eMedTV Articles A-Z
Complications of appendicitis include rupture of the appendix, abscess, and organ failure. This page of the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at what can happen when these and other complications arise.
Possible complications of atherectomy can range from blood clots to infections to heart attack. As this eMedTV page explains, complications are rare and are more likely to occur if you have a pre-existing medical condition, such as diabetes.
Complications of Balloon Angioplasty
Complications of balloon angioplasty can include infection, nausea, and bleeding. This part of the eMedTV archives offers a list of major and minor complications that can occur as a result of balloon angioplasty.
Complications of Beating Heart Bypass Surgery
This portion of the eMedTV library discusses the possible complications of beating heart bypass surgery, as well as their treatments. Complications can take many forms and can range from skin numbness to kidney failure.
Complications of Carpal Tunnel Release
Minor complications of carpal tunnel release can include infection, nausea, and wrist stiffness. As this eMedTV page explains, major complications include nerve damage and loss of life. This page covers the possible complications of this surgery.
Complications of Crohn's Disease
Some possible complications of Crohn's disease include ulcers, bowel obstructions, and fistulas. This eMedTV article discusses Crohn's complications, including those that occur outside the digestive tract, such as osteoporosis and joint problems.
Complications of LASIK Surgery
As this eMedTV segment explains, possible complications of mono include a wide range of health problems, such as anemia, ruptured spleen, and meningitis. This article looks at these and other rarely occurring complications associated with mono.
Complications of mumps are uncommon, but they do occur. In this segment of the eMedTV archives, the various complications are explained (such as pancreatitis and orchitis), including who usually gets them and related symptoms.
Complications With ACL Reconstructive Surgery
This eMedTV Web page explains how the components of cardiac rehab (exercise training, education, and counseling) are combined to help patients develop heart-healthy habits that may result in lifelong benefits.
As this eMedTV article explains, people with compulsive eating disorder (the most common eating disorder) will eat large amounts of food even if they are already full or not hungry. This article offers an in-depth look at compulsive eating disorder.
Compulsive Eating Disorder Info
Comtan is a prescription drug that is approved for treating Parkinson's disease. This article from the eMedTV site describes how Comtan works, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists potential side effects to look out for during treatment.
At this time, it is not known whether it is safe to breastfeed while using Comtan (entacapone). This eMedTV article includes more information on Comtan and breastfeeding, and explains whether the drug is likely to pass through breast milk in humans.
Animal studies suggest that Comtan (entacapone) may cause problems when used during pregnancy. As this eMedTV article explains, in studies on Comtan and pregnancy, the drug caused miscarriages and birth defects when it was given to pregnant animals.
The usual prescribed Comtan dosage is one tablet taken with each dose of carbidopa-levodopa. This eMedTV resource contains additional Comtan dosing information and provides a list of tips and precautions for when and how to take the medication.
Cholestyramine, probenecid, and MAOIs are some of the medicines that may cause Comtan drug interactions. This eMedTV Web page lists other products that may interact negatively with Comtan and describes the potential effects of these interactions.