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What is diabetes mellitus? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Talk to your doctor if you think you have diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose), is too high (hyperglycemia). Glucose is what the body uses for energy, and the pancreas produces a hormone called insulin that helps...

Can you breastfeed with rheumatoid arthritis? Women with RA who want to breastfeed their newborns are generally able to do so.  Women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic conditions who want to breastfeed their newborns are generally able to do so.  You must always consult your doctor before you start the process. RA is...

What is the difference between a bone scan and a CT scan? A bone scan and a CT scan are used to diagnose various bone conditions. A bone scan and a computed tomography (CT) scan are both used to diagnose various bone conditions. The specific use of a bone scan is to diagnose active bone...

What is croup? Share Your Story Croup is very contagious. It is spread by airborne droplets usually from an infected child to another child or adult. Croup is an infectious inflammation of the larynx and trachea usually in children. Croup typically interferes with breathing and causes a barking cough. The individual may be without fever or...

What is a cystoscopy? A cystoscopy is an examination of the inside of the bladder and urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In men, the urethra is the tube that runs through the penis. The doctor performing the examination uses a cystoscope — a long, thin...

What is a colonoscopy? Virtual colonoscopy is a technique that uses a CT scan to construct virtual images of the colon. Colonoscopy is a procedure that enables an examiner (usually a gastroenterologist) to evaluate the appearance of the inside of the colon (large bowel). This is accomplished by inserting a long flexible tube (the colonoscope)...

Facts you should know about breasts Picture of the anatomy of the breast The breasts are medically known as the mammary glands. The mammary glands are made up of lobules, milk-producing glandular structures, and a system of ducts that transport milk to the nipple. Lymphatic vessels in the breast drain excess fluid. Breast growth begins...

Brain tumor facts* and picture Medulloblastomas are primary brain tumors that arise from the cerebellum, which is the part of the brain in the back of the skull. Source: Zephyr / Science Source *Brain tumor facts medically edited by Charles P. Davis, MD, PhD The brain is the body organ composed of nerve cells and...

What are bedbugs and lice? What are their main differences? Share Your Story Symptoms of bedbug bites include red, itchy bite marks on the face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and back. What are bedbugs? The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is considered a public health pest, but bedbugs do not transmit or spread disease. bedbugs...

Prediabetes definition and facts Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story Prediabetes typically has no symptoms or signs; however, it has been associated with being overweight. The best way to prevent prediabetes is to stay active, eat a healthy low glycemic index diet, and handle stress in healthy ways. Prediabetes means your blood sugar is higher...