Why am I having this test? The adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test is used to measure how well your adrenal glands are working. What is being tested? This test checks the levels of cortisol in your blood before and after your adrenal glands are stimulated with ACTH. ACTH is produced by a gland in your […]
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Ask your health care provider which exercises are safe for you. Do exercises exactly as told by your health care provider and adjust them as directed. It is normal to feel mild stretching, pulling, tightness, or discomfort as you do these exercises. Stop right away if you feel sudden pain or your pain gets worse. Do […]
Ask your health care provider which exercises are safe for you. Do exercises exactly as told by your health care provider and adjust them as directed. It is normal to feel mild stretching, pulling, tightness, or discomfort as you do these exercises. Stop right away if you feel sudden pain or your pain gets worse. Do […]
A shoulder separation (acromioclavicular separation) is an injury to the tissues that connect bones to each other (ligaments) between the top of your shoulder blade (acromion) and your collarbone (clavicle). The ligaments may be stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. A stretched ligament may not cause much pain, and it does not move the collarbone […]
Acromegaly Acromegaly is a hormone disorder that causes unusual growth of the body in adults. It commonly affects the bones of the hands, feet and face. Over time, acromegaly can lead to a number of problems or other conditions, such as: Diabetes mellitus. Thyroid problems. Colon polyps. Osteoarthritis. Heart disease. Sleep apnoea. High blood pressure […]
What is this medication? ACRIVASTINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (AK ri vas teen; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant. It is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies. This medicine will not treat an infection. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or […]
Acoustic neuroma, also called vestibular schwannoma, is a growth (tumor) on a nerve in the inner ear. It is not cancerous (is benign). The tumor grows on the eighth cranial nerve. This nerve passes between the brain and the inner ear through a bony tunnel (internal auditory canal). The eighth cranial nerve is important for hearing […]
Acoustic neuroma, also called vestibular schwannoma, is a growth (tumor) on a nerve in the inner ear. It is not cancerous (is benign). The tumor grows on the eighth cranial nerve. This nerve passes between the brain and the inner ear through a bony tunnel (internal auditory canal). The eighth cranial nerve is important for hearing […]
This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. What is isotretinoin? Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne. It is usually used for cystic acne that […]
Acne is a skin problem that causes pimples and other skin changes. The skin has many tiny openings called pores. Each pore contains an oil gland. Oil glands make an oily substance that is called sebum. Acne occurs when the pores in the skin get blocked. The pores may become infected with bacteria, or they […]