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Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (Apollo Conjunctivitis)
#Apollo conjunctivitis, #acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, #enterovirus, #subconjunctival hemorrhage, #red eyes, #contagious, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling in hands and feet
Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is a contagious eye infection caused by an enterovirus. It is characterized by bleeding beneath the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white of the eye), which turns the eye red. It is also called "Apollo conjunctivitis" from the time of the 1969 outbreak.2026-06-26
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Bladder Cancer
#bladder cancer, #hematuria, #cystoscopy, #transurethral resection, #radical cystectomy, #BCG, #cancer immunotherapy, #smoking, #renal pelvis cancer, #ureteral cancer, #stomachache, #abdominal pain, #belly ache, #gut pain, #fever, #feeling hot, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet, #frequent urination, #frequent bathroom visits, #blood in urine, #red urine, #bloody urine
Bladder cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the inner lining of the bladder. In the early stages, treatment that preserves the bladder is often possible, but in advanced cases the bladder may need to be removed. Early detection is very important for treatment outcomes. If you have suspicious symptoms such as blood in the urine, be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Cellulitis
#cellulitis, #soft tissue infection, #bacterial infection, #skin infection, #antibiotics, #athlete's foot, #lymphangitis, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling in hands and feet
Cellulitis is an infection that occurs when bacteria invade the dermis (the middle layer of the skin) and the subcutaneous fat layer. It can cause the skin to become red and swollen, along with fever and pain. If you have symptoms, you should see a medical specialist promptly.2026-06-26
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Cerebral Hemorrhage
#cerebral hemorrhage, #stroke, #cerebral infarction, #intracranial pressure, #blood pressure management, #emergency surgery, #headache, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Cerebral hemorrhage is a medical emergency in which a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeding occurs. Blood pressure management is the most important way to prevent it, and if symptoms occur, you should go to the emergency room immediately.2026-06-26
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Cervical Cancer
#cervical cancer, #HPV, #human papillomavirus, #uterus, #gynecologic cancer, #HPV vaccine, #cervical cancer screening, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling in hands and feet, #numbness in hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling leg
Cervical cancer develops in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. It is a cancer with a clearly identified cause and is preventable; regular screening and the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine can help reduce its occurrence. If you have symptoms that raise concern, or have not been screened, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
#chronic kidney disease, #chronic renal failure, #kidney, #renal, #proteinuria, #glomerular filtration rate, #diabetic nephropathy, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which abnormalities in kidney function or structure persist for 3 months or longer. In the early stages there are often no particular symptoms, so the disease may go unnoticed and be discovered only after it has progressed considerably. People who have diabetes or high blood pressure, or who have a family history of kidney disease, need regular testing. If a health checkup reveals a kidney abnormality, please consult a medical specialist to confirm it.2026-06-26
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Cold and Hot Compresses
#hot compress, #cold compress, #arthritis, #muscle pain, #hot and cold therapy, #paraffin bath, #ice pack, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Compresses are often used to relieve pain and loosen stiff joints. However, hot or cold compresses must be chosen appropriately depending on when the injury occurred and the person's condition, so it is safer to follow a medical specialist's diagnosis than to decide on your own.2026-06-26
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Cold Urticaria
#cold urticaria, #hives, #cold exposure, #allergy, #cold water, #winter, #headache, #severe headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #breath holding, #difficulty breathing, #shortness of breath, #choking sensation, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of the hands and feet
Cold urticaria is a condition in which hives develop upon exposure to cold air, cold water, or ice. In severe cases, dangerous symptoms such as difficulty breathing can occur, so please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Croup
#croup, #barking cough, #difficulty breathing, #common cold, #airway swelling, #breath holding, #difficulty breathing, #shortness of breath, #choking sensation, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of the hands and feet
Croup is an emergency condition in which a child suddenly has difficulty breathing. Symptoms typically worsen at night and can become life-threatening, so prompt evaluation by a pediatric specialist or emergency care is needed.2026-06-26
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Dietary Management of Chemotherapy Side Effects (When Weight Changes)
#anticancer drugs, #cancer treatment, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of hands and feet, #weight loss, #unintentional weight loss
Dietary strategies for side effects of chemotherapy are as follows.2026-08-19
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Drug Allergy
#drug allergy, #anaphylaxis, #hives, #adverse drug reaction, #antibiotic allergy, #diagnosis, #prevention, #shortness of breath, #difficulty breathing, #labored breathing, #feeling of suffocation, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Drug allergy is a condition in which an allergic reaction occurs after taking a medication. Reactions range from mild ones, such as hives, to life-threatening anaphylaxis. It is important to identify the causative medication accurately and to inform your care team.2026-06-26
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Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis
#epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, #eye infection, #adenovirus, #conjunctivitis, #redness, #eyelid swelling, #contagious, #fever, #having a fever, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling in hands and feet
Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a highly contagious eye infection caused by adenovirus. It occurs most often in summer, and symptoms include eye redness, a foreign body sensation, and eyelid swelling. Personal hygiene is important, and if symptoms appear, please consult an ophthalmologist.2026-06-26
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Eye Health Care for Contact Lens Wearers
#contact lenses, #soft lenses, #rigid (hard) lenses, #keratitis, #lens care, #lens cleaning, #swimming, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of the hands and feet
Because contact lenses sit directly on the cornea, improper use can lead to serious eye conditions such as keratitis and dry eye disease. Proper use and hygiene are important. If any unusual symptoms occur, please see an ophthalmology specialist right away.2026-06-26
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Growth Hormone Therapy
#growth hormone, #short stature, #growth clinic, #pediatric endocrinology, #growth, #height, #Turner syndrome, #head pain, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head, #joint pain, #knee pain, #shoulder pain, #wrist pain, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Growth hormone is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that is responsible for growth and metabolic function. Growth hormone therapy may be considered when short stature is caused by growth hormone deficiency or certain genetic conditions. Treatment continues for a long period, and consultation with an experienced pediatric endocrinology specialist is needed.2026-06-26