...Permanent loss of kidney function requiring dialysis or transplant. * **Edema:** Severe fluid retention can cause difficulty breathing, organ damage, and infection. * **Electrolyte imbalances:** Impaired kidney function can disrupt...
...function, anticipate flare-ups, and thereby preventively use the medication if needed. For more information about tests that measure a person’s function and peak flow, see the ‘Diag’osis’ section. In adults...
...males, the prostate gland produces prostate fluid, one of the main components of semen. It also contains muscle fibers. During ejaculation, it functions to push the semen into the urethra,...
...the underlying cause of abdominal fluid accumulation, aiding in diagnosis. * **Symptom Relief:** Therapeutic paracentesis relieves abdominal pain, discomfort, and shortness of breath caused by excessive fluid. * **Liver Function...
Definition & Overview Percutaneous image-guided fluid collection and drainage of soft tissue by catheter is a procedure of treating abscesses and other fluid buildup in the neck, abdominal wall, and...
...anaesthesia. A cerebrospinal fluid leak occurs when the fluid around the brain leaks through a hole in the skull. There are many types of leaks depending on where the fluid...
...fundoplication: a surgeon’s perspective.” Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research. 2009, 3:1. https://asir-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1750-1164-3-1 /trp_language] **Question: What is Nissen Fundoplasty?** **Answer:** Nissen fundoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to treat gastroesophageal...
...of tissue with lubricating fluid in between. Pericardial effusion occurs when the amount of fluid between the two pericardial (sac) layers is abnormally high.[1][2][3] Table of Contents What causes nephritic...
Definition and Overview Laser toenail treatment is a quick and safe form of treatment for toenail fungus, a condition caused by dermatophyte, a fungus that thrives in the outer layers...
...a virus, for example, one of the varieties that causes the common cold, though it can be caused by bacteria (see bacterial conjunctivitis) or allergies (see allergic conjunctivitis) too. When...