How do you know if you have body dysmorphia? Body dysmorphia is a misperception of your looks that causes distress or that interferes with daily life. Body dysmorphia or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a type of mental health problem. In this condition, you are usually distressed with imagined or minor defects in your appearance. All other causes of anxiety...
How is a Sural Nerve Block Performed?
What is a sural nerve block? A sural nerve block is a procedure to numb the outer (lateral) side of the calf, lower leg, heel, edge of the foot and the top part of the little toe. A sural nerve block is most often performed as an outpatient procedure in the emergency department to treat injuries in the lower leg....
How Do You Know If Your Child Has Bronchitis?
What is bronchitis? Bronchitis occurs when the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to the lungs, become irritated and inflamed. When they are inflamed, the lungs produce excess mucus and cause your child to cough. Acute bronchitis is sometimes called a chest cold. It can develop after your child has a cold or upper respiratory infection. Bronchitis occurs when...
What is Contusion Injury?
What is contusion injury? A contusion is a bruise. You treat a contusion injury with rest, ice, compression and elevation. Severe contusions are treated with physical therapy, physical assistance and surgery. A contusion is more commonly known as a bruise. When your body is injured, blood vessels can break under your skin. This causes the blood to pool under the...
How Long Does a Postcholecystectomy Syndrome Last?
A single-port cholecystectomy involves the removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) using a single-port laparoscopic surgery. A postcholecystectomy syndrome occurs when abdominal symptoms arise after gallbladder surgery. This syndrome is temporary and heals with medications. The most common symptoms of a postcholecystectomy syndrome include: Bloating Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Upset stomach Persistent pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen Gas ...
How Do I Permanently Get Rid of Stretch Marks?
What do stretch marks mean? Home remedies and doctor prescribed treatments may help diminish the appearance of stretch marks. A stretch mark (striae or striae distensae) is a form of scarring on the skin with a pinkish or whitish hue that appears when your skin stretches or shrinks quickly. Collagen is a protein underneath your skin that makes it more...
How Is a Carotid Endarterectomy Performed?
Carotid endarterectomy may be performed under general or local anesthesia Carotid endarterectomy may be performed under general or local anesthesia, and the procedure may take about 1-2 hours. If both the arteries are to be operated, the time doubles. Carotid endarterectomy is a procedure in which the plaque affected parts of the arteries supplying to the face and brain are opened up to...
How Do You Get Rid of Dermatographia?
What is dermatographia? Dermatographia, also known as dermographism urticaria, is a benign skin condition with superficial redness and wheals. Most people are asymptomatic, but some may have accompanying symptoms such as itching (pruritus), stinging, and prickling sensation. Dermatographia is the development of red, swollen lines or welts, called wheals, on the skin that occurs with pressure, firm stroking, or light...
How Long Before a Colonoscopy Should I Stop Drinking Water?
A colonoscopy is a test to look at the inside of the colon. Usually, doctors recommend patients undergoing a colonoscopy to stop drinking clear liquid or water at least three to four hours before the procedure. However, patients with diabetes and who are dehydrated may take a few sips of water after consulting their doctor. Usually, doctors recommend patients undergoing...
How Is an Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Treated?
An aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare, non-cancerous tumor found in less than 1 in 100,000 children and adolescents per year. It is treated with a variety of surgical and nonsurgical measures. An aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a non-cancerous bone tumor (abnormal growth) found in less than 1 in 100,000 children and adolescents per year. The majority of ABCs...