What is Near Syncope Near syncope is when you suddenly get weak or dizzy, or you feel like you might pass out (faint). This is due to a lack of blood flow to the brain. During an episode of near-syncope, you may: Feel dizzy or light-headed. Feel sick to your stomach (nauseous). See all white […]
What is Neck Contusion? Neck contusion is a deep bruise in the neck. It is caused by a direct force (blunt trauma) to your neck. This type of neck injury is dangerous because there are many important structures in your neck. Severity depends on the site of impact, the activation status of the muscles involved,
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What is Neck Dissection Neck dissection is surgery to remove lymph nodes and other structures in the neck that may have become cancerous (malignant). This surgery may be done for a person who has head or neck cancer or other cancers that may have spread to the lymph nodes. The goal of the surgery is
What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Necrotizing enterocolitis is a condition that causes tissue death (necrosis) in the lining of the small intestine. The small intestine is the part of the digestive system that receives food from the stomach. NEC usually: Causes areas of swelling and bleeding at the end of the small intestine. Causes gas
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What is Neck Lift (cervical rhytidectomy) Neck lift, or cervical rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure to reduce signs of aging in the neck. You may choose to have this procedure if you have sagging skin, loose skin, or fat under the skin of your neck (turkey neck or jowls). This procedure changes the shape (contour) of your
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What is Necrotizing Fasciitis Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe bacterial infection of the skin and the tissues underneath the skin. The bacteria that cause this infection have been called “flesh-eating bacteria” because the infection can quickly kill flesh around the infection. Necrotizing fasciitis is an aggressive, rapidly progressive, and frequently fatal infection involving the fascial
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What is Needle Biopsy of the Bone A bone biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of bone is removed. The sample is taken with a needle. Then, the bone sample is looked at under a microscope to check for abnormalities. The sample is usually taken from a bone that is close to
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