Health A to Z

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Breast Cancer: Stages and Treatment

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Breast cancer, a common cancer in women, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the breast. Each breast has 15-20 sections called lobes, which have many smaller sections called lobules. The lobes and lobules are connected by thin tubes called ducts. The most common type of breast cancer is ductal cancer. It is found in the cells of the ducts. Cancer that begins in the lobes or lobules is called lobular carcinoma. Lobular carcinoma is more often found in both breasts than other types of breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is an uncommon type of breast cancer. In this disease, the breast is warm, red, and swollen.

Urinary Tract Infections In Adults

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Urinary tract infections are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year. Infections of the urinary tract are common — only respiratory infections occur more often. Each year, urinary tract infections (UTI’s) account for about eight million doctor visits. Women are especially prone to UTI’s. One woman in five will develop a UTI … Read more

Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb

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Trigger finger and thumb is a condition affecting the movement of the tendons as they bend (flex) the fingers or thumb toward the palm. A series of ligaments in a tunnel-like arrangement hold the tendons in place on the bones. A slippery coating, called tenosynovium, surrounds the tendons and keeps the tendons moving smoothly under the ligaments

de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

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de Quervain’s tenosynovitis is from chronic friction between the two tendons in the thumb and the sheath they share. de Quervain’s is the most recognized type of stenosing tenosynovitis. The thumb motion is restricted by the swollen tendons. Jobs with a high rate of de Quervain’s include buffers/grinders, sewers and cutters, packers, and housekeepers.

Sample Epidural Consent Form for Labor Pain

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Consent for Epidural to Control Labor Pain Before you have an epidural, you must sign a consent form. This is a legal paper that says your doctor has told· you about your procedure and any risks you are taking. By signing this form you are saying that you agree to have the procedure, know alternatives … Read more

Guide to Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)

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Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) are injuries of the musculoskeletal system—including joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. Conditions like are often grouped together as Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI), overuse syndrome, and repetitive motion disorders. CTDs are the biggest work-related health problem in the U.S.

Medial Epicondylitis (Pitcher’s or Golfer’s Elbow)

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There are number of elbow injuries that result from a combination of muscle and tendon problems in the forearm. Medial epicondylitis is similar to lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) as it is also an inflammation of the tendons and muscles along the inner forearm, particularly where they attach at the medial epicondyle. The condition is caused by motions involving repetitive bending of the forearm in toward the body with the wrist flexed as in a golf swing or a baseball pitch. This article is about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this common elbow injury.

A Guide For Parents of Children With Asthma

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Introduction When your child has an asthma attack, it can be a very scary time. Some parents feel that they do not know enough about how to treat asthma or help their child during an attack. This article gives some very basic information about asthma, what it is, how it is treated, and how you, as the parent of an … Read more

Foot Care for People with Diabetes

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Daily foot care is very important for people with diabetes. Over time, diabetes can damage nerves and blood vessels. When the nerves in the feet are damaged, you may not feel pain in your feet and you won’t know when you have hurt yourself. A small cut, puncture, or blister on your foot could get much worse before you notice it. Damage to blood vessels can keep enough blood from getting to your feet, which can keep a sore on your foot from healing normally.

Abnormal Vaginal and Uterine Bleeding

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Bleeding from your vagina or uterus other than your normal menstrual cycle is considered abnormal and should be checked by your doctor. This includes unusually heavy bleeding with your period, spotting between periods, severe pain during your period, and bleeding past the date your period should. If you’re reached menopause and no longer have menstrual periods, any bleeding is abnormal.