secondhand smoke is tobacco smoke that affects a nonsmoker. Secondhand smoke can come directly from a cigarette or other lit tobacco; it may also be exhaled by a person smoking. Secondhand smoke is sometimes referred to as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), involuntary smoking, or passive smoking. Secondhand smoke...

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Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate)

Medical Condition

The sedimentation rate (sed rate) blood test measures how quickly red blood cells (erythrocytes) settle in a test tube in one hour. The more red cells that fall to the bottom of the test tube in one hour, the higher the sed rate. When inflammation is present in the body, certain proteins cause red blood...

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Seizure MRI

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Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. All rights reserved. Top views of the brain show normal tissue (see figure 1) and abnormal tissue (from an injury) that causes seizures (see figure 2).

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Seizure Medicine Levels in Blood

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A medicine blood level test measures how much of your medicine is in your blood. Your doctor checks it to make sure that you are taking a safe and effective dose. This testing is also called therapeutic drug monitoring.

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Self-Assisted Cough

Medical Condition

If your cough is weak and if it is difficult to bring up mucus or you know you have lots of mucus, you need an assisted cough. In an assisted cough, another person pushes on your chest to help you cough. An assisted cough is done while you are sitting up in a bed or...

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Self-Care Supplies

Medical Condition

More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. Having the right tools, medicines, supplies, and information on hand is important for your self-care. Most of the items below don't cost a lot. They are easy to use and can be bought at most drugstores and grocery stores. These are helpful...

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Self-Esteem, Ages 6 to 10

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Every day, children ages 6 to 10 may face new challenges at home with their families and at school with their friends and teachers. At the end of one day, they may feel good about themselves. They have fun with their friends, have done well at school, and are happy at home. The next day,...

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Semen

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Semen is a thick, cloudy, white substance that contains sperm and other fluids. Semen is released, or ejaculated, from the penis during a man's sexual climax (orgasm). The amount of semen ejaculated varies from between a few drops to about 1 tsp (4.9 mL) and usually contains between 40 million and 600 million sperm.

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