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Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) EKG Measures the Heart’s Rate and Rhythm An electrocardiogram (abbreviated as an EKG or ECG) is a simple, painless test that shows bean rate and rhythm by recording the electrical activity of the heart. It is often done as part of an annual physical examination. An EKG can also help …
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis A Problem in the Lower Intestine Diverticulosis is a disease in which small pouches or pockets develop in the intestinal wall, usually in the lower colon. These small pockets, called diverticula, rarely cause symptoms in most patients, but they can trap food and bacteria and become inflamed or infected. This infection …
Coronary Bypass Graft to Repair Artery The coronary arteries supply the tissues of the heart with oxygen. A buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the arteries will cause a blockage and stop the flow of blood. The result is often chest pain, a heart attack or sudden death. A coronary artery bypass operation can replace …
Cold Sores What Causes Cold Sores? Cold sores are caused by a virus known as herpes simplex one, or HSV-1. When a person is first infected with the cold sore virus, it may cause no symptoms at all. This initial infection usually happens during childhood. The infection could cause a slight fever or generalized feeling …
Cellulitis Antibiotics Will Treat Infected Skin Cellulitis is an inflammation of the skin and connective tissue under the skin. It usually appears after a break in the skin allows bacteria to enter the body. A serious infection may then result from this bacterial invasion. Once infected, the tissues surrounding the infected area become swollen. The …
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Blood Flow Bypasses Diseased Arteries One of the most common major operations performed each year in the United States is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. This surgery is indicated for patients with serious coronary artery disease that has caused the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle (coronary arteries) …
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms Include Pain and Cramps Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), sometimes called “spastic colon,” is a condition in which a patient suffers lower gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, diarrhea alternating with constipation, abdominal cramping and pain, gas and bloating, and mucus in the stool. No cause for these symptoms can be found, so …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Colitis, Crohn’s Disease Related Ulcerative colitis and Crohn ‘s disease are classified as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They have common symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea with or without blood, weight loss, fever and fatigue. In more severe cases, dehydration can result and hospitalization may be necessary. The goal of treatment is to …