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Styes

Definition of StyesA localized circumscribed inflammatory swelling of one of several sebaceous glands of the eyelid, which is caused by a bacterial infection.Description of StyesA stye is a small boil or abscess caused by an infection of one of the tiny oi...


Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis

Definition of Subacute Bacterial EndocarditisSubacute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE) is a bacterial infection that produces growths on the endocardium (the cells lining the inside of the heart). Subacute bacterial endocarditis usually (but not always) is cau...


Subacute combined degeneration

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Illustrations Cen...


Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Illustrations Cen...


Subacute thyroiditis

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Illustrations End...


Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention References Illustrations ...


Subareolar abscess

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Illustrations Normal female br...


Subconjunctival hemorrhage

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Illustrations Eye...


Subcutaneous

Illustrations Definition Illustrations Skin layers and needles Definition    Return to top The term "cutaneous" refers to the skin. Subcutaneous means beneath or under the skin. For example, a cyst...


Subcutaneous emphysema

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Considerations Common Causes Call your health care provider if Illustrations Skin layers Alternative names    Return to top Crepitus; Subcutaneous ...


Subdural effusion

Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Definition    A subdural effusion is a collecti...


Subdural hematoma

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Illustrations Sub...


Submandibular Lymphadenopathy

Definition of Submandibular LymphadenopathySubmandibular lymphadenopathy refers to enlarged lymph nodes located beneath the mandible (lower jaw).Description of Submandibular LymphadenopathyHot, swollen, tender, supple lymph nodes usually indicate infection...


Sudden infant death syndrome

Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Support Groups Calling your health care provider Prevention References Alternative names    Crib death; SIDS D...


Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Definition of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)Article updated and reviewed by Daniel A. Rauch, MD, FAAP, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Associate Residency Program Director and Director of Pediatric Hospitalist Service, New York University....


Sugar-water hemolysis test

Alternative names Definition How the test is performed How to prepare for the test How the test will feel Why the test is performed Normal Values What abnormal results mean What the risks are Special considerations Alternative ...


Suicide and suicidal behavior

Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Illustrations Depression in children Depression...


Sulfuric acid

Alternative names Definition Poisonous Ingredient Where Found Symptoms Home Treatment Before Calling Emergency What to expect at the emergency room Expectations (prognosis) Alternative names    Battery...


Sulindac overdose

Definition Poisonous Ingredient Where Found Symptoms Home Treatment Before Calling Emergency Poison Control, or a local emergency number What to expect at the emergency room Expectations (prognosis) Definition    ...


Sunburn

Illustrations Alternative names Definition Common Causes Home Care Call your health care provider if What to expect at your health care provider's office Illustrations Burns Sun protection Skin cancer, melan...



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