Wound Closure – Sutures, Staples, or Adhesives Wound Closure – Types Adhesive glue To use adhesive glue, your doctor: Holds the edges of the wound together. Paints the glue onto your skin. You may need more than one layer. Covers your wound with a bandage (dressing) after the glue is dry. Adhesive glue may be …
Swallowed Foreign Body – What does it mean? Swallowed foreign body means that you swallow something and it gets stuck. It might be food or something else. The object may get stuck in the tube that connects your throat to your stomach (esophagus), or it may get stuck in another part of your belly (digestive …
Sweat Test – Why am I having this test? Sweat test, also called a chloride sweat test, is the standard test used to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). Your child may have this test if he or she has symptoms of CF, such as: Frequent respiratory infections, such as lung or sinus infections. Long-term (chronic) coughing …
What is Swimmer’s Itch Swimmer’s itch is an itchy rash that can happen after swimming or wading in water. It is also called cercarial dermatitis. This condition happens most often in freshwater, but it may also occur in salt water. It cannot be spread from person to person (is not contagious). The rash usually lasts for …
What is Sydenham Chorea Sydenham chorea is a nervous system disorder that affects a child’s brain. Most cases occur after the development of rheumatic fever, which can be a complication of infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria. Rheumatic fever occurs when the body’s defense system (immune system) reacts to the infection by making proteins (antibodies) against the bacteria. …
What is Sympathetic Nerve Block Sympathetic nerve block is a procedure to numb these nerves. Your sympathetic nerves control certain processes in your body that happen without your thinking about them, like sweating. It may be done to check if pain is caused by damaged sympathetic nerves. It may also be done to relieve pain …
What is Syncope Syncope is when you pass out (faint) for a short time. It is caused by a sudden decrease in blood flow to the brain. Signs that you may be about to pass out include: Feeling dizzy or light-headed. Feeling sick to your stomach (nauseous). Seeing all white or all black. Having cold, …