tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351123142011-12-14T19:10:27.774-08:00Doctab is one in which You can find everything about human health and the disease, human systems like digestive, nervous etc. This will also guide You to keep fit through proper food, excercise etc.doctablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822415062961111115noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35112314.post-1159948783665297292007-12-31T23:48:00.000-08:002006-10-14T10:16:58.143-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">Diseases, Conditions &amp; Injuries</span></em></strong><br /><br />Diseases, Conditions and Injuries has been designed as a comprehensive and concise quick-reference guide. The authors and physician reviewers have provided up-to-date information that is consistent with consensus interpretations for accuracy and practical considerations. This information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional before starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">A</span></em></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://doctab.blogspot.com/2006/10/disease-conditions-and-injuries.html" target="_blank">Aarskog Syndrome</a><br /><a href="http://doctab.blogspot.com/1990_01_01_doctab_archive.html" target="_blank">Achalasia</a><a href="http://http://doctab.blogspot.com/1990_02_01_doctab_archive.html" target="_blank"><br />Achilles Tendinitis</a><br />Achondroplasia<br />AcneAcoustic Neuroma<br />Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)AcromegalyActinic Keratosis<br />Acute Cystitis<br />Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia<br />Acute Myelogenous Leukemia<br />Addison's DiseaseAdjustment Disorder<br />Adrenoleukodystrophy<br />Adult Macular Degeneration (AMD)<br />Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome<br />AgoraphobiaAlbinismAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism<br />Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)<br />Allergic Rhinitis<br />AlopeciaAlzheimer's Disease<br />AmblyopiaAmyloidosis<br />Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)<br />Anal FissureAnaphylaxis<br />Anemia of Chronic DiseaseAnginaAnimal Bites<br />Ankle Fracture<br />Ankle Sprain<br />Ankylosing Spondylitis<br />Anorexia Nervosa<br />Anoxic Brain Damage<br />Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury<br />AnthraxAntisocial Personality Disorder<br />AnxietyAortic Aneurysm<br />Aortic Dissection<br />Aortic Regurgitation<br />Aortic Stenosis<br />Aphthous Ulcers<br />Aplastic<br />Anemia<br />Appendicitis<br />Arrhythmias<br />Arsenic Toxicity<br />Arteriovenous Malformations<br />Asbestosis<br />Ascariasis<br />Aseptic Necrosis of the HipAsperger Syndrome<br />Aspergillosis<br />Aspiration Pneumonia<br />Asthma<br />Astigmatism<br />Astrocytoma<br />Atelectasis<br />Atherosclerosis<br />Athlete's Foot<br />Atrial Fibrillation<br />Atrial Flutter<br />Atrophic Vaginitis<br />Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)<br />Atypical Pneumonia (Mycoplasma and Viral)<br />AutismAutoimmune Hemolytic<br />AnemiaAvian Influenza<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><em>B<br /></em></strong></span>Bacterial Endocarditis<br />Bacterial Meningitis<br />Bacterial Vaginosis<br />BarotraumaBarrett's EsophagusBatten Disease<br />Bed-WettingBehcet’s Disease<br />Bell's PalsyBenign Essential TremorBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)<br />BerylliosisBinswanger’s Disease<br />Bipolar DisorderBirthmarks<br />Bladder Cancer<br />Blepharitis<br />Blisters<br />Blood Poisoning<br />Boils<br />Bone Cancer<br />Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)<br />Botulinum Toxin<br />Botulism<br />Bradycardia<br />Brain Tumor and Brain Cancer<br />Breast Cancer<br />Bronchiolitis<br />Bronchitis<br />Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia<br />Brucellosis<br />BruxismBulimia Nervosa<br />BunionBurner or StingerBurnsBursitis<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">C</span></em></strong><br /><br />Cadmium Toxicity<br />Calf Muscle Strain<br />Calluses and CornsCarbon Monoxide Poisoning<br />Cardiac Arrest<br />Cardiomyopathy<br />Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<br />Cat Scratch Fever<br />Cataract<br />Celiac Disease<br />Cellulitis<br />Cerebral Palsy<br />Cerumen Impaction<br />Cervical Cancer<br />Cervical Dysplasia<br />Chalazion<br />Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease<br />Chickenpox<br />Chlamydia<br />Cholera<br />Chondromalacia Patella<br />Chorioretinitis<br />Chronic Fatigue Syndrome<br />Chronic Lymphadenitis<br />Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia<br />Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia<br />Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease<br />Chronic Venous Insufficiency<br />Cirrhosis<br />Claustrophobia<br />Clavicle Fracture<br />Cluster Headache<br />CMV Infection<br />Coccyx Fracture<br />Cold Sores<br />Colic<br />Colon Polyps<br />Colorectal<br />Cancer<br />Coma<br />Common Cold<br />Complex Regional Pain Syndrome<br />Concussion<br />Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia<br />Congenital Hypothyroidism<br />Congenital Syphilis<br />Congestive Heart Failure<br />Conjunctivitis<br />Constipation<br />Contact Dermatitis<br />Contractures<br />Contusion (General)<br />Conversion Disorder<br />Corneal Abrasion<br />Corneal Opacity<br />Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)<br />Costochondritis<br />Cough<br />Crab Lice<br />Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease<br />Crohn's Disease<br />Croup<br />Crouzon Syndrome<br />Cryptosporidiosis<br />Cushing's Syndrome<br />Cystic Fibrosis (CF)<br />Cystocele/Rectocele<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff9900;">D</span></em></strong><br /><br />De Quervain's Tenosynovitis<br />Deafness<br />Decompression Sickness<br />Deep Vein Thrombosis<br />Dehydration<br />Delayed Sexual Development<br />Delirium<br />Delirium Tremens (DTs)<br />Dementia<br />Dengue Fever<br />Depression<br />Dermatofibroma<br />Dermatomyositis<br />Detached Retina<br />Deviated Nasal Septum<br />Diabetes Insipidus<br />Diabetic Foot Ulcer<br />Diaper RashDiarrhea<br />DiphtheriaDiseases, Conditions and Injuries Conditions InBrief<br />Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation<br />Diverticulitis<br />Down Syndrome<br />Drowning<br />Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction<br />Dupuytren's Contracture<br />Dyslexia<br />Dysmenorrhea<br />Dyspareunia<br />Dysphagia<br />Dysthymia<br /><br />E<br /><br />Ectopic Pregnancy<br />Eczema<br />Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome<br />Elbow Fracture<br />Elbow Sprain<br />Emphysema<br />Encephalitis<br />Encopresis<br />Endocarditis<br />Endometriosis<br />Eosinophilia<br />Epidermal Cyst<br />Epididymitis<br />Epiglottitis<br />Erythema Infectiosum<br />Erythema Multiforme<br />Erythema Nodosum<br />Esophageal Cancer<br />Esophageal Stricture<br />Esophageal Variceal Injection<br />Esophageal Varices<br />Eustachian Tube Dysfunction<br />Eye Contusion<br /><br />F<br /><br />Fabry Disease<br />Failure-to-Thrive<br />Fainting<br />Familial Adenomatous Polyposis<br />Febrile Seizures<br />Female Sexual Dysfunction<br />Femoral Fracture<br />Fetal Alcohol Syndrome<br />Fever of Unknown Origin<br />Fibrocystic Disease<br />Fibromyalgia<br />Finger Dislocation<br />Finger Fracture<br />Finger Sprain<br />Flat Foot<br />FluFolic Acid Deficiency<br />Food Allergy<br />Food Poisoning<br />Foot Fracture<br />Forearm Fracture<br />Fracture<br />Fragile X Syndrome<br />Friedreich’s Ataxia<br />Frostbite<br />Frozen Shoulder<br /><br />G<br /><br />Galactorrhea<br />Galactosemia<br />Gallbladder Cancer<br />Gallstones<br />Ganglion Cyst<br />Gangrene<br />Gastritis<br />Gaucher Disease<br />Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)<br />Genital Herpes<br />Genital Warts<br />Gestational Diabetes<br />Giardiasis<br />Gilbert's Syndrome<br />Gingivitis<br />Glaucoma<br />Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)<br />Glomerulonephritis<br />Gluteal Strain<br />Glycogen Storage Diseases<br />Gonorrhea<br />Gout<br />Groin Hernia<br />Groin Strain<br />Group B Streptococcal Disease (GBS)<br />Guillain-Barre Syndrome<br />Gynecomastia<br /><br />H<br /><br />Hairy Cell Leukemia<br />Hammer Toe<br />Hamstrings Strain<br />Head Lice<br />Hearing Loss<br />Heart Attack<br />Heart Block<br />Heart Murmur<br />Heartburn<br />Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke<br />Heavy Metal Poisoning<br />Hemangioma<br />Hematuria<br />Hemochromatosis<br />Hemophilia<br />Hemorrhoidectomy<br />Hemorrhoids<br />Henoch-Schonlein Purpura<br />Hepatitis A<br />Hepatitis B<br />Hepatitis C<br />Herniated Disk<br />Hiatal Hernia<br />Hiccups<br />High Blood Pressure<br />High Cholesterol<br />Hip Dislocation<br />Hip Fracture<br />Hirschsprung’s Disease<br />Hirsutism<br />Histoplasmosis<br />Hives<br />Hodgkin's Lymphoma<br />Homocystinuria<br />Hordeolum<br />Huntington's Disease<br />Hydradenitis Suppurativa<br />Hydrocele/Varicocele<br />Hydrocephalus<br />Hydronephrosis<br />Hyperemesis Gravidarum<br />Hyperhidrosis<br />Hyperlipidemia<br />Hyperparathyroidism<br />Hyperthyroidism<br />Hypochondria<br />Hypoglycemia<br />Hypoparathyroidism<br />Hypopituitarism<br />Hypothermia<br />Hypothyroidism<br /><br />I<br /><br />Ichthyosis<br />Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis<br />Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic PurpuraIgA Nephropathy<br />Ileus<br />Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome<br />Impetigo<br />Impotence<br />Infertility in Men<br />Infertility in Women<br />Ingrown Toenail<br />Insect Allergy<br />Insomnia<br />Intellectual Disability<br />Interstitial Cystitis<br />Intervertebral Discectomy<br />Intussusception<br />Iron-Deficiency Anemia<br />Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)<br />Ischemic Bowel Disease (IBD)<br /><br />J<br /><br />Jaundice<br />Jock Itch<br />Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis<br /><br />K<br /><br />Kaposi's Sarcoma<br />Kawasaki Disease<br />Keloid<br />Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca<br />Kidney Cancer<br />Kidney Failure<br />Kidney Infection<br />Kidney Stones<br />Kleptomania<br />Klinefelter Syndrome<br />Knee Sprain<br />Korsakoff's Syndrome<br /><br />L<br /><br />Labyrinthitis<br />Lactose Intolerance<br />Laryngeal Cancer<br />Laryngitis<br />Lateral Epicondylitis<br />Lead Poisoning<br />Legionnaire's Disease<br />Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome<br />Leukoplakia<br />Lichen Planus<br />Ligament Sprains<br />Lipoma<br />Little League Elbow<br />Liver Cancer<br />Low Back Pain<br />Lung Cancer<br />Lyme Disease<br /><br />M<br />Malabsorption<br />Malaria<br />Malignant Hypertension<br />Mallet Finger<br />Marfan Syndrome<br />Mastitis<br />Measles<br />Mechanical Bowel Obstruction<br />Meckel’s Diverticulum<br />Medial Epicondylitis<br />Melanoma<br />Meniere's Disease<br />Meningioma<br />Meniscal Tear<br />Menkes Syndrome<br />Menopause<br />Menorrhagia<br />Mercury Toxicity<br />Metabolic Encephalopathy<br />Metabolic Syndrome<br />Middle Ear Infection<br />Migraine<br />Mild Cognitive Impairment<br />Miscarriage<br />Mitral Regurgitation<br />Mitral Stenosis<br />Mitral Valve Prolapse<br />Moles<br />Molloscum Contagiosum<br />Mononucleosis<br />Morton's Neuroma<br />Mosquito-borne Viral Encephalitis<br />Motion Sickness<br />Multiple Myeloma<br />Multiple Sclerosis<br />Mumps<br />Muscle Strain<br />Muscular Dystrophy<br />Myasthenia Gravis<br />Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)<br />MyocarditisMyoclonus<br /><br />N<br /><br />Narcolepsy<br />Narcotic Abuse<br />Nasal Polyp<br />Nearsightedness and Farsightedness<br />Neck Fracture<br />Neck Sprain<br />Necrotizing Enterocolitis<br />Neonatal Sepsis<br />Nephrotic Syndrome<br />Neurofibromatosis<br />Neurogenic Bladder<br />Newborn Jaundice<br />Niemann-Pick Disease<br />Night Blindness<br />Nocturnal Leg Cramps<br />Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Adult)<br />Nontoxic Nodular Goiter<br />Nose Fracture<br />Nosebleed<br />Nystagmus<br /><br />O<br /><br />Obesity<br />Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)<br />Onychomycosis<br />Ophthalmia Neonatorum<br />Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)<br />Optic Neuritis<br />Oral-Facial Clefts<br />Orbital Cellulitis<br />Orthostatic Hypotension<br />Osgood-Schlatter Disease<br />Osteoarthritis<br />Osteochondroma<br />Osteogenesis Imperfecta<br />Osteomyelitis<br />Osteoporosis<br />Otitis Externa<br />Otosclerosis<br />Ovarian Cancer<br />Ovarian Cyst<br /><br />P<br />Paget's Disease<br />Pancreatic Cancer<br />Pancreatitis<br />Panic Disorder<br />Parkinson's Disease<br />Paronychia<br />Parotitis<br />Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia<br />Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder<br />Patellar Tendinitis<br />Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome<br />Patent Ductus Arteriosus<br />Pelvic Fracture<br />Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)<br />Pemphigus<br />Peptic Ulcer<br />Pericarditis<br />Periodic Paralysis Syndrome<br />Peripheral Neuropathy<br />Peripheral Vascular (Arterial) Disease<br />Peritonitis<br />Pernicious Anemia<br />Phantom Limbsyndrome<br />Pharyngitis/Tonsillo<br />pharyngitis<br />Phenylketonuria<br />Pheochromocytoma<br />Pilonidal Cyst<br />Pinworms<br />Pituitary Adenoma<br />Pityriasis Rosea<br />Placenta Previa<br />Plague<br />Plantar Fasciitis<br />Plantar Warts<br />Pleural Effusion<br />Pleural Mesothelioma<br />Pleurisy<br />Pneumocystis<br />PneumoniaPneumonia<br />Pneumothorax<br />Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac<br />Poliomyelitis<br />Polyarteritis Nodosa<br />Polycystic Kidney Disease<br />Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<br />Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis<br />Polymyositis<br />Porphyria<br />Postconcussion Syndrome<br />Posterior Tibial Tendinitis<br />Postpartum Depression<br />Post-polio Syndrome<br />Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<br />Prader-Willi Syndrome<br />Precocious Sexual Development<br />Pre-eclampsia<br />Premature Ejaculation<br />Premature Ventricular Beats<br />Premenstrual Syndrome<br />Presbycusis<br />Presbyopia<br />Pressure Sores<br />Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)<br />Primary Polycythemia<br />Primary Pulmonary Hypertension<br />Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy<br />Prostate Cancer<br />Prostatitis<br />Pruritis Ani<br />Pseudogout<br />Psittacosis<br />Psoriasis<br />Psychosexual Dysfunction<br />Pterygium<br />Pulmonary Embolism<br />Pulmonary Hypertension<br />Pyloric Stenosis<br /><br />Q<br />Quadriceps Strain<br />Quadriplegia and Paraplegia<br /><br />R<br />Rabies<br />Raynaud's Disease and Phenomenon<br />Reiter’s Syndrome<br />Renal Artery Stenosis<br />Renovascular Hypertension<br />Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Newborns<br />Respiratory Syncytial Virus<br />Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)<br />Retinitis Pigmentosa<br />Retinoblastoma<br />Rett Syndrome<br />Reye's Syndrome<br />Rh Incompatibility<br />Rhabdomyolysis<br />Rheumatic Fever<br />Rheumatoid Arthritis<br />Rib Fracture<br />Rickets and Osteomalacia<br />Ringworm<br />Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever<br />Rosacea<br />Roseola<br />Rotator Cuff Injury<br />Rubella<br /><br />S<br /><br />Sacroiliac Joint Pain<br />Salmonella<br />Sarcoidosis<br />Scabies<br />Scarlet Fever<br />Schizophrenia<br />Sciatica<br />Scleroderma<br />Scoliosis<br />Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)<br />Seborrheic Dermatitis<br />Seborrheic Keratosis<br />Seizure Disorder<br />Self-Mutilation<br />Septal Defects<br />Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome<br />Shaken Baby Syndrome<br />Shin Splint<br />Shinbone Fracture<br />Shingles<br />Short Stature<br />Shoulder Dislocation<br />Shoulder Instability<br />Shoulder Sprain<br />Shoulder Tendinitis<br />Shy-Drager Syndrome<br />Sick Sinus Syndrome<br />Sickle Cell Anemia<br />Sinus Headache<br />Sinusitis<br />Sjogren's Syndrome<br />Skin Cancer<br />Sleep Apnea<br />Small Bowel Obstruction<br />Smallpox<br />Snoring<br />Social Anxiety Disorder<br />Soft Tissue Sarcoma<br />Somatization Disorder<br />Spina Bifida<br />Spinal Stenosis<br />Spondylolysis<br />Stomach Cancer<br />Strabismus<br />Strep Throat<br />Stress Fracture<br />Stroke<br />Stuttering<br />Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)<br />Sunburn<br />Syphilis<br />Systemic Lupus Erythematosus<br /><br />T<br /><br />Tardive Dyskinesia<br />Tay-Sachs Disease<br />Teething<br />Temporal Arteritis<br />Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome<br />Tendinitis<br />Tenosynovitis<br />Tension Headache<br />Testicular Cancer<br />Tetanus<br />Tetralogy of Fallot<br />Thalassemia<br />Thoracic Outlet Syndrome<br />Throat Cancer<br />Thrush<br />Thyroid Cancer<br />Tinea Capitis<br />Tinea Nigra<br />Tinea Versicolor<br />Tinnitus<br />Toe Fracture<br />Toe Sprain<br />Tongue Cancer<br />Tooth Abscess<br />Tooth Decay<br />Torticollis<br />Tourette Syndrome<br />Toxic Hepatitis<br />Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)<br />Toxoplasmosis<br />Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)<br />Transient Tachypnea of Newborn<br />Traveler’s Diarrhea<br />Trichomoniasis<br />Tricuspid Valve Disease<br />Trigeminal Neuralgia<br />Trigger Finger<br />Tuberculosis<br />Tuberculosis'<br />Tularemia<br />Turf Toe<br />Turner Syndrome<br />Type 1 Diabetes<br />Type 2 Diabetes<br />Typhoid Fever<br /><br />U<br /><br />Ulcerative Colitis<br />Undescended Testes<br />Urethral Syndrome<br />Urethritis<br />Urinary Incontinence<br />Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)<br />Usher Syndrome<br />Uterine Cancer<br />Uterine Fibroids<br />Uterine Prolapse<br /><br />V<br /><br />Vaginal Cancer<br />Vaginal Yeast Infection<br />Vaginismus<br />Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease<br />Varicose Veins<br />Ventricular Fibrillation<br />Vertebral Fracture<br />VertigoVesicoureteral Reflux<br />Viral Gastroenteritis<br />Viral Meningitis<br />Viral Pharyngitis<br />Vitamin B-12 Deficiency<br />Vitiligo<br />Von Hippel-Lindau Disease<br />Von Willebrand Disease<br /><br />W<br /><br />Wegener’s Granulomatosis<br />West Nile Virus<br />Whiplash<br />Whipple’s Disease<br />Whooping Cough<br />Wilms' Tumor<br />Wilson’s Disease<br />Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome<br />Wound Dehiscence<br />Wrist Fracture<br />Wrist Sprain<br /><br />Y<br /><br />Yellow Fever<br /><br />Z<br />Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome<br /><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.<br /><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></em></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/35112314-115994878366529729?l=doctab.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>doctablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822415062961111115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35112314.post-1159944341849978792006-10-03T23:33:00.000-07:002006-10-03T23:45:41.900-07:00<div align="justify"><span><em><strong> Disease, Conditions and Injuries:</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em><strong>Aarskog Syndrome<br />(Faciodigitogenital Dysplasia)<br />En Español (Spanish Version)<br /></strong></em></span><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">Definition</span><br /></em></strong>Aarskog syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder. This syndrome causes changes in the size and shape of certain bones and cartilage in the body. The face, fingers, and toes are most often affected.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><em><strong>Causes<br /></strong></em></span>Aarskog syndrome is an inherited disorder. It is caused by a gene mutation that is passed from mothers to male children.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><em>Risk Factors</em></strong></span><br />A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition. This disorder mainly affects males.<br />Those at risk of inheriting Aarskog syndrome are male children of:<br />Mothers who do not have the disorder, but who carry the gene for it<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><em><strong>Symptoms</strong></em></span><br />The main symptoms of Aarskog syndrome are:<br /><em>Disproportionately short stature<br />Abnormalities of the head and face, including:<br />Rounded face<br />Wide-set eyes<br />Slightly slanted eyes<br />Drooping eyelids<br />Small nose<br />Front facing nostrils<br />Mid-portion of the face is underdeveloped<br />Wide groove above the upper lip<br />Crease below the lower lip<br />Folding of the top portion of the ear<br />Delayed teeth growth<br />In some cases, cleft lip or palate<br />Other symptoms may include:<br />A malformed scrotum<br />Undescended testicles<br />Small, wide hands and feet<br />Short fingers and toes<br />In some cases, mild webbing of fingers and toes<br />Abnormalities of the sternum<br />Protruding navel<br />Inguinal hernias<br />Ligament problems, resulting in hyperextension of the knees<br />Mild mental deficiencies (in about one-third of those affected)</em><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">Diagnosis<br /></span></em></strong>The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. The diagnosis of Aarskog syndrome is usually based on facial characteristics. The diagnosis can be confirmed by x-rays of the face and skull.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><em><strong>Treatment</strong></em></span><br />There is no known cure for Aarskog syndrome. Treatment is limited to surgical procedures to treat conditions caused by the disorder and supportive treatment. Orthodontic treatment is often needed as well. Researchers have located abnormalities in the FGD1 gene in people with this syndrome, and genetic testing for mutations in this gene may be available.<br />Treatment may include:<br /><em>Surgery<br />Conditions that may be treated with surgery include:<br />Inguinal hernia<br />Cleft lip or palate<br />Undescended testicles<br />Orthodontics<br />In some cases, orthodontic treatment may help certain facial and dental abnormalities caused by the disorder.<br />Supportive Treatment<br />Supportive treatment generally includes educational assistance to those afflicted with mental deficiencies. Parents often need advice and supportive treatment.</em><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Prevention</span></strong></em><br />There is no known way to prevent Aarskog syndrome. If you have Aarskog syndrome or have a family history of the disorder, you can talk with a genetic counselor when deciding to have children.<br /><br /><br /><br /> </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/35112314-115994434184997879?l=doctab.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>doctablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822415062961111115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35112314.post-1159899304756793522006-10-03T11:11:00.000-07:002006-10-03T11:24:46.826-07:00Human Health EffectsOverview of Health Effects What the chemicals actually do Statistics<br />Hazardous waste has been linked with many horrible health related problems (Regenstein, 1982; Levine, 1982; Wildavsky & Schleicher, 1995). The evidence of this link can be seen in increased rates of respiratory problems, skin disorders, miscarriages, birth defects, neurological disorders and cancer clusters in areas near to hazardous waste sites. Larry Wilson (in Bradford &amp; Gwynne, 1995) describes an small area where there are 15-20 houses where he can only name 2 that do not have one of the above listed problems. He lives in Appalachian Kentucky near a leather tanning company that polluted the river near his home where many people get there drinking water. The EPA has developed a method to distinguish the "carcinogenic potency factor" of chemicals often found in Superfund sites (Wildavsky & Schleicher, 1995).<br /><br />There are four categories:<br />Group A-Human carcinogen. Sufficient evidence from epidemiological studies to support a causal association between exposure and cancer in humans.<br />Group B1-Probably human carcinogen. Limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans from epidemiological studies.<br />Group B2-Probable human carcinogen. Sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in animals; inadequate evidence of carcinogenicity in humans.<br />Group C-Possible human carcinogen. Limited evidence of carcinogenicity in animals.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">What do the chemicals actually do? </span><br /><br />The chemicals from hazardous waste sites leach into the ground, air and water. Sometime, they can even be stored in buildings and get into the cinder blocks. When these cinder blocks start to deteriorate, the dust that is formed gets into the air and can easily be breathed in. The same thing can happen chemicals in the ground although there is also a high risk of getting chemical burns from touching the contaminated soil. In the water, the chemicals can be consumed or absorbed just as they can in the air. With so many pathways into the body its not surprising that they eventually cause problems in our systems. These chemicals are often considered to be carcinogens. Carcinogens work by causing mutations in your%2<br /><span style="font-size:0;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/35112314-115989930475679352?l=doctab.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>doctablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822415062961111115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35112314.post-1159898836990668602006-10-03T10:57:00.000-07:002006-10-03T11:07:16.996-07:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/35112314-115989883699066860?l=doctab.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>doctablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822415062961111115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35112314.post-1159456338045296142006-09-28T07:30:00.000-07:002006-09-28T08:12:18.066-07:00how are u guys<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/35112314-115945633804529614?l=doctab.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>doctablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822415062961111115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35112314.post-1160845196910407941990-02-01T09:53:00.000-08:002006-10-14T10:10:26.240-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4511/3900/1600/untitled.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4511/3900/320/untitled.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">Definition</span></em></strong><br />Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation and/or degeneration of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">Achilles Tendinitis</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#009900;">Causes<br /></span></em></strong>The Achilles tendon can become irritated for several reasons including:<br /><br />Increasing your speed or running long distances too quickly<br />Suddenly adding strenuous hills or stair climbing to your exercise routine<br />Doing too much too soon after taking time away from exercising<br />A sudden or violent contraction of the calf muscles, such as during an all-out sprint<br />Running too much—overuse<br />Lack of flexibility of the calf muscles<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">Risk Factors<br /></span></em></strong>A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.<br /><br />Improper or badly worn footwear<br />Improper warm-up for your activity<br />Inflexibility of the calf muscles<br />Improper cool-down<br />An improper training program<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">Symptoms</span></em></strong><br />Symptoms may include:<br /><br />Tenderness usually located one to two inches above the point where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone (noticeable in the morning upon rising)<br />Stiffness that gradually eases as the tendon is warmed-up<br />Pain after activity that gradually worsens<br />Radiating or localized pain along the tendon during and/or after running<br />Swelling in the area of the Achilles<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><em><strong>Diagnosis</strong></em></span><br />The doctor will ask about your symptoms and exercise habits, and perform a physical exam.<br /><br />Tests may include:<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><span style="color:#009900;">X-rays to see if there is calcium in the tendon<br />MRI Scan to view areas of interior damage to the tendon</span><br /></span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong><em>Treatment<br /></em></strong></span>Rest<br />Take a break from the activity that caused the tendinitis. Switch to an activity, such as swimming, that doesn't put stress on the tendon.<br /><br /><strong><em>Orthoses</em></strong><br />You may be advised to wear a shoe insert that will place your foot in the correct position for walking and running.<br /><br />Physical Therapy<br />Stretching<br />Massage<br />Ultrasound<br />Strengthening exercises<br />Medications<br />Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) to ease the pain and decrease inflammation. This is not curative and must be combined with other treatment.<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">Prevention<br /></span></em></strong>To decrease your chances of getting Achilles tendinitis:<br /><br />Take the time to warm-up and cool-down properly.<br />Wear appropriate footwear for your sport.<br />Do not use shoes beyond the recommended duration. This will depend on:<br />How frequently you exercise<br />The surface on which you exercise<br />The conditions in which you exercise<br />Gradually add hill work, stairs, speed, and distance to your exercise routine.<br />Stretch and strengthen the calf muscles regularly.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/35112314-116084519691040794?l=doctab.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>doctablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822415062961111115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35112314.post-1160844210658966081990-01-01T09:33:00.000-08:002006-10-14T09:43:30.670-07:00<div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><em><strong>Achalasia<br />(Esophageal Achalasia)<br /></strong></em></span><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">Definition<br /></span></em></strong>Achalasia is a relatively rare disorder of the smooth muscle of the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. Achalasia makes it difficult for food and liquid to pass into the stomach from the esophagus.<br /><a name="causes"></a><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">Causes</span></em></strong><br />At the bottom of the esophagus where it meets the stomach is a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). When not swallowing, the LES remains closed to keep food, liquid, and stomach acid from moving back into the esophageal tube. When swallowing, nerve signals tell muscles to contract to push food down the esophagus (an action called peristalsis), and allow the LES to open.</div><div align="justify"><span></span><span></span>In people with achalasia, the nerve cells in the lower esophageal tube and the LES do not work correctly. This results in:<br />Uncoordinated peristaltic (muscular) activity<br />Failure of the LES to open completely<br />While achalasia is associated with the loss of nerve cells in the esophagus, the cause of this process is unknown.<br /><a name="risk"></a><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">Risk Factors</span></strong></em><br />A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition. Because the exact cause of achalasia is unknown, risk factors are unknown.<br /><a name="symptoms"></a><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><em><strong>Symptoms</strong></em></span><br />Symptoms of achalasia can occur between the ages of 25 and 60. Symptoms rarely develop in children. Symptoms tend to be mild at first, and then grow worse over months or years. The main symptom is difficulty swallowing solids and, as the disorder progresses, liquids. As many as 70-97% of patients with achalasia have difficulty swallowing both solids and liquids.<br />Other symptoms may include:<br />Discomfort or pain in the chest (under the breastbone, especially after meals)<br />Coughing, especially when lying down<br /><span>Heartburn<br /></span>Weight loss (as the disorder progresses)<br />Vomiting or regurgitating food or liquids; in some people this occurs during sleep. This can result in inhalation of food particles or liquid, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia and other respiratory infections.<br /><a name="diagnosis"></a><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#33ff33;">Diagnosis<br /></span></em></strong>The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history and perform a physical exam. Tests may include:<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Manometry</span> – a tube is inserted down the throat to test the pressure in the esophagus and the stomach when swallowing<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Esophagram</span> – x-rays are taken of the esophagus while you swallow barium (a thick liquid that lights up on x-rays)<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Esophagoscopy)</span> – the esophagus is viewed directly through a fiberoptic tube to look for other causes of the symptoms<br /><a name="treatment"></a><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">Treatment<br /></span></em></strong>The goal of treatment is to make it easier for the LES to open. Treatment may include:<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Pneumatic dilation</span> – this treatment stretches the LES muscle. A thin tube is inserted into the throat. At the end of this tube is an un-inflated balloon. Once the tube reaches the point of the LES muscle, the balloon is inflated. Pneumatic dilation has a high success rate. It is the primary treatment in most patients, although the procedure may need to be repeated.</div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Botulinum toxin</span> – tiny amounts of botulinum toxin, type A, are injected into the LES. Botulinum causes the LES to relax, which makes it easier to open. Since the effect is temporary, repeat injections are almost always needed, but the response decreases with successive injections.</div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Surgery</span> – small incisions are made in the LES to help it to relax. This is called Heller cardiomyotomy surgery. This can usually be performed via laparoscopy, making it a relatively minor surgical procedure. Because the LES is partially cut, about 15% of patients experience gastroesophageal reflux symptoms (i.e., acid reflux) after this surgery.</div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Medication</span> – in mild cases, certain medications may help relieve symptoms temporarily. Drugs that reduce LES pressure include:<br />Nifedipine<br />Nitroglycerin<br /><a name="prevention"></a><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Prevention<br /></span>There are no guidelines for the prevention of achalasia because the cause is usually not known.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/35112314-116084421065896608?l=doctab.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>doctablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822415062961111115noreply@blogger.com0