- 41. Recurrent breast cancer
- (Recurrent breast cancer)
- ... tumor margins. When you have an operation to remove a breast lump, the surgeon tries to remove the cancerous lump along with a healthy margin of normal tissue. If the borders of the removed tumor ...
- 42. Rectovaginal fistula
- (Rectovaginal fistula)
- ... most people need surgery to close or repair the abnormal connection. Before an operation can be done, the skin and other tissue around the fistula must be healthy, with no signs of infection or inflammation. ...
- 43. Colon cancer
- (Colon cancer)
- ... In most cases, it's not clear what causes colon cancer. Doctors know that colon cancer occurs when healthy cells in the colon become altered. Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way to keep ...
- 44. Rebound headaches
- (Rebound headaches)
- ... awaiting your appointment, try to take your medication only as directed by your doctor. Relax as much as you can, and try to take good care of yourself. Healthy lifestyle habits, such as adequate sleep, ...
- 45. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- Tachycardia is a faster than normal heart rate. A healthy adult heart normally beats 60 to 100 times a minute when a person is at rest. If you have tachycardia (tak-ih-KAHR-de-uh), the rate in the upper ...
- 46. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... or nurse on a regular basis and take action to get the cancer screenings that are appropriate for them, as well as make healthy lifestyle choices that reduce cancer risk and help them stay well. Knowing ...
- 47. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... can take steps to improve their health through regular medical care and healthy living. Research tells us that lesbian and bisexual women are at a higher risk for certain problems than other ...
- 48. Von Willebrand disease
- (Von Willebrand disease)
- ... lead normal, healthy lives. In many people with von Willebrand disease (vWD), the signs are mild or they may be absent altogether. When signs occur, their intensity can vary from one person to another. ...
- 49. Viral gastroenteritis
- (Viral gastroenteritis)
- ... called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or ingestion of contaminated food or water. If you're otherwise healthy, you'll likely recover without complications. But for infants, older ...
- 50. Trench mouth
- (Trench mouth)
- ... gum disease can be serious, and most tend to get worse without treatment. The sooner you seek care, the better your chance of returning your gums to a healthy state and preventing loss of teeth and destruction ...
