Diseases and Conditions
Browse our entire database of conditions or search by common topics. Research medical conditions and get the most reliable medical information available at www.HealthAtoZ.com. Use our extensive medical library to learn about various diseases and ... [... more]
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Respiratory support
Botulism is caused by botulinum toxin, a natural poison produced by certain bacteria in the Clostridium genus. Exposure to the botulinum toxin occurs mostly from eating contaminated food, or in infants, from certain clostridia growing in the ... [... more]
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Complementary and Alternative Treatments
Complementary and alternative medicine encompasses literally dozens of therapeutic practices, approaches, and philosophies, ranging from acupuncture and herbal medicine to spiritual healing and homeopathy. Some of these therapies, such as ... [... more]
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Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
Diverticulosis refers to a condition in which the inner, lining layer of the large intestine (colon) bulges out (herniates) through the outer, muscular layer. These outpouchings are called diverticula. Diverticulitis refers to the development of ... [... more]
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Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea is the occurrance of painful cramps during menstruation. More than half of all girls and women suffer from dysmenorrhea (cramps), a dull or throbbing pain that usually centers in the lower mid-abdomen, radiating toward the lower back ... [... more]
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Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is an infection of the brain caused by a virus. The virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. Because the virus that causes Japanese encephalitis is carried by mosquitoes, the number of people infected increases during ... [... more]
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Jaw wiring
Jaw wiring, also known as maxillomandibular fixation, is a surgical procedure where metal pins and wires are anchored into the jaw bones and surrounding tissues to keep the jaw from moving. Sports injuries, automobile accidents, falls, or ... [... more]
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Joint biopsy
A joint or synovial membrane biopsy refers to a procedure where a sample of the joint lining or synovial membrane is taken. A joint biopsy is performed to determine why a joint is painful or swollen. It is usually reserved for more difficult ... [... more]
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Joint fluid analysis
Joint fluid analysis, also called synovial fluid analysis, or arthrocentesis, is a procedure used to assess joint-related abnormalities, such as in the knee or elbow. The purpose of a joint fluid analysis is to identify the cause of swelling in ... [... more]
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Joint replacement
Joint replacement is the surgical replacement of a joint with an artificial prosthesis. Great advances have been made in joint replacement since the first hip replacement was performed in the United States in 1969. Improvements have been made in ... [... more]
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Juvenile arthritis
Juvenile arthritis (JA), also called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), refers to a number of different conditions, all of which strike children, and all of which have immune-mediated joint inflammation as their major manifestation. JRA is also ... [... more]
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Lactase enzyme
Lactose intolerance refers to the inability of the body to digest lactose. Lactose is the form of sugar present in milk. The enzyme lactase, which is normally produced by cells lining the small intestine, breaks down lactose into substances that ... [... more]
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