- 1. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... of Crohn's disease and to exclude other causes of your symptoms. Double balloon endoscopy. For this test, a longer scope is used to look further into the small bowel where standard endoscopes don't ...
- 2. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... test, a longer scope is used to look further into the small bowel where standard endoscopes don't reach. This technique is useful when capsule endoscopy shows abnormalities but the diagnosis is still in ...
- 3. Genital herpes
- (Genital herpes)
- ... current partner or future partners. What you're feeling is normal and perfectly valid. But you can cope with your diagnosis of genital herpes in a healthy and effective way. Here's how: Communicate ...
- 4. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... a blister on your skin may be examined for the bacterium Clostridium perfringens, a common cause of gas gangrene, or your doctor may look at a tissue sample under a microscope for signs of cell death. ...
- 5. Krabbe disease
- (Krabbe disease)
- ... to cope with, and some people find it easier if they don't do it alone. The United Leukodystrophy Foundation offers online support and connections to other families dealing with Krabbe disease. The organization's ...
- 6. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... plan takes round-the-clock commitment. But your efforts are worthwhile because following your treatment plan can reduce your risk of complications. Talking to a counselor or therapist may help you cope ...
- 7. Complicated grief
- (Complicated grief )
- ... as complicated grief. Although it's important to get professional treatment for complicated grief, you can take steps on your own to cope, including: Stick to your treatment plan. Take medications ...
- 8. Traumatic brain injury
- (Traumatic brain injury)
- ... have shock-absorbing materials on the ground Don't let children play on fire escapes or balconies A number of strategies can help a person with traumatic brain injury cope with complications that ...
- 9. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- (Transient ischemic attack (TIA))
- ... and high levels of the amino acid homocysteine. Your doctor may also use a stethoscope to listen for a whooshing sound (bruit) over your arteries that may indicate atherosclerosis. Or your doctor may observe ...
- 10. Thunderclap headaches
- (Thunderclap headaches)
- ... to other people who experience painful headaches. Try finding a support group in your area to learn how other people cope with their headache pain and discomfort. ...
- 11. What Hospice Care Offers in Shanghai
- (Hospice Care or Palliative Care in Shanghai)
- ... anxiety) Spiritual care that meets your needs Giving the family a break (called respite care) Helping the patient and family learn what to expect Helping the patient and family cope with loneliness ...
- 12. Teen depression
- (Teen depression)
- ... ways to cope and solve problems, and set realistic goals. Psychotherapy can help your teen regain a sense of happiness and control and help ease depression symptoms such as hopelessness and anger. It may ...
- 13. Esophageal varices
- (Esophageal varices)
- ... are to bleed. Red marks on the varices. When viewed through an endoscope — a lighted tube that's passed down your throat — some varices show long, red streaks or red spots. These marks indicate ...
- 14. Ulcerative colitis
- (Ulcerative colitis)
- ... enter a relaxed state so that you can cope more easily with stress. Biofeedback is usually taught in hospitals and medical centers. Regular relaxation and breathing exercises. An effective way to ...
- 15. Whooping cough
- (Whooping cough)
- ... from your doctor Your doctor will conduct a physical exam and will use a stethoscope to listen closely to the lungs. Questions your doctor may ask include: When did the cough start? How long does ...
- 16. Whipple's disease
- (Whipple's disease)
- ... scope that passes through your mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach to your small intestine. The scope allows your doctor to view your digestive passages and obtain biopsies. During the procedure, tissue ...
- 17. Wegener's granulomatosis
- (Wegener's granulomatosis)
- ... sure way to confirm a diagnosis of Wegener's granulomatosis is to remove a small piece of tissue from an affected organ (biopsy) and examine it under a microscope. Your doctor may remove tissue from your ...
- 18. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... heartbeat (tachycardia) A slow heartbeat (bradycardia) Chest pain Shortness of breath Lightheadedness Dizziness Fainting (syncope) or near fainting Heart disease symptoms caused by heart ...
- 19. Cancer
- (Cancer)
- ... other treatments may help you prevent or cope with nausea. Diarrhea or constipation. Cancer and cancer treatment can affect your bowels and cause diarrhea or constipation. Weight loss. Cancer and cancer ...
- 20. Hyperthyroidism
- (Hyperthyroidism)
- ... thing is to receive the necessary medical care. After you and your doctor have decided on a course of action, there are some things you can do that will help you cope with the condition and support your ...