1. Kidney Failure
(Articles/Diseases)

... kidneys: • Get rid of excess water and waste products • Adjust the fluid and chemicals needed by the body • Control blood pressure • Control the hormones in the body that make new red blood cells The ...

2. EPS (Electrophysiology Study)
(Articles/Medical exams)

... back, chest and legs to check your heart. For men, chest hair may need to be shaved. A blood pressure cuff is put on your arm. Your blood pressure and heart rate are checked during the test. You are ...

3. Blood Vessel Disease
(Articles/Diseases)

... or no pulse in the legs or feet Risk Factors You are at higher risk for blood vessel disease if you: Smoke Have diabetes Are over the age of 45 Have high cholesterol Have high blood pressure ...

4. Ways to Manage Your Weight
(Articles/Conditions)

Being overweight puts you at greater risk for health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. Make healthy choices each day instead of going on and off of diets. A slow loss of ...

5. Animal Bites and Scratches
(Articles/Conditions)

... follow these steps: 1. Wash the wound well with soap and water. 2. Put pressure on the area to stop the bleeding. 3. When bleeding stops, put an antibiotic cream such as Neosporin on the wound. 4. Cover ...

6. High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
(Articles/Diseases)

Blood pressure is the force put on the walls of your blood vessels as blood travels through your body. Blood pressure helps pump blood to your body. Taking Your Blood Pressure Blood pressure is ...

7. Heart Failure
(Articles/Diseases)

...  • Heart disease • High blood pressure • Heart valve problems • Lung diseases • An infection or virus • Heavy alcohol or drug use • Heart problems at birth • Thyroid or kidney disease Your Care • ...

8. Bronchoscopy
(Articles/Medical exams)

... in your arm. • You may be given some medicine to help you relax. • Small pads are put on your chest to check your heart. For men, chest hair may need to be shaved. • A blood pressure cuff is put on your ...

9. Middle Ear Infection
(Articles/Diseases)

... bacteria grow and puts pressure on your eardrum.   Signs of middle Ear Infection • Pain • Fever • Drainage   • Hearing loss   Middle Ear infections Your Care • Your doctor will look at your ears ...

10. Arthritis
(Articles/Diseases)

Arthritis occurs when the joints in your body are inflamed or there is a breakdown of cartilage in your joints. Cartilage is the cushion in the joints that protects them from pressure and makes movements ...

11. Hysterectomy
(Articles/Surgery)

... • A bandage is put over the incisions. After Surgery In the Hospital • You are taken to the recovery room where you are watched closely until you wake up and are doing well. • Your breathing, blood pressure ...

12. Barium Enema
(Articles/Medical exams)

... watches as a barium mixture and some air flows through the tube into your colon. You are asked to roll on your side during the test. You may feel cramping and pressure. Take slow deep breaths through your ...

13. Colposcopy
(Articles/Medical exams)

... feel some pain or strong cramps. This will go away in about 1 minute. • Any bleeding is stopped with pressure and a chemical solution. Your doctor or nurse will contact you in about 2 weeks with your test ...

14. Coping with Stress
(Articles/Conditions)

... affect you but stress over time can cause or make some illnesses worse, such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma or arthritis.Causes Causes of stress ...

15. Diabetic Retinopathy
(Articles/Diseases)

... • Keep your blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels normal. You may need to take medicine. • Have an eye exam each year by an eye specialist that includes eye dilation. An eye exam can detect early ...

16. Breast Biopsy
(Articles/Medical exams)

... may sting for a few seconds. After this, you should only feel pressure and no pain. A mammogram or an ultrasound may be done to locate the site to be tested. Types of Breast Biopsies Fine Needle Aspiration ...

17. Concerns and Discomforts of Pregnancy
(Articles/Conditions)

... and brush gently. Floss each day. Nose Stuffiness and Nose Bleeds • You may put saline drops or gel into your nose. • To stop a nosebleed, sit up and apply firm pressure with your fingers to the side of ...

18. Appendectomy for a Child
(Articles/Surgery)

... blood pressure and pulse are checked often. Your doctor will talk to you about your child’s surgery. Most children are ready to go home in 24 hours. Medicines given during the surgery will make your child ...

19. Allergies
(Articles/Diseases)

... can depend on the cause of the allergy. Pollen, mold, pet dander or dust allergies ─ Itchy, runny or stuffy nose ─ Sinus pressure ─ Sneezing ─ Itchy, red, swollen, burning or watery eyes ─ Itchy throat ...

20. Angiogram
(Articles/Medical exams)

... a hospital gown. An IV (intravenous) is put into a vein in your arm. You lie on a table. Small pads are put on your chest to check your heart. For men, chest hair may need to be shaved. A blood pressure ...