Anal pruritus is an itchy feeling in the anus and on the skin around the anus. This is common and can be caused by many things. It often occurs when the area becomes moist. Moisture may be due to sweating or to a small amount of stool (feces) that is left on the area because […]
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Alopecia Areata, Pediatric Alopecia areata is a condition that causes your child to lose hair. Your child may lose hair on his or her scalp in patches. In some cases, your child may lose all the hair on his or her scalp or all the hair from his or her face and body. Having this […]
Alopecia areata is a condition that causes hair loss. A person with this condition may lose hair on the scalp in patches. In some cases, a person may lose all the hair on the scalp or all the hair from the face and body. Having this condition can be emotionally difficult, but it is not […]
Sinus Tachycardia Sinus tachycardia is a fast heartbeat. In sinus tachycardia, the heart beats more than 100 times a minute. Sinus tachycardia starts in the part of the heart called the sinoatrial (SA) node. Sinus tachycardia may be harmless, or it may be a sign of a serious condition. What are the causes? This condition […]
When a person loses a lot of weight after bariatric surgery, dieting, or pregnancy, excess skin and fat develops in the abdomen. Abdominoplasty is a surgery to remove this excess skin and fat around the abdomen. The surgeon may also tighten the abdominal muscles or use liposuction to aid in the removal of excess fat […]
Single Ventricle Defects, Pediatric Single ventricle defects are heart problems that a child is born with (congenital heart defects). The heart is made up of four chambers. The upper chambers are called the right atrium and left atrium, and the lower chambers are called the right ventricle and left ventricle. The right ventricle pumps blood […]
Single Ventricle Defects, Adult Single ventricle defects are heart problems that a person is born with (congenital heart defects). The heart is made up of four chambers. The upper chambers are called the right atrium and left atrium, and the lower chambers are called the right ventricle and left ventricle. The right ventricle pumps blood […]
Sick sinus syndrome is a group of heart rhythm disturbances that affect heart rhythm and the rate at which the heart beats (heart rate). When you have sick sinus syndrome, your heart rate may be too fast (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia), or it may switch between fast and slow. What are the causes? Your […]
Shortness of breath means that your child is having trouble breathing. Having shortness of breath may mean that your child has a medical problem that needs treatment. Your child should get medical care right away for shortness of breath. Follow these instructions at home: Medicines Give over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your […]
Shortness of breath is when a person has trouble breathing or when a person feels like she or he is having trouble breathing in enough air. Shortness of breath could be a sign of a medical problem. Follow these instructions at home: Pollutants Do not use any products that contain nicotine or tobacco. These products include […]