What is Septoplasty Septoplasty, also known as nasal septal reconstruction or nasal septoplasty, is a procedure to straighten the wall of tissue (septum) that divides the nostrils inside the nose. If the septum is misaligned, curved, or angled, it is called a deviated septum. This condition may be present at birth or could be due …
What is sequential compression device? Sequential compression device is an inflatable cuff that you wear around your leg or foot. The device squeezes your blood vessels together to force old blood out of your legs and let in fresh blood. To use the device, you lie still while the cuff inflates around your leg at …
Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccine (MenB): What You Need to Know 1. Why get vaccinated? Meningococcal disease is a serious illness caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. It can lead to meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood. Meningococcal disease often occurs without warning—even among people …
What is Seroma? Seroma is a collection of fluid on the body that looks like swelling or a mass. Seromas form where tissue has been injured or cut. Seromas vary in size. Some are small and painless. Others may become large and cause pain or discomfort. Many seromas go away on their own as the …
What is Serotonin Syndrome Serotonin syndrome is caused by having too much serotonin in your body Serotonin is a chemical in your body (neurotransmitter) that helps to control several functions, such as: Brain and nerve cell function. Mood and emotions. Memory. Eating. Sleeping. Sexual activity. Stress response. can cause . This condition can be harmful …
Serum Creatinine Test-Why am I having this test? Creatinine is a waste product of normal muscle activity (contraction). Your kidneys filter creatinine from your blood and remove it from your body through urination. This test is a way to measure kidney function. Your creatinine is usually done with other tests of your kidneys (renal function …
What is Sesamoid Injury? Sesamoid injury happens when a sesamoid bone or a surrounding tendon gets damaged during activity. A sesamoid bone is a bone that is connected to a tendon or muscle but not to a joint. Your kneecap is an example of a sesamoid bone. Examples of sesamoid injuries include irritation, dislocation, or …