What is Sickle Cell Testing Sickle cell testing is used to determine if you have: Sickle cell anemia. This is a condition in which red blood cells have an abnormal “sickle” shape. Red blood cells carry oxygen through the body. Sickle-shaped red blood cells do not live as long as normal red blood cells. They …
What is Simple Pelvic Fracture? Simple Pelvic Fracture is a break in one of the bones in the pelvis. The pelvic bones include the bones that you sit on and the bones that make up the lower part of your spine. A pelvic fracture is called simple if: There is only one break. The broken …
What is Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome? Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome is a painful knee condition that causes pain and swelling in the front of the knee, at the bottom of the kneecap (patella). 3 Interesting Facts of Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome Traction apophysitis of inferior pole of patella Pathology is similar to that of Osgood-Schlatter disease, except …
Single Ventricle Defects in Children – What are these Single ventricle defects are heart problems that your child was born with (congenital heart defects). The heart is made up of four chambers. The upper chambers are called the right atrium and left atrium and the lower chambers are called the right ventricle and left ventricle. …
What are Single Ventricle Defects? Single ventricle defects are heart problems that a person was born with (congenital heart defects). The heart is made up of four chambers. The upper chambers are called the right atrium and left atrium and the lower chambers are called the right ventricle and left ventricle. The right ventricle pumps …
What is a Sinus Endoscopy? Sinus endoscopy is a procedure that may be used to check for and treat problems with the sinuses. The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull that are behind the bones of the face and forehead. They open into the nasal cavity. For this procedure, a thin, lighted device (endoscope) …
What is a Sinus Headache? Sinus Headache happens when your sinuses get swollen or blocked (clogged). Sinuses are spaces behind the bones of your face and forehead. You may feel pain or pressure in your face, forehead, ears, or upper teeth. Sinus headaches can be mild or very bad. Follow these instructions at home: General …