La

• Lab-fabricated restoration (see: Dental crowns)
  (Surgery)
• Labyrinthitis - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Labyrinthitis - dizziness - aftercare (see: Labyrinthitis - aftercare )
  (Self-Care)
• Labyrinthitis - vertigo - aftercare (see: Labyrinthitis - aftercare )
  (Self-Care)
• Lack of coordination (see: Movement - uncoordinated)
  (Symptoms)
• Lack of regular bowel movements (see: Constipation in infants and children)
  (Symptoms)
• Lack of strength (see: Weakness)
  (Symptoms)
• Lack of thirst (see: Thirst - absent)
  (Symptoms)
• Lactase deficiency (see: Lactose intolerance)
  (Condition)
• Lactose intolerance
  (Condition)
• Lamellar keratoplasty (see: Corneal transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Laminectomy
  (Surgery)
• Laminectomy - fusion (see: Spinal fusion)
  (Surgery)
• Laminotomy (see: Diskectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Lancreaticogastrostomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer)
  (Surgery)
• Lanoteplase (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Laparoscopic colectomy (see: Large bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer)
  (Surgery)
• Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Laparoscopic nephrectomy (see: Kidney removal)
  (Surgery)
• Laparoscopic retropubic colposuspension (see: Urinary incontinence - retropubic suspension)
  (Surgery)
• Laparotomy (see: Abdominal exploration)
  (Surgery)
• Large bowel resection
  (Surgery)
• Large cell carcinoma - lung - InDepth (see: Non-small cell lung cancer - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Laryngeal cancer (see: Throat or larynx cancer)
  (Condition)
• Laryngectomy
  (Surgery)
• Laser lithotripsy (see: Lithotripsy)
  (Surgery)
• Laser retinopexy (see: Retinal detachment repair)
  (Surgery)
• Laser therapy - varicose veins (see: Varicose vein - noninvasive treatment)
  (Surgery)
• Laser thermal ablation (see: Endometrial ablation)
  (Surgery)
• Laser-assisted uvulopalaplasty (see: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) )
  (Surgery)
• Late-onset hypogonadism (see: Could you have low testosterone?)
  (Special Topic)
• Lateral collateral ligament injury - aftercare (see: Collateral ligament (CL) injury - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Lateral epicondylitis - surgery (see: Tennis elbow surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Lateral epicondylitis surgery - discharge (see: Tennis elbow surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Lateral neck x-ray (see: Neck x-ray)
  (Medical Test)
• Lateral release (see: Knee arthroscopy)
  (Surgery)
• Lateral tendinosis - surgery (see: Tennis elbow surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Lateral tendinosis surgery - discharge (see: Tennis elbow surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Lateral tennis elbow - surgery (see: Tennis elbow surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Lateral tennis elbow surgery - discharge (see: Tennis elbow surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)

Lb

• LBP - CT (see: Lumbosacral spine CT)
  (Medical Test)
• LBP - herniated disk (see: Herniated disk)
  (Condition)
• LBP - sciatica (see: Sciatica)
  (Condition)
• LBP - sciatica - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• LBP - spondylolisthesis (see: Spondylolisthesis)
  (Condition)
• LBP - stenosis (see: Spinal stenosis)
  (Condition)

Lc

• LCD (see: Diet for rapid weight loss)
  (Special Topic)
• LCIS (see: Breast cancer)
  (Condition)
• LCIS - InDepth (see: Breast cancer - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• LCIS - risk (see: Understanding your breast cancer risk)
  (Special Topic)
• LCIS-risk (see: Understanding your breast cancer risk)
  (Special Topic)
• LCL injury - aftercare (see: Collateral ligament (CL) injury - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)

Ld

• LDL - InDepth (see: Cholesterol - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• LDL test results (see: Cholesterol testing and results)
  (Self-Care)

Le

• Leakage of urine - stress incontinence (see: Stress urinary incontinence)
  (Condition)
• Learn about gluten-free diets
  (Self-Care)
• Learn to love exercise
  (Special Topic)
• Learn to manage your anger
  (Self-Care)
• Leaving the hospital - your discharge plan
  (Discharge)
• Left hemicolectomy (see: Large bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Left ventricular assist device (see: Ventricular assist device)
  (Surgery)
• Left ventricular assist system (see: Ventricular assist device)
  (Surgery)
• Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (see: Aortic stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Left-sided heart failure (see: Heart failure)
  (Condition)
• Left-sided heart failure - InDepth (see: Heart failure - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Leg pain
  (Symptoms)
• Leg pain and cramping - Doppler (see: Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg)
  (Medical Test)
• Leg ulcer - venous insufficiency (see: Venous insufficiency)
  (Condition)
• Leiomyoma - living with fibroids (see: Living with uterine fibroids)
  (Self-Care)
• Leiomyosarcoma (see: Uterine sarcoma)
  (Condition)
• Leiomyosarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)
  (Condition)
• Lens opacity (see: Cataract - adult)
  (Condition)
• Lens opacity - InDepth (see: Cataracts - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Lentigo maligna (see: Melanoma)
  (Condition)
• Lentigo maligna melanoma (see: Melanoma)
  (Condition)
• Lentigo maligna melanoma - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• LES (see: Achalasia)
  (Condition)
• Lethargy (see: Fatigue)
  (Symptoms)
• Leukemia
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Leukemia - bone marrow transplant (see: Bone marrow transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Leukemia - chronic lymphocytic (CLL) (see: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL))
  (Condition)
• Leukemia - recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)
  (Special Topic)
• Leukemia - targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)
  (Special Topic)
• Leukemia-recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)
  (Special Topic)
• Leukemia-targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)
  (Special Topic)
• Leukonychia (see: Nail abnormalities)
  (Symptoms)
• Lewy body dementia (see: Dementia)
  (Condition)

Li

• Life support treatment - health care agent (see: Health care agents)
  (Special Topic)
• Life-support - advance care directive (see: Advance care directives)
  (Special Topic)
• Life-support - treatments that prolong life (see: Deciding about treatments that prolong life)
  (Special Topic)
• Lifestyle modification (see: Cancer prevention: take charge of your lifestyle)
  (Special Topic)
• Lifestyle modification - cancer (see: Cancer prevention: take charge of your lifestyle)
  (Special Topic)
• Light sensitivity (see: Photophobia )
  (Symptoms)
• Light-headedness - dizzy (see: Dizziness)
  (Symptoms)
• Lightheadedness - dizzy (see: Dizziness)
  (Symptoms)
• Lipid disorder test results (see: Cholesterol testing and results)
  (Self-Care)
• Lipid disorders (see: High blood cholesterol levels)
  (Condition)
• Lipid disorders - InDepth - InDepth (see: Cholesterol - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Lipodermatosclerosis - self-care (see: Varicose and other vein problems - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Liposarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)
  (Condition)
• Lithotripsy
  (Surgery)
• Little stroke (see: Transient ischemic attack)
  (Condition)
• Liver abscess (see: Pyogenic liver abscess)
  (Condition)
• Liver cancer - metastatic (see: Liver metastases)
  (Condition)
• Liver cirrhosis (see: Cirrhosis)
  (Condition)
• Liver cirrhosis - InDepth (see: Cirrhosis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Liver disease
  (Condition)
• Liver failure - ascites (see: Ascites)
  (Condition)
• Liver failure - cirrhosis (see: Cirrhosis)
  (Condition)
• Liver failure - cirrhosis - InDepth (see: Cirrhosis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Liver failure - distal splenorenal (see: Distal splenorenal shunt)
  (Surgery)
• Liver failure - hepatorenal (see: Hepatorenal syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Liver failure - liver transplant (see: Liver transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Liver metastases
  (Condition)
• Liver spots
  (Condition)
• Liver transplant
  (Surgery)
• Living will (see: Advance care directives)
  (Special Topic)
• Living will - DNR (see: Do-not-resuscitate order)
  (Special Topic)
• Living will - health care agent (see: Health care agents)
  (Special Topic)
• Living with a chronic illness - dealing with feelings
  (Self-Care)
• Living with a chronic illness - reaching out to others
  (Self-Care)
• Living with hearing loss
  (Self-Care)
• Living with uterine fibroids
  (Self-Care)
• Living with vision loss
  (Self-Care)

Lo

• Lobectomy (see: Lung surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Lobular carcinoma in situ (see: Breast cancer)
  (Condition)
• Lobular carcinoma in situ - InDepth (see: Breast cancer - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Lobular carcinoma in situ - risk (see: Understanding your breast cancer risk)
  (Special Topic)
• Lobular carcinoma in situ-risk (see: Understanding your breast cancer risk)
  (Special Topic)
• Local flaps - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Localized lymphadenopathy - armpit (see: Armpit lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Localized lymphadenopathy - groin (see: Groin lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Localized lymphadenopathy-groin (see: Groin lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Loose bowel movements (see: Diarrhea)
  (Symptoms)
• Loose stools - viral (see: Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu))
  (Condition)
• Losing weight without trying (see: Weight loss - unintentional)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of balance (see: Dizziness)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of balance - Ménière self-care (see: Meniere disease - self-care)
  (Special Topic)
• Loss of bladder control (see: Urinary incontinence)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of bladder control - InDepth (see: Urinary incontinence - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Loss of bowel control (see: Bowel incontinence)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of coordination (see: Movement - uncoordinated)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of hair (see: Hair loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of hearing (see: Hearing loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of memory (see: Memory loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of movement (see: Muscle function loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of sensation (see: Numbness and tingling)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of taste (see: Taste - impaired)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of vision (see: Blindness and vision loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Loss of weight (see: Weight loss - unintentional)
  (Symptoms)
• Lou Gehrig disease (see: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS))
  (Condition)
• Lou Gehrig's disease (see: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS))
  (Condition)
• Lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Lovastatin (Mevacor®, Altoprev®) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Low anterior resection (see: Large bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Low back pain
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Low back pain - CT (see: Lumbosacral spine CT)
  (Medical Test)
• Low back pain - fusion (see: Spinal fusion)
  (Surgery)
• Low back pain - herniated disk (see: Herniated disk)
  (Condition)
• Low back pain - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)
  (Special Topic)
• Low back pain - piriformis (see: Piriformis syndrome)
  (Self-Care)
• Low back pain - sciatica (see: Sciatica)
  (Condition)
• Low back pain - sciatica - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Low back pain - spondylolisthesis (see: Spondylolisthesis)
  (Condition)
• Low back pain - stenosis (see: Spinal stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Low blood glucose - drug-induced (see: Drug-induced low blood sugar)
  (Condition)
• Low blood pressure
  (Condition)
• Low blood sugar
  (Condition)
• Low blood sugar (see: Hypoglycemia)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Low body temperature (see: Hypothermia)
  (Injury)
• Low bone density (see: Osteoporosis)
  (Condition)
• Low bone density - calcium and bones (see: Calcium and bones)
  (Special Topic)
• Low bone density - causes (see: What causes bone loss? )
  (Special Topic)
• Low bone density - exercise (see: Exercise, lifestyle, and your bones)
  (Self-Care)
• Low bone density - InDepth (see: Osteoporosis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Low bone density - medicines (see: Medicines for osteoporosis)
  (Self-Care)
• Low vision (see: Blindness and vision loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Low vision (see: Living with vision loss)
  (Self-Care)
• Low white blood cell count and cancer
  (Special Topic)
• Low-calorie alcohol (see: Lower-calorie choices for alcoholic drinks)
  (Special Topic)
• Low-calorie alcoholic beverages (see: Lower-calorie choices for alcoholic drinks)
  (Special Topic)
• Low-calorie diet (see: Diet for rapid weight loss)
  (Special Topic)
• Low-calorie mixed drinks (see: Lower-calorie choices for alcoholic drinks)
  (Special Topic)
• Low-calorie spirits (see: Lower-calorie choices for alcoholic drinks)
  (Special Topic)
• Low-grade dysplasia - HPV testing (see: HPV test)
  (Medical Test)
• Low-grade Pap (see: Pap test)
  (Medical Test)
• Low-salt diet - DASH (see: Cooking without salt)
  (Self-Care)
• Low-T (see: Could you have low testosterone?)
  (Special Topic)
• Lower esophageal sphincter (see: Achalasia)
  (Condition)
• Lower extremity angiogram (see: Extremity angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Lower gastrointestinal series (see: Barium enema)
  (Medical Test)
• Lower GI bleeding (see: Gastrointestinal bleeding)
  (Symptoms)
• Lower GI series (see: Barium enema)
  (Medical Test)
• Lower leg pain - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Lower-calorie choices for alcoholic drinks
  (Special Topic)

Ls

• LSIL - Pap (see: Pap test)
  (Medical Test)
• LSIL-HPV testing (see: HPV test)
  (Medical Test)
• LSIL-HPV testing, Low-grade dysplasia - HPV testing (see: HPV test)
  (Medical Test)

Lu

• Lucentis - intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Lucentis-intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Lumbar decompression (see: Laminectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Lumbar pain - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Lumbar pain - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)
  (Special Topic)
• Lumbar pain - spondylolisthesis (see: Spondylolisthesis)
  (Condition)
• Lumbar radiculopathy (see: Herniated disk)
  (Condition)
• Lumbar radiculopathy - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)
  (Special Topic)
• Lumbar radiculopathy - sciatica (see: Sciatica)
  (Condition)
• Lumbar radiculopathy - sciatica - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Lumbar spinal fusion (see: Spinal fusion)
  (Surgery)
• Lumbosacral spine CT
  (Medical Test)
• Lump in the abdomen
  (Symptoms)
• Lump in the abdominal wall (see: Lump in the abdomen)
  (Symptoms)
• Lump in the armpit (see: Armpit lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Lump in the groin (see: Groin lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Lump in the neck (see: Neck lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Lump in the rectum (see: Hemorrhoids)
  (Condition)
• Lumpectomy (see: Breast lump removal)
  (Surgery)
• Lung biopsy (see: Lung surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Lung blood clot (see: Pulmonary embolus)
  (Condition)
• Lung cancer
  (Condition)
• Lung cancer
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Lung cancer - bronchoscopy (see: Bronchoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Lung cancer - liver metastases (see: Liver metastases)
  (Condition)
• Lung cancer - metastases (see: Lung metastases)
  (Condition)
• Lung cancer - non-small cell - InDepth (see: Non-small cell lung cancer - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Lung cancer - small cell
  (Condition)
• Lung congestion (see: Pulmonary edema)
  (Condition)
• Lung disease
  (Condition)
• Lung function tests (see: Pulmonary function tests)
  (Medical Test)
• Lung gallium scan
  (Medical Test)
• Lung metastases
  (Condition)
• Lung mets (see: Lung metastases)
  (Condition)
• Lung needle biopsy
  (Medical Test)
• Lung scan (see: Lung gallium scan)
  (Medical Test)
• Lung sounds (see: Breath sounds)
  (Symptoms)
• Lung surgery
  (Surgery)
• Lung tissue removal (see: Lung surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Lung transplant
  (Surgery)
• Lung volume (see: Pulmonary function tests)
  (Medical Test)
• Lung water (see: Pulmonary edema)
  (Condition)

Lv

• LVAD (see: Ventricular assist device)
  (Surgery)
• LVAS (see: Ventricular assist device)
  (Surgery)

Ly

• Lymph gland (see: Cancer and lymph nodes)
  (Special Topic)
• Lymph node removal - neck (see: Neck dissection)
  (Surgery)
• Lymph nodes - swollen (see: Swollen lymph nodes)
  (Symptoms)
• Lymph nodes enlargement - axillary (see: Armpit lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Lymphadenopathy (see: Swollen lymph nodes)
  (Symptoms)
• Lymphadenopathy - cancer (see: Cancer and lymph nodes)
  (Special Topic)
• Lymphadenopathy - groin (see: Groin lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Lymphangiosarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)
  (Condition)
• Lymphocytic thyroiditis (see: Silent thyroiditis)
  (Condition)
• Lymphoma - adults (see: Brain tumor - primary - adults)
  (Condition)
• Lymphoma - B-cell lymphoma, brain (see: Primary lymphoma of the brain)
  (Condition)
• Lymphoma - bone marrow transplant (see: Bone marrow transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Lymphoma - brain (see: Primary lymphoma of the brain)
  (Condition)
• Lymphoma - chronic lymphocytic leukemia (see: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL))
  (Condition)
• Lymphoma - recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)
  (Special Topic)
• Lymphoma - targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)
  (Special Topic)
• Lymphoma-recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)
  (Special Topic)
• Lymphoma-targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)
  (Special Topic)
• Lysergic acid diethylamide (see: Substance use - LSD)
  (Special Topic)