Achondroplasia facts Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder of bone growth. Achondroplasia is the cause of the most common type of dwarfism (short-limbed disproportionate dwarfism) Achondroplasia is the most common cause of short stature with disproportionately short limbs. The appearance of the person with achondroplasia is characteristic. Intelligence is normal in people with achondroplasia. Complications of achondroplasia can affect the brain...
Episiotomy Pain, Stitches & Healing
What is an episiotomy? An episiotomy is an incision made between the vagina and the rectum in order to increase the size of the opening of the vagina and facilitate the delivery of a baby. How common is episiotomy? An episiotomy is performed in a large percentage of vaginal deliveries in the United States, but the prevalence of episiotomy has been...
Electrogastrogram: Interpretation of Test Results
What is an electrogastrogram? An electrogastrogram is similar to an electrocardiogram (EKG) of the heart. It is a recording of the electrical signals that travel through the muscles of the stomach and control the muscles’ contraction. When is an electrogastrogram used? An electrogastrogram is used when there is a suspicion that the muscles of the stomach or the nerves controlling...
What Is an Intravenous Cholangiogram? Procedures & Prep
What is an intravenous cholangiogram (IVC)? The intravenous cholangiogram or IVC is a radiologic (x-ray) procedure that is used primarily to look at the larger bile ducts within the liver and the bile ducts outside the liver. The procedure can be used to locate gallstones within these bile ducts. IVC also can be used to identify other causes of obstruction...
Electrogastrogram: Interpretation of Test Results
What is an electrogastrogram? An electrogastrogram is similar to an electrocardiogram (EKG) of the heart. It is a recording of the electrical signals that travel through the muscles of the stomach and control the muscles’ contraction. When is an electrogastrogram used? An electrogastrogram is used when there is a suspicion that the muscles of the stomach or the nerves controlling...
Episiotomy Pain, Stitches & Healing
What is an episiotomy? An episiotomy is an incision made between the vagina and the rectum in order to increase the size of the opening of the vagina and facilitate the delivery of a baby. How common is episiotomy? An episiotomy is performed in a large percentage of vaginal deliveries in the United States, but the prevalence of episiotomy has been...
Vaccination Schedule for Children: Facts on Types of Vaccines
Why do we need vaccines? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story None of us wants to see our children get sick. If we could, we would protect them from any illness, no matter how small, even the sniffles. Now suppose you could make your child safe from some of the most deadly diseases in history. Suppose that at the same...
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Disease Treatment & Causes
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) facts Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a particular form of blood vessel inflammation called vasculitis. Henoch-Schonlein purpura frequently follows an infection of the throat or breathing passages, but it can be induced by certain medications. Henoch-Schonlein purpura causes skin rash, pain in the abdomen, and joint inflammation (arthritis). The treatment of Henoch-Schonlein purpura is directed toward the most significant...
Metronidazole (Flagyl) vs. azelaic acid (Finacea) Side Effects & Dosage
Metronidazole (Flagyl) vs. azelaic acid (Finacea) similarities and differences Metronidazole and azelaic acid are antibiotics used to treat acne. Brand names for metronidazole include Flagyl and Flagyl ER and brand names for azelaic acid include Finacea and Azelex. A difference is metronidazole is taken orally and azelaic acid is used topically (on the skin). Side effects of metronidazole that are...
Lyrica (pregabalin) vs. Xanax (alprazolam) Side Effects & Dosage
Lyrica (pregabalin) vs. Xanax (alprazolam) similarities and differences Lyrica (pregabalin) and Xanax (alprazolam) are used to treat seizures and anxiety disorder. Lyrica is also used to treat neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia, and fibromyalgia. Lyrica is also used in combination with other drugs to treat partial onset seizures in adults. Xanax is primarily used to...