Mar 2nd, 2023 - Diagnosis During the physical exam, your health care provider may perform a neurological exam to check your: Balance and coordination. Muscle strength and tone. Reflexes. Sight and sense of touch. If your health care provider thinks that an underlying medical condition may be causing your hiccups, the provider may recommend one or more of the following tests. Lab tests Samples of your blood may...

Mar 2nd, 2023 - Overview A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Most colon polyps are harmless. But over time, some colon polyps can develop into colon cancer. Colon cancer can be fatal when found in its later stages. Anyone can develop colon polyps. You're at higher risk if you are 50 or older, are overweight or are a smoker. You're also at higher risk if you have a per...

Mar 2nd, 2023 - Overview Vasovagal syncope (vay-zoh-VAY-gul SING-kuh-pee) occurs when you faint because your body overreacts to certain triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. It may also be called neurocardiogenic syncope. The vasovagal syncope trigger causes your heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly. That leads to reduced blood flow to your brain, causing you to briefly ...

Mar 2nd, 2023 - Diagnosis Screening tests are important in finding polyps before they become cancerous. These tests also can help find colorectal cancer in its early stages, when you have a good chance of recovery. Screening methods include: Colonoscopy, in which a small tube with a light and camera is inserted into your rectum to look at your colon. If polyps are found, your health care provider may remove th...

Mar 2nd, 2023 - Overview Hiccups: What causes them Open pop-up dialog box Close Hiccups: What causes them Hiccups: What causes them Spasms of your diaphragm that you can't control cause hiccups. The diaphragm is the muscle that separates your chest from your stomach area and plays an important role in breathing. This spasm causes your vocal cords to close briefly, producing a "hic" sound. Hiccups are repeated ...

Mar 2nd, 2023 - Colon polyps care at Mayo Clinic Your Mayo Clinic care team Doctors specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology evaluate and treat colon polyps at Mayo Clinic. If you have Crohn's disease or another medical condition, Mayo Clinic specialists will collaborate with your primary care doctor to form the best treatment plan. Having all this expertise in a single place means that your care is dis...

Mar 2nd, 2023 - Diagnosis Diagnosing vasovagal syncope often begins with a physical examination. During the physical exam, your doctor will listen to your heart and take your blood pressure. He or she may also massage the main arteries in your neck to see if that causes you to feel faint. Your doctor may also recommend several tests to rule out other possible causes of your fainting — particularly heart-relate...

Mar 2nd, 2023 - Overview What is hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)? Hyperglycemia happens when there’s too much sugar (glucose) in your blood. It’s also called high blood sugar or high blood glucose. This happens when your body has too little insulin (a hormone) or if your body can’t use insulin properly (insulin resistance). Hyperglycemia usually means you have diabetes, and people with diabetes can experience...

Mar 1st, 2023 - Overview What is a dislocation? Dislocation is the medical term for bones in one of your joints being knocked or pushed out of their usual place. A joint is any place in your body where two bones meet. They’re part of your skeletal system. You have hundreds of joints throughout your body. They support your body from head to toe. Any joint in your body can be dislocated. Dislocations can be pain...

Feb 28th, 2023 - Diagnosis Your health care provider can usually diagnose medication overuse headaches based on your history of headaches and regular use of medicine. Testing usually isn't necessary. Treatment To break the cycle of medication overuse headaches, you'll need to restrict pain medicine. Your health care provider may recommend stopping the medicine right away or gradually reducing the dose. Breaking...

Feb 28th, 2023 - Overview Medication overuse headaches — also known as rebound headaches — are caused by the long-term use of medicines to treat headaches such as migraines. Pain relievers offer relief for occasional headaches. But if you take them more than a couple of days a week, they may trigger headaches. If you have a headache disorder such as migraine, most medicines you take for pain relief can have thi...

Feb 28th, 2023 - Overview What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects your liver. It causes liver inflammation (hepatitis) and symptoms of mild-to-severe illness. This is an acute infection that lasts for up to two months. How serious is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A doesn’t cause chronic liver disease or lasting liver damage like other hepatitis viruses can. But during infection, hepatitis A ...

Feb 27th, 2023 - Overview A testicular torsion occurs when your spermatic cord twists, cutting off blood supply to your testicle. It requires immediate treatment to prevent permanent damage to your testicle. What is testicular torsion? Testicular torsion is a serious and painful condition that affects your testicle(s). If you experience testicular torsion, the spermatic cord twists and cuts off blood flow to yo...

Feb 26th, 2023 - Overview What is autism? Autism, now called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder. ASD is a developmental disability caused by differences in your child’s brain. People with ASD may behave, interact and learn in ways that are different from other people. They may have trouble with social interactions and with interpreting and using nonverbal and verbal communication. ...

Feb 25th, 2023 - Overview A premature birth means a baby is born too early. The birth takes place before the 37th week of pregnancy. A typical pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. Premature babies often have serious health problems, especially when they're born very early. These problems often vary. But the earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of health challenges. A newborn can be: Late preterm, born between...

Feb 25th, 2023 - Diagnosis A premature baby in the NICU may need to have many tests. Some tests are ongoing. Other exams may be done only if the NICU staff thinks the baby might have a certain health problem. Tests your premature baby may need include: Breathing and heart rate monitoring. The baby's breathing and heart rate are tracked constantly. Blood pressure readings are done often too. Fluid input and outp...

Feb 25th, 2023 - Overview Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs Open pop-up dialog box Close Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs In your lungs, the main airways, called bronchi, branch off into smaller and smaller passageways. The smallest airways, called bronchioles, lead to tiny air sacs called alveoli. Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young children and infants...

Feb 25th, 2023 - Diagnosis Your child's health care provider can usually diagnose bronchiolitis by the symptoms and listening to your child's lungs with a stethoscope. Tests and X-rays are not usually needed to diagnose bronchiolitis. But your child's provider may recommend tests if your child is at risk of severe bronchiolitis, if symptoms are getting worse or if the provider thinks there may be another proble...

Feb 25th, 2023 - Overview Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs Open pop-up dialog box Close Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs In your lungs, the main airways, called bronchi, branch off into smaller and smaller passageways. The smallest airways, called bronchioles, lead to tiny air sacs called alveoli. Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young children and infants...

Feb 24th, 2023 - Overview Pressure Injuries What are bedsores? Bedsores are wounds that occur from prolonged pressure on your skin. People who are immobile for long periods, such as those who are bedridden or use a wheelchair, are most at risk for bedsores. These painful wounds, or pressure ulcers, can grow large and lead to infections. In some instances, bedsores can be life-threatening. What are other names f...