eMedTV Conditions & Diseases A-Z
This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at thalassemia -- a group of blood diseases that occurs mostly in people of Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern, Southern Asian, and African ancestry. The various forms, symptoms, and treatments are discussed.
This eMedTV resource describes current research on gene therapy for thalassemia major, which may offer a cure for the disease. This genetic therapy could involve inserting genes to replace abnormal ones or encouraging fetal hemoglobin production.
Thyroid cancer is a serious disease in which cancer cells first develop in the thyroid gland. This eMedTV article presents an overview of thyroid cancer, including information about its symptoms, its diagnosis, and its treatment.
As explained in this eMedTV segment, a TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a stroke-like episode caused by a brief interruption in blood flow to the brain. This article offers a look at risk factors for a TIA and causes and symptoms of such an attack.
Todd's paralysis is a condition in which temporary paralysis follows a seizure. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Todd's paralysis and stresses the importance of knowing that Todd's paralysis is not the same as a stroke.
Tourette syndrome is a chronic neurological condition generally characterized by motor and vocal tics. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the condition, including symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
A transient ischemic attack is a sudden episode in which the brain's blood supply is briefly interrupted. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of transient ischemic attacks, including a discussion of their causes and symptoms.
Transitional Cell Carcinoma (of the Ureter and Renal Pelvis)
As this eMedTV article explains, transitional cell carcinoma of the ureter and renal pelvis is a disease in which cancer cells form in the renal pelvis and ureter. This article discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this type of cancer.
This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at tree pollen allergy, including trees that commonly cause allergies and tips to avoid exposure. Tree pollen can be hard to avoid because trees release large quantities that can be distributed for miles.
Trichomoniasis is an STD that is primarily caused by an infection of the urogenital tract. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at trichomoniasis and its symptoms, treatment options, and prevention methods.
As this eMedTV article explains, tricuspid regurgitation is a heart condition in which the heart's tricuspid valve does not close properly. It is most commonly caused by rheumatic fever. Usually, this condition requires little or no treatment.
Tricuspid stenosis is a rare condition in which the heart's tricuspid valve is narrowed. This portion of the eMedTV archive discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of tricuspid stenosis.
Mosaic trisomy 21, as this eMedTV segment explains, is a genetic variation that can cause Down syndrome. In mosaic trisomy 21, the extra chromosome 21 is present in only some of the cells, which means that associated physical problems can vary.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic bacterial infection that may take at least six months to cure. This part of the eMedTV Web site describes the Tuberculosis Health Channel, which covers topics including TB symptoms, TB transmission, and more.
Tuberculosis is a type of chronic bacterial infection that generally affects the lungs. This segment of the eMedTV library explains how tuberculosis is spread through the air and also covers the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of this disease.
Turner syndrome is characterized by complete or partial absence of one of the two X chromosomes. As this eMedTV page explains, it only affects females. This page further explores Turner syndrome and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
People with type 1 diabetes have increased blood glucose levels due to an absence of insulin. This eMedTV page provides an in-depth look at this autoimmune disease and explains how people with type 1 diabetes must take daily injections of insulin.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when blood levels of glucose are too high. As this section of the eMedTV library explains, type 2 diabetes is most common in people over 40 and is linked to risk factors like ethnicity, obesity, and family history.
Typhoid fever is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the disease, including information about transmission, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Ulcerative colitis leads to inflammation and sores in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this inflammatory bowel disease, noting in particular its symptoms and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
Umbilical cord prolapse refers to when the umbilical cord drops down into the birth canal. This page of the eMedTV website explains umbilical cord prolapse in detail, including how it can cause complications during delivery.
Unstable angina generally occurs in older adults and can be a sign that a heart attack is about to happen. This eMedTV resource describes unstable angina in detail, including information on how it is associated with heart attacks.
Loss of bladder control is called urinary incontinence. This eMedTV article discusses urinary incontinence in detail and links to other articles about urinary incontinence.
A urinary tract infection may occur in the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. This eMedTV article examines the causes and symptoms of a urinary tract infection and discusses how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
Uterine cancer is a disease that develops when cancer cells first form in the tissues of the uterus. This eMedTV article offers an overview of uterine cancer, including information about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, uterine sarcoma is a rare disease in which cancer cells form in the uterine muscles or supporting tissues of the uterus. This article discusses uterine sarcoma and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
A urinary tract infection, or URI, is an infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. This eMedTV article explains possible causes and symptoms of a URI. Risk factors and treatment options for urinary tract infections are also discussed.
Vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina) is caused by things that irritate or infect the vagina and/or vulva. This eMedTV segment further describes vaginitis, including its various causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Variant angina occurs when there is a spasm in a coronary artery, which causes the blood flow to the heart to slow or stop. This eMedTV page takes a look at variant angina and offers information on when symptoms occur and how to make a diagnosis.
In addition to some pregnant women, varicose veins affect half of all people age 50 and older. This eMedTV article explains varicose veins in detail, including causes, prevention methods, treatment, and risk factors.
Venereal warts are moist, soft, or flesh-colored swellings that are spread through sexual contact. This eMedTV Web page explains what causes the condition, describes where the warts may appear, and lists treatment options that are available.
Vesicoureteral reflux is a condition in which urine flows back from the bladder to the ureters. This eMedTV resource discusses types, causes, and symptoms of vesicoureteral reflux; information on diagnosis and treatment is also provided.
A vestibular schwannoma is a tumor that develops from nerves associated with balance and hearing. This eMedTV article explains how vestibular schwannomas can affect one or both ears and discusses how such tumors are diagnosed and treated.
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium that can cause illnesses such as sepsis and wound infections. This eMedTV segment discusses sepsis and wound infections and explains the transmission, incubation period, symptoms, and treatment of Vibrio vulnificus.
This selection from the eMedTV archives describes viral encephalitis, a group of illnesses that can cause swelling of the brain. This page covers viral encephalitis, including information on how to prevent it and how to recognize its symptoms.
Viral hepatitis is liver inflammation caused by a virus. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at the various forms of viral hepatitis -- hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E -- including information on treatment and prevention of these viruses.
Viral meningitis is a serious but rarely fatal form of meningitis. As this eMedTV page explains, it's a lot like bacterial meningitis, except it's caused by a virus and it has no specific treatment. This page provides an overview of viral meningitis.
Vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by white patches that can appear on various parts of the body. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at the condition, including possible causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.
Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia
Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM) is a type of cancer that develops in plasma cells. This eMedTV segment discusses Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia and explains how this rare form of cancer is diagnosed and treated.
This eMedTV article explains that Wegener's granulomatosis (a condition that mainly affects the upper respiratory tract) is a rare disease in which the blood vessels become inflamed. This page discusses Wegener's granulomatosis in detail.
As this eMedTV article explains, West Nile encephalitis occurs when the West Nile virus crosses from the blood into the brain and causes inflammation. This page also explains how often this potentially serious condition occurs.
West Nile virus is commonly found in Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East. As this eMedTV article explains, most infected people do not experience any symptoms. This page also lists several of the topics covered on the West Nile Virus Health Channel.
As this eMedTV article explains, the West Nile virus is transmitted through mosquito bites and is commonly found in Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East. This Web page provides an in-depth look at the spread of West Nile virus in the United States.
As this eMedTV segment explains, western equine encephalitis is a mosquito-borne illness found mainly in the plains regions of the western and central United States. This page on the eMedTV site describes western equine encephalitis in detail.
As this eMedTV article explains, wet macular degeneration is a serious eye disease in which abnormal blood vessels start to grow under the macula, leaking blood and fluid. This article provides an overview of wet macular degeneration.
This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at whiplash, including what causes it, common symptoms, and treatments options, such as muscle relaxants, physical therapy, and a cervical collar that is worn around the neck.
People who only experience high blood pressure when at the doctor's office have a condition called "white-coat hypertension." As this eMedTV article explains, white-coat hypertension doesn't require treatment other than self-monitoring at home.
Whooping cough is a respiratory system illness caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. This eMedTV article provides an overview of whooping cough, including information about its symptoms, complications, and treatment options.
Wilms' tumor is the most common type of childhood kidney cancer. This section of the eMedTV library offers an overview of Wilms' tumor, including information about symptoms of the disease, tests used to diagnose the cancer, and treatment options.
Wilson's disease is an inherited condition in which excessive amounts of copper accumulate in the body. This eMedTV article discusses Wilson's disease in detail, including information on its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
A yeast infection is caused by an imbalance of a fungus called Candida albicans in the vagina. This eMedTV segment offers a more detailed description of this condition, including information on risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, yellow fever is a serious disease caused by the yellow fever virus (which is found in certain parts of Africa and South America). This page discusses yellow fever and its history, transmission, and treatment.
Yersiniosis is an infectious illness caused by bacteria called Yersinia enterocolitica. This eMedTV Web page describes how the disease is transmitted, symptoms in children and adults, treatment methods, and ways to prevent infection.