Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) facts Share Your Story About 90% of women experience PMS symptoms at one point in their life. PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome. Premenstrual syndrome is a set of specific physical and psychological features. Physical symptoms of PMS include breast tenderness and bloating. Psychological symptoms such as mood swings are common in PMS and may include anger and...
Prostate Cancer Screening: Get the Facts on the Tests
What is screening? Cancer screening looks for a hidden cancer before a person has any warning signs or symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread. Scientists are trying to better understand which...
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) Symptoms & Causes
What is paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)? Readers Comments 7 Share Your Story Picture of the interior of the heart and chambers of the heart. The heart is a two-stage electrical pump. A coordinated electrical signal is required for the heart muscle cells to contract in a coordinated way and generate a heartbeat. Normally, an electrical signal is generated in special...
What is Reduction of Radial Head (Elbow) Dislocation?
What is a radial head dislocation? If a radial head dislocation is associated with deep injuries and fracture of bones, the reduction will be performed in the operating room. The elbow is made up of the upper arm bone (humerus) and two bones in the forearm (radius and ulna). Some strong ligaments in the elbow hold all these bones in...
Retinal Detachment Symptoms, Surgery, Causes & Treatment
Retinal detachment facts Ophthalmologists treat retinal detachments. A retinal detachment is a separation of the retina from its attachments to the underlying tissue within the eye. Most retinal detachments are a result of a retinal break, hole, or tear. Most retinal breaks, holes, or tears are not caused by trauma (injury) but are due to preexisting factors such as high...
30 Thyroid Disease Symptoms, Signs, Types, and Treatments
What is thyroid disease? Readers Comments 5 Share Your Story Hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid can be caused by a condition known as Graves’ disease, inflammation of the thyroid gland (known as thyroiditis), or by tumors that secrete thyroid hormones. Thyroid disease is common. Thyroid disease can result from conditions that cause over-or under-function of the thyroid gland. When the gland produces too...
Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: Read About Side Effects
Introduction Radiation therapy is a form of cancer treatment that uses high levels of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing and dividing — while minimizing damage to healthy cells. Radiation is delivered to the affected breast and, in some cases, to the lymph nodes under the arm or at the collarbone. When Is Radiation Therapy Given?...
When Should You See a Doctor for Upper Respiratory Infection?
What is an upper respiratory infection? An upper respiratory infection results in inflammation in the nose, throat, sinuses, larynx and pharynx often due to cold viruses. You may need to see a doctor for an upper respiratory infection if you develop a fever, pain, sore throat or symptoms of a bacterial infection. An upper respiratory infection is inflammation in the...
Parenting a Child With ADHD: Learn Effective Strategies
Childhood ADHD facts Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic behavioral condition that initially manifests in childhood and is characterized by problems of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention. Not all patients manifest all three behavioral categories of ADHD. These symptoms have been associated with difficulty in academic, emotional, and social functioning. The diagnosis is established by satisfying specific criteria. ADHD...
Spleen Problems and Spleen Removal
What is spleen removal? Spleen removal is indicated if you have certain medical conditions. The spleen is a small organ located on the left side of the abdomen under the rib cage. The spleen is part of the immune system and plays an important role in fighting infections. The spleen also filters damaged and old cells out of the bloodstream,...