Sunburn in Children Sunburn is damage to the skin that is caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Getting sunburns in childhood and having repeated, prolonged sun exposure over time increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. What are the causes? Sunburn is caused by getting too much UV radiation …
What is Sunburn Sunburn is damage to the skin that is caused by being in the sun too much. Getting too much sun over and over can cause wrinkles and dark spots on the skin (sun spots). It can also increase your chance of getting skin cancer. Follow these instructions at home: Medicines Take or …
What is Superficial Peroneal Nerve Entrapment Superficial peroneal nerve entrapment is a condition that results from pressure on a nerve in the lower leg (superficial peroneal nerve). This nerve provides feeling to the outside half of the front of your lower leg and the top of your foot and toes. It also supplies the outer …
What is Superglue Injury Superglue is very strong glue. A superglue injury can happen if superglue gets on your skin or in your body. What are the causes? This condition may be caused by: Getting superglue on your skin. Getting superglue in your eyes, ears, or mouth. Breathing superglue into your airway. What are the …
What is Supracervical Hysterectomy A supracervical hysterectomy (also called subtotal hysterectomy) is a surgery to remove the top part of the uterus while leaving the cervix in place. It may be done to treat these problems: Fibroid tumors. Endometriosis. Certain types of uterine cancer. This surgery is usually done using a technique called laparoscopy. The …
Suprapubic Catheter Home Guide Instructions A suprapubic catheter is a rubber tube used to drain urine from the bladder into a collection bag. The catheter is inserted into the bladder through a small opening in the in the lower abdomen, near the center of the body, above the pubic bone (suprapubic area). There is a tiny …
What is Suprapubic Catheter Replacement Suprapubic catheter replacement is a procedure to remove a catheter and insert a new, clean catheter. A suprapubic catheter is a rubber tube that drains urine from the bladder into a collection bag outside of the body. The catheter is inserted into the bladder through a small opening in the …