Health A-Z Medical Reference

An adhesion is a band of scar tissue that binds 2 parts of your tissue together.

A broken or fractured arm means that one or more of the bones of the arm have been cracked.

WebMD explains histoplasmosis, a lung disease caused by a fungus found in the soil in the Central and Eastern portions of the U.S.

Skier's thumb describes an injury of the soft tissue that connects the bones of your thumb together.

If the thyroid gland becomes underactive and produces fewer amounts of its hormones, a person can fall into a myxedema Coma.

WebMD provides a comprehensive look at oral herpes, or cold sores, which are caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Because you use your hands a lot for a variety of things, they can get injured. Learn how to tell if you have a broken finger and how it’s treated.

WebMD explains the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook for a broken nose.

Epiglottitis is a medical emergency that may result in death if not treated quickly. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that sits at the base of the tongue that keeps food from going into the trachea, or windpipe, during swallowing.

Elbow injuries are common in both adults and children. WebMD provides an overview of elbow injuries and how they are treated.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of tic douloureux, a severe, stabbing pain to one side of the face.

A boxer's fracture is defined as a break through the bones of the hand that form the knuckles.

Starfish, crown of thorns, and sea stars are bottom dwellers that live in the subtropics and tropics; human injury occurs from the spine and the venom injected from the spine.

WebMD explains broken bones in the foot and how such fractures are diagnosed and treated.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook for a broken toe.

WebMD explains the symptoms and treatment of a ganglion cyst, a tumor or swelling on top of a joint, usually the wrist.

WebMD explains shark bites and how they are treated.

WebMD looks at the serious risk of taking too much acetaminophen, which is found in Tylenol and other common medications.

WebMD explains hand fractures, including how they are diagnosed and treated.

Bristleworms are elongated segmented worms with stinging bristles that can penetrate the skin causing inflammation, burning, swelling, numbness, redness, and pain.

WebMD explains an acetabular labral tear, damage to cartilage and tissue in the hip socket that affects up to 22% of athletes.

How to prevent, identify, and get treatment for these common overuse injuries.

WebMD explains coxsackievirus, a member of a family of viruses called enteroviruses.

Weeverfish can cause a serious wound from spines containing neurotoxin venom, which may even cause death.

All ruptured tendons, regardless of site, follow standard RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) home therapy procedure as you seek medical attention.

Wondering what ''Code Blue'' and ''Code Red'' stand for? WebMD explains.

There are a few different behavioral treatment options for child bedwetting.

Learn more from WebMD about taking care of your hearing aids.

WebMD takes a look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of metatarsalgia, a common sports injury that causes inflammation in the upper foot region.

Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of hammertoes, a condition caused by friction on the toe joints.

Learn more from WebMD about hammertoes, including causes, risk factors, and treatments.

Learn more from WebMD about caring for your feet and preventing hammertoes, a painful foot condition.

Learn more from WebMD about the diagnosis and treatment of hammertoes.

WebMD provides an overview of Addison's disease, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of anemia.

WebMD offers suggestions for making the most of your doctor appointments.

Caring for a child who has had an organ transplant can be exhausting and scary. WebMD offers tips for parents on coping with everything from medication and doctor visits to supporting your child and yourself.

When you regain your appetite after an organ transplant, what should you eat? WebMD provides guidelines for a healthy diet and addresses concerns about weight gain.

WebMD gives you tips for coping with the emotions of guilt, frustration, or confusion you may feel after an organ transplant.

WebMD discusses life after an organ transplant, including avoiding organ rejection and infection and taking medications.

Immune-suppression drugs used after an organ transplant can lead to health problems. WebMD explains.

WebMD tells you what side effects you may experience from the medications taken after an organ transplant.

WebMD explains organ transplant rejection signs and symptoms.

WebMD gives you tips on easing back to work after an organ transplant and explaining your condition to coworkers.

WebMD offers a a brief overview of reconstructive surgery, such as those for birth defects and damage caused by injuries and cancer.

Get answers to questions about West Nile virus.

Learn how to protect yourself from mosquito bites, which could lead to infection with the West Nile virus.

If you've just been diagnosed with kidney failure, print out these important questions from WebMD to ask your doctor at your next visit.

A bone fracture can sometimes be hard to find, even after an X-ray. Learn how a fracture is diagnosed and treated, and how to prevent fractures.

Could you have a broken bone? Learn about the symptoms of a fracture from WebMD.