HealthCentralcm.own.healthcentralgeneralhealth77nonenone2001Healthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : Eating/AppetiteEating/Appetite - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationEating/Appetite - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationEating/AppetitementalhealthHealthCentralDiseasesEating/Appetitehttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1135.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1135_pf.htmlChannel Page179542Eating/Appetite1135.htmlEating/AppetiteADAM Encyclopedia (more_index_1_8_7)Hypotension2007-03-27 13:52:38.0ADAM2010-02-06 10:54:26.0HypotensionHypotensionHypotensionHypotensionBlood pressureParkinson’s diseaseDiabetesAnaphylaxisArrhythmiasDehydrationFaintingHeart attackHeart failureShockGastric bypass surgeryGastric bypass2006-11-04 00:53:47.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:16:28.0Gastric bypass surgeryGastric bypass surgeryGastric bypassGastric bypass surgeryDumping syndrome19830 419830 5Dumping syndrome occurs when the contents of the stomach empty too quickly into the small intestine. The partially digested food draws excess fluid into the small intestine causing nausea, cramping, diarrhea, sweating, faintness, and palpitations. Dumping usually occurs after the consumption of too much simple or refined sugar in people who have had surgery to modify or remove all or part of the stomach.Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD)19499 419499 5Malabsorptive operations, such as biliopancreatic diversion (BPD), restrict both food intake and the amount of calories and nutrients the body absorbs.In a BPD procedure, portions of the stomach are removed. The small pouch that remains is connected directly to the final segment of the small intestine, completely bypassing the upper part of the small intestines. A common channel remains in which bile and pancreatic digestive juices mix prior to entering the colon. Weight loss occurs since most of the calories and nutrients are routed into the colon where they are not absorbed.Adjustable gastric banding19497 419497 5Restrictive gastric operations, such as an adjustable gastric banding procedure, serve only to restrict and decrease food intake and do not interfere with the normal digestive process.In this procedure, a hollow band made of special material is placed around the stomach near its upper end, creating the small pouch and a narrow passage into the larger remaining portion of the stomach. This small passage delays the emptying of food from the pouch and causes a feeling of fullness.The band can be tightened or loosened over time to change the size of the passage. Initially, the pouch holds about 1 ounce of food and later expands to 2-3 ounces.Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch19500 419500 5Malabsorptive operations restrict both food intake and the amount of calories and nutrients the body absorbs.In this procedure, a larger portion of the stomach is left intact, including the pyloric valve that regulates the release of contents from the stomach into the small intestine. The duodenum is divided near this valve, and the small intestine divided as well. The portion of the small intestine connected to large intestine is attached to the short duodenal segment next to the stomach. The remaining segment of the duodenum connected to the pancreas and gallbladder is attached to this limb closer to the large intestine. Where contents from these two segments mix is called the common channel, which dumps into the large intestine.Roux-en-Y stomach surgery for weight loss19268 419268 5The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure involves creating a stomach pouch out of a small portion of the stomach and attaching it directly to the small intestine, bypassing a large part of the stomach and duodenum. Not only is the stomach pouch too small to hold large amounts of food, but by skipping the duodenum, fat absorption is substantially reduced.Vertical banded gastroplasty19498 419498 5Restrictive gastric operations, such as vertical banded gastroplasty (VGB), serve only to restrict and decrease food intake and do not interfere with the normal digestive process.In this procedure the upper stomach near the esophagus is stapled vertically to create a small pouch along the inner curve of the stomach. The outlet from the pouch to the rest of the stomach is restricted by a band made of special material. The band delays the emptying of food from the pouch, causing a feeling of fullness.Laparoscopic gastric bandingAnesthesiaLaparoscopyHerniaGallstonesGallbladder removal - laparoscopicBody mass indexCoronary heart diseaseAsthmaType 2 diabetesHypertensionObstructive sleep apneaHigh blood cholesterol and triglyceridesGastroesophageal reflux diseaseHormone therapyHormone Replacement Therapy is medication containing one or more female hormones to treat symptoms of menopause. Click to learn more about it.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)2006-11-04 00:53:13.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:16:12.0Hormone therapyHormone therapyUterus19263 419263 5The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. The ovaries produce the eggs that travel through the fallopian tubes. Once the egg has left the ovary it can be fertilized and implant itself in the lining of the uterus. The main function of the uterus is to nourish the developing fetus prior to birth.HysterectomyMenopauseOsteoporosisUrinary incontinenceDeep venous thrombosisPulmonary embolusGynecologic laparoscopyGynecologic laparoscopy2006-11-04 00:52:58.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:26:46.0Gynecologic laparoscopyGynecologic laparoscopyGynecologic laparoscopyGynecologic laparoscopyPelvic laparoscopy1109 41109 5Laparoscopy is performed when less-invasive surgery is desired. It is also called "band-aid" surgery because only small incisions need to be made to accomodate the small surgical instruments that are used to view the abdominal contents and perform the surgery.Ovarian cystsOvarian cancerPelvic laparoscopyTubal ligationAnesthesiaPain medicationsIn vitro fertilization (IVF)Ectopic pregnancyHysterectomyHepatitis A - vaccineHepatitis A - vaccine2006-11-04 00:52:44.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:18:20.0Hepatitis A - vaccineHepatitis A - vaccineImmunizations - general overviewHepatitis AAntibodyFeverAging changes in the sensesAging changes in the senses2006-11-04 00:52:38.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:44:44.0Aging changes in the sensesAging changes in the sensesSmelling200014 4Tasting200015 4Sense of sight8687 48687 5Vision occurs when light is processed by the eye and interpreted by the brain. Light passes through the transparent eye surface (cornea). The pupil (the black opening in the front of the eye) is an opening to the eye interior. It can get larger or smaller to regulate the amount of light entering the eye. The colored portion (iris) is really a muscle controlling the pupil size. The inside of the eye is filled with a gel-like fluid. There is a flexible, transparent lens that focuses light so it hits on the back of the eye (the retina). The retina converts light energy into a nerve impulse that is carried to the brain and then interpreted.Aged eye anatomy8688 48688 5With age, the lens may become misshaped and the corneal tissue may become clouded.Hearing aids8685 48685 5Some hearing loss is almost inevitable with age. It is estimated that 30% of all people over 65 have significant hearing impairment. Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound has problems getting through the external and middle ear. Surgery or a hearing aid may be helpful for this type of hearing loss.Tongue8686 48686 5The tongue is mainly composed of muscles. It is covered with a mucous membrane. Small nodules of tissue (papillae) cover the upper surface of the tongue. Between the papillae are the taste buds, which provide the sense of taste. In addition to taste, the tongue functions in moving food to aid chewing and swallowing, and it is important in speech.Hearing and the cochlea200057 4Aging changes in hearing8683 48683 5With aging, ear structures deteriorate. The eardrum often thickens and the inner ear bones and other structures are affected.Seeing200013 4Feeling pain200009 4Age-related hearing lossHearing lossWax blockageTinnitusIrisRetinaVisual acuity testPresbyopiaCataractVisual fieldPeripheralGlaucomaMacular degenerationDiabetic retinopathyTaste - impairedBrain surgeryConfusionDiabetesAppendicitisFrostbiteHypothermiaBurnsUlcersAging changes in organs - tissue - cellsAging changes in skinAging changes in the bones - muscles - jointsAging changes in the faceAging changes in the nervous systemAging changes in body shapeAging changes in body shape2006-11-04 00:52:27.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:53:07.0Aging changes in body shapeAging changes in body shapeAging changes in the bones - muscles - jointsAging changes in the breastAging changes in the faceAging changes in hair and nailsAging changes in organs - tissue - cellsAging changes in skinDiabetes educationDiabetic education2006-11-04 00:52:26.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:27:21.0Diabetes educationDiabetes educationEndocrine glands1093 41093 5Endocrine glands release hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream to be transported to various organs and tissues throughout the body. For instance, the pancreas secretes insulin, which allows the body to regulate levels of sugar in the blood. The thyroid gets instructions from the pituitary to secrete hormones which determine the pace of chemical activity in the body (the more hormone in the bloodstream, the faster the chemical activity; the less hormone, the slower the activity).Monitor blood glucose - seriesMonitor blood glucose - series2007-03-27 13:09:58.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:27:21.0Diabetic blood circulation in foot19290 419290 5People with diabetes are at risk for blood vessel injury, which may be severe enough to cause tissue damage in the legs and feet.Food and insulin release8812 48812 5Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to increased glucose levels in the blood.Weight managementResourcesDiabetesHypoglycemiaDiabetes diet - type 1Glucose test - bloodBlood glucose monitoringKetones - urineAlcohol useDiabetes - resourcesPets and the immunocompromised personPets and the immunocompromised person2006-11-04 00:52:12.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:28:09.0Pets and the immunocompromised personPets and the immunocompromised personHIV virus and t-cells9740 49740 5HIV is a viral infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which can gradually destroy the immune system.Secretin stimulation testSecretin stimulation test2006-11-04 00:50:55.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:14:50.0Secretin stimulation testSecretin stimulation testSecretin stimulation testSecretin stimulation testSecretin stimulation test8909 48909 5Secretin stimulation test is a test that measures the ability of the pancreas to respond to secretin. Secretin is a hormone secreted by the small intestines in the presence of partially digested food from the stomach; this hormone normally stimulates the pancreas to secrete a fluid with a high concentration of bicarbonate. This fluid neutralizes the acidity from the stomach that is necessary for a number of enzymes to function in the breakdown and absorption of food. In order to perform the test a tube is passed through the nose into the stomach then into the duodenum. Secretin is administered and the contents of the duodenal secretions are aspirated and analyzed over a period of about 2 hours. People with diseases involving the pancreas (for example chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, pancreatic cancer) may have abnormal pancreatic function.Infant test/procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparationAdolescent test or procedure preparationDuodenumPancreatitisCystic fibrosisPancreatic carcinomaColonoscopyColonoscopy2006-11-04 00:50:48.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:53:02.0ColonoscopyColonoscopyColonoscopyColonoscopyColonoscopy1083 41083 5There are 4 basic tests for colon cancer: a stool test (to check for blood); sigmoidoscopy (inspection of the lower colon; colonoscopy (inspection of the entire colon); and double contrast barium enema. All 4 are effective in catching cancers in the early stages, when treatment is most beneficial.Colonoscopy8751 48751 5A sample of colon tissue is obtained during a colonoscopy procedure using special instruments. The specimen is sent to the laboratory and fixed with special stains. The specimen is examined under the microscope for abnormal findings, such as cancer or inflammation..Pain medicationsBiopsyElectrocauterizationLaser therapyDehydrationInfant test/procedure preparationToddler test or procedure preparationPreschooler test or procedure preparationSchool age test or procedure preparationAdolescent test or procedure preparationAbdominal painBloody or tarry stoolsBarium enemaUlcerative colitisCrohn's diseaseColorectal polypsColon cancerPhysical exam frequencyBronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsyBronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsy2006-11-04 00:50:07.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:44:58.0Bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsyBronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsyBronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsyBronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsyBronchoscopy1077 41077 5Bronchoscopy is a surgical technique for viewing the interior of the airways. Using sophisticated flexible fiber optic instruments, surgeons are able to explore the trachea, main stem bronchi, and some of the small bronchi. In children, this procedure may be used to remove foreign objects that have been inhaled. In adults, the procedure is most often used to take samples of (biopsy) suspicious lesions and for culturing specific areas in the lung.Bronchoscope9986 49986 5Lung or bronchial biopsy (tissue samples taken to diagnose or rule out disease) may be done with the use of a flexible bronchoscope, an instrument with a small light and camera which is inserted through the nose or mouth. When a suspicious area is seen, an instrument is channeled through the bronchoscope to take a sample for analysis.Open lung biopsyCoughAnesthesiaChest x-rayBiopsyLung diseaseThoracic CTThoracic CT2006-11-04 00:48:11.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:37:51.0Thoracic CTThoracic CTThoracic CTThoracic CTBronchial cancer - CT scan1627 41627 5This chest CT scan shows a cross-section of a person with bronchial cancer. The two dark areas are the lungs. The light areas within the lungs represent the cancer.Lung nodule, right lower lung - CT scan1634 41634 5A CT scan showing a mass in right lower chest near the heart (left side of photograph).Vertebra, thoracic (mid back)1774 41774 5These are twelve vertebra of the mid back. The last vertebra (on the left side of the picture) attaches to the lumbar (lower) spine, and the top vertebra (on the right) attaches to the cervical (neck) section of the back. The vertebra are broader and stronger than the cervical bones. This allows them to absorb the added pressure applied to the mid back, but they remain a common sight of injury. The vertebra are numbered from one to twelve and labeled T1, T2, T3 etc. from the upper most bones to the lowest.Lung mass, right lung - CT scan1631 41631 5This is a CT scan of the upper chest showing a mass in the right lung (seen on the left side of the picture).Thyroid cancer - CT scan1204 41204 5This CT scan of the upper chest (thorax) shows a malignant thyroid tumor (cancer). The dark area around the trachea (marked by the white U-shaped tip of the respiratory tube) is an area where normal tissue has been eroded and died (necrosis) as a result of tumor growth.Pulmonary nodule, solitary - CT scan1611 41611 5This CT scan shows a single lesion (pulmonary nodule) in the left lung. This nodule is seen as the light circle in the upper portion of the dark area on the left side of the picture. A normal lung would look completely black in a CT scan.Normal lung anatomy9590 49590 5The lungs are a major part of respiratory system. The function of the respiratory system is to supply the body with oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide.CT scan1088 41088 5CT stands for computerized tomography. In this procedure, a thin X-ray beam is rotated around the area of the body to be visualized. Using very complicated mathematical processes called algorithms, the computer is able to generate a 3-D image of a section through the body. CT scans are very detailed and provide excellent information for the physician.Lung mass, right upper lobe - CT scan1625 41625 5This is a CT scan of the upper lungs. This individual has a mass in upper part of the right lung (left side of picture).Lung with squamous cell cancer - CT scan1637 41637 5This CT scan shows a cross section of the lungs of a person with lung cancer. The two dark areas in the middle of the screen are the lungs. The light areas in the right lung represent the cancer (left side of picture).CT scanNoninvasiveInvasiveArteriogramTumorIntravenous pyelogramIntravenous pyelogram2006-11-04 00:48:01.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:34:39.0Intravenous pyelogramIntravenous pyelogramIntravenous pyelogramIntravenous pyelogramKidney anatomy1101 41101 5The kidneys are responsible for removing wastes from the body, regulating electrolyte balance and blood pressure, and stimulating red blood cell production.Kidney - blood and urine flow1704 41704 5This is the typical appearance of the blood vessels (vasculature) and urine flow pattern in the kidney. The blood vessels are shown in red and the urine flow pattern in yellow.Intravenous pyelogram9481 49481 5An intravenous pyelogram is performed by injecting contrast material into a vein in the arm. A series of x-rays are taken at timed intervals as the contrast material goes through the kidneys, the ureters (the tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder), and the bladder. The procedure helps to evaluate the condition of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.Urine - bloodyX-raySkin blushing/flushingFlank painKidney stonesHbA1cHbA1c2006-11-04 00:44:42.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:29:10.0HbA1cHbA1cHbA1cHbA1cSerum hemoglobinDiabetesCitric acid urine testCitric acid urine test2006-11-04 00:44:16.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:27:32.0Citric acid urine testCitric acid urine testCitric acid urine testCitric acid urine testCitric acid urine test9194 49194 5The citric acid test measures citric acid in urine and is used to diagnose renal tubular acidosis and evaluate renal stone disease.Proximal renal tubular acidosisRenal5-HIAA5-HIAA2006-11-04 00:44:05.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:43:04.05-HIAA5-HIAA5-HIAA5-HIAASerum serotonin levelTryptophanPlatelet countAntithyroglobulin antibodyAntithyroglobulin antibody2006-11-04 00:42:29.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:55:40.0Antithyroglobulin antibodyAntithyroglobulin antibodyAntithyroglobulin antibodyAntithyroglobulin antibodyBlood test10026 410026 5Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. Preparation may vary depending on the specific test.T3AntibodyEsophageal pH monitoringEsophageal pH monitoring2006-11-04 00:38:49.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:42:33.0Esophageal pH monitoringEsophageal pH monitoringEsophageal pH monitoringEsophageal pH monitoringEsophageal pH monitoring9304 49304 5Esophageal pH monitoring is a test that measures how often and how long stomach acid is entering the esophagus. A small thin tube is introduced through the nose or mouth and into the stomach, which is then drawn back up into the esophagus. The tube is attached to a monitor which records the level of acidity in the esophagus. The patient records symptoms and activity while the tube is left in place for the next 24 hours. The information from the monitor is compared to the diary the patient provides. This test is helpful in determining the amount of stomach acid entering the esophagus.Gastroesophageal reflux diseaseUpper GI and small bowel seriesCrying - excessive (0-6 months)Temperature measurementTemperature measurement2006-11-04 00:38:47.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:33:27.0Temperature measurementTemperature measurementTemperature measurementTemperature measurementTemperature measurement9961 49961 5A thermometer is a useful aid used to measure body temperature. A thermometer is usually filled with mercury. Mercury in the tube rises when expanded by an increase in body temperature.FeverBinge eatingBinge eating2006-11-04 00:36:00.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:39:54.0Binge eatingBinge eatingBinge eatingAppetite - increasedBulimiaDepressionElectrolytesEsophagitisGas - flatulenceForeign object - inhaled or swallowedPancreatitisPharyngitisConstipationHemorrhoidsAnorexia nervosaStress and anxietyIndigestionIndigestion2006-11-04 00:35:54.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:42:36.0IndigestionIndigestionIndigestionDigestive system1090 4Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.1090 5The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.Abdominal distressGastric ulcerBelchingAbdominal bloatingNausea and vomitingFiberStress and anxietyDepressionHeart attackChronic pancreatitisGastritis - chronicPeptic ulcerMenstruation - absentMenstruation - absent2006-11-04 00:33:50.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:50:41.0Menstruation - absentMenstruation - absentMenstruation - absentSecondary amenorrhea17131 417131 5Secondary amenorrhea is the cessation of menstrual flow for a period of 6 months or more in the absence of pregnancy, breastfeeding or menopause. Extreme weight gain or loss, certain medications, as well as anxiety can be the root cause of amenorrhea. Treatment can range from behavior modification for excessive exercise to medication to surgery in the presence of disease.Primary amenorrhea17125 417125 5Primary amenorrhea is the absence of the menstrual period by the age of 16. Treatment of amenorrhea may range from hormonal supplementation for developmental abnormalities of the reproductive system to surgery for tumors of the pituitary.Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea)17088 417088 5Amenorrhea is the lack of menstrual flow and can be a normal occurrence or a sign of malfunction or disease. In primary amenorrhea, menstruation does not begin when expected (by the age of 16). Secondary amenorrhea occurs when the normal established menstrual cycle is shut down for 6 or more months due to a condition other than pregnancy, breastfeeding or menopause.IncidenceAmenorrhea - primarySecondary amenorrheaHeadacheNipple problemsBlindnessWeight gain - unintentionalWeight loss - unintentionalExcessive or unwanted hair in womenVaginaLosing weightStress and anxietyEndocrine glandsMenopauseD and CAbdominal soundsAbdominal sounds2006-11-04 00:33:36.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:48:04.0Abdominal soundsAbdominal soundsAbdominal soundsAuscultationHyperactivityNecrosisBlood clotsMesenteric artery ischemiaGroin lumpTumorAdhesionIntestinal obstructionHypokalemiaAnesthesiaCrohn's diseaseFood allergyGastrointestinal bleedingEnteritisUlcerative colitisAppetite - increasedAppetite - increased2006-11-04 00:33:34.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:08:43.0Appetite - increasedAppetite - increasedAppetite - increasedLower digestive anatomy8735 48735 5Food passes from the stomach into the small intestine. In the small intestine all nutrient absorption occurs. Whatever has not been absorbed by the small intestine passes into the colon. In the colon most of the water is absorbed from the food residue. The residue is then eliminated from the body as feces.Endocrine glandsStress and anxietyBulimiaDiabetesGestational diabetesGraves diseaseHyperthyroidismHypoglycemiaPremenstrual syndromeSatiety - earlyAbdominal fullness prematurely after meals2006-11-04 00:33:27.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:38:59.0Satiety - earlySatiety - earlySatiety - earlyDigestive system organs8710 48710 5The digestive system organs in the abdominal cavity include the liver, gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.Pyloric stenosisIrritable bowel syndromeDiarrheaDiarrhea2006-11-04 00:33:26.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:55:02.0DiarrheaDiarrheaDiarrheaDigestive system1090 4Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.1090 5The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.Diarrhea19659 419659 5The most common cause of diarrhea is a mild viral infection that resolves on its own within a few days, usually known as the "stomach flu". Two other common causes of diarrhea is from food poisoning and traveler's diarrhea. They occur from eating food or drinking water contaminated with organisms like bacteria and parasites. Medications can also cause diarrhea, especially antibiotics, laxatives containing magnesium, and chemotherapy for cancer treatment.Cryptosporidium, organism1395 41395 5Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite found in contaminated water. It has been increasingly recognized as the cause of outbreaks of diarrhea when water supplies become contaminated. In normal individuals, it is a self-limited disease. Among immunocompromised individuals with AIDS, cryptosporidium can cause severe diarrheal disease, gallbladder disease (cholecystitis), and inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).Campylobacter jejuni organism1050 41050 5Campylobacter jejuni infection causes cramping, diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever within 2 to 5 days after a person has been exposed to the organism. Campylobacter jejuni is one of the most common bacterial causes of diarrhea. Most cases of Campylobacter jejuni come from handling or ingesting raw or undercooked poultry meat. Although poultry and other birds are not affected by the bacterium, other animals can be. Therefore it is possible for a person to aquire the infection from contact with infected stool of an ill cat or dog. This is what Campylobacter organisms look like through a microscope. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)Viral gastroenteritisFood poisoningCeliac disease - sprueCrohn's diseaseUlcerative colitisIrritable bowel syndromeMalabsorptionLactose intoleranceCarcinoid syndromeAutonomic neuropathyDiabetic neuropathyGastrectomyZollinger-Ellison syndromeGas - flatulenceGas - flatulence2006-11-04 00:33:22.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:15:17.0Gas - flatulenceGas - flatulenceGas - flatulenceAbdominal ultrasound8607 48607 5The test is done in the ultrasound or radiology department. A conducting paste is applied to your abdomen while you are lying down. The transducer (a hand-held instrument) is then moved over your abdomen.Intestinal gas19608 419608 5Gas is formed in the intestines by the action of bacteria as food is being digested. Gas is also called flatus or flatulence, and is passed through the intestine and out the body through the rectum.BelchingAbdominal painFiberLactose intoleranceIrritable bowel syndromeMalabsorptionDiarrheaAppetite - decreasedAppetite - decreased2006-11-04 00:33:20.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:37:08.0Appetite - decreasedAppetite - decreasedAppetite - decreasedWeight loss - unintentionalAnorexia nervosaStress and anxietyDepressionHIV InfectionHypothyroidismAbdomen - swollenAbdomen - swollen2006-11-04 00:33:21.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:23:55.0Abdomen - swollenAbdomen - swollenAbdomen - swollenAbdominal girthWeight gain - unintentionalPremenstrual syndromeIrritable bowel syndromeLactose intoleranceOvarian cystsIntestinal obstructionUterine fibroidsWeight loss - unintentionalWeight loss - unintentional2006-11-04 00:33:05.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:29:26.0Weight loss - unintentionalWeight loss - unintentionalWeight loss - unintentionalLosing weightAIDSMalignancyDepressionDiarrheaDrug abuseAnorexia nervosaBulimiaHyperthyroidismAppetite - decreasedMalnutritionMouth soresHeat intoleranceHeat intolerance2006-11-04 00:32:52.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:18:51.0Heat intoleranceHeat intoleranceHeat intoleranceHyperthyroidismMenopauseFeverWhile a fever signals to us that a battle might be going on in the body, the fever is fighting for the person, not against.Fever2006-11-04 00:32:48.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:48:56.0thermometer for fever
taking temperature
taking temperatureFeverFeverFeverThermometer temperature19700 419700 5Fever is an important part of the body's defense against infection. Most bacteria and viruses that cause infections in humans thrive best at 98.6°F. Raising the body temperature a few degrees can help the body fight the infection. In addition, a fever activates the body's immune system to make more white blood cells, antibodies, and other infection-fighting agents.Temperature measurement9961 49961 5A thermometer is a useful aid used to measure body temperature. A thermometer is usually filled with mercury. Mercury in the tube rises when expanded by an increase in body temperature.Strep throatEar infection - acuteAcute bronchitisMononucleosisTonsillitisPharyngitisLaryngitisHigh blood pressureCollagen vascular diseaseAutoimmune disordersJuvenile rheumatoid arthritisAIDSAcute HIV infectionNeuroblastomaTemperature measurementHeat emergenciesFebrile seizuresCommon coldThe fluSore throatOtitisSinusitisAcute cytomegalovirus (CMV) infectionBronchitisUrinary tract infection - adultsViral gastroenteritisBacterial gastroenteritisPneumoniaOsteomyelitisAppendicitisPulmonary tuberculosisCutaneous candidiasisCellulitisMeningitisImmunizations - general overviewTeethingArthritisRheumatoid arthritisSystemic lupus erythematosusUlcerative colitisCrohn's diseaseAllergic vasculitisPolyarteritis nodosaCancerHodgkin’s lymphomaNon-Hodgkin's lymphomaLeukemiaBlood clotsThrombophlebitisThirst - excessiveThirst - excessive2006-11-04 00:32:44.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:25:13.0Thirst - excessiveThirst - excessiveThirst - excessiveInsulin production and diabetes8888 48888 5Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is necessary for cells to be able to use blood sugar.DiabetesDiabetes insipidusSweatingSepsisWeight gain - unintentionalWeight gain - unintentional2006-11-04 00:32:43.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:37:03.0Weight gain - unintentionalWeight gain - unintentionalWeight gain - unintentionalCalories and fat per serving19489 419489 5Calories are the basic unit of energy within food. When you eat, your body converts calories into energy and uses what it can and stores the rest in the form of fat. A calorie is a calorie, whether it comes from a brownie or a serving of raw broccoli. The difference between them is the number of calories, nutrients, fat, and other ingredients in a typical serving.FoodServing sizeCaloriesFat (grams)Broccoli1/2 cup120.2Brownie1 square1603Isometric exercise19392 4Read how isometric exercise can help improve your strength.19392 5Isometric exercise works muscles and strengthens bone. Increased muscle mass elevates metabolism, which in turn burns fat. Strength training is also called anaerobic exercise, as opposed to aerobic, because increased oxygen production is not required.Aerobic exercise19383 4Learn about the benefits of aerobic exercise.19383 5Aerobic exercise gets the heart working to pump blood through the heart more quickly and with more force than normal. As blood is pumped faster, it must be oxygenated more quickly, which quickens respiration. Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and boosts healthy cholestrol levels. Low impact aerobics include walking and swimming. Running, tennis and dance are high impact aerobics.Hypothyroidism - primaryOverweightMetabolismEndocrine glandsAlcohol useSwellingDepressionTooth - abnormal colorsTooth - abnormal colors2006-11-04 00:32:25.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:46:29.0Tooth - abnormal colorsTooth - abnormal colorsTooth - abnormal colorsTooth anatomy1121 41121 5The structure of the tooth includes dentin, pulp and other tissues, blood vessels and nerves imbedded in the bony jaw. Above the gum line, the tooth is protected by the hard enamel covering.Protein in dietJaundice - yellow skinAmelogenesis imperfectaFeverDental care - adultPorphyriaNews (more_index_1_1_1)FYI (more_index_1_1_3)Health Tip: Triggers of BulimiaIncluding an obsession with body image and weight2007-10-12 00:00:00.0HealthDay2008-05-05 22:59:12.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAmebiasisHungry Heart
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Aciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleKlor-Con - Drug DescriptionPotassium ChlorideKlor-Con ER - Drug Descriptionpotassium chlorideNexium - Drug DescriptionEsomeprazoleGaining WeightBulimiaTraumatic eventsHealth Tip: Understanding Compulsive OvereatingWhat's behind the disorder2007-10-04 00:00:00.0HealthDay2008-05-05 22:54:26.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAmebiasisHungry Heart
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