Urinary incontinence

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Stress Incontinence
• Urge Incontinence
• Overflow Incontinence
• Functional Incontinence
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Other Treatments
• Behavioral Treatments
• Medications
• Surgery
• Other Procedures
• Catheters and Collection De...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Sling Procedure Versus Burch Colposuspension The sling procedure is better than Burch colposuspension in treating stress incontinence but may cause more post-operative urinary complications, according to results from an important 2007 New England Journal of Medicine study. In the first large-scale clinical trial to directly compare these two types of surgery, 47% of women who underwent the sling procedure had no urinary incontinence 2 years after surgery, compared with 38% of women who received the Burch procedure. However, 63% of women who had the sling procedure (and 47% of women who underwent the Burch procedure) experienced urinary tract infections following surgery. - 0 Comments

Rashes

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Considerations
• Common Causes
• Home Care
• Call your health care provider if
• What to expect at your health care provider's office
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations Poison oak rash on the arm Erythema toxicum on the foot Acrodermatitis Roseola Shingles Cellulitis Erythema annulare centrifugum - close-up Psoriasis, guttate on the arms and chest Psoriasis, guttate on the cheek Systemic lupus erythematosus rash on the face Poison ivy on the knee Poison ivy on the leg Erythema multiforme, circular lesions - hands Erythema multiforme, target lesions on the palm Erythema multiforme on the leg HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. Alternative Names Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash; Erythema Considerations Often, the cause of a rash can be determined from its visible characteristics and other symptoms. Common Causes A simple rash is called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin. - 0 Comments

Broken bone

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Considerations
• Causes
• Symptoms
• First Aid
• Do Not
• Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations X-ray Fracture types (1) Fracture, forearm - X-ray External fixation device Fractures across a growth plate Internal fixation devices Fracture types (2) Bone fracture repair - series HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition If more pressure is put on a bone than it can stand, it will split or break. A break of any size is called a fracture. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open fracture (compound fracture). - 0 Comments

Carpal tunnel biopsy

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• How the test is performed
• How to prepare for the test
• How the test will feel
• Why the test is performed
• Normal Values
• What abnormal results mean
• What the risks are
• Special considerations

Illustrations Carpal tunnel syndrome Surface anatomy - normal palm Surface anatomy - normal wrist Carpal biopsy HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Carpal tunnel biopsy is a test in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the carpal tunnel (part of the wrist). Alternative Names Biopsy - carpal tunnel How the test is performed The skin of your wrist is scrubbed and injected with medicine that numbs the area. Through a small cut, a sample of tissue is removed from the carpal tunnel. - 0 Comments

Dislocation

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Considerations
• Causes
• Symptoms
• First Aid
• Do Not
• Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations Radial head injury Dislocation of the hip Shoulder joint HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition A dislocation is a separation of two bones where they meet at a joint. (Joints are areas where two bones come together.) A dislocated bone is no longer in its normal position. A dislocation may also cause ligament or nerve damage. - 0 Comments