What is Umbilical Granuloma Umbilical granulomas are small, red, broad-based, friable papules that develop if the umbilicus does not re-epithelialize completely; therefore they are not usually present at birth. Umbilical granulomas occur most commonly during the first few weeks of life. Umbilical granuloma is a small mass of scar tissue in a baby’s belly button. …
What is Umbilical Hernia Umbilical hernia happens in the abdomen, near the belly button (umbilicus). A hernia is a bulge of tissue that pushes through an opening between muscles. The hernia may contain tissues from the small intestine, large intestine, or fatty tissue covering the intestines (omentum). Umbilical hernias in adults tend to get worse …
What Is Contraception? Contraception is prevention of pregnancy by any method. Contraception, also called birth control, means things to use or ways to try notto get pregnant. How Pregnancy Occurs Each month, approximately 2 weeks after a woman bleeds (menstrual period), the ovary releases an egg (called ovulation). The egg travels to the fallopian tube, which …
Risk for Falls – Estimate your risk Each year, millions of people suffer serious injuries from falls. It is important to understand your risk for falling. Talk with your health care provider about your risk and what you can do to lower it. There are actions you can take at home to lower your risk. …
Teen Mental Health – What is the meaning of the term Teen Mental Health – What should I know about my teenager’s emotional health? The teenage years are a time of transition from childhood into adulthood. Teens often struggle with being dependent on their parents while having a strong desire to be independent. They may …
What is Undescended Testicle Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) is the absence of one or both testicles from the scrotum. In the womb, the testicles form inside the abdomen and then move down (descend) through a tube-like space between the groin muscles (inguinal canal) into the scrotum. Sometimes the testicles do not descend or only descend into …
What is Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one fallopian tube and one ovary. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs. The fallopian tubes allow eggs to move from the ovaries to the uterus. You may need this procedure if you have: An infection in the fallopian tube and …