- 21. Gas and gas pains
- (Gas and gas pains)
- ... or alleviate the problem. Gas forms when bacteria in your colon ferment carbohydrates that aren't digested in your small intestine. Unfortunately, healthy, high-fiber foods are often the worst offenders. ...
- 22. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- Gangrene refers to the death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a bacterial infection. Gangrene most commonly affects the extremities, including your toes, fingers and limbs, but it can also ...
- 23. Sinoaid Shanghai Laboratory Services Schedue
- (Laboratory Services)
- ... HEMOLYSINS AND AGGLUTININS; INCUBATED 87015 CONCENTRATION (ANY TYPE), FOR INFECTIOUS 87040 CULTURE, BACTERIAL; BLOOD, AEROBIC, WITH 87045 CULTURE, BACTERIAL; ...
- 24. Health issue: a warning over moon cakes
- (Shanghai Health)
- ... to two tablespoons of oil. Therefore, mooncake lovers should limit themselves to eating no more than a quarter of a mooncake a day. To avoid bacterial growth, remember to keep moon akes in the fridge ...
- 25. Infant jaundice
- (Infant jaundice)
- ... bacterial infections An incompatibility between the mother's blood and the baby's blood A liver malfunction An enzyme deficiency An abnormality of your baby's red blood cells Major risk ...
- 26. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... and sustained pressure, such as from kneeling A direct blow to your knee Frequent falls on your knee Bacterial infection of the bursa Complications from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or ...
- 27. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... prompt medical attention. If not treated properly, a kidney infection can permanently damage your kidneys or the bacteria can spread to your bloodstream and cause a life-threatening infection. Kidney ...
- 28. Diabetic ketoacidosis
- (Diabetic ketoacidosis)
- ... suspects a bacterial infection, he or she may prescribe antibiotics. If a heart attack seems possible, your doctor may recommend further evaluation of your heart. There's much you can do to prevent ...
- 29. Keratosis pilaris
- (Keratosis pilaris)
- ... have added oils and fats, such as Neutrogena, Basis or Dove. Avoid deodorant and antibacterial detergents, which are especially harsh. You might want to experiment with several brands until you find one ...
- 30. Keratitis
- (Keratitis)
- ... keratitis can be caused by a relatively minor injury, wearing your contact lenses too long or other diseases. Infectious keratitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. If you have ...
- 31. Typhoid fever
- (Typhoid fever)
- Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria. Typhoid fever is rare in industrialized countries. However, it remains a serious health threat in the developing world, especially for children. ...
- 32. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- ... foot complications. Left untreated, cuts and blisters can become serious infections. Skin conditions. Diabetes may leave your child more susceptible to skin problems, including bacterial infections, ...
- 33. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... Skin and mouth conditions. Diabetes may leave you more susceptible to skin problems, including bacterial and fungal infections. Gum infections also may be a concern, especially if you have a history ...
- 34. Type 1 diabetes in children
- (Type 1 diabetes in children)
- ... The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. Scientists do know that in most people with type 1 diabetes, the body's own immune system — which normally fights harmful bacteria and viruses — mistakenly ...
- 35. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... in most people with type 1 diabetes, their body's own immune system — which normally fights harmful bacteria and viruses — mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing (islet) cells in the pancreas. Genetics ...
- 36. Tricuspid atresia
- (Tricuspid atresia)
- ... before certain dental and other procedures to prevent bacteria from entering the bloodstream and infecting the inner lining of the heart (infective endocarditis). Practicing good oral hygiene — brushing ...
- 37. Traveler's diarrhea
- (Traveler's diarrhea)
- ... Traveler's diarrhea usually goes away on its own within several days. Signs and symptoms may last longer and be more severe if the condition is caused by organisms other than common bacteria. In such cases, ...
- 38. Traumatic brain injury
- (Traumatic brain injury)
- ... thereby enabling bacteria to enter the brain. An infection of the meninges (meningitis) can be especially dangerous because of its potential to spread to the rest of the nervous system. Nerve damage ...
- 39. Trachoma
- (Trachoma)
- Trachoma (truh-KO-muh) is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes. The bacterium that causes trachoma spreads through direct contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat secretions of infected ...
- 40. Toxoplasmosis
- (Toxoplasmosis)
- ... by your immune system in response to the presence of foreign substances, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, drugs and toxins. Because these antibody tests can be difficult to interpret, the ...