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AVNRT Symptoms AVNRT is a reentrant tachycardia. This causes rapid and irregular heartbeats. The heart rate ranges between 140 and 180 during the episode. Mintr / Getty Images AVNRT Subtypes Diagnosis of AVNRT will include the subtype of AVNRT you experience. It accounts for 80% to 84% of AVNRT episodes in the general population. The other subtypes are called slow-slow and fast-slow. These atypical types may require different treatment approaches....

Getting adequate nutrients through diet and enough rest are often sufficient to resolve anemia. This article describes blood transfusions and what to expect if you need one for anemia. Suwinai Sukanant / 500px / Getty Images What Are Blood Transfusions Exactly? Suwinai Sukanant / 500px / Getty Images If you have a blood transfusion, you will receive blood that was donated by a healthy person. During this procedure, the donated blood is introduced into your body through a vein....

The words “bone bruise” describe a condition also known as bone marrow edema or bonecontusion. Many patients find these words confusing. What does it mean to have a bone bruise? Sigrid Gombert / Getty Images Bone Bruise There is controversy about exactly what a bone bruise is. Are they all the same, and why do they occur? A bone bruise is thought to occur when there is a microscopic fracturing of the internal bone structure....

BPD splitting leads to exaggerated and polarized views of what is positive or negative. This tends to disrupt relationships as well as one’s own sense of self. It is a disorder, not a personality trait. jeremyiswild / Getty Images Splitting can involve a rapid change in how you see a person or situation. Definition Splitting is a symptom ofborderline personality disorder (BPD). It is a distinct and disruptive disorder that severely affects a persons ability to regulate their emotions....

Breast cancer is classified by stages. This article explains what is involved in clinical breast cancer staging and what the different stages mean. It also explains what to expect after the clinical stage has been established. Verywell / Gary Ferster Breast Cancer Tumor Size Doctors usually measure the size of the tumor in centimeters (cm). The cancer stage directs the appropriate course of treatment and predicts the likely outcome (prognosis)....

Endometriosis, a condition in which the uterine tissue lining grows outside theuterus, is a fairly well-known condition. Cervical endometriosis, or endometriosis located on the cervix, is much less common and has fewer symptoms. SDI Productions / Getty Images What Is Cervical Endometriosis? SDI Productions / Getty Images Cervical endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrial tissue that lines the uterus grows on thecervix. Lesions (injuries or wounds) can develop in the tissue....

Alzheimersand other dementias often are accompanied by challenging behaviors that were not always prepared to handle. Sometimes,dementiaseems to bring out the individual’s basic personality all the more. Other times,personalities seem to be completely differentas dementia progresses. Monkey Business Images Stockbyte/ Getty Images Why Is the Term Challenging Behaviors Used? Other terms used to describe them include: Does Everyone With Alzheimers Experience Challenging Behaviors? There are some people who remain pleasantly confused the whole time they have dementia....

Severalvaginal infections, bothsexually transmitted infections (STIs)and sexually associated infections, can affect vaginal odor. Infections Causing Vaginal Odor Changes These infections may cause a change in vaginal odor. Bacterial vaginosis results from an overgrowth of bacteria usually found in the vagina that throws off the natural balance. Hitoshi Nishimura / Taxi Japan / Getty Images Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis can also cause a change in vaginal odor, while males rarely havesymptoms. This infection is an STI resulting from theTrichomonas vaginalisparasite....

How long you’ve got the option to have chronic appendicitis varies. For some, it lasts months. For others, years. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Chronic appendicitis is uncommon. Researchers believe it only accounts for between 1% and 1.5% of all cases of appendicitis. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images What Are the Symptoms of Chronic Appendicitis? Chronicappendicitisis long-term inflammation of the appendix, the small pouch extending off the large intestine. It is typically milder than acute or sudden-onset appendicitis....

One of the frustrating things about aurinary tract infection (UTI)is that it interferes with sex. Women are more prone to getting UTIs than menup to 30 times more likely, in fact. This article explains common symptoms of UTIs and how they relate to sexual intercourse. gpointstudio / Getty Images It also covers prevention tips and when to call your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can diagnose the cause of your symptoms....

Chronophobiais a persistent, intense fear of time or of time passing. Sometimes its known simply as time anxiety. They often feel distressed when thinking about the future or are preoccupied with watching the clock or calendar. Fizkes / Getty Images Its not a specific diagnosis in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders”(DSM-5). Instead, chronophobia may be classified as aspecific phobiaunder the larger umbrella of anxiety disorders. They may have trouble meeting deadlines at school or work because they avoid checking times or dates....

Yourdiaphragmis a muscle that sits at the bottom of your lungs to help you breathe deeply. During normal inhalation, your diaphragm tightens and moves downward. During normal exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes and moves upward in the chest cavity. zianlob/ Getty Images This article discusses what diaphragmatic breathing is, how to perform it, and tips for getting started. What Is Diaphragmatic Breathing? Diaphragmatic breathing teaches you to breathe deeper into your belly, rather than taking shallow breaths in your chest....

Dysplasiais the growth of abnormal cells within tissues or organs. This can happen in any part of the body. You might hear the term “cervical dysplasia” following a Pap test. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health Or “hip dysplasia” following imaging tests on an infant or young child. Dysplasia isn’t cancer. However, some types areprecancerous,and others are developmental. Dysplasia can range from mild to severe. In some cases, there are several treatment options....