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Bad plastic surgeryis something we cant necessarily define it, but we know it when we see it. Common complications following plastic surgery include infection, skinnecrosis, wound separation, fluid collections orabscesses, andblood clots. Weve watched as everyday people have become celebrities for no other reason than their outrageous plastic surgery exploits. JodiJacobson / Getty Images Obviously, when a life is lost, something has gone horribly wrong. When the tip of a patients new nose turns black and falls off, something has gone horribly wrong....

What Is Bariatric Surgery? General anesthesiais required for pain control during a bariatric operation. You may need to stay overnight in the hospital for several days after the surgery. herjua / Getty Images Procedure Types You may be a candidate for one or moretypes of bariatric surgery. Contraindications Bariatric surgery is a major procedure. A history of multiple abdominal surgeries can complicate surgery if issues like adhesions (scar tissue) have developed....

Barium X-rays are diagnostic X-rays in which barium is used to diagnose abnormalities of the digestive tract. With a barium swallow, you will be asked to drink a chalky colored liquid that contains barium. Some people have described this as drinking a flavorless strawberry shake. Illustration by Cindy Chung, Verywell A barium swallow may sometimes be used to detectesophageal cancer. Barium studies may also be used to look further down into the digestive tract....

Mismatched pressures can cause discomfort, loss of hearing, or injury (a ruptured eardrum). For example, when you take off in an airplane or come up too quickly while scuba diving. The external and middle ear are separated by a thin piece of tissue called the tympanic membrane. IAN HOOTON / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images The Eustachian tube regulates the pressure inside of the middle ear. Barotrauma pops up if there is a dysfunction of the Eustachian tube (also called auditory tube dysfunction)....

Barrel chest describes a rounded, bulging chest similar in shape to a barrel. Barrel chest can also occur with cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, and other health issues. Symptoms Barrel chest looks like someone is taking a deep breath and holding it. krisanapong detraphiphat / Getty Images Barrel chest is not usually painful. Muscle wasting often develops in later-stageemphysema.This leads to a loss of external support that further leads to deformity....

Barrett’s esophagus does not usually cause any symptoms, but it may be associated with upper abdominal discomfort. The condition is concerning because it can be a precursor of esophageal cancer. This article discusses Barrett’s esophagus and its symptoms and causes. LumiNola / Getty Images It also goes over how this condition might affect your risk of cancer and your overall life expectancy. Anything you do experience is likely owed to the persistent GERD that caused your condition in the first place....

Abasophilis a pop in of white blood cell that is part of your immune system. Basophils provide frontline defense against infection and are involved in processes like inflammation and allergies. Healthcare providers may order a basophil level along with other bloodwork to help diagnose healthcare conditions. Verywell / Laura Porter Verywell / Laura Porter What Are Basophils? Basophils are atype of white blood cell. White blood cells are also known as leukocytes....

That’s because battery acid is a corrosive substance that can cause achemical burnon your skin. This article walks you through the symptoms of a battery acid burn and how different battery burns are treated. It also describes the signs of a medical emergency and possible complications if chemical burns are inappropriately treated. Robert Houser / Getty Images You may not have symptoms immediately after getting battery acid on your skin....

Beaus lines are horizontal indentations or ridges across fingernails or toenails, sometimes with a yellowish tint. They indicate an interruption in nail growth, often due to illness, injury, or other underlying factors. The width of the line may provide clues about the cause. Dmytro Skrypnykov / Getty Images Dmytro Skrypnykov / Getty Images What Are Beau’s Lines? Beaus lines arehorizontal ridgesor dents that form across your nails when nail growth is temporarily disrupted....

The pressure prevents blood from reaching the affected area, so the skin dies. Treatment for bedsoresdepends on the severity of the sore. Staging uses a universal system based on the level of tissue loss. SDI Productions / Getty Images Therapies can involve repositioning, dressings, and other treatments of the affected areas. Surgery may be needed to repair the bedsores in the most advanced stage. To reduce your risk of infection, clean a bedsore every with each dressing change....

It also breaks down the types of stinging insects you are most likely to come across. That venom contains proteins, which trigger pain, swelling, redness, and itching around the sting area. For most people, these mild symptoms stay contained to the sting area. Verywell / Cindy Chung But for people who are allergic to the venom, theirimmune systemreaction can becomesystemic. Each year, thousands of people seek medical care for severe reactions to flying insect stings....

Bee stings can causeanaphylaxis, alife-threatening allergic reaction. But most stings are not severe and can be treated at home. If there’s a small black filament sticking out of the center, that’s the stinger. Verywell / JR Bee An allergic reaction to insect stings can take longer to clear upin some cases, up to 10 days. You may also get stung and not show any signs ofanaphylaxisright away. Keep checking yourself, or the person who was stung, for the next couple of hours....

Beeturia is when urine is turned pink or red after eating something that contains beets or beetroot. The color change can be alarming, but it’s considered harmless if it is from a food. Konoplytska / Getty Images What Does Beeturia Look Like? Konoplytska / Getty Images Urine is usually a range of yellow tones. Pale yellow usually indicates proper hydration, while dark yellow can mean dehydration. Beeturia is a condition in which the urine turns a pinkish or reddish hue....