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What is a Pregnancy Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...screening Glucose tolerance test Chorionic villus Maternal serum screening Non-stress test Urine test Fetal Examination Once the mother has been checked, a physical examination of her abdomen is performed to...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Myomectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...myomectomy, including: * **Abdominal myomectomy:** Performed through an incision in the abdomen. * **Laparoscopic myomectomy:** Performed through small incisions in‌ the abdomen using a camera and surgical instruments. * **Hysteroscopic⁢...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Foreign Body Ingestion

...cramping in the abdomen Abdominal swelling or bloating Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Fever Blood in the stool Diarrhea or constipation Symptoms of a foreign body in the rectum If...

What is Gastrostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...will be made in the abdomen and the tube is inserted into it. In an open surgical gastrostomy, an upper midline incision is performed. Once the surgeon gains access to...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Colostomy

**Colostomy** A colostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen to bypass a portion of the colon or rectum. This is necessary when the organ...

October 5, 2024

What is Middle Ear Infection?

...infection.[5] While the area around the eardrum will most likely be red and swollen, this will normally only be noticeable upon examination with an otoscope. The ear itself will generally...

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December 7, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Otoscopy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...bacterial infection. The ear canal becomes swollen, resulting in persistent pain and temporary decreased hearing ability. There is also fluid discharge, possibly a combination of pus and blood. Conditions affecting...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Vesicoureteral Reflux Grading and How It Affects Treatment

...into their kidneys. The ureter is not dilated or minimally dilated, meaning it isn’t swollen. VUR doesn’t cause any specific symptoms, but it increases the chances that your child will...

What is Otitis Externa?

...smelling A ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus Swollen neck glands Scaly skin in and around the ear Fever, although this is uncommon Both ears can be affected by...

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December 14, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Podagra?

...a swollen joint to look for evidence of gout crystals in the joint. A needle and syringe are used to withdraw a small amount of joint fluid. Tophaceous gout –...

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December 22, 2021
Diseases Conditions