Electrical or chemical cautery is generally the first line treatment for continuous nosebleeds that do not respond to simple compression of the nose. It results in coagulating the blood and tissues to stop bleeding. If cautery is not desired or...
Skin tags are a common, small, benign tumor of the skin. They are painless and have an irregular shape, often appearing like a small berry. Most skin tags can be removed with topically applied products or home remedies. Larger skin tags may...
Skin tags are growths that usually occur after midlife; they are not contagious. Genital warts are caused by a virus and are contagious. Neither skin tags nor genital warts become cancerous.
Moles are often referred to as nevi, and can be found on almost every area of the body. Moles may appear to be a dark spot or raised surface on the skin. They generally range between skin-colored to having brown tones. They may also represent an...
Skin flaps, also known as skin tags and acrochorda, are a common skin condition, especially in areas that experience regular friction such as under skin folds, beneath the breasts and on the neck where your shirt collar consistently rubs. Although...
According to Gicare.com, a colonoscopy is an exam conducted by a gastroenterologist so as to check for colon abnormalities such as colon tumors, colon polyps, ulcers, inflammation and areas of bleeding. A colonoscopy is also used to check for the...
A nose bleed, also referred to as epistaxis, is a common condition affecting approximately 11 percent of all Americans during the course of their lifetime according to the Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation. A nosebleed can occur in the...
Mole removal serves three primary purposes, explains the Redding Dermatology Medical Group (RDMG). It removes melanoma and moles deemed high-risk for developing into skin cancer. Removal of raised moles remedies chronic irritation from friction or...
Vasectomy is a sterilization procedure performed on men. During this procedure, the vas deferens are cut, sealed or cauterized so that sperm cannot mix with semen. Several vasectomy procedures are used to prevent sperm from reaching the semen....
Overview Anal warts, known in the medical profession as condyloma, are growths caused by infection by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and are usually found on the skin around the anus (rectal opening), inside the anal canal or in the lower...
Skin moles are growths caused by clusters of cells called melanocytes. Most are benign, but they may be removed for aesthetic purposes, especially if they are on the face. They may also be present from birth or may develop in time. The latter are...
Once they are certain that they do not want to have children, many people start looking for effective, long-term birth control solutions. Male sterilization, called vasectomy, is a permanent form of birth control. During a vasectomy, a man's vas...
Skin tags and many warts are similar in that they protrude from the skin. Aesthetically unpleasant and sometimes uncomfortable, skin tags and warts may appear to have a lot in common. However, the cause of these two skin growths--as well as who...
A peptic ulcer occurs when an open sore forms in the lining of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum—the upper portion of the small intestine. Substances that compromise the ability of the lining to repair itself, such as bacteria or...
When you start to have a nosebleed, sit up and lean forward. You may want to lie down, but this can cause you to swallow blood, which can upset the stomach, and it increases the pressure of veins that supply blood to the nose. If the nosebleed...
Nose bleeds commonly occur in children and adults, but usually stop short of being true medical emergencies requiring a trip to the emergency room. Home remedies often work well at staunching the flow of blood from a nose bleed, also called...
Moles are growths on the skin caused by clusters of skin cells called melanocytes. They can show up anywhere on the body, including highly visible places like your face, neck and scalp. Most are removed for cosmetic reasons, however, some should...
Nosebleeds are very common, as the nose is very rich with blood vessels. Bleeding from the nose is also called epistaxis. It affects 60 percent of the general population. Nosebleeds commonly occur due to cold, nose picking or blowing, injury to...
Skin tags won't hurt you, although you probably don't find these tiny growths welcome appendages to your person. These benign (noncanceous) growths are sometimes treated at home, with undesirable or ineffective results, says dermatologist...
Cervical dysplasia is a precancerous condition characterized by abnormal cell growth on the cervix. The human papillomavirus is a possible cause of cervical dysplasia. It is also thought that a compromised immune system may allow abnormal cells to...
Nearly everyone has at least a few mole, also known as nevi, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Moles actually are bunches of pigmented cells that form small, usually dark-colored spots that can be flat or raised. Moles are...
Sinus surgery carries the risk of several complications owing to the proximity of the sinuses to the brain. Postoperative bleeding, loss of cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, vision loss and adverse reactions to anesthesia are some of the more serious...
Hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure, occurs in over 65 million individuals in the United States, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A blood pressure reading has two numbers. The top number measures the pressure...
There are two types of aortic aneurysm surgery. Conventional surgical repair involves an incision into the chest or abdomen to have direct visualization of the aneurysm. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says endovascular repair is the...
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health estimates 2 to 3 percent of women in the United States suffer with bulimia, characterized by episodes of extreme overeating followed by purging. Methods of purging include self-induced vomiting,...
Dry eye occurs for two main reasons. Either the glands around the eyelids cannot produce enough tears to keep the eye's surface lubricated, or the tears the glands produce have a poor quality, failing to provide adequate nourishment and moisture....
Dry eyes are common, affecting about 12 million people in the United States, according to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). The American Optometric Association (AOA) adds that most people older than 65 have dry eyes, which can burn, be...
Dry eyes are defined as a lack of tears or poor quality tears. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, tears wash away all the foreign material that contacts your eyes and are necessary for lubrication. A lack of tear production...
Menstrual disorders refer to any abnormality in the menstrual cycle in a woman. Get expert tips and advice on diagnosing and treating menstrual disorders in this video.