Lung Cancer
...cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, and fatigue * **Diagnosis:** Medical history, physical exam, imaging tests (e.g., chest X-ray, CT scan), and biopsy * **Treatment:** Surgical resection, radiation therapy, chemotherapy,...
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Peritoneal spread
...checks for signs of peritoneal involvement during a physical exam. – **Imaging Tests:** CT scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound may reveal peritoneal metastases. – **Biopsy:** A sample of peritoneal tissue...
Lymph node involvement
...MRI scans, and PET scans, are commonly employed to identify enlarged or abnormal lymph nodes. In some cases, a biopsy may be necessary to confirm the presence of cancer cells....
What is Oophorectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...bowel obstruction Premature death Cardiovascular disease Dementia or cognitive impairment Osteoporosis and bone fractures Psychological health issues Sexual function issues Parkinsonism Infertility or reduced fertility Surgical (premature) menopause Low estrogen...
What is General Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...can subspecialize in a variety of fields including but not limited to orthopedics (joints and bones), cardiology (heart), neurology (nervous system), and enterology (intestinal tract). Seniors are handled by those...
Acupuncture
...needles. These areas usually have landmarks like muscles and bones. The practitioner will then tap very thin needles on the marked areas. Some needles will need to go deeper than...
What is Gait Analysis: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...improve their performance and optimize movements. This procedure is also helpful for those suffering from sciatic nerve injury, myelopathy, and other muscle diseases, bone disorders, and those whose ability to...
What is Graston Technique: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...ligaments that connect the neck and cervical bones Conditions in the limbs like plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel syndrome Achilles tendinitis Rotator cuff tendinitis Shin splints, tennis or golfer’s elbow,...
Fitting of Hearing Aid: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...bone conduction, which is used to assess the performance of the auditory nerves. If the results point to a hearing loss problem, the otolaryngologist then determines whether the patient requires...
What is Burn Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...will feel stiff and healing will not start on its own. Fourth-degree burns – Involve deep tissue injury, with the burn injury extending to the muscle, tendons, or the bones...