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Why is a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis ordered?

CT scans are also used to find broken bones, blood clots and infections in the pelvis and abdomen, notes Mayo Clinic. They are also used to guide medical professionals as they perform surgeries and biopsies or administer radiation therapy. A CT scan also finds soft tissue injuries in the abdomen or the pelvis.\nA CT, or computerized tomography, scan uses X-rays taken from several angles, explains Mayo Clinic. These images are then processed by a computer to provide images of the interior of the patient's abdominal and pelvic areas. The images are much more detailed than those provided by ..

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How do you read a body mass index chart?

Technically, body mass index is weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters, states the Centers for Disease Control. In adults, the metric is a screening tool but is not diagnostic by itself. Medical professionals can use specific measures such as skinfold thickness or underwater weighing to assess body fat percentages if a body mass index screening warrants them.\nPeople with a body mass index of 30 or higher may be obese, while those with indexes between 25 and 29.9 are overweight, according to the National Institutes of Health. People in the 18.5 to 24.9 range are in the n..

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What is the average weight for a 13-year-old boy?

There is a formula that may be useful in predicting the final height of a child based on the heights of both parents, but there are often exceptions, and it is considered more of a guideline than a hard and fast rule. Add 5 inches to the mother's height, and the result is added to the father's height in inches before being divided by 2 or (mother's height + 5 inches) + father's height divided by two.

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What are the treatment options for venous stasis?

Also known as venous insufficiency, venous stasis occurs when the venous walls in the leg veins are functioning poorly, making it hard for blood to flow back to the heart, according to Cleveland Clinic. This causes blood to accumulate in the veins leading to stasis. Some causes of venous stasis include high blood pressure in the veins and deep vein thrombosis. The symptoms include skin sores, itching, cramping and swelling, notes WebMD.

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What are some products that are made by the Swedish Bitters Herb Company?

The company's website, SwedishBitters.com, sells multiple translations of Austrian herbalist Maria Treben's book, "Health through God's Pharmacy: Advice and Proven Cures with Medicinal Herbs." A disclaimer on the website notes that the products available are not intended as drug products for medical conditions and that recommended benefits are based on traditional use rather than on clinical trial studies.\nWellBeingHerbs.com explains that Swedish bitters, or schwedenbitter, was first used in the 1700's by Dr. Klaus Samst to aid the digestive system. The current product may..

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What foods should you eat when you have diarrhea?

Diarrhea is the excessively frequent passage of loose, watery stools, explains Healthline. People with diarrhea may also experience fever, nausea and abdominal pain. In some cases, dehydration and bloody stools may occur.\nDiarrhea can be acute, lasting only for a few days, or chronic, with symptoms persisting up to at least four weeks. Acute diarrhea may be caused by food intolerance, food allergies, viral infections or bacterial infections. It usually disappears without treatment, clarifies Healthline. Chronic diarrhea, on the other hand, may be a symptom of a functional bowel disorder or an..

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What are the different types of eye exam charts?

Eye charts are used by health care professionals to measure visual acuity during an eye exam. Eye charts typically consist of rows of optotypes, or symbols that gradually become smaller.\nThe Snellen eye chart is comprised of letters and is generally used to measure distance vision acuity. The Tumbling E chart is similar to the Snellen. However, instead of letters, the Tumbling E chart just uses "Es" for patients who cannot read or are not familiar with letter symbols.

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What is the tetanus vaccine?

The CDC explains that common tetanus vaccines include DTaP, Tdap, TD and Td. DTaP and DT are given to children under 7 years of age, while Tdap and Td are used for children over 7 and adults.\nAccording to Vaccines.gov, tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause tightening of the jaw muscles, which gives tetanus the nickname "lockjaw." Patients who contract tetanus generally do so by receiving an abrasion or cut that comes into contact with the tetanus bacteria, allowing it to enter the system. It is recommended that children under the age of 7 receive the vaccine to prevent them from con..

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How can you get free test strips for your glucose meter?

A qualified diabetes patient must order testing strips from a Medicare participating provider. American Diabetes Wholesale and Liberty Medical are providers that accept Medicare, as of 2015, and so they can provide testing strips to qualifying diabetics for free. These companies also sell diabetes testing supplies to the general public, so it is necessary to establish Medicare eligibility with the company before placing the order to avoid paying retail cost, according to American Diabetes Wholesale.\nMany people suffering from diabetes have physical limitations stemming from the nerve damage t..

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When is HIV/AIDS awareness day?

National Native HIV AIDS Awareness Day is March 20, National Youth Awareness Day is April 10, and HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is May 18, notes AIDS.gov. National Asian and Pacific Islander Awareness Day is May 19, Caribbean American Awareness Day is June 8, National HIV Testing Day is June 27, and National HIV AIDS and Aging Awareness Day is Sept. 18. National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is Sept. 27, and National Latino AIDS Awareness Day is Oct. 15.

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