Screening recommendations for an abdominal aortic aneurysm are different for men and women. Not all doctors agree on who should be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Talk to your doctor about whether the benefits of screening would outweigh the risks in your case. For men The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
Open surgery is done to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. It is called an open surgery because the abdomen is opened so the doctor can see and work on the aorta. Your aorta is a large artery that carries blood from your heart through your belly to the rest of your body. To do the surgery, the doctor makes a large cut...
Find out what an abdominal aortic aneurysm is.
Guides through decision to have screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Includes pros such as finding aneurysms so that they can be treated. Also explains the possible harm that could come if the test leads to risky surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
With cramping pain in the belly: The pain may hurt a little or a lot. The amount of pain may change from minute to minute. Cramps often get better when you pass gas or have a bowel movement. The pain may feel like a tightness or pinching in your belly. The pain may be in one specific area or be over a larger area. It...
Abdominal fullness or bloating occurs when excess gas builds up in the digestive tract. Common causes of gas and abdominal fullness or bloating include: Swallowed air. If swallowed air is not burped up, it passes through the digestive tract and is released through the anus as gas (flatus). Excessive air swallowing may...
The abdominal organs are found within the abdomen (belly). They include the stomach, liver, gallbladder, large intestine (colon), small intestine, and appendix.
Abdominal (or belly) pain can be felt in many different parts of the belly. If you see a doctor about belly pain, they will ask you questions to find out where you feel the pain the most. The location of your pain can help the doctor know what might be causing it. One way to describe the location is to think about your...
Abdominal pain can have many causes. Often the specific symptoms help determine the cause of the pain. Causes of abdominal pain Cause Most common symptoms Gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation, gallbladder disease, bowel obstruction, pancreatitis, appendicitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal...
Generalized pain occurs in two or more sections of the abdomen. Localized pain is confined to or is most intense in one section of the abdomen. Localized pain that comes on suddenly and gets steadily worse may mean a problem with an underlying organ. A serious problem may be present if other symptoms, such as diarrhea...
Briefly discusses possible causes of abdominal pain in children 11 and younger, including stomach flu, urinary tract infection, constipation, and appendicitis. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Briefly discusses symptoms and possible causes of abdominal pain, such as peptic ulcer disease, indigestion, appendicitis, and stomach flu. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Briefly discusses symptoms and possible causes of abdominal pain, such as peptic ulcer disease, indigestion, appendicitis, and stomach flu. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Briefly discusses symptoms and possible causes of abdominal pain, such as peptic ulcer disease, indigestion, appendicitis, and stomach flu. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
An abdominal ultrasound takes pictures of the organs and other structures in your upper belly. It uses sound waves to show images on a screen. Areas that can be checked include the: Abdominal aorta. This large blood vessel passes down the back of the chest and belly. It supplies blood to the lower part of the body and...
An abdominal ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the organs and other structures in the upper abdomen. Sometimes a special ultrasound is done for a closer look at a specific organ, such as a kidney ultrasound. An ultrasound does not use X-rays or other types of radiation. During an abdominal...
An abdominal X-ray is a picture of structures and organs in the belly (abdomen). This includes the stomach, liver, spleen, and large and small intestines. It also includes the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest and belly areas. Often two X-rays will be taken from different positions. If the test is...
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 shows a normal abdomen. Figure 2 shows air trapped in the bowels because gas, fluids, or food can't move through the bowels normally.
Abemaciclib is used in combination with other cancer treatments to treat advanced hormone-related breast cancer in adults when cancer has progressed or has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) after other treatments have failed. Abemaciclib is also used in combination with other cancer treatments to treat...
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For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Verzenio. Generic Name: Abemaciclib.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
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Abiraterone is used together with a steroid medicine (prednisone or methylprednisolone) to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) and cannot be treated with surgery or other medicines. . Abiraterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Yonsa. Generic Name: Abiraterone Acetate.
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Zytiga. Generic Name: Abiraterone Acetate.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
An abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) is any variation in the normal heartbeat. Abnormal heartbeats occur when the heart has an irregular heart rhythm, beats too fast (tachycardia), or beats too slow (bradycardia). The electrical system of the heart creates signals that trigger the heart to pump. These electrical signals...
Follow-up for an abnormal Pap test may include a colposcopy. The doctor uses a microscope (colposcope) to look at the cervix. Smooth, pink tissue indicates a normal cervix. Abnormal cells growing on the cervix may be cervical cancer or cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer.
Caring for your cervix is a must, especially for sexually active women. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Check out folic acid Ask your doctor if taking 10 mg a day can help reverse severe cervical dysplasia . Fill up on fruits and veggies Help keep your cervix...
