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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Medical Condition

Once known as pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs), autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is an umbrella term used to define a class of disorders. Disorders that are included in this class are: Autism. Asperger's syndrome. Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD). Until recently, people were diagnosed with one of the...

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Autism: Behavioral Training and Management

Medical Condition

Behavioral training teaches people of all ages who have autism how to communicate appropriately. This type of training can reduce behavior problems and improve adaptation skills. Both behavioral training and behavioral management use positive reinforcement to improve behavior. They also use social skills training to...

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Autologous Stem Cell Transplant

Medical Condition

What is a stem cell transplant? Most stem cells are in your bone marrow. You also have some in your blood that circulate from your bone marrow. Bone marrow stem cells turn into red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets to help your body stay healthy. If your bone marrow is attacked by a...

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Av node ablation for atrial fibrillation

Medical Condition

How the heart's electrical system works In a normal heart, electrical impulses pace the rhythm at which the heart contracts and relaxes. The sinoatrial (SA) node triggers the electrical impulse, causing the upper chambers (atria) to contract. The signal travels through the atrioventricular (AV) node to the...

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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Medical Condition

What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a certain kind of avian influenza virus. Although there are many kinds of bird flu, the most common kinds that concern health workers are H5N1 and H7N9 bird flu viruses. These viruses are found in wild birds. Most of the time, wild birds don't...

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Avoiding Infections in the Hospital

Medical Condition

Hospitals are full of sick people, so they have a lot of germs. And although health care workers do their best to kill germs and protect patients, they can't always prevent infections. Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if you're already weak from whatever illness or problem put you in the hospital in...

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Avoiding Mercury in Fish

Medical Condition

What is mercury? Mercury is a metal found naturally in the environment. Human activities, such as farming, burning coal, and using mercury in manufacturing, increase the mercury cycling through the air, water, and soil. In water, mercury changes its form and becomes methylmercury. Fish absorb this mercury. When you eat...

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Avulsion Fracture

Medical Condition

What is an avulsion fracture? An avulsion fracture occurs when an injury causes a ligament or tendon to break off (avulse) a small piece of a bone that's attached to it. The ligament or tendon also may be damaged. This type of injury can happen in the hip, ankle, knee, heel, elbow, or pelvis. What...

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Ayuda

Medical Condition

La Healthwise ® Knowledgebase cuenta con información relacionada con la salud, que puede ayudarle a tomar mejores decisiones de salud. Acerca de los temas Decisiones acertadas de salud Ilustraciones médicas Medidas prácticas Guías para decidir

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BCG Vaccine

Medical Condition

A BCG vaccine is given to prevent tuberculosis (TB) infection. The vaccine contains bacteria called BCG (bacille Calmette-Guérin) that is closely related to the bacteria that cause TB. The BCG vaccine is often given to people in countries where TB is common, such as South America, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and...

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BMI, Waist Size, and Your Health

Medical Condition

Learn how a high BMI and waist size affect your health.

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Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury

Medical Condition

Babies Babies, especially newborns, are more likely to suffer injury from cold temperature exposure. They have a large body surface area compared with their weight. Their body heat is lost more rapidly when exposed to cold weather conditions. Their ability to regulate body temperatures is not well-developed. They are...

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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Medical Condition

Do not put your infant to bed with a bottle of milk, formula, juice, or other product that contains sugar. Sugar and acids in these liquids can cause tooth decay (bottle mouth).

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Baby's Daily Needs: What to Expect

Medical Condition

To help establish and maintain a predictable daily schedule, respond to your baby's needs and try to reinforce your baby's natural habits. Eating From birth, babies follow their internal hunger and fullness cues. They eat when they're hungry and stop eating when they're full. Experts agree that newborns should be fed on...

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Back Pain During Pregnancy

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Most women develop back pain at some point during pregnancy. As the size and weight of your growing belly place more strain on your back, you may notice your posture changing. To protect your back from poor posture, unnecessary strain, and painful injury, follow these guidelines: Avoid standing with your belly pushed...

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Back Pain: Strengthening Your Core

Medical Condition

Learn how being active builds a strong core and keeps your back healthy.

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Back Press

Medical Condition

This exercise strengthens your trunk and thighs, helping you maintain a healthy lower back posture during your pregnancy. Place your feet 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 centimeters) from the wall. Rest your back flat against the wall and slide down the wall until your knees are slightly bent. Press your lower back against...

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Backward Stretch

Medical Condition

This exercise stretches and strengthens your back, thigh, and pelvic muscles. Kneel on hands and knees with your knees 8 in. (20 cm) to 10 in. (25 cm) apart, hands directly under your shoulders, and arms and back straight. Keeping your arms straight, slowly lower your buttocks toward your heels and tuck your head toward...

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Bacterial Infection

Medical Condition

A bacterial infection is an infection caused by bacteria. Bacterial infections can often be treated successfully with antibiotics. An infection may begin as a bacterial infection. Or a bacterial infection may follow a viral infection that does not get better. When a viral infection doesn't get better for 10 days or...

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Bacterial Infections of the Spine

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Bacterial infections of the spine are rare but can include infection of: The discs (discitis). The spinal cord (usually an infection of the tissue covering the spinal cord, called an epidural abscess). One or more vertebrae (osteomyelitis). The facet joints, which may be the site of infectious arthritis. Bacteria that...

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Bad or Changed Breath

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When is bad breath most likely to occur? Everybody has bad breath from time to time, especially first thing in the morning. You also may have bad breath when you are hungry, when you are dieting, or after eating foods with a strong odor, such as garlic, onions, or pastrami. What causes bad breath? Many...

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Baker's Cyst

Medical Condition

Discusses Baker's cyst (also called popliteal cyst), a pocket of fluid that forms a lump behind the knee. Covers causes such as swelling from arthritis and knee injury. Discusses symptoms. Covers treatment, including things to do at home and surgery.

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Balance and Control Exercises for Ankle Sprains

Medical Condition

Talk with your doctor or physical therapist if you have questions about how to do these or any other exercises for ankle sprains. Do not try these exercises if you could not do them before you injured your ankle. Exercises: Stand on just your injured foot while holding your arms out to your sides with...

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Barium Enema

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Discusses barium enema, a procedure used to help diagnose problems in the large intestine (colon and rectum). Covers why it's done, how it's done, and how to prepare. Looks at risks. Covers possible results.

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Barking Coughs in Children

Medical Condition

If your child has a barking cough: Hold your child in a calming manner. Keep your child quiet, if possible. Crying can make breathing more difficult. Try rocking or distracting your child with a book or game. Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air. Don't use a hot vaporizer. Use only water in...

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Bartholin gland

Medical Condition

On each side of the opening to the vagina, there is a Bartholin gland. These two glands produce fluid to lubricate the opening to the vagina.

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Basal Body Temperature

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The basal body temperature (BBT) is a person's at-rest temperature. Natural cyclic changes in female hormones usually cause a woman's basal body temperature to go down slightly just before an egg is released (ovulation) and then go up sharply 24 hours after ovulation. By carefully measuring BBT every morning before...

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Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Medical Condition

These pictures are examples of what skin cancer might look like. Basal cell carcinoma usually affects the head, neck, back, chest, or shoulders. The nose is the most common site. Signs of basal cell carcinoma can include skin changes such as a: Firm, pearly bump with tiny blood vessels that look spidery...

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Basic Dental Care

Medical Condition

Provides info on basic dental care like brushing and flossing regularly, seeing your dentist or dental hygienist for regular checkups and cleanings, and eating mouth-healthy foods. Offers info on dental care for children.

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Beat Your Smoking Triggers

Medical Condition

Learn how to replace the urge to smoke with a healthier substitute.

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Bed-Wetting and Enuresis

Medical Condition

Bed-wetting is accidental urination during sleep. Accidental wetting (day or night) that develops or continues after a child is normally expected to have bladder control is called enuresis. Accidental wetting of clothes or bedding is common in young children, because they develop bladder control at different rates. Most...

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Bed-Wetting: Should I Do Something About My Child's Bed-Wetting?

Medical Condition

Guides through decision of when to do something about your child's bed-wetting. Includes common reasons and home treatment options for bed-wetting. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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Bedbug

Medical Condition

Bedbugs are flat, wingless insects that feed on blood from animals or people. The bugs are about 0.25 in. (0.6 cm) long and range in color from almost white to brown. They turn rusty red after feeding. The bugs like to hide in bedding and mattresses. They are found most often in hotels, motels, hostels,...

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Bedbugs

Medical Condition

What are bedbugs? Bedbugs are flat, wingless insects about 0.25 in. (0.6 cm) long. They range in color from almost white to brown. They turn rusty red after feeding. Like mosquitoes, bedbugs feed on blood from animals or people. Bedbugs have that name because they like to hide in bedding and mattresses. Bedbugs usually...

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Behavioral Methods for Urinary Incontinence

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Several types of behavioral methods are used for treating urinary incontinence : bladder training, habit training, biofeedback, and pelvic muscle exercises. People who have incontinence due to physical or mental limitations ( functional incontinence ) can try timed voiding and prompted voiding. Bladder training Bladder...

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Being Active When You Have More Than One Health Problem

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When you are living with health problems, regular exercise and activity are important. They keep you healthier, give you energy, make you stronger, and help your mood. Exercise and activity can help many health problems. An active body is less likely to give in to diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, arthritis...

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Bell's Palsy

Medical Condition

What is Bell's palsy? Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face causes that side of your face to droop . The nerve damage may also affect your sense of taste and how...

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Belly-Breathing (Diaphragmatic Breathing)

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Belly-breathing fills your lungs fully, slows your breathing rate, and helps you relax. Place one hand on your belly just below the ribs and the other hand on your chest. You can do this while standing, but it may be more comfortable while you are lying on the floor with your knees bent. Take a...

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Benign Breast Cysts

Medical Condition

A cyst is a fluid-filled sac. Breast cysts usually do not contain cancer cells (are benign). Some women who have lumpy breasts also have benign breast cysts that are surrounded by fibrous tissue. Some cysts cause lumps that can be seen or felt (palpable). A cyst that can be felt may move about under the...

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate gland. It happens to almost all men as they age. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As the prostate gets bigger, it may squeeze or partly block the urethra. This often causes problems with...

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Beta-Blockers for High Blood Pressure

Medical Condition

Looks at beta-blockers to lower blood pressure. Includes info on their use in people who have angina, aortic aneurysms, migraine headaches, or anxiety disorders. Covers side effects.

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Beta-Blockers: Helping Your Heart Relax

Medical Condition

Learn why you need to take your beta-blocker and how to make it easier to take.

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Beta-Sitosterol Plant Extract

Medical Condition

Discusses use of dietary supplement beta-sitosterol to lower cholesterol levels, reduce risk of colon cancer, and relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Looks at safety of beta-sitosterol. Includes possible side effects.

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Bev's Story: Coping With Arthritis

Medical Condition

Bev isn't letting the pain of arthritis in her hands and back keep her from doing her favorite activity—gardening. Nor does she let it keep her from doing anything else in her life. She has found ways to help reduce the pain that allow her to still enjoy the simple pleasures in life, like seeing...

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Bifocal Contact Lenses

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Bifocal contact lenses have been developed for people who have both nearsightedness and presbyopia. Bifocal lenses provide correction for both near and distance vision on each lens. A number of designs are available in hard and soft lenses. There are two main types of bifocal contact lenses: Segmented (also called...

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Big Baby: Problems When Labor Is Induced

Medical Condition

Learn about some of the negative effects of induced labor, including effects on your baby and to your body.

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Big Baby: Vaginal Tears

Medical Condition

Learn how vaginal tears can happen with any size baby. Tears can be treated, and they heal quickly.

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Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma) Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

Cancer of the bile duct (also called cholangiocarcinoma) is extremely rare. The true incidence of bile duct cancer is unknown, however, because establishing an accurate diagnosis is difficult. Traditionally, bile duct tumors located within the liver have been classified with hepatocellular carcinoma as primary liver...

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Bilirubin

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Bilirubin is a substance produced by the breakdown of old red blood cells and hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Bilirubin is removed from the body through the digestive system as part of the bile from the liver. Normally, the body is...

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Binge Eating Disorder

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Binge eating disorder happens when a person often eats large amounts of food in a short time. People who have it feel out of control and may eat until they are painfully full. Unlike people with bulimia, they don't vomit or try other ways to get rid of calories after a binge. Some people who...

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