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Abdominal distress 07/17/2007
Diseases or problems with any of the organs inside the abdominal cavity can lead to pain as well as other symptoms like a change in bowel habits, nausea, or vomiting. Abdominal pain may be: Acute (sudden) or chronic (ongoing) Crampy or sharp Associated with abdominal rigidity (board-like stiffness) Rigidity suggests peritonitis and may be due to a ruptured organ (such as the appendix). |
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Abdominal girth 11/15/2005
Review Date: 11/15/2005 Reviewed By: Jonathan Harding, MD, CPE, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. |
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Abdominal pain diagnosis 01/09/2007
Abdominal pain can represent many different types of problems besides a simple stomachache. It can even be from pain in the pelvis (like menstrual cramps), back (like kidney stones ), or chest (like a heart attack or heartburn). |
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Acupuncture and pain 11/21/2005
For many people acupuncture is an effective means of relieving pain. This may be particularly true for back pain and headache pain. Other types of pain that may be helped by acupuncture include arthritis (both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), musculoskeletal injuries (for instance, to the neck, shoulder, knee, or elbow), fibromyalgia , carpal tunnel syndrome , labor pain, and cancer-related pain. |
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Acute 12/15/2006
Review Date: 12/15/2006 Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. |
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Adolescent development 02/14/2007
During adolescence, children develop the ability to: Comprehend abstract content, such as higher mathematic concepts, and develop moral philosophies, including rights and privileges Question old values without a sense of dread or loss of identity Move gradually towards a more mature sense of identity and purpose Establish and maintain satisfying personal relationships by learning to share intimacy without inhibition or dread PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Adolescence is characterized by dramatic physical changes moving the individual from childhood into physical maturity. |
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Adolescent test or procedure preparation 06/13/2006
There are a number of ways to help an adolescent prepare for a medical test or procedure. First, provide detailed information and explain reasons for the procedure. Let your child participate in making as many decisions as possible. |
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Adrenal glands 04/26/2007
Related topics: Addison's disease Adrenal insufficiency Cushing syndrome Hirsutism Hump behind shoulders Hypoglycemia Primary aldosteronism Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome References: Parker KL, Rainey WE. |
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Advanced care directives 11/15/2005
Advanced care directives allow patients to make their own decisions regarding the care they would prefer to receive if they develop a terminal illness or a life-threatening injury. Advanced care directives can also designate someone the patient trusts to make decisions about medical care, if the patient becomes unable to make (or communicate) these decisions. |
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Aerobic 12/15/2006
Review Date: 12/15/2006 Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. |
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