...* **Open surgery:** This involves making an incision in the abdomen to access the pelvic organs. * **Laparoscopic surgery:** This involves making small incisions in the abdomen and inserting a...
...that requires immediate medical attention. **Symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis** Symptoms of acute pancreatitis typically appear suddenly and may include: * Intense abdominal pain in the upper abdomen that radiates to...
**What is Bladder Cancer?** Bladder cancer occurs when cells in the bladder, a hollow organ in the lower abdomen, become abnormal and grow out of control. It is the sixth...
...abdomen or back – Fever or chills (in severe cases) **Types of UTIs:** * **Cystitis:** Infection of the bladder * **Urethritis:** Infection of the urethra * **Pyelonephritis:** Infection of the...
...which abdominal organ is involved, i.e. the stomach, liver, or kidney, among others. Most of these procedures traditionally require opening the abdomen with a large incision and are referred to...
**What is Ectopic Pregnancy?** **Question: What is an ectopic pregnancy?** **Answer:** An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a Fertilized egg implants and grows outside of the main cavity of the uterus...
...Definition & Overview The spleen is a fist-sized organ in the upper left side of the abdomen behind the left ribs. It is part of the immune system, which functions...
...making a large incision, surgeons insert a laparoscope, a slender tube with a camera attached, into the abdomen. The camera sends images of the inside of the abdomen to a...
...the trunk (chest, abdomen, back) and then spreads to the face, arms, and legs * Small, pink or red flat spots or bumps * Enlarged lymph nodes * Irritability or...
## What is Cradle Cap? **Definition:** Cradle cap, also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis**, is a common skin condition that affects infants during the first few months of life. It...
