What is Infantile Colic?
...in breathing during sleep, or struggling to breath Cyanosis, a bluish colour in the skin or mucus membranes that indicates low oxygen levels in the blood Fever Good to know:...
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What is Fistulectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...vessels. Although fistulas can develop in different parts of the body, a fistulectomy is more commonly performed on patients with an anal fistula, which forms in between the skin near...
What is Cardiac Pacemaker Replacement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...skin. It sits close to the heart since it helps regulate the electrical activity and thus the heartbeat. The pacemaker’s main task is to synchronise the heartbeat in case it...
Annual Pediatric Checkup
...visits begin from infancy through adolescence. The baby will be examined within 24 hours of birth to check normal body function, skin tone, hip stability, alertness and basic newborn reflexes....
What is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
...about conditions related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), see these resources on its two main forms, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. Psoriatic arthritis: A combination of a skin rash, caused...
What is Fluoroscopy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...to the skin and tissues such as burns Cataracts due to the radiation Cancer Aside from the radiation, there are also other elements in the procedure that can cause undesired...
What is Malaria?
...to more skin being uncovered and more exposure to a possible mosquito bite. In rare cases, malaria transmission can occur from person to person, without requiring passage through a mosquito....
What is Holter Monitor: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...symptoms. The patient will therefore be subjected to more tests. Although it’s very rare, the patient may develop either an allergic reaction or a skin irritation due to the attached...
Anticoagulation Management
...gets injured, it is normal for the skin to break or for an organ to bleed. However, the body has the ability to control the bleeding through coagulation or clotting....
What is a rheumatologist?
...in diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases are conditions that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues (skin, ligaments, and tendons). What conditions do rheumatologists treat? Rheumatologists treat...