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Thyroid cysts arethyroid nodulesthat contain liquid. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for a thyroid cyst. Verywell / Michela Buttignol What Is a Thyroid Cyst? Verywell / Michela Buttignol Acystis a closed pocket of tissue, often filled with liquid or air. Fluid-Filled Cysts These thyroid cysts are filled entirely with liquid, like pus. These are almost always benign, or noncancerous. They are more likely than fluid-filled cysts to be cancerous....

It is typically performed to find the cause offecal incontinenceorchronic constipation. FatCamera / Getty Images Who May Need Anorectal Manometry? Specialized muscles must work together to have healthy bowel movements. FatCamera / Getty Images Constipation and fecal incontinence are the most likely conditions to require anorectal manometry. People with other health disorders and symptoms may also need the procedure. Specific issues that may require an anorectal manometry include: What is Fecal Incontinence?...

Its never easy to see your child in pain, especially migraine pain. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, risks, and side effects of children taking Excedrin Migraine. Child Migraine Symptoms Symptoms of childrens migraines can vary from mild to severe. JGI / Tom Grill / Getty Images They include: Symptoms may also depend on the punch in of headache your child is having. Can Children Take Excedrin Migraine? Serious side effects may occur with Excedrin Migraine....

Citrus allergies are uncommon but possible. Allergies have been reported to grapefruit and oranges. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and alternatives of citrus allergy. Oscar Wong / Getty Images They can range from mild symptoms toanaphylaxis. These can include: Those with a severe allergy may also experience anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Being able to identify symptoms of anaphylaxis is essential....

Adecidualcast is a large, intact piece of the uterus lining expelled from the body during menstruation. The collection of tissue, blood, and mucus retains the same shape as the uterus. Its name is derived from the term for thickened endometrial tissue (decidual lining.) dragana991 / Getty Images Typically, tissue is expelled from the body in small pieces throughout amenstrual period. It may have to do with how hormones affect cell-to-cell adhesion in the body....

Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health Egg Intolerance vs. Egg Allergy An egg intolerance shouldnt be confused with an egg allergy. Many experts believe the egg white is often responsible for triggering the intolerance. Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health However, a person may also have trouble digesting egg yolks or whole eggs. The release of these chemicals is what causes symptoms of anallergic reaction. Symptoms Symptoms of an egg intolerance often affect thedigestive systemand can last for hours or days....

A hearttransplantis a major surgery that involves replacing your diseased heart with a healthy donor heart. It is used as a last resort when drugs and other therapies no longer work in treating advancedheart failure. The problem can occur asleft-sided heart failure,right-sided heart failure, orcongestive heart failure. Akarawut Lohacharoenvanich / Getty Images People chosen to have a heart transplant have the most severe types of heart disease. This article includes information about heart transplants, why they are done, and the process of getting one....

During sex, the bacterium attaches to these membranes and rapidly makes copies of itself. Who Has the Highest Risk? Beyond age and sex, the risk factors for gonorrhea mirror those of other common STIs. SrdjanPav / Getty Images gonorrhoeae(see section Gonorrhea Complications below). Symptoms also differ significantly between males and females. Symptoms include: Symptoms of gonorrhea will most often appear two to five days after infection. These include: Most symptomatic women will develop urinary or vaginal symptoms within 10 days of infection....

Guttate psoriasisis a form of psoriasis that often appears in the wake of strep throat and other similar infections. As the papules begin to heal, they can turn from light pink to dark red. They rarely leave a scar unless the skin has been scratched excessively. DermNet /CC BY-NC-ND This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Guttate Psoriasis Triggers Guttate psoriasis, like all other types of psoriasis, is anon-contagiousautoimmune disease....

Heart failure is when the heart does not effectively pump blood through the body. This can cause a series of symptoms that includeswelling, weakness, and difficulty breathing. Coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and high blood pressure most commonly cause it. wutwhanfoto / Getty Images This article will discuss the types of heart failure, its symptoms, and treatment. It will also cover how heart failure is diagnosed and prevented. wutwhanfoto / Getty Images...

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a long-acting form of birth control that are over 99% effective. Progestin helps prevent pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus, thinning the uterine lining, and inhibiting sperm movement. In some cases, hormonal IUDs can also help reduce heavy menstrual bleeding and cramping. Esperanza33 / Getty Images Esperanza33 / Getty Images What Is a Hormonal IUD? A hormonal IUD is a small, T-shaped contraceptive rig healthcare providers insert into the uterus to prevent pregnancy....

In most of the United States, you will need to obtain a prescription for combination birth control. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi An Overview of Birth Control Hormonal birth control prevents pregnancy in several ways. One such method is by reducing, or stopping,ovulation. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Ovulation is the process of releasing the egg from the ovary. There are both hormonal and non-hormonal methods. Each method varies in effectiveness,side effects, and whether or not a prescription is needed....

A Group of Rare Blood Disorders Hypereosinophilicsyndromes are a varied group of rare blood diseases. Most hypereosinophilic syndromes are not cancer. But some people may develop blood cancer (leukemia) after diagnosis. Westend61 / Getty Images This article covers the signs, symptoms, causes, complications, and treatment options for hypereosinophilic syndromes. It will discuss if hypereosinophilic syndromes can be cured and the link between these diseases and leukemia or cancer. Westend61 / Getty Images...