What is Pyeloplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...can also lead to an increase in pressure within the kidney, which can cause the kidney to become swollen and a condition called hydronephrosis. What is Pyeloplasty? Pyeloplasty is a...
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30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
...within two days even without treatment. Swollen glands Rashes However, since most 30-month-olds will only need an influenza vaccine at their age, the risks associated with the flu vaccine should...
What is Oophorectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...large incision made in the abdomen to gain access to the ovaries. The surgeon will then proceed by disconnecting the organs from the body’s blood supply. The tissues surrounding the...
Annual Physical
...spotting moles, abnormal growths, and changes in skin texture Let the patient lie down to feel any tenderness or pain in the abdomen Check for reflexes or tenderness of the...
What is Gastrectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...large incision in the abdomen to access the stomach, keeping the incision wide open with a clamp. Using surgical instruments, the surgeon begins to remove the organ and follows it...
What is Liver Cirrhosis?
...of appetite, weight and muscle loss, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), small spider-shaped blood vessels on the skin, and swelling of the legs and abdomen. As the condition...
4D Scan
...an exam table and a gel-like substance, which is responsible for carrying the sound waves, is applied to her abdomen. A probe is then placed against the abdomen and moved...
Gynaecology Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...in the genitals, pain during urination, irregular bleeding, and pain in the lower abdomen or lower back. The gynaecologist begins by getting complete details of the symptoms felt by the...
What are Skin Grafts: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...of the body with little movement, like the lower abdomen. This type of graft takes longer to heal and leaves a more visible scar than a split-thickness skin graft. Composite...
What is Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)?
...the urine, known as hematuria Cloudy or bad-smelling urine Tender abdomen Lack of urine Urinary retention Gravel or stones in the urine Concerned that you or a loved one might...