- 41. Female infertility
- (Female infertility)
- ... signs or symptoms. When to see a doctor If you're in your early 30s or younger, most doctors recommend trying to get pregnant for at least a year before having any testing or treatment. If you're age ...
- 42. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... for my symptoms or condition? What kinds of tests do I need? Is my condition likely temporary or chronic? What is the best course of action? What are the alternatives to the primary approach you're ...
- 43. Incompetent cervix
- (Incompetent cervix)
- ... who are born prematurely also have a higher risk of learning disabilities and behavioral problems. The risks are greatest for babies born before 32 weeks of pregnancy. If you're pregnant and have ...
- 44. Special promotion: 2012 World AIDS Day
- (Shanghai Health)
- Notice: In order to help more people to get hiv test in Shanghai China, Sinoaid will do a speical promotion for 2012 World AIDS Day. Any type of the One HIV Test Kit order, can get One same type ...
- 45. Erectile dysfunction
- (Erectile dysfunction)
- ... levels, body fat around the waist and high cholesterol Parkinson's disease Multiple sclerosis Low testosterone Peyronie's disease, development of scar tissue inside the penis Certain prescription ...
- 46. Impetigo
- (Impetigo)
- ... in case time runs out. For impetigo, some basic questions to ask your doctor include: What might be causing the signs and symptoms? Are tests needed to confirm the diagnosis? What is the best course ...
- 47. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... the early stages. The disease can go unnoticed for decades and is sometimes first suspected when routine tests reveal protein and red blood cells in your urine. Signs and symptoms of IgA nephropathy ...
- 48. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- (Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP))
- ... platelets decreases, your risk of bleeding increases. The greatest risk is when your platelet count falls very low — below 10,000 platelets per microliter. At this point, internal bleeding may occur despite ...
- 49. Pseudotumor cerebri
- (Pseudotumor cerebri)
- ... doctor include: What is likely causing my symptoms or condition? Other than the most likely cause, what are other possible causes for my symptoms or condition? What kinds of tests do I need? Is ...
- 50. Ichthyosis vulgaris
- (Ichthyosis vulgaris)
- ... causes? What kinds of tests do I or my child need? Is the condition likely temporary or long lasting? What treatments are available and which do you recommend? Are there any brochures or other ...
- 51. Irritable bowel syndrome
- (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects your large intestine (colon). Irritable bowel syndrome commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating gas, diarrhea and constipation. ...
- 52. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... of Crohn's disease may involve different areas in different people. In some people, just the small intestine is affected. In others, it's confined to the colon (part of the large intestine). The most common ...
- 53. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... tract. Symptoms usually develop over time, rather than suddenly. Ulcerative colitis usually affects only the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. It occurs only through continuous ...
- 54. Gynecomastia
- (Gynecomastia)
- Gynecomastia is swelling of the breast tissue in boys or men, caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly. Newborns, ...
- 55. Periodontitis
- (Periodontitis)
- ... What you can do Consider preparing a list of questions to ask your dentist. Some questions you may want to discuss include: What is likely causing my symptoms? What kinds of tests, if any, do I ...
- 56. Growth plate fractures
- (Growth plate fractures)
- Growth plates are the softer parts of your child's bones, where growth occurs. Located at each end of a bone, growth plates are the weakest sections of the skeleton — sometimes even weaker than surrounding ...
- 57. Growing pains
- (Growing pains)
- ... check your child's bones and muscles for signs of tenderness. Doctors can usually diagnose growing pains without having to order any tests. In some cases, though, your doctor may order blood tests ...
- 58. Group B strep disease
- (Group B strep disease)
- Group B streptococcus (strep) is a common bacterium often carried in your intestines or lower genital tract. Group B strep is usually harmless in adults. In newborns, however, it can cause a serious ...
- 59. Greenstick fractures
- (Greenstick fractures)
- A child's bones are softer and more flexible than those of an adult, so they're more likely to bend than to break completely. This flexibility can result in a greenstick fracture. In a greenstick fracture, ...
- 60. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... is based primarily on your answers to the doctor's questions and findings from a physical exam. He or she may also order laboratory tests to confirm a diagnosis or gather more evidence if a diagnosis isn't ...