Anomalous left coronary artery
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery arising from the pulmonary artery; ALCAPA; ALCAPA syndrome; Bland-White-Garland syndrome Anomalous left coronary artery (ALCAPA) is a heart defect in which the left coronary artery (which carries blood ... [... more]
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Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: No association has been found with major national brand name jars of peanut butter sold in grocery stores. Do not eat peanut-containing products on ... [... more]
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Breast pain
There are many possible causes for breast pain. For example, hormone level changes related to menstruation or pregnancy are often responsible for breast tenderness. Some degree of swelling and tenderness just before your period is ... [... more]
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Bleeding into the skin
Ecchymoses; Skin spots - red; Pinpoint red spots on the skin; Petechiae Bleeding under the skin can occur from broken blood vessels that form tiny pinpoint red dots (called petechiae). Blood also can collect under the tissue in larger flat areas ... [... more]
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Breast lump self exam
Breast cancer is easier to treat the earlier it is found. For that reason, some experts recommend that women over age 20 perform a monthly breast self exam to look for new lumps and other changes. The self exam has limitations, however, and is ... [... more]
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Eye redness
Bloodshot eyes; Red eyes; Scleral injection; Conjunctival injection Red eyes are caused by enlarged, dilated blood vessels, leading to the appearance of redness on the surface of the eye. There are many possible causes of a red eye or eyes. Some ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vesicles
A vesicle is small -- it may be as tiny as the top of a pin or up to 5 or 10 millimeters wide. In many cases, vesicles break easily and release their fluid onto the skin. When this fluid dries, yellow crusts may remain on the skin surface. Many ... [... more]
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Breast ultrasound
Breast ultrasound is the use of ultrasonic sound waves (sounds that cannot be heard by humans) to produce an image of breast tissue. You will be asked to undress from the waist up and put on a medical gown during the test. During the test, you ... [... more]
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Retinal vein occlusion
Central retinal vein occlusion; Branch retinal vein occlusion; CRVO; BRVO Retinal vein occlusion is a blockage in the blood supply from the retina -- the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. Veins of the retina can become blocked by a ... [... more]
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Glucose test - blood
A blood glucose test measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in a sample of your blood. If you are having a fasting glucose blood test, you should not eat or drink for 6 hours before the test. A random glucose test can be done at any time of the ... [... more]
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Hypotension
Low blood pressure; Blood pressure - low; Postprandial hypotension; Orthostatic hypotension; Neurally mediated hypotension; NMH Low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when blood pressure during and after each heart beat is much lower than ... [... more]
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Broken or knocked out tooth
A permanent tooth that is knocked out can sometimes be reimplanted. In most cases, only permanent, adult teeth are reimplanted into the mouth. Baby teeth are usually left out. Immediately contact your dentist when a tooth is broken or knocked ... [... more]
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