Adult Health Advisor Index
- anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) *
- asthma
- asthma, brief version *
- conjunctivitis, allergic *
- contact dermatitis
- contact dermatitis, brief version *
- controlling environment *
- drugs
- eczema
- eczema, brief version *
- food *
- food diary
- food symptom diary (chart)
- hives
- overview
- poison ivy, oak, and sumac
- seasonal
- testing for food allergies
- tests
- action plan *
- diagnosis and treatment
- diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
- environmental control *
- exercise-induced
- illustration of narrowing of bronchioles *
- medicine
- metered-dose inhaler
- metered-dose inhaler used with a spacer
- peak flow meter
- herniated disk
- illustration
- lumbar puncture
- myelogram
- pain, low back
- sciatica
- scoliosis
- spinal cord injury
- work (ergonomics)
- exercises
- proper posture at work
- asymptomatic bacteriuria
- bladder control
- cancer
- cancer, metastatic (urinary tract)
- catheter
- cystocele and rectocele repair
- cystocele repair
- cystourethroscopy
- hematuria (blood in urine)
- incontinence
- infection (cystitis)
- infection (cystitis), brief version *
- intermittent self catheterization
- intravenous pyelogram (IVP) *
- neurogenic bladder
- removal of bladder (cystectomy)
- symptomatic abacteriuria
- transurethral bladder biopsy
- transurethral bladder tumor resection
- urinalysis
- urinary tract infection (UTI)
- urination problems
- urine culture
- (see also Blood tests; Blood clots)
- anemia
- bacteremia (blood poisoning by salmonella)
- bone marrow biopsy
- hemophilia
- HIV infection from blood transfusion
- leukemia (acute lymphocytic)
- leukemia (chronic lymphocytic)
- leukemia (chronic myelogenous)
- malaria
- myelodysplastic syndromes
- neutropenia
- sepsis from infusion, injection, or transfusion
- sickle cell anemia
- A1C *
- alkaline phosphatase
- antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
- arterial blood gases
- bilirubin, total
- blood culture
- BUN
- C-reactive protein
- calcium
- chloride
- complete blood count (CBC)
- Coombs' test
- creatine kinase (CK) total
- creatinine
- erythrocyte sedimentation ate
- follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- glucose
- hepatitis
- high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
- HIV-1 antibody *
- iron studies
- ketones
- lipid panel *
- liver panel
- magnesium
- panel 7 *
- phosphate
- potassium
- prothrombin time (PT) and INR
- PSA
- rheumatoid factor
- self blood glucose testing *
- SGOT (serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase)
- SGPT (serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase)
- sodium
- thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- thyroxine (T4)
- total cholesterol
- vitamin B12
- (see also Headache)
- AIDS-associated tumors
- Alzheimer's disease *
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- cancer
- cerebral palsy *
- concussion *
- diabetic neuropathy *
- electroencephalogram (EEG)
- herpes encephalitis
- Huntington's disease
- illustration
- meningitis
- Parkinson's disease *
- seizures
- seizures, brief version *
- stroke
- transient ischemic attack (TIA) *
- AIDS-associated tumors
- biological therapy (immunotherapy)
- biopsy
- bladder
- bone
- bone marrow biopsy
- bone marrow or stem cell transplant
- brain
- breast
- cervix *
- (see also Cervical problems and procedures)
- chemotherapy (drug therapy)
- clinical trials
- colon or rectum
- diet to help prevent
- esophagus
- gallbladder
- hormone therapy
- hospice care
- kidney
- larynx
- leukemia
- liver (see also Liver problems and procedures)
- lung *
- lymphatic
- multiple myeloma
- pancreas
- patient-controlled analgesia system (PCA) *
- prevention
- prostate
- radiation therapy *
- screening
- skin
- skin exam
- soft tissue
- staging
- stomach
- testicle
- self-examination
- throat (pharynx)
- thyroid
- tongue
- treatment team
- urinary tract, metastatic
- uterus (endometrial) *
- warning signs
- central venous infusion
- urinary
- cancer *
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia *
- cryosurgery
- infection or inflammation (cervicitis) *
- Pap test (cervical smear)
- lateral collateral ligament sprain
- medial collateral ligament sprain
- cervical cap *
- condom
- diaphragm
- emergency birth control
- intrauterine device (IUD) *
- natural family planning *
- overview *
- patch (Ortho Evra) *
- pills (oral contraceptives) *
- shot
- spermicides (jellies, foam, suppositories, cream) *
- sterilization
- in men (vasectomy)
- in women (see also Tubal ligation)
- vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing)
- withdrawal *
- A1C test *
- diet
- effect on midlife sexuality
- exercise
- foot complications *
- hyperglycemia
- hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
- hypoglycemia *
- infectious complications *
- injection, how to give (illustration) *
- insulin, injection site rotation (illustration)
- ketoacidosis and diabetic coma *
- ketone testing
- nerve damage (neuropathy) *
- overview (living with diabetes) *
- retinopathy
- risk factors and warning signs *
- self blood glucose monitoring *
- serum glucose test
- sick days
- type 1 *
- type 2 *
- (see also Food poisoning)
- (see also Stomach and intestinal problems and procedures)
- acute
- acute, brief version *
- antibiotic-associated *
- medicines to treat
- traveler's
- viral gastroenteritis *
- caffeine
- calcium *
- cancer, to help prevent
- carbohydrates (carbs) *
- cholesterol and saturated fat in the diet *
- DASH
- effect on tooth decay
- fat *
- fiber
- food allergy testing
- food diary chart
- food diary, how to keep
- food pyramid illustration *
- for diabetes
- for diverticulosis *
- for weight loss *
- gluten free
- grains
- healthy diet
- healthy diet, brief version *
- healthy weight gain
- iron
- lactose intolerance *
- losing weight *
- low sodium for hypertension
- low sodium for hypertension, brief version *
- Nutrition Facts label, illustration
- nutrition labels, how to read
- salt/sodium in diet *
- snacks, healthy
- soft
- sugar substitutes
- supplements
- to control cholesterol
- to control cholesterol, brief version *
- vegetarian
- vitamins
- illustration of ear *
- infection
- Ménière's disease
- noise and hearing loss
- replacement of stapes (stapedectomy)
- ruptured eardrum
- tinnitus
- vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis
- bursitis
- dislocation
- fracture
- lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- (see also Arthroscopy)
- (see also Laparoscopy)
- bladder (cystourethroscopy)
- chest (mediastinoscopy)
- colon (colonoscopy)
- esophagus, stomach, duodenum (esophagogastroduodenoscopy ) *
- large intestine (sigmoidoscopy)
- lungs (bronchoscopy)
- pancreas, bile duct (ERCP)
- (see also Stress management)
- aerobic
- breathing exercises *
- diabetes
- for low back pain
- for maintaining health
- for maintaining health, brief version *
- for the workplace
- for treating obesity *
- starting an exercise program
- (see also Contact lenses)
- cellulitis
- conjunctivitis
- corneal abrasion
- dry eye syndrome *
- exophthalmos (bulging eye)
- eyedrops and eye ointments
- eyelid twitch *
- flashes and floaters
- headaches and eye problems
- illustration
- nearsightedness
- presbyopia *
- pterygium and pingueculum *
- retinopathy in diabetes mellitus
- stye
- subconjunctival hemorrhage *
- sunglasses
- amputation of toe
- athlete's foot
- bunion
- care of feet
- corns and calluses
- ganglion cyst
- gout
- hammertoe
- hammertoe repair
- ingrown toenail
- Morton's neuroma
- nail infection
- plantar fasciitis
- plantar warts
- shoes
- ulcers and infections in diabetes *
- bilirubin test
- cancer
- cholecystitis *
- common bile duct exploration *
- draining (cholecystostomy)
- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- gallstones *
- gallstones in common bile duct
- illustration of gallbladder *
- illustration of gallstones *
- oral cholecystogram
- PTHC
- removal of gallbladder with laparoscopy *
- removal of gallbladder with open surgery
- amputation of finger
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- corns and calluses
- Dupuytren's contracture
- finger sprain
- ganglion cyst
- nail infection
- trigger finger
- (see also Hypertension)
- (see also Stroke)
- angina
- aspirin and heart disease
- atherosclerosis *
- atrial fibrillation *
- carotid artery disease *
- chronic venous insufficiency
- coronary artery disease *
- coronary spasm
- deep vein thrombosis *
- heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- heart attack (myocardial infarction), brief version *
- heart failure *
- heart murmur *
- hypertension
- illustrations
- mitral valve prolapse *
- palpitations *
- pericarditis *
- peripheral artery disease *
- preventing heart disease *
- pulmonary embolism *
- sexual activity after a heart attack
- tachycardia
- thrombophlebitis *
- transient ischemic attack (TIA) *
- varicose veins
- warning signs of heart disease *
- groin (inguinal)
- hiatal
- fracture
- replacement
- Achilles tendon injury *
- ankle sprain *
- arthritis *
- asthma (narrowing of bronchioles) *
- asthma action plan *
- athlete's foot *
- back and neck muscles *
- back position at work (ergonomics) *
- Baker's cyst
- blood flow in heart (cross section) *
- blood vessel dilation with balloon catheter *
- body mass index *
- brain
- breast self-examination *
- bunion
- bursitis
- calcific tendonitis
- cane, how to use
- carotid arteries *
- carpal tunnel syndrome *
- catheter in heart *
- choking first aid *
- circulatory system *
- colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy *
- colostomy
- corneal abrasion *
- coronary artery bypass surgery *
- coronary artery stent *
- CPAP machine
- CPR
- crutches, how to use *
- diabetic retinopathy *
- diaphragm, vaginal, insertion of *
- digestive system *
- dislocated shoulder *
- diverticulosis *
- Dupuytren's contracture
- ear *
- exercises
- eye
- eyedrops, how to put in *
- finger and thumb sprain *
- flashes and floaters in eyes *
- food diary
- food pyramid *
- food symptom diary
- forearm fracture
- fractures
- gallstones *
- ganglion cyst
- groin (inguinal) hernia *
- heart
- hemodialysis *
- herniated disk *
- hiatal hernia
- hip fracture *
- hip replacement *
- ingrown toenail
- injection site rotation for diabetes
- injection, how to give
- intrauterine device (IUD) *
- kidney *
- knee replacement *
- laparoscopy *
- lateral collateral ligament tear
- lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) *
- liver, gallbladder, and pancreas *
- low back pain *
- lymph nodes and vessels *
- medial collateral ligament tear *
- medicines list
- meniscal (cartilage) tear *
- metered-dose inhaler with spacer, how to use *
- metered-dose inhaler, how to use *
- mitral valve prolapse *
- Morton's neuroma
- multiple sclerosis, damaged myelin *
- navicular (scaphoid) fracture
- Nutrition Facts label
- osteoporosis *
- pancreas *
- Pap test *
- patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee)
- peak flow record chart
- pelvis
- pericardium *
- peritoneal dialysis *
- plantar fasciitis *
- plantar warts *
- plaque buildup in arteries *
- poison ivy, sumac, and oak *
- respiratory system *
- rib injuries *
- rotator cuff injury *
- sciatica
- scoliosis
- shoulder bursitis *
- shoulder separation *
- sinus and atrioventricular nodes *
- sinuses (location of) *
- skeletal system *
- skin, cross section *
- spine
- spleen
- stroke, types of *
- sugar content of high-carb foods (chart)
- suppository, how to use *
- temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
- testicular self-exam
- throat, tonsils, and adenoids *
- thyroid and parathyroid glands *
- tracheostomy tube
- tracheostomy, suctioning
- trigger finger
- tubal ligation *
- ulcer, stomach and duodenal *
- urinary system *
- vaginal medicine, how to use *
- vaginal ring, how to insert *
- vasectomy *
- vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis
- wrist sprain *
- angiogram *
- barium studies
- bone mineral density testing
- bone scan
- computed tomography (CT scan) *
- coronary angiogram
- echocardiogram, stress
- electroencephalogram (EEG)
- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- heart catheterization
- intravenous pyelogram (IVP) *
- lung scan *
- magnetic resonance (MRI) *
- mammography *
- myelogram
- oral cholecystogram
- PET scan
- thyroid scan
- ultrasound scan *
- X-ray *
- (see also Contraceptive methods)
- abstinence
- effect of diabetes
- erectile dysfunction (impotence)
- painful for older women
- premature ejaculation
- (see also Ankle problems and procedures)
- (see also Arthritis)
- (see also Elbow problems and procedures)
- (see also Hip problems and procedures)
- (see also Knee problems and procedures)
- (see also Shoulder problems and procedures)
- arthritis *
- arthrocentesis
- bunion
- bunionectomy
- bursitis
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- fibromyalgia *
- fusion
- illustration of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis *
- incision and drainage
- joint aspiration
- osteoarthritis *
- Reiter's syndrome
- rheumatoid arthritis *
- temporomandibular joint disorder
- temporomandibular joint illustration
- biopsy
- blood creatinine test
- BUN test
- cancer
- creatinine clearance test
- dialysis
- illustration of kidney *
- infection (pyelonephritis) *
- intravenous pyelogram (IVP) *
- kidney failure
- lithotripsy for kidney stones
- microalbumin test
- nephrectomy (removal of kidney)
- panel-7 test (electrolyte panel) *
- stones *
- arthroscopic meniscectomy
- arthroscopy
- Baker's cyst
- bursitis
- dislocation
- fracture
- lateral collateral ligament sprain
- medial collateral ligament sprain
- meniscal (cartilage) tear
- patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee)
- replacement
- A1C *
- alkaline phosphatase
- allergy tests
- antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
- arterial blood gases
- bilirubin, total
- blood culture
- BUN
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
- calcium
- chloride
- complete blood count (CBC)
- Coombs' test
- creatine kinase (CK) total
- creatinine
- creatinine clearance
- erythrocyte sedimentation rate
- follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- glucose
- gonorrhea and chlamydia
- hepatitis blood tests
- high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
- HIV-1 antibody *
- lipid panel *
- liver panel
- magnesium
- microalbumin
- panel 7 *
- phosphate
- potassium
- prothrombin time (PT) and INR
- PSA
- rheumatoid factor
- serum iron studies
- SGOT (serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase)
- SGPT (serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase)
- sodium
- sputum culture test
- strep
- thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- thyroxine (T4)
- total cholesterol
- urinalysis
- urine culture
- vitamin B12
- (see also Ankle problems and procedures)
- (see also Knee problems and procedures)
- Achilles tendon injury
- chronic venous insufficiency
- compartment syndrome
- crutches, how to use
- deep vein thrombosis *
- fracture
- peripheral artery disease *
- restless legs syndrome
- thrombophlebitis *
- varicose veins
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- airway clearance techniques
- asthma
- (see also Asthma)
- breathing exercises *
- bronchitis
- bronchoscopy
- cancer *
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) *
- coccidioidomycosis *
- CPR
- emphysema *
- heart failure *
- Heimlich valve
- histoplasmosis
- illustration of respiratory system *
- lung scan *
- mechanical ventilation
- mediastinoscopy
- pleural effusion
- pleurisy
- pneumonia
- pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
- pulmonary aspiration
- pulmonary embolism *
- pulmonary fibrosis
- pulmonary function test
- sarcoidosis
- SARS
- smoking, a threat to health, brief version *
- thoracentesis
- tracheotomy
- tuberculosis (TB) *
- using oxygen at home
- allergic reaction
- antacids
- anti-inflammatory
- antibiotics
- antidiarrheal
- asking about
- aspirin and heart disease
- central venous infusion catheter
- chart for tracking
- chemotherapy
- clinical trials for cancer treatment
- corticosteroids
- cough medicines
- decongestants and antihistamines
- dietary supplements
- drug interactions
- eyedrops and eye ointments
- generic vs. brand name
- high blood pressure *
- information
- laxatives
- metered-dose inhaler (MDI), how to use
- metered-dose inhaler used with a spacer
- nonprescription medicines to keep on hand
- patient-controlled analgesia system (PCA) *
- PICC line care
- problems to watch for *
- sedatives
- sleeping pills
- suppository, how to use (illustration) *
- using medicines safely
- vaginal medicine, how to use (illustration) *
- (see also Dental care)
- bad breath
- cancer of tongue
- canker sore
- cold sores and fever blisters *
- thrush (yeast infection)
- (see also Diabetes mellitus)
- cancer
- cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- illustration of pancreas *
- pancreatitis
- genetic screening *
- getting ready for *
- induced abortion *
- infertility
- prevention overview *
- (see also Contraceptive methods)
- test for *
- (see also Shots)
- burns and scalds
- cancer
- cancer screening
- controlling cholesterol, brief version *
- electric shock
- exercise
- exercise, brief version *
- hazards of smoking *
- healthy diet
- healthy diet, brief version *
- heart disease *
- immunizations
- personal health management
- pregnancy, overview *
- (see also Contraceptive methods)
- routine exam for men *
- routine exam for women *
- sexually transmitted disease (STD)
- skin exam
- smoking, a threat to health, brief version *
- smoking, ways to quit
- smoking, ways to quit, brief version *
- stress management
- triglyceride levels
- universal precautions against infectious diseases *
- weight-loss diet *
- (see also Eating disorder)
- (see also Stress management)
- anxiety
- depression
- depression, brief version *
- grief and loss
- panic disorder
- post-traumatic stress disorder *
- sexual problems
- suicide
- use of tranquilizers
- costochondral (rib)
- shoulder
- bursitis
- calcific tendonitis (frozen shoulder)
- dislocation
- rotator cuff injury
- separation
- total replacement
- abscess
- acanthosis nigricans
- acne
- acne, brief version *
- athlete's foot
- biopsy
- boils and carbuncles
- Botox treatment of wrinkles
- bruise
- burn
- cancer (overview) *
- cellulitis
- chickenpox
- cold sores and fever blisters *
- contact dermatitis
- contact dermatitis, brief version *
- crab lice *
- cryosurgery
- cuts, scrapes, and scratches
- dry skin
- eczema
- eczema, brief version *
- erythema multiforme
- facelift
- hair loss
- head lice *
- hives
- illustration of cross section of skin *
- impetigo
- itching
- jock itch *
- lice
- melanoma
- moles *
- plantar warts
- poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
- pressure ulcer (bedsore) *
- psoriasis *
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- ringworm
- rosacea *
- scabies
- scleroderma
- seborrheic dermatitis *
- shingles *
- skin adhesive for wounds
- skin exam
- skin resurfacing
- sore or growth, removal of
- splinter
- split-thickness graft
- sunburn
- suture and wound care *
- systemic lupus erythematosus *
- tanning beds
- warts
- (see also Back problems and procedures)
- illustration
- injury to spinal cord
- myelogram
- ankle
- finger
- knee
- overview *
- shoulder
- wrist
- (see also Food poisoning)
- (see also Imaging)
- abdominal pain
- adhesions
- appendectomy (removal of appendix)
- appendicitis
- bariatric surgery
- cancer
- celiac disease
- colon resection
- colonic polyps
- colonoscopy
- colonostomy, illustration
- colorectal cancer
- colostomy and ileostomy
- constipation *
- Crohn's disease *
- diarrhea, acute (see also Diarrhea)
- diarrhea, acute, brief version (see also Diarrhea) *
- diverticulitis *
- diverticulosis
- duodenal ulcer
- duodenal ulcer, brief version *
- E. coli infection *
- flatulence (gas)
- gastric ulcer
- gastric ulcer, brief version *
- gastritis *
- gastroenteritis, viral *
- gastrointestinal amebiasis *
- gastrostomy care
- gastrostomy feeding tube placement
- giardiasis
- heartburn *
- Helicobacter pylori *
- hematemesis (upper GI bleeding)
- hemorrhoids
- hemorrhoids, brief version *
- hiatal hernia
- illustration of digestive system *
- indigestion
- irritable bowel syndrome
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), brief version *
- listeriosis
- obstruction
- penetration and perforation of ulcers
- rectal bleeding *
- reflux esophagitis *
- shigellosis
- sigmoidoscopy
- traveler's diarrhea
- trichinosis
- ulcerative colitis *
- yersiniosis
- (see also Alcohol)
- (see also Cocaine)
- (see also Smoking)
- alcohol dependence *
- amphetamine dependence
- cocaine dependence *
- narcotic dependence *
- narcotic drug withdrawal *
- phencyclidine hydrochloride (PCP)
- sedative dependence *
- sedative overdose *
- Achilles
- calcific
- patellar (jumper's knee)
- rotator cuff injury
- wrist extensor (lateral epicondylitis/tennis elbow)
- care
- illustration
- text
- (see also Cancer)
- adrenal tumor
- AIDS associated
- bladder
- colonic polyps
- pituitary
- asymptomatic bacteriuria
- clean-catch urine specimen
- cystitis
- cystitis, brief version *
- diagnosis and treatment
- prostatitis *
- pyelonephritis (kidney infection) *
- urethritis
- urinalysis
- urine culture
- blood in (hematuria)
- culture
- specimen, clean-catch
- test for ketones
- tests for disease
- excuse
- exercises to do at workplace
- proper back position (ergonomics)
Topics followed by * (asterisk) are available in Spanish. Brief versions of topics have a reading level no higher than 4th grade
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