- 21. Heart attack
- (Heart attack )
- ... to your heart and lung sounds with a stethoscope. You'll be asked about your health history and the history of heart disease in your family. Tests will help check if your signs and symptoms, such as chest ...
- 22. Common Parent Reactions to the NICU
- (Preemie)
- ... may be difficult to acknowledge any anger, especially if that anger is directed toward your baby or partner. To cope with anger, begin by acknowledging it to yourself, your partner, and those around ...
- 23. Multiple system atrophy (MSA)
- (Multiple system atrophy (MSA))
- ... under a microscope of damaged brain tissue of people with MSA reveals nerve cells (neurons) that contain an abnormal amount of a protein called alpha-synuclein. Some research suggests that this protein ...
- 24. Intestinal ischemia
- (Intestinal ischemia)
- ... may include X-ray, ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Using a scope to see inside your digestive tract. This technique involves inserting a lighted, ...
- 25. Meningitis
- (Meningitis)
- ... stain), then examined under a microscope for bacteria. Imaging. X-rays and computerized tomography (CT) scans of the head, chest or sinuses may reveal swelling or inflammation. These tests can also ...
- 26. Atypical depression
- (Atypical depression)
- ... of depression so that you can better understand how to cope with it Learn how to identify and make changes in unhealthy behavior or thoughts Explore relationships and experiences that could be linked ...
- 27. Heart arrhythmias
- (Heart arrhythmias)
- ... heartbeat (tachycardia) A slow heartbeat (bradycardia) Chest pain Shortness of breath Lightheadedness Dizziness Fainting (syncope) or near fainting Noticeable signs and symptoms don't always ...
- 28. Bipolar disorder
- (Bipolar disorder)
- ... your bipolar episodes. You also learn effective strategies to manage stress and to cope with upsetting situations. Psychoeducation. Counseling to help you learn about bipolar disorder (psychoeducation) ...
- 29. Aphasia
- (Aphasia)
- ... conversation Interpret figurative language literally Write sentences that don't make sense The severity and scope of the problems depend on the extent of damage and the area of the brain affected. ...
- 30. Anxiety
- (Anxiety)
- ... To cope with anxiety disorder, here's what you can do: Learn about your disorder. Talk to your doctor or mental health provider. Find out what might be causing your specific condition and what ...
- 31. Antisocial personality disorder
- (Antisocial personality disorder)
- ... learn how to cope — and stay safe. Personality is the combination of thoughts, emotions and behaviors that makes everyone unique. It's the way people view, understand and relate to the outside world, ...
- 32. Anorexia nervosa
- (Anorexia nervosa)
- ... food. It's an unhealthy way to try to cope with emotional problems. When you have anorexia nervosa, you often equate thinness with self-worth. Anorexia nervosa can be difficult to overcome. But with ...
- 33. Anhidrosis
- (Anhidrosis)
- ... once. Skin biopsy. In some cases, your doctor might request a biopsy of the area suspected of anhidrosis. For this test, skin cells and sometimes sweat glands are removed for examination under a microscope. ...
- 34. Depression
- (Depression)
- ... also learn how to identify and make changes in unhealthy behavior or thoughts, explore relationships and experiences, find better ways to cope and solve problems, and set realistic goals for your life. ...
- 35. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
- (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease)
- ... the spongy holes, visible under a microscope, that develop in affected brain tissue. The cause of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and other TSEs appears to be abnormal versions of a kind of protein called ...
- 36. Sickle cell anemia
- (Sickle cell anemia)
- ... tests To confirm any diagnosis, a sample of blood is examined under a microscope to check for large numbers of sickle cells — a marker of the disease. If you or your child has the disease, a blood test ...
- 37. Thalassemia
- (Thalassemia)
- ... also take steps on your own to cope with fatigue, such as choosing a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Fatigue Weakness Shortness of breath Pale appearance Irritability Yellow discoloration ...
- 38. Amyloidosis
- (Amyloidosis)
- ... just one organ — the biopsy may be taken from your abdominal fat, bone marrow, gums, salivary glands, skin or rectum. The sample is then examined under a microscope in a laboratory to check for signs of ...
- 39. Alzheimer's disease
- (Alzheimer's disease)
- ... cells die, Alzheimer's leads to significant brain shrinkage. When doctors examine Alzheimer's brain tissue under the microscope, they see two types of abnormalities that are considered hallmarks of the ...
- 40. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
- ... or renting these devices. Learning you have ALS can be devastating. The following tips may help you and your family cope: Take time to grieve. The news that you have a fatal condition that will ...