Having a Meckel’s Scan (Child)

A Meckel's scan is an imaging test used to detect a Meckel's diverticulum. This is a small, abnormal pocket in the wall of a child's small intestine.

Understanding Transcranial Doppler

Transcranial doppler is a kind of imaging test that looks at blood flow in your brain. It uses special sound waves and a computer to see how well blood is moving through blood vessels in real time.

Understanding Bullous Pemphigoid

Bullous pemphigoid is a skin disease that causes blisters to form. They often appear on the arms, legs, groin, chest, and stomach.

Understanding a Bruised Liver

A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break open and leak blood into nearby tissues. Learn about treatment for a bruised liver.

Understanding Bradycardia

Any abnormal change in the speed or pattern of the heartbeat is called an arrhythmia. An arrhythmia that causes the heart to beat slower than normal is called bradycardia.

Understanding Malignant Hyperthermia

Malignant hyperthermia is a rare reaction to certain medicines used for general anesthesia. The problem is severe and life threatening, but it can be treated.

Treatment for Iritis

Iritis is the inflammation of the iris. It causes pain, sensitivity to light, and other problems.

Understanding Lysis of Adhesions

Lysis of adhesions is a surgery to cut bands of tissue that form between organs. These bands are called adhesions. They are often caused by scar tissue that formed after an earlier surgery.