S
- S-pouch (see: Total proctocolectomy and ileal-anal pouch)(Surgery)
- S-pouch - discharge (see: Total colectomy or proctocolectomy - discharge)(Discharge)
Sa
- Saccular aneurysm - endovascular (see: Endovascular embolization)(Surgery)
- Saccular aneurysm repair (see: Brain aneurysm repair)(Surgery)
- Saccular aneurysm repair - discharge (see: Brain aneurysm repair - discharge)(Discharge)
- SACE (see: ACE blood test)(Medical Test)
- (Poison)
- (Self-Care)
- SAD (see: Seasonal affective disorder)(Condition)
- SAD - social anxiety disorder (see: Social anxiety disorder)(Condition)
- Saddle nose (see: Low nasal bridge)(Symptoms)
- Sadness (see: Depression)(Symptoms)
- Sadness - InDepth (see: Depression - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Safe drinking (see: Alcohol use and safe drinking)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- Safety - distracted driving (see: Distracted driving)(Special Topic)
- Safety in the home (see: Preventing falls)(Self-Care)
- Sagging skin treatment - triceps (see: Skin sagging treatment - underarms)(Special Topic)
- Sal soda poisoning (see: Sodium carbonate poisoning)(Poison)
- (Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Salivary calculi (see: Salivary duct stones)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Salivation (see: Drooling)(Symptoms)
- (Condition)
- Salmonellosis (see: Salmonella enterocolitis)(Condition)
- Salpingitis (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID))(Condition)
- Salpingitis - aftercare (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Salpingo - oophoritis (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID))(Condition)
- Salpingo - oophoritis - aftercare (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Salpingo - peritonitis (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID))(Condition)
- Salpingo - peritonitis - aftercare (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Salpingo-oophoritis (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID))(Condition)
- Salpingo-peritonitis (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID))(Condition)
- Salt restriction (see: Low-salt diet )(Self-Care)
- Salt water washes (see: Saline nasal washes)(Self-Care)
- Same day surgery - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)(Self-Care)
- Same-day surgery - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)(Self-Care)
- San Joaquin Valley fever (see: Valley fever)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- Sarcoidosis - nervous system (see: Neurosarcoidosis)(Condition)
- Sarcoptes scabiei (see: Scabies)(Condition)
- SARS (see: Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS))(Condition)
- SARS coronavirus (see: Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS))(Condition)
- SARS-CoV (see: Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS))(Condition)
- (Poison)
- (Symptoms)
- (Special Topic)
Sb
- SBP (see: Peritonitis)(Condition)
- SBRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)(Surgery)
- SBRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)(Surgery)
Sc
- SCA (see: Cardiac arrest)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Scaly skin (see: Scales)(Symptoms)
- Scams - cancer treatment (see: Protecting yourself from cancer scams)(Special Topic)
- Scan - carotid duplex (see: Carotid duplex)(Medical Test)
- Scan - lung (see: Lung gallium scan)(Medical Test)
- Scan - thyroid (see: Thyroid scan)(Medical Test)
- Scapholunate ligament sprain - aftercare (see: Wrist sprain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Scar - hypertrophic (see: Keloids)(Condition)
- Scar - keloid (see: Keloids)(Condition)
- Scar repair (see: Scar revision)(Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- Scarlet berry poisoning (see: Blue nightshade poisoning)(Poison)
- Scarring alopecia (see: Hair loss)(Symptoms)
- SCD (see: Subacute combined degeneration)(Condition)
- Schatzki's ring (see: Lower esophageal ring)(Condition)
- Scheuermann disease (see: Kyphosis)(Condition)
- Scheuermann's disease (see: Kyphosis)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Schirmer's test (see: Schirmer test)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Schistosomiasis - InDepth (see: Travel to developing countries - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- (In-Depth)
- Schizophrenia - tardive dyskinesia (see: Tardive dyskinesia)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- SCI (see: Spinal cord trauma)(Condition)
- SCI (see: Spinal injury)(Injury)
- SCI - autonomic dysreflexia (see: Autonomic dysreflexia)(Condition)
- Sciatic - home care (see: Taking care of your back at home)(Special Topic)
- Sciatic nerve dysfunction (see: Sciatica)(Condition)
- Sciatic nerve dysfunction - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Condition)
- Sciatica - herniated disk (see: Herniated disk)(Condition)
- Sciatica - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Sciatica - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)(Self-Care)
- Sciatica - managing (see: Managing your chronic back pain)(Self-Care)
- Sciatica - returning to sports (see: Returning to sports after a back injury)(Self-Care)
- Sciatica - sports (see: Back pain and sports)(Self-Care)
- Sciatica - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)(Self-Care)
- Scintigraphy - bone (see: Bone scan)(Medical Test)
- Scintiscan - renal perfusion (see: Renal perfusion scintiscan)(Medical Test)
- SCLC (see: Lung cancer - small cell)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Scleral buckling (see: Retinal detachment repair)(Surgery)
- Scleral infection (see: Eye redness)(Symptoms)
- Scleral injection (see: Eye redness)(Symptoms)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Sclerotherapy (see: Varicose vein - noninvasive treatment)(Surgery)
- Scoke poisoning (see: Pokeweed poisoning)(Poison)
- (Condition)
- Scorbutus (see: Scurvy)(Condition)
- Scorpion bite (see: Insect bites and stings)(Injury)
- (Poison)
- (Poison)
- (Injury)
- Scratch - corneal (see: Corneal injury)(Condition)
- Scratch tests - allergy (see: Allergy testing - skin)(Medical Test)
- Screening - asymptomatic bacteria (see: Asymptomatic bacteriuria)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Screening for colon cancer (see: Colon cancer screening)(Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- Scrotal trauma (see: Genital injury)(Injury)
- SCS (see: Spinal cord stimulation)(Surgery)
- (Condition)
Sd
- SDAT (see: Alzheimer disease)(Condition)
- SDM (see: Shared decision making)(Special Topic)
- sDNA test (see: Colon cancer screening)(Special Topic)
Se
- Seafood contamination (see: Poisoning - fish and shellfish)(Poison)
- (Condition)
- Seasonal affective disorder - InDepth (see: Depression - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis (see: Allergic rhinitis)(Condition)
- Seasonal allergy (see: Allergic rhinitis)(Condition)
- Seasonal depression (see: Seasonal affective disorder)(Condition)
- Seasonal rhinitis - self-care (see: Allergic rhinitis - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Seatworm (see: Pinworms)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Sebaceous hyperplasia (see: Sebaceous adenoma)(Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- Seborrheic eczema (see: Seborrheic dermatitis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Poison)
- Second degree burn (see: Burns)(Injury)
- Second-degree heart block (see: Heart block)(Condition)
- Secondard bone tumor (see: Bone tumor)(Condition)
- Secondary bone tumor (see: Bone tumor)(Condition)
- Secondary cardiac amyloidosis - AA type (see: Cardiac amyloidosis)(Condition)
- Secondary fibrinolysis (see: Fibrinolysis - primary or secondary)(Condition)
- Secondary glaucoma (see: Glaucoma)(Condition)
- Secondary hypogonadism (see: Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Secondary myelofibrosis (see: Myelofibrosis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Secondary peritonitis (see: Peritonitis - secondary)(Condition)
- Secondary pulmonary hypertension (see: Pulmonary hypertension)(Condition)
- Secondary Raynaud (see: Raynaud phenomenon)(Condition)
- Secondary seizures (see: Seizures)(Symptoms)
- Secondary syphilis (see: Syphilis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Secondary tracheomalacia (see: Tracheomalacia - acquired)(Condition)
- Secondhand smoke (see: Benefits of quitting tobacco)(Special Topic)
- Secondhand smoke - risks (see: Risks of tobacco)(Special Topic)
- (Medical Test)
- Secretory otitis media (see: Otitis media with effusion)(Condition)
- Sed rate (see: ESR)(Medical Test)
- Sedative - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- Sedatives (see: Medicines for sleep)(Special Topic)
- Sedimentation rate (see: ESR)(Medical Test)
- Segmental glomerulosclerosis (see: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis)(Condition)
- Segmental pulse volume recordings (see: Plethysmography)(Medical Test)
- Segmental resection (see: Breast lump removal)(Surgery)
- Seizure - absence (see: Absence seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - eclampsia (see: Eclampsia)(Condition)
- Seizure - EEG (see: EEG)(Medical Test)
- Seizure - generalized (see: Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - generalized - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )(Discharge)
- Seizure - grand mal (see: Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - grand mal - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )(Discharge)
- Seizure - partial (focal) (see: Focal seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - partial (focal) - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )(Discharge)
- Seizure - petit mal (see: Absence seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - reactive (see: Seizures)(Symptoms)
- Seizure - secondary (see: Seizures)(Symptoms)
- Seizure - temporal lobe - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )(Discharge)
- Seizure - tonic-clonic (see: Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - tonic-clonic - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )(Discharge)
- Seizure - what to ask your doctor (see: Epilepsy in adults - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Seizure disorder (see: Epilepsy)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Seizures - what to ask your doctor - adult (see: Epilepsy in adults - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- (Condition)
- Selective neck dissection (see: Neck dissection)(Surgery)
- Selective neck dissection - discharge (see: Neck dissection - discharge)(Discharge)
- Selective neck dissection - discharge (see: Neck dissection - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Nutrition)
- (Self-Care)
- Self-examination of the breast (see: Breast self-exam)(Special Topic)
- Self-intermittent catheterization (see: Self catheterization - female)(Self-Care)
- Self-intermittent cathterization (see: Self catheterization - female)(Self-Care)
- Semantic dementia (see: Frontotemporal dementia)(Condition)
- Semi-vegetarian (see: Vegetarian diet)(Nutrition)
- Senile amyloidosis (see: Cardiac amyloidosis)(Condition)
- Senile angioma (see: Cherry angioma)(Condition)
- Senile dementia - Alzheimer type (SDAT) (see: Alzheimer disease)(Condition)
- Senile dementia - Alzheimer's type (SDAT) (see: Alzheimer disease)(Condition)
- Senile keratosis (see: Seborrheic keratosis)(Condition)
- Senile or solar lentigines (see: Liver spots)(Condition)
- Senile or solar lentigo or lentigines (see: Liver spots)(Condition)
- Senile verruca (see: Seborrheic keratosis)(Condition)
- Senior-Loken syndrome (see: Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Sensitivity to heat (see: Heat intolerance)(Symptoms)
- Sensitivity to the cold (see: Cold intolerance)(Symptoms)
- (Condition)
- Sensorineural - cochlear (see: Cochlear implant)(Special Topic)
- (Symptoms)
- Sensorineural hearing loss (see: Hearing loss)(Symptoms)
- Sensory hallucinations (see: Hallucinations)(Symptoms)
- Sensory hearing loss - music (see: Hearing loss and music)(Self-Care)
- Sensory loss (see: Numbness and tingling)(Symptoms)
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy (see: Lymph node biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Separated shoulder - aftercare (see: Shoulder separation - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- Sepsis syndrome (see: Sepsis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Septic arthritis - gonococcal arthritis (see: Gonococcal arthritis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Septic shock (see: Sepsis)(Condition)
- Septic socket (see: Dry socket)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- Septicemia (see: Sepsis)(Condition)
- Septicemic plague (see: Plague)(Condition)
- Septicemic shock (see: Septic shock)(Condition)
- (Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- Sequential multi-channel analysis with computer-20 (see: Comprehensive metabolic panel)(Medical Test)
- Sequential multi-channel analysis with computer-7 (see: Basic metabolic panel)(Medical Test)
- Serax overdose (see: Oxazepam overdose)(Poison)
- Serenid Forte overdose (see: Oxazepam overdose)(Poison)
- Serial beta HCG (see: HCG blood test - quantitative)(Medical Test)
- Serial chest x-ray (see: Chest x-ray)(Medical Test)
- Sernyl overdose (see: Phencyclidine overdose)(Poison)
- Serologic test for B anthracis (see: Anthrax blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serologic test for B. anthracis (see: Anthrax blood test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Serology for Francisella tularensis (see: Tularemia blood test)(Medical Test)
- Seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (see: Felty syndrome)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Serosanguinous (see: Serosanguineous)(Special Topic)
- Serotonergic syndrome (see: Serotonin syndrome)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Serotonin metabolite (see: 5-HIAA urine test)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Serotonin test (see: Serotonin blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serotonin toxicity (see: Serotonin syndrome)(Condition)
- Serous labyrinthitis (see: Labyrinthitis)(Condition)
- Serous labyrinthitis - aftercare (see: Labyrinthitis - aftercare )(Self-Care)
- Serous otitis media (see: Otitis media with effusion)(Condition)
- Serrated adenoma (see: Colorectal polyps)(Condition)
- Serrated polyp (see: Colorectal polyps)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Sertoli-stromal cell tumor (see: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor)(Condition)
- Serum adrenocorticotropic hormone (see: ACTH blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum ammonia (see: Ammonia blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (see: ACE blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum antibodies (see: Antibody titer blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum calcitonin (see: Calcitonin blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum calcium (see: Calcium blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum chloride test (see: Chloride test - blood)(Medical Test)
- Serum cholinesterase (see: Cholinesterase - blood)(Medical Test)
- Serum chromium (see: Chromium - blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum cortisol (see: Cortisol blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum creatinine (see: Creatinine blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum creatinine clearance (see: Creatinine clearance test)(Medical Test)
- Serum DHEA-sulfate (see: DHEA-sulfate test)(Medical Test)
- Serum erythropoietin (see: Erythropoietin test)(Medical Test)
- Serum factor IX (see: Factor IX assay)(Medical Test)
- Serum ferritin level (see: Ferritin blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum fibrinogen (see: Fibrinogen blood test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (see: Alanine transaminase (ALT) blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (see: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum HCG - qualitative (see: HCG blood test - qualitative)(Medical Test)
- Serum hemoglobin (see: Serum free hemoglobin test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Serum immunofixation (see: Immunofixation blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum immunoglobulin electrophoresis (see: Immunoelectrophoresis – blood)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Serum leucine aminopeptidase (see: Leucine aminopeptidase blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum myoglobin (see: Myoglobin blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum phosphorus (see: Phosphorus blood test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Serum prothrombin conversion accelerator deficiency (see: Factor VII deficiency)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Serum sodium (see: Sodium blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum TBG level (see: TBG blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum testosterone (see: Testosterone)(Medical Test)
- Serum thyroxine binding globulin (see: TBG blood test)(Medical Test)
- Serum trypsin (see: Trypsinogen test)(Medical Test)
- Serum trypsinogen (see: Trypsinogen test)(Medical Test)
- Sestamibi stress test (see: Nuclear stress test)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Severe PMS (see: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder)(Condition)
- Sex - orgasmic dysfunction (see: Orgasmic dysfunction in women)(Special Topic)
- Sex and rape (see: Sexual violence)(Special Topic)
- Sex chromatin test (see: Buccal smear)(Medical Test)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Sexual abuse - domestic violence (see: Domestic violence)(Special Topic)
- Sexual assault (see: Sexual violence)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Alt. Medicine)
- Sexual dysfunction - cancer treatment (see: Cancer treatment: fertility and sexual side effects in women)(Special Topic)
- Sexual dysfunction - female - self-care (see: Women and sexual problems)(Self-Care)
- Sexual dysfunction - orgasmic (see: Orgasmic dysfunction in women)(Special Topic)
- Sexual dysfunction - vaginismus (see: Vaginismus)(Condition)
- Sexual dysfunction - female - self-care (see: Women and sexual problems)(Self-Care)
- Sexual problem - orgasmic (see: Orgasmic dysfunction in women)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Sexual violence - incest (see: Sexual violence)(Special Topic)
- Sexually transmitted - chlamydia (see: Chlamydia infections in women)(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted - safe sex (see: Safe sex )(Special Topic)
- Sexually transmitted disease – chancroid (see: Chancroid)(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted disease – donovanosis (see: Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale))(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted disease (STD) - warts (see: Genital warts)(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted disease - chancroid (see: Chancroid)(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted disease - PID aftercare (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Sexually transmitted disease - syphilis (see: Syphilis)(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted disease - donovanosis (see: Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale))(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted infection – chancroid (see: Chancroid)(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted infection – donovanosis (see: Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale))(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) - warts (see: Genital warts)(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted infection - chancroid (see: Chancroid)(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted infection - syphilis (see: Syphilis)(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted infection - trichomonas vaginitis (see: Trichomoniasis)(Condition)
- Sexually transmitted infection - donovanosis (see: Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale))(Condition)
Sg
- SGOT (see: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) blood test)(Medical Test)
- SGPT (see: Alanine transaminase (ALT) blood test)(Medical Test)
Sh
- Shaken baby syndrome - discharge (see: Brain injury - discharge )(Discharge)
- Shaking (see: Tremor)(Symptoms)
- Shaking - drug tremor (see: Drug-induced tremor)(Condition)
- Shaking - essential tremor (see: Essential tremor)(Condition)
- Shaking - self-care (see: Tremor - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Shaking palsy (see: Parkinson disease)(Condition)
- Shaking palsy - discharge (see: Parkinson disease - discharge)(Discharge)
- Shaking palsy - InDepth (see: Parkinson disease - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Poison)
- (Special Topic)
- Shave biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Shave biopsy - skin (see: Skin lesion biopsy)(Medical Test)
- (Poison)
- Shaving lotion poisoning (see: Shaving cream poisoning)(Poison)
- (Condition)
- Sheehan's syndrome (see: Sheehan syndrome)(Condition)
- (Poison)
- Shigella enteritis (see: Shigellosis)(Condition)
- Shigella gastroenteritis (see: Shigellosis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- Shingles - pain (see: Postherpetic neuralgia - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Shivering (see: Chills)(Symptoms)
- (Injury)
- Shock - anaphylactic (see: Anaphylaxis)(Condition)
- Shock - cardiogenic (see: Cardiogenic shock)(Condition)
- Shock - hypovolemic (see: Hypovolemic shock)(Condition)
- Shock liver (see: Hepatic ischemia)(Condition)
- Shock lung (see: Acute respiratory distress syndrome)(Condition)
- Shock therapy (see: Electroconvulsive therapy)(Surgery)
- Shock treatment (see: Electroconvulsive therapy)(Surgery)
- Shock wave lithotripsy (see: Lithotripsy)(Surgery)
- Shock wave lithotripsy - discharge (see: Kidney stones and lithotripsy - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- Short gut syndrome (see: Short bowel syndrome)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Short-acting beta-agonists (see: Asthma - quick-relief drugs )(Self-Care)
- Shortness of breath (see: Breathing difficulty)(Symptoms)
- Shortness of breath - first aid (see: Breathing difficulties - first aid)(Injury)
- Shortsightedness (see: Nearsightedness)(Condition)
- (Surgery)
- Shoulder arthroscopy - discharge (see: Shoulder surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Medical Test)
- Shoulder dislocation - aftercare (see: Dislocated shoulder - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Shoulder exercises (see: Rotator cuff exercises)(Self-Care)
- Shoulder impingement syndrome (see: Rotator cuff problems)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Shoulder overuse syndrome (see: Rotator cuff problems)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Shoulder pain - frozen (see: Frozen shoulder)(Condition)
- Shoulder pain - frozen shoulder (see: Frozen shoulder - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Shoulder presentation (see: Your baby in the birth canal)(Special Topic)
- Shoulder reduction - aftercare (see: Dislocated shoulder - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Shoulder repair (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Shoulder repair - discharge (see: Shoulder surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- Shoulder replacement surgery - after (see: Using your shoulder after replacement surgery)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Shoulder subluxation - aftercare (see: Dislocated shoulder - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Shoulder surgery (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Shoulder surgery - after (see: Using your shoulder after surgery)(Self-Care)
- (Discharge)
- Shoulder surgery - using your shoulder (see: Using your shoulder after surgery)(Self-Care)
- Shoulder-hand syndrome (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)(Condition)
- Shulman syndrome (see: Eosinophilic fasciitis)(Condition)
- Shunt - portacaval (see: Portacaval shunting)(Surgery)
- Shunt - ventriculoperitoneal (see: Ventriculoperitoneal shunting)(Surgery)
- Shunt revision (see: Ventriculoperitoneal shunting)(Surgery)
- Shy-Drager syndrome (see: Multiple system atrophy - parkinsonian type)(Condition)
- Shy-McGee-Drager syndrome (see: Multiple system atrophy - parkinsonian type)(Condition)
Si
- SI joint - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- Sialadenitis (see: Salivary gland infections)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Sialography (see: Sialogram)(Medical Test)
- Sialolithiasis (see: Salivary duct stones)(Condition)
- Sialorrhea (see: Drooling)(Symptoms)
- Sibilant rhonchi (see: Wheezing)(Symptoms)
- SIBO (see: Small bowel bacterial overgrowth)(Condition)
- Sicca syndrome (see: Sjogren syndrome)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Sick-day management - diabetes (see: Diabetes - when you are sick)(Self-Care)
- Sickle cell - electrophoresis (see: Hemoglobin electrophoresis)(Medical Test)
- Sickle cell anemia (see: Sickle cell disease)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Sickledex (see: Sickle cell test)(Medical Test)
- Side pain (see: Flank pain)(Symptoms)
- Sideropenic dysphagia (see: Plummer-Vinson syndrome)(Condition)
- Sigmoid colectomy (see: Large bowel resection)(Surgery)
- Sigmoid colectomy - discharge (see: Large bowel resection - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Medical Test)
- Sigmoidoscopy - flexible (see: Sigmoidoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Sigmoidoscopy - screening (see: Colon cancer screening)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- SIJ dysfunction - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- SIJ dysfunction - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- SIJ pain - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- SIJ pain - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- SIJ strain - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- SIJ strain - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- SIJ subluxation - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- SIJ subluxation -aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- SIJ syndrome - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Silent ear infection (see: Otitis media with effusion)(Condition)
- Silent otitis media (see: Otitis media with effusion)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Silicoproteinosis (see: Silicosis )(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Silicosis - rheumatoid pneumoconiosis (see: Rheumatoid pneumoconiosis)(Condition)
- Silver syndrome (see: Silver-Russell syndrome)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Simian crease (see: Single palmar crease)(Symptoms)
- Simple carbohydrates (see: Carbohydrates)(Nutrition)
- (Condition)
- Simple mastectomy (see: Mastectomy)(Surgery)
- Simple mastectomy - discharge (see: Mastectomy - discharge )(Discharge)
- Simple mastoidectomy (see: Mastoidectomy)(Surgery)
- Simple nephrectomy (see: Kidney removal)(Surgery)
- Simple nephrectomy - discharge (see: Kidney removal - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Condition)
- Simple sugars (see: Carbohydrates)(Nutrition)
- (Self-Care)
- Simvastatin (Zocor) (see: How to take statins)(Special Topic)
- Simvastatin (Zocor®) (see: How to take statins)(Special Topic)
- Sinequan overdose (see: Doxepin overdose)(Poison)
- (Symptoms)
- Single-balloon enteroscopy (see: Enteroscopy)(Medical Test)
- Singultus (see: Hiccups)(Symptoms)
- Sinus arrest - sick sinus (see: Sick sinus syndrome)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Sinus infection (see: Sinusitis)(Condition)
- Sinus infection - self-care (see: Sinusitis in adults - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Medical Test)
- Sinus node dysfunction (see: Sick sinus syndrome)(Condition)
- Sinus pause - sick sinus (see: Sick sinus syndrome)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Sinusitis - acute (see: Sinusitis)(Condition)
- Sinusitis - chronic (see: Sinusitis)(Condition)
- Sinusitis - nasal wash (see: Saline nasal washes)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Siphonaptera (see: Fleas)(Condition)
- Sipple syndrome (see: Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) II)(Condition)
- SIRS (see: Sepsis)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Sixth nerve palsy (see: Cranial mononeuropathy VI)(Condition)
Sj
- Sjögren - Schirmer (see: Schirmer test)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Sjögren syndrome (see: Sjogren syndrome)(Condition)
- Sjögren syndrome - Raynaud (see: Raynaud phenomenon)(Condition)
- Sjögren's syndrome (see: Sjogren syndrome)(Condition)
Sk
- (Symptoms)
- Skeletal survey (see: X-ray - skeleton)(Medical Test)
- (Discharge)
- Skilled nursing - home care (see: Home health care )(Self-Care)
- Skilled nursing - home health (see: Home health care )(Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Skin - abnormally light or dark (see: Abnormally dark or light skin)(Symptoms)
- (Symptoms)
- Skin - dry (see: Dry skin - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Skin - oily (see: Oily skin)(Special Topic)
- Skin - pale or gray (see: Paleness)(Symptoms)
- Skin - yellow (see: Jaundice)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Skin adhesives (see: Lacerations - liquid bandage)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Skin and sunburn treatments (see: Aloe)(Poison)
- Skin autografting (see: Skin graft)(Surgery)
- Skin autografting - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Skin biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)(Medical Test)
- (Symptoms)
- Skin bumps - acne-like (see: Comedones)(Symptoms)
- Skin cancer - basal cell (see: Basal cell skin cancer)(Condition)
- Skin cancer - biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Skin cancer - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Skin cancer - melanoma (see: Melanoma)(Condition)
- Skin cancer - melanoma - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Skin cancer - Mohs surgery (see: Mohs micrographic surgery)(Surgery)
- Skin cancer - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)(Special Topic)
- Skin cancer - squamous cell (see: Squamous cell skin cancer)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Skin cut - caring for staples (see: Laceration - sutures or staples - at home)(Self-Care)
- Skin cut - caring for stitches (see: Laceration - sutures or staples - at home)(Self-Care)
- Skin cut - liquid bandage (see: Lacerations - liquid bandage)(Self-Care)
- Skin cut - suture care (see: Laceration - sutures or staples - at home)(Self-Care)
- Skin disorders - dermatitis (see: Dermatitis)(Alt. Medicine)
- Skin flaking (see: Scales)(Symptoms)
- (Self-Care)
- (Surgery)
- Skin growths - fatty (see: Xanthoma)(Condition)
- Skin hemorrhages (see: Purpura)(Symptoms)
- Skin infection - bacterial (see: Cellulitis)(Condition)
- Skin infection - ecthyma (see: Ecthyma)(Condition)
- Skin infection - erysipeloid (see: Erysipeloid)(Condition)
- Skin infection - fungal (see: Candida infection of the skin)(Condition)
- Skin infection - staphylococcal (see: Carbuncle)(Condition)
- Skin infection - yeast (see: Candida infection of the skin)(Condition)
- Skin irritation from rubbing (see: Chafing)(Special Topic)
- Skin lesion (see: Rashes)(Symptoms)
- Skin lesion - actinic keratosis (see: Actinic keratosis)(Condition)
- Skin lesion - Gram stain (see: Gram stain)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Skin lesion Gram stain (see: Gram stain of skin lesion)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Skin mole - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)(Special Topic)
- (Symptoms)
- (Medical Test)
- Skin patch (see: Birth control - slow release methods)(Special Topic)
- Skin pigment (see: Melanin)(Special Topic)
- Skin pigment disorder - acanthosis nigricans (see: Acanthosis nigricans)(Condition)
- Skin planing (see: Dermabrasion)(Surgery)
- Skin rash (see: Rashes)(Symptoms)
- Skin rash - contact dermatitis (see: Contact dermatitis)(Condition)
- Skin redness or inflammation (see: Rashes)(Symptoms)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Skin sparing mastectomy (see: Mastectomy)(Surgery)
- Skin sparing mastectomy, Simple mastectomy (see: Mastectomy)(Surgery)
- Skin spots - aging (see: Liver spots)(Condition)
- Skin spots - red (see: Bleeding into the skin)(Symptoms)
- Skin tag (see: Cutaneous skin tag)(Condition)
- Skin tests - allergy (see: Allergy testing - skin)(Medical Test)
- Skin transplant (see: Skin graft)(Surgery)
- Skin transplant - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)(Self-Care)
- (Symptoms)
- Skin ulcer skin graft self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)(Self-Care)
- (In-Depth)
- Skinny-needle thyroid biopsy (see: Fine needle aspiration of the thyroid )(Medical Test)
- (Injury)
- Skull radiography (see: Skull x-ray)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Skull-base osteomyelitis (see: Malignant otitis externa)(Condition)
Sl
- Slaked lime (see: Calcium hydroxide poisoning)(Poison)
- SLAP lesion (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- SLAP repair (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- SLAP repair - discharge (see: Shoulder surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- SLE (see: Systemic lupus erythematosus)(Condition)
- SLE - ANA (see: Antinuclear antibody panel)(Medical Test)
- SLE - InDepth (see: Systemic lupus erythematosus - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Sleep - natural short sleeper (see: Natural short sleeper)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Sleep apnea - central (see: Central sleep apnea)(Condition)
- Sleep apnea - obstructive (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - adults)(Condition)
- Sleep apnea - obstructive - adults (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - adults)(Condition)
- Sleep apnea - sleep study (see: Polysomnography)(Medical Test)
- Sleep disorder - insomnia (see: Insomnia)(Condition)
- Sleep disorder - insomnia - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Sleep disorder - medicines (see: Medicines for sleep)(Special Topic)
- Sleep disorder - sleep habits (see: Changing your sleep habits)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Sleep disruptive behaviors (see: Sleep disorders)(Condition)
- Sleep hygiene (see: Changing your sleep habits)(Self-Care)
- Sleep hygiene - insomnia (see: Insomnia)(Condition)
- Sleep hygiene - insomnia - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Sleep issues (see: Insomnia)(Condition)
- Sleep issues - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Condition)
- Sleep paralysis - isolated (see: Sleep paralysis)(Condition)
- Sleep rhythm (see: Sleep disorders)(Condition)
- Sleep study (see: Polysomnography)(Medical Test)
- Sleep terror disorder (see: Night terrors in children)(Condition)
- Sleep-disordered breathing (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - adults)(Condition)
- Sleep-disordered breathing - adults (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - adults)(Condition)
- Sleep-wake syndrome - irregular (see: Irregular sleep-wake syndrome)(Condition)
- Sleepiness - during the day (see: Drowsiness)(Symptoms)
- Sleeping pills (see: Medicines for sleep)(Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- Sleeplessness (see: Insomnia)(Alt. Medicine)
- (Condition)
- Sling - instructions (see: How to make a sling)(Injury)
- Slipped disk (see: Herniated disk)(Condition)
- Slipped disk - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)(Self-Care)
- Slipped disk - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)(Special Topic)
- (Medical Test)
- Slow heart rate - sick sinus (see: Sick sinus syndrome)(Condition)
- Slow involuntary movements of large muscle groups (see: Movement - uncontrolled or slow)(Symptoms)
- Slurred speech (see: Dysarthria)(Condition)
- Slurred speech (see: Speech impairment in adults)(Symptoms)
- Slurred speech - dysarthria (see: Communicating with someone with dysarthria)(Self-Care)
Sm
- SMA20 (see: Comprehensive metabolic panel)(Medical Test)
- SMA7 (see: Basic metabolic panel)(Medical Test)
- SMAC20 (see: Comprehensive metabolic panel)(Medical Test)
- SMAC7 (see: Basic metabolic panel)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Small bowel biopsy (see: Enteroscopy)(Medical Test)
- Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) (see: Capsule endoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Small bowel enema (see: Enteroclysis)(Medical Test)
- Small bowel follow-through (see: Enteroclysis)(Medical Test)
- Small bowel obstruction (see: Intestinal obstruction and Ileus)(Condition)
- (Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- (Medical Test)
- Small cell lung cancer (see: Lung cancer - small cell)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Small incision total hip replacement (see: Minimally invasive hip replacement)(Surgery)
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (see: Small bowel bacterial overgrowth)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Small intestine insufficiency (see: Short bowel syndrome)(Condition)
- Small intestine surgery (see: Small bowel resection)(Surgery)
- Small intestine surgery - discharge (see: Small bowel resection - discharge)(Discharge)
- Small noncleaved cell lymphoma (see: Burkitt lymphoma)(Condition)
- (Injury)
- (Medical Test)
- (Symptoms)
- SMILE - discharge (see: Refractive corneal surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- SMILE - what to ask your doctor (see: Refractive corneal surgery - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Smokeless snuff (see: Nicotine and tobacco)(Condition)
- Smokeless tobacco - medications (see: Smoking cessation medications)(Special Topic)
- Smokeless tobacco - nicotine addiction (see: Nicotine and tobacco)(Condition)
- Smokeless tobacco - stop smoking programs (see: Stop smoking support programs)(Special Topic)
- Smokeless tobacco - tips on how to quit (see: Tips on how to quit smoking)(Special Topic)
- Smokeless tobacco - weight gain (see: Weight gain after quitting smoking: What to do)(Self-Care)
- Smoker's keratosis (see: Leukoplakia)(Condition)
- Smoking - electronic cigarettes (see: E-cigarettes and E-hookahs)(Special Topic)
- (In-Depth)
- Smoking - nicotine addiction and withdrawal (see: Nicotine and tobacco)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- Smoking and smokeless tobacco - quitting (see: Benefits of quitting tobacco)(Special Topic)
- Smoking and smokeless tobacco - risks (see: Risks of tobacco)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Smoking cessation - medications (see: Smoking cessation medications)(Special Topic)
- Smoking cessation - nicotine replacement (see: Nicotine replacement therapy)(Special Topic)
- Smoking cessation - tips on how to quit (see: Tips on how to quit smoking)(Special Topic)
- Smoking cessation - weight gain (see: Weight gain after quitting smoking: What to do)(Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- Smoking cessation programs (see: Stop smoking support programs)(Special Topic)
- Smoking cessation techniques (see: Stop smoking support programs)(Special Topic)
- Smooth tongue (see: Glossitis)(Condition)
Sn
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Snail fever (see: Schistosomiasis)(Condition)
- (Injury)
- Sneddon syndrome - idiopathic livedo reticularis (see: Livedo reticularis)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Snellen test (see: Visual acuity test)(Medical Test)
- (Self-Care)
- SNHL (see: Sensorineural deafness)(Symptoms)
- (Self-Care)
So
- Soap - swallowing (see: Swallowing soap)(Poison)
- Soap ingestion (see: Swallowing soap)(Poison)
- (Condition)
- Social phobia (see: Social anxiety disorder)(Condition)
- Sociopathic personality (see: Antisocial personality disorder)(Condition)
- Sociopathy (see: Antisocial personality disorder)(Condition)
- Soda ash poisoning (see: Sodium carbonate poisoning)(Poison)
- Soda loading (see: Baking soda overdose)(Poison)
- Sodium - serum (see: Sodium blood test)(Medical Test)
- Sodium bicarbonate (see: Baking powder overdose)(Poison)
- (Poison)
- (Medical Test)
- (Poison)
- (Poison)
- (Poison)
- (Nutrition)
- Sodium orthophosphate poisoning (see: Trisodium phosphate poisoning)(Poison)
- (Medical Test)
- Sodoku (see: Rat-bite fever)(Condition)
- Soft chancre (see: Chancroid)(Condition)
- Soft tissue gangrene (see: Necrotizing soft tissue infection)(Condition)
- Solanum tuberosum poisoning (see: Potato plant poisoning - green tubers and sprouts)(Poison)
- Solar erythema (see: Sunburn)(Symptoms)
- Solar erythema: Burn from the sun (see: Sunburn)(Symptoms)
- Solar keratosis (see: Actinic keratosis)(Condition)
- Solar keratosis - cryotherapy (see: Cryotherapy for the skin)(Surgery)
- (Poison)
- Solid organ transplant - lung (see: Lung transplant)(Surgery)
- (Condition)
- Solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (see: Solitary fibrous tumor)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Solitary pulmonary nodule - PET (see: Lung PET scan)(Medical Test)
- (Special Topic)
- Somatic symptom and related disorders (see: Illness anxiety disorder)(Condition)
- Somatic symptom and related disorders (see: Somatic symptom disorder)(Condition)
- Somatic symptom disorder (see: Illness anxiety disorder)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Somatiform disorders (see: Somatic symptom disorder)(Condition)
- Somatization disorder (see: Somatic symptom disorder)(Condition)
- Somatoform disorders (see: Somatic symptom disorder)(Condition)
- Somatostatinoma (see: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors)(Condition)
- Somatotroph adenoma (see: Acromegaly)(Condition)
- Sominex overdose (see: Diphenhydramine overdose)(Poison)
- Somnambulism (see: Sleepwalking)(Condition)
- Somnolence (see: Drowsiness)(Symptoms)
- Somnolence - idiopathic (see: Idiopathic hypersomnia)(Condition)
- Sonde enteroscopy (see: Enteroscopy)(Medical Test)
- Sonogram (see: Ultrasound)(Medical Test)
- Sonogram of the breast (see: Breast ultrasound)(Medical Test)
- Sopental overdose (see: Pentobarbital overdose)(Poison)
- Sore throat (see: Pharyngitis - sore throat)(Condition)
- Sore throat - tonsillitis (see: Tonsillitis)(Condition)
- Sore throat strep (see: Strep throat)(Condition)
- Sores on the female genitals (see: Genital sores - female)(Symptoms)
- (Nutrition)
Sp
- Sparklelan poisoning (see: Lanolin poisoning)(Poison)
- Spasm of the esophagus (see: Esophageal spasm)(Condition)
- Spasmodic bladder (see: Urge incontinence)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Spasmodic torticollis (see: Torticollis)(Condition)
- Spasms of the hands or feet (see: Hand or foot spasms)(Symptoms)
- Spastic colitis (see: Irritable bowel syndrome)(Condition)
- Spastic colon (see: Irritable bowel syndrome)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Specks in the eye (see: Eye floaters)(Special Topic)
- Specks in your vision (see: Eye floaters)(Special Topic)
- Specks in your vision. (see: Eye floaters)(Special Topic)
- Spectracide poisoning (see: Diazinon poisoning)(Poison)
- Speech and language disorder - aphasia (see: Communicating with someone with aphasia)(Self-Care)
- Speech and language disorder - dysarthria care (see: Communicating with someone with dysarthria)(Self-Care)
- Speech disfluency (see: Stuttering)(Condition)
- Speech disorder - apraxia (see: Apraxia)(Condition)
- Speech disorder - spasmodic dysphonia (see: Spasmodic dysphonia)(Condition)
- Speech disorders - dysarthria (see: Dysarthria)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Speed overdose (see: Methamphetamine overdose)(Poison)
- SPEP (see: Protein electrophoresis - serum)(Medical Test)
- Spherocytosis (see: Hereditary spherocytic anemia)(Condition)
- Spherocytosis - osmotic fragility (see: Osmotic fragility test)(Medical Test)
- Sphingomyelinase deficiency (see: Niemann-Pick disease)(Condition)
- Sphygmomanometry (see: Blood pressure measurement)(Medical Test)
- Spider angioma (see: Telangiectasia)(Symptoms)
- (Condition)
- Spider bite (see: Insect bites and stings)(Injury)
- Spider fingers (see: Arachnodactyly)(Symptoms)
- Spider nevus (see: Spider angioma)(Condition)
- Spider telangiectasia (see: Spider angioma)(Condition)
- Spider veins (see: Telangiectasia)(Symptoms)
- Spider veins (see: Spider angioma)(Condition)
- Spielmeyer-Vogt (see: Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL))(Condition)
- Spina bifida - quadruple (see: Quadruple screen test)(Medical Test)
- Spinal abscess (see: Epidural abscess)(Condition)
- (Surgery)
- (Condition)
- Spinal cord injury (see: Spinal cord trauma)(Condition)
- Spinal cord injury (see: Spinal injury)(Injury)
- Spinal cord injury - autonomic dysreflexia (see: Autonomic dysreflexia)(Condition)
- Spinal cord injury, SCI (see: Spinal injury)(Injury)
- (Surgery)
- (Condition)
- Spinal CT (see: Lumbosacral spine CT)(Medical Test)
- Spinal curvature (see: Scoliosis)(Condition)
- Spinal fluid culture (see: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture)(Medical Test)
- Spinal fluid smear (see: CSF smear)(Medical Test)
- (Surgery)
- Spinal fusion - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Spinal injection for back pain (see: Epidural injections for back pain)(Surgery)
- (Injury)
- (Special Topic)
- Spinal microdiskectomy (see: Diskectomy)(Surgery)
- Spinal microdiskectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Condition)
- Spinal stenosis - fusion (see: Spinal fusion)(Surgery)
- Spinal stenosis - managing (see: Managing your chronic back pain)(Self-Care)
- Spinal stenosis - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)(Special Topic)
- Spinal stenosis - returning to sports (see: Returning to sports after a back injury)(Self-Care)
- Spinal tap (see: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- (Discharge)
- Spine surgery - diskectomy (see: Diskectomy)(Surgery)
- Spine surgery - diskectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Spine surgery - foraminotomy (see: Foraminotomy)(Surgery)
- Spine surgery - foraminotomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Spine surgery - laminectomy (see: Laminectomy)(Surgery)
- Spine surgery - laminectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Spine surgery - spinal fusion (see: Spinal fusion)(Surgery)
- Spine surgery - spinal fusion - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Spine x-ray (see: Thoracic spine x-ray)(Medical Test)
- Spinocerebellar degeneration (see: Friedreich ataxia)(Condition)
- Spiral enteroscopy (see: Enteroscopy)(Medical Test)
- Spirillary fever (see: Rat-bite fever)(Condition)
- Spirogram (see: Pulmonary function tests)(Medical Test)
- Spirometry (see: Pulmonary function tests)(Medical Test)
- Spitting up blood (see: Coughing up blood)(Symptoms)
- Spleen enlargement (see: Splenomegaly)(Symptoms)
- (Surgery)
- Spleen removal - adult - discharge (see: Open spleen removal in adults - discharge)(Discharge)
- Spleen removal - adult - discharge (see: Open spleen removal in adults - discharge)(Discharge)
- Spleen removal - laparoscopic (see: Spleen removal)(Surgery)
- Spleen swelling (see: Splenomegaly)(Symptoms)
- Splenectomy (see: Spleen removal)(Surgery)
- Splenectomy - adult - discharge (see: Open spleen removal in adults - discharge)(Discharge)
- Splenectomy - microscopic - discharge (see: Laparoscopic spleen removal in adults - discharge)(Discharge)
- Splenectomy - post-surgery syndrome (see: Post-splenectomy complications)(Condition)
- Splenectomy - reactive thrombocytosis (see: Post-splenectomy complications)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Splenomegalic polycythemia (see: Polycythemia vera)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Splint - instructions (see: How to make a splint)(Injury)
- (Symptoms)
- (Special Topic)
- Split night polysomnography (see: Polysomnography)(Medical Test)
- Split thickness skin graft (see: Skin graft)(Surgery)
- Split-skin graft - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)(Self-Care)
- SPN (see: Solitary pulmonary nodule)(Condition)
- Spondylitis (see: Ankylosing spondylitis)(Condition)
- Spondylitis - psoriatic arthritis (see: Psoriatic arthritis)(Condition)
- Spondyloarthritis (see: Ankylosing spondylitis)(Condition)
- Spondyloarthritis - psoriatic arthritis (see: Psoriatic arthritis)(Condition)
- Spondyloarthropathy (see: Ankylosing spondylitis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Sponge bath (see: Bathing a patient in bed )(Self-Care)
- Spontaneous abortion (see: Miscarriage)(Condition)
- Spontaneous abortion (see: Miscarriage - threatened)(Condition)
- Spontaneous abortion (see: Miscarriage)(Alt. Medicine)
- Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (see: Peritonitis)(Condition)
- Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) (see: Peritonitis - spontaneous bacterial)(Condition)
- Spontaneous pneumothorax (see: Collapsed lung (pneumothorax))(Condition)
- Spoon nails (see: Nail abnormalities)(Symptoms)
- Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension (see: Pulmonary hypertension)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- (Poison)
- (Special Topic)
- Spotted fever (see: Rocky Mountain spotted fever)(Condition)
- Spotting (see: Vaginal bleeding between periods)(Symptoms)
- Spousal abuse (see: Domestic violence)(Special Topic)
- Sprain - ankle (see: Ankle pain)(Symptoms)
- Sprain - hamstring (see: Hamstring strain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Sprained elbow - aftercare (see: Elbow sprain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Sprained thumb (see: Skier's thumb - aftercare)(Discharge)
- Sprained thumb, stable thumb,ulnar collateral ligament injury, gamekeeper’s thumb (see: Skier's thumb - aftercare)(Discharge)
- (Injury)
- Sprue (see: Celiac disease – sprue)(Condition)
- Sprue - xylose (see: D-xylose absorption)(Medical Test)
- SPT (see: Suprapubic catheter care)(Self-Care)
- Sputum - Gram stain (see: Gram stain)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
Sq
- SQ injections (see: Subcutaneous (SQ) injections)(Self-Care)
- Squamous cell - recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)(Special Topic)
- Squamous cell - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)(Special Topic)
- Squamous cell - targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)(Special Topic)
- Squamous cell cancer - biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Squamous cell cancer - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Squamous cell cancer - mouth (see: Oral cancer)(Condition)
- Squamous cell cancer - mouth and neck radiation (see: Mouth and neck radiation - discharge)(Discharge)
- Squamous cell cancer - neck dissection (see: Neck dissection)(Surgery)
- Squamous cell carcinoma - anal (see: Anal cancer)(Condition)
- Squamous cell carcinoma - lung (see: Non-small cell lung cancer)(Condition)
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin (see: Squamous cell skin cancer)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Squamous cell skin cancer - Mohs surgery (see: Mohs micrographic surgery)(Surgery)
- Squamous cell-recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)(Special Topic)
- Squamous cell-targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)(Special Topic)
- Squamous intraepithelial lesion - colposcopy (see: Colposcopy - directed biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Squamous intraepithelial lesion - cone biopsy (see: Cone biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Squamous intraepithelial lesion - dysplasia (see: Cervical dysplasia)(Condition)
- Squamous intraepithelial lesion - Pap (see: Pap test)(Medical Test)
- Squint (see: Strabismus)(Condition)
Sr
- SRS (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)(Surgery)
- SRS (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)(Surgery)
- SRS (see: Silver-Russell syndrome)(Condition)
- SRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)(Surgery)
- SRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)(Surgery)
Ss
- SSPE (see: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis)(Condition)
- SSRI - serotonin syndrome (see: Serotonin syndrome)(Condition)
St
- ST - elevation myocardial infarction (see: Thrombolytic drugs for heart attack)(Special Topic)
- ST - elevation myocardial infarction (see: Heart attack)(Condition)
- ST elevation myocardial infarction - ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)(Condition)
- ST elevation myocardial infarction - ACS - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- St. Vitus dance (see: Sydenham chorea)(Condition)
- ST-elevation myocardial infarction (see: Heart attack)(Condition)
- ST-elevation myocardial infarction - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- ST-elevation myocardial infarction-ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Stable angina - discharge (see: Angina - discharge)(Discharge)
- Stable factor (see: Factor VII assay)(Medical Test)
- Stable thumb (see: Skier's thumb - aftercare)(Discharge)
- Stammering (see: Stuttering)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Standard ileostomy (see: Types of ileostomy)(Self-Care)
- Standard ileostomy - diet (see: Ileostomy and your diet)(Self-Care)
- Standard ileostomy - discharge (see: Ileostomy - discharge)(Discharge)
- Standard ileostomy - living with (see: Living with your ileostomy)(Self-Care)
- Standard ileostomy - pouch change (see: Ileostomy - changing your pouch)(Self-Care)
- Standard ileostomy - stoma care (see: Ileostomy - caring for your stoma)(Self-Care)
- Standard isolation precautions (see: Isolation precautions)(Special Topic)
- Standard ophthalmic exam (see: Standard eye exam)(Medical Test)
- Stapedectomy (see: Otosclerosis)(Condition)
- Staph - ecthyma (see: Ecthyma)(Condition)
- Staph - impetigo (see: Impetigo)(Condition)
- Staph - MRSA (see: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA))(Condition)
- Staph infection - abscess (see: Skin abscess)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- Staph skin infection (see: Carbuncle)(Condition)
- Staphylococcal - MRSA (see: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA))(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (see: Toxic shock syndrome)(Condition)
- Staphylococcus - cellulitis (see: Cellulitis)(Condition)
- Staphylococcus - ecthyma (see: Ecthyma)(Condition)
- Staphylococcus - impetigo (see: Impetigo)(Condition)
- Staphylococcus aureus - endocarditis (see: Endocarditis)(Condition)
- Staphylococcus infections - self care at home (see: Staph infections - self-care at home)(Self-Care)
- Staphylococcus infections - self-care at home (see: Staph infections - self-care at home)(Self-Care)
- Staphylokinase (see: Thrombolytic therapy)(Special Topic)
- (Poison)
- Starches (see: Carbohydrates)(Nutrition)
- Startle reflex (see: Moro reflex)(Symptoms)
- Startle response (see: Moro reflex)(Symptoms)
- Stasis dermatitis - venous ulcer (see: Venous ulcers - self-care)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- Stasis leg ulcers - self-care (see: Venous ulcers - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Static lung volume determination (see: Lung plethysmography)(Medical Test)
- Statin (see: How to take statins)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Staying active - burning calories (see: Ways to burn more calories every day)(Special Topic)
- STD - chancroid (see: Chancroid)(Condition)
- STD - chlamydia (see: Chlamydia infections in women)(Condition)
- STD - donovanosis (see: Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale))(Condition)
- STD - PID aftercare (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- STD - safe sex (see: Safe sex )(Special Topic)
- STD - syphilis (see: Syphilis)(Condition)
- STD - trichomonas vaginitis (see: Trichomoniasis)(Condition)
- (Poison)
- Steatosis (see: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease)(Condition)
- STEC-HUS (see: Hemolytic-uremic syndrome)(Condition)
- Stein-Leventhal syndrome (see: Polycystic ovary syndrome)(Condition)
- Stellachrome poisoning (see: Merbromin poisoning)(Poison)
- (Special Topic)
- Stem cell transplant (see: Bone marrow transplant)(Surgery)
- Stem cell transplant - discharge (see: Bone marrow transplant - discharge)(Discharge)
- Stem cell transplant - donation (see: Bone marrow (stem cell) donation)(Special Topic)
- Stem cell transplant - graft-versus-host disease (see: Graft-versus-host disease)(Condition)
- STEMI - thrombolytic (see: Thrombolytic drugs for heart attack)(Special Topic)
- Stenosis - carotid (see: Carotid artery disease)(Condition)
- Stenosis - foraminotomy (see: Foraminotomy)(Surgery)
- Stenosis - laminectomy (see: Laminectomy)(Surgery)
- Stenosis - renal artery (see: Renovascular hypertension)(Condition)
- (Surgery)
- (Self-Care)
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)(Surgery)
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)-radiation therapy (see: Radiation therapy)(Special Topic)
- Stereotactic brain biopsy (see: Brain surgery)(Surgery)
- Stereotactic brain biopsy - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Stereotactic breast biopsy (see: Breast biopsy - stereotactic)(Medical Test)
- Stereotactic craniotomy (see: Brain surgery)(Surgery)
- Stereotactic craniotomy - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)(Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- (Surgery)
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)(Surgery)
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)(Surgery)
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT)-radiation therapy (see: Radiation therapy)(Special Topic)
- Stereotactic radiotherapy - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Condition)
- Sterile gloves (see: Sterile technique)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Sterilization surgery - female (see: Tubal ligation)(Surgery)
- Sterilization surgery - female - discharge (see: Tubal ligation - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Special Topic)
- Sternal dehiscence (see: Sternal exploration or closure)(Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- Sternal infection (see: Sternal exploration or closure)(Surgery)
- Sternal tap (see: Bone marrow aspiration)(Medical Test)
- Sternutation (see: Sneezing)(Symptoms)
- Steroid injection - back (see: Epidural injections for back pain)(Surgery)
- Steroid injection - epidural (see: Epidural injections for back pain)(Surgery)
- Steroid nasal sprays (see: Nasal corticosteroid sprays)(Discharge)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (see: Erythema multiforme)(Condition)
- STI - chancroid (see: Chancroid)(Condition)
- STI - chlamydia (see: Chlamydia infections in women)(Condition)
- STI - donovanosis (see: Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale))(Condition)
- STI - safe sex (see: Safe sex )(Special Topic)
- STI - syphilis (see: Syphilis)(Condition)
- STI - trichomonas vaginitis (see: Trichomoniasis)(Condition)
- Stiff heart syndrome (see: Cardiac amyloidosis)(Condition)
- Stiff lung (see: Acute respiratory distress syndrome)(Condition)
- Stiff neck (see: Neck pain)(Symptoms)
- Stiff shoulder - aftercare (see: Frozen shoulder - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Stiffness in a joint (see: Joint pain)(Symptoms)
- Still disease (see: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis)(Condition)
- Stillbirth (see: When your baby is stillborn)(Self-Care)
- Still's disease (see: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis)(Condition)
- Still's disease - adult (see: Adult Still disease)(Condition)
- Stimulant - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Poison)
- Stings - marine animals (see: Marine animal stings or bites)(Injury)
- Stinkweed (see: Jimsonweed poisoning)(Poison)
- (Poison)
- (Condition)
- Stomach cancer - gastrectomy (see: Gastrectomy)(Surgery)
- Stomach flu (see: Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu))(Condition)
- Stomach flu - dehydration (see: Dehydration)(Condition)
- Stomach pain (see: Abdominal pain)(Symptoms)
- Stomach pumping (see: Gastric suction)(Medical Test)
- Stomach tube insertion (see: Feeding tube insertion - gastrostomy)(Surgery)
- Stomach tube insertion-discharge (see: PEG tube insertion - discharge)(Discharge)
- Stomach upset (see: Nausea and vomiting – adults)(Symptoms)
- Stomachache (see: Abdominal pain)(Symptoms)
- Stomatitis - ulcerative (see: Mouth ulcers)(Condition)
- (Poison)
- Stones - bladder (see: Bladder stones)(Condition)
- Stones - cystine (see: Cystinuria)(Condition)
- Stones - kidney (see: Kidney stones)(Condition)
- Stones - kidney - InDepth (see: Kidney stones - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Stones - kidney - self-care (see: Kidney stones - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Stones and kidney - self-care (see: Percutaneous urinary procedures - discharge)(Discharge)
- Stones and kidney - self-care (see: Kidney stones - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Stool - Gram stain (see: Gram stain)(Medical Test)
- Stool - trypsin and chymotrypsin (see: Trypsin and chymotrypsin in stool)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Stool culture (see: Fecal culture)(Medical Test)
- Stool DNA test (see: Colon cancer screening)(Special Topic)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Stool incontinence - devices (see: External incontinence devices)(Special Topic)
- Stool O and P (see: Stool ova and parasites exam)(Medical Test)
- Stool occult blood test - flushable home test (see: Flushable reagent stool blood test)(Medical Test)
- Stool occult blood test - guaiac smear (see: Stool guaiac test)(Medical Test)
- Stool occult blood test -- guaiac smear (see: Stool guaiac test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Stool smear (see: Fecal smear)(Medical Test)
- (Symptoms)
- Stools - black or tarry (see: Black or tarry stools)(Symptoms)
- Stools - bloody (see: Black or tarry stools)(Symptoms)
- (Symptoms)
- (Symptoms)
- Stools - watery (see: Diarrhea)(Symptoms)
- (Special Topic)
- Stop smoking techniques (see: Stop smoking support programs)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- Strabismus repair (see: Eye muscle repair)(Surgery)
- Strabismus repair - discharge (see: Eye muscle repair - discharge )(Discharge)
- Straddle injury (see: Genital injury)(Injury)
- Strained iliopsoas muscle - aftercare (see: Hip flexor strain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Injury)
- Strangulation (see: Hernia)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- Strep - ecthyma (see: Ecthyma)(Condition)
- Strep - impetigo (see: Impetigo)(Condition)
- Strep infection - erysipelas (see: Erysipelas)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Strep throat - anti-DNase B test (see: Anti-DNase B blood test)(Medical Test)
- Strep throat - guttate psoriasis (see: Guttate psoriasis)(Condition)
- Strep throat - rheumatic fever (see: Rheumatic fever)(Condition)
- Strep throat - Sydenham chorea (see: Sydenham chorea)(Condition)
- Streptobacillary fever (see: Rat-bite fever)(Condition)
- Streptobacillosis (see: Rat-bite fever)(Condition)
- Streptococcal - Sydenham chorea (see: Sydenham chorea)(Condition)
- Streptococcal infection - erysipelas (see: Erysipelas)(Condition)
- Streptococcal pharyngitis (see: Strep throat)(Condition)
- Streptococcal proctitis (see: Perianal streptococcal cellulitis)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Streptococcus - ecthyma (see: Ecthyma)(Condition)
- Streptococcus - impetigo (see: Impetigo)(Condition)
- Streptococcus - rheumatic fever (see: Rheumatic fever)(Condition)
- Streptococcus - Sydenham chorea (see: Sydenham chorea)(Condition)
- Streptococcus pyogenes - rheumatic fever (see: Rheumatic fever)(Condition)
- Streptococcus viridans - endocarditis (see: Endocarditis)(Condition)
- Streptokinase (SK) (see: Thrombolytic therapy)(Special Topic)
- Stress (see: Stress and your health)(Symptoms)
- Stress - COPD (see: COPD - managing stress and your mood)(Special Topic)
- Stress - managing (see: Learn to manage stress)(Special Topic)
- Stress - recognizing (see: Learn to manage stress)(Special Topic)
- Stress - relaxation techniques (see: Learn to manage stress)(Special Topic)
- (Symptoms)
- (Special Topic)
- Stress ECG (see: Exercise stress test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Stress fracture (see: Broken bone)(Injury)
- Stress incontinence (see: Stress urinary incontinence)(Condition)
- Stress incontinence - care at home (see: When you have urinary incontinence)(Self-Care)
- Stress test - echocardiography (see: Stress echocardiography)(Medical Test)
- Stress test - exercise treadmill (see: Exercise stress test)(Medical Test)
- Stress test - nuclear (see: Nuclear stress test)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Stress urinary incontinence (see: Urinary incontinence - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Stress urinary incontinence - vaginal wall repair (see: Anterior vaginal wall repair)(Surgery)
- (Symptoms)
- Striae (see: Stretch marks)(Symptoms)
- Striae atrophica (see: Stretch marks)(Symptoms)
- Striae distensae (see: Stretch marks)(Symptoms)
- (Symptoms)
- (Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Stroke - aphasia (see: Communicating with someone with aphasia)(Self-Care)
- Stroke - AVM (see: Cerebral arteriovenous malformation)(Condition)
- Stroke - butter (see: Butter, margarine, and cooking oils)(Self-Care)
- Stroke - carotid artery (see: Carotid artery disease)(Condition)
- Stroke - carotid duplex (see: Carotid duplex)(Medical Test)
- Stroke - cholesterol and lifestyle (see: Cholesterol and lifestyle)(Self-Care)
- Stroke - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)(Self-Care)
- Stroke - dietary fats: Atherosclerosis - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)(Self-Care)
- (Discharge)
- Stroke - hemorrhagic (see: Stroke)(Condition)
- Stroke - hemorrhagic - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )(Discharge)
- Stroke - ischemic (see: Stroke)(Condition)
- Stroke - ischemic - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )(Discharge)
- Stroke - monounsaturated fat (see: Facts about monounsaturated fats)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - polyunsaturated fat (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - prevention (see: Preventing stroke)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - prevention (see: Stroke risk factors)(Self-Care)
- Stroke - recovery (see: Recovering after stroke)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - saturated fat (see: Facts about saturated fats)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - thrombolysis (see: Thrombolytic therapy)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - thrombolytic (see: Thrombolytic therapy)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - thrombolytic therapy (see: Thrombolytic therapy)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - trans fat (see: Facts about trans fats)(Special Topic)
- Stroke rehabilitation (see: Recovering after stroke)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Condition)
- Strongyloidiasis - ova and parasites (see: Stool ova and parasites exam)(Medical Test)
- Strongyloidiasis - ova and parasites Taeniasis - ova and parasites (see: Stool ova and parasites exam)(Medical Test)
- Struvite - stones (see: Kidney stones)(Condition)
- Struvite - stones - InDepth (see: Kidney stones - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- STS (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)(Condition)
- STSG (see: Skin graft)(Surgery)
- STSG - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Stuart-Prower deficiency (see: Factor X deficiency)(Condition)
- Stuart-Prower factor (see: Factor X assay)(Medical Test)
- Student's elbow (see: Bursitis)(Condition)
- Stuffy nose (see: Stuffy or runny nose – adult)(Symptoms)
- (Symptoms)
- Stuporous (see: Decreased alertness)(Symptoms)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Stuttgart disease (see: Leptospirosis)(Condition)
- Stye (see: Eyelid bump)(Condition)
Su
- Sub-acute rehab (see: Choosing a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility)(Self-Care)
- Sub-Q injections (see: Subcutaneous (SQ) injections)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord (see: Subacute combined degeneration)(Condition)
- Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (see: Subacute thyroiditis)(Condition)
- Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis (see: Silent thyroiditis)(Condition)
- Subacute nonsuppurative thyroiditis (see: Subacute thyroiditis)(Condition)
- Subacute sclerosing leukoencephalitis (see: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Subarachnoid anesthesia (see: Spinal and epidural anesthesia)(Surgery)
- Subarachnoid bleeding (see: Subarachnoid hemorrhage)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage - aneurysm (see: Brain aneurysm repair)(Surgery)
- (Condition)
- Subclavian artery occlusive syndrome (see: Aortic arch syndrome)(Condition)
- Subclavian port (see: Central venous catheters - ports)(Discharge)
- Subclavian steal syndrome (see: Aortic arch syndrome)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Subcutaneous abscess (see: Skin abscess)(Condition)
- Subcutaneous air (see: Subcutaneous emphysema)(Symptoms)
- (Symptoms)
- Subcutaneous mastectomy (see: Mastectomy)(Surgery)
- Subcutaneous mastectomy - discharge (see: Mastectomy - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Subdural hematoma - chronic (see: Chronic subdural hematoma)(Condition)
- Subdural hemorrhage (see: Subdural hematoma )(Condition)
- Subdural hemorrhage - chronic (see: Chronic subdural hematoma)(Condition)
- Subdural hygroma (see: Chronic subdural hematoma)(Condition)
- Subfalcine herniation (see: Brain herniation)(Condition)
- Sublingual space infection (see: Ludwig angina)(Condition)
- Submandibular space infection (see: Ludwig angina)(Condition)
- Submucus resection of the septum (see: Septoplasty - discharge)(Discharge)
- Substance abuse (see: Substance use)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse (see: Substance use disorder)(Condition)
- Substance abuse - amphetamines (see: Substance use - amphetamines)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - cocaine (see: Substance use - cocaine)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - cocaine withdrawal (see: Cocaine withdrawal)(Condition)
- Substance abuse - inhalants (see: Substance use - inhalants)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - LSD (see: Substance use - LSD)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - marijuana (see: Substance use - marijuana)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - opiate withdrawal (see: Opiate and opioid withdrawal)(Condition)
- Substance abuse - phencyclidine (see: Substance use - phencyclidine (PCP))(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - prescription drugs (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse recovery and diet (see: Substance use recovery and diet)(Special Topic)
- Substance misuse (see: Substance use disorder)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Substance use - alcohol (see: Alcohol use disorder)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Substance use - cocaine withdrawal (see: Cocaine withdrawal)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Substance use - opiate withdrawal (see: Opiate and opioid withdrawal)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Substance use - resources (see: Chemical dependence - resources)(Special Topic)
- Substance use - resources, Drug abuse - resources (see: Chemical dependence - resources)(Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- Substance use disorder - prescription drugs (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Substernalthyroid - surgery (see: Retrosternal thyroid surgery)(Surgery)
- Subthalamic deep brain stimulation (see: Deep brain stimulation)(Surgery)
- Subtotal colectomy (see: Total abdominal colectomy)(Surgery)
- Subtotal colectomy (see: Large bowel resection)(Surgery)
- Subtotal colectomy - discharge (see: Large bowel resection - discharge)(Discharge)
- Subtotal thyroidectomy (see: Thyroid gland removal)(Surgery)
- Subtotal thyroidectomy - discharge (see: Thyroid gland removal - discharge)(Discharge)
- Subtrochanteric fracture repair (see: Hip fracture surgery)(Surgery)
- Subtrochanteric fracture repair - discharge (see: Hip fracture - discharge )(Discharge)
- Subungual hematoma (see: Nail injuries)(Self-Care)
- Subungual warts (see: Warts)(Condition)
- Subvastus knee replacement (see: Knee joint replacement)(Surgery)
- Sucrose hemolysis test (see: Sugar-water hemolysis test)(Medical Test)
- Suction curettage (see: Abortion - procedure)(Surgery)
- Sudden cardiac arrest (see: Cardiac arrest)(Condition)
- Sudden cardiac arrest, SCA (see: Cardiac arrest)(Condition)
- Sudden increased intracranial pressure (see: Increased intracranial pressure)(Condition)
- Sudden sniffing death syndrome (see: Refrigerant poisoning)(Poison)
- Sudeck atrophy (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)(Condition)
- Sudeck's atrophy (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)(Condition)
- Sugar alternatives (see: Sweeteners - sugar substitutes)(Nutrition)
- (Medical Test)
- Sugars (see: Carbohydrates)(Nutrition)
- (Condition)
- Suitcase elbow (see: Medial epicondylitis - golfer's elbow)(Condition)
- Sulfhemoglobin (see: Abnormal hemoglobins testing)(Medical Test)
- Sulfite poisoning (see: Photographic fixative poisoning)(Poison)
- Sulfonylurea overdose (see: Oral hypoglycemics overdose)(Poison)
- (Poison)
- (Poison)
- Sumac - poisonous (see: Poison ivy - oak - sumac)(Poison)
- (Self-Care)
- Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis (see: Actinic keratosis)(Condition)
- Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots (see: Liver spots)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Sundowning - care (see: Dementia - behavior and sleep problems)(Self-Care)
- Sunken chest (see: Pectus excavatum)(Symptoms)
- Sunscreen - swallowing (see: Swallowing sunscreen)(Poison)
- Sunscreen poisoning (see: Swallowing sunscreen)(Poison)
- Super Glue (see: Cyanoacrylates poisoning)(Poison)
- Super-bugs (see: Vancomycin-resistant enterococci - hospital)(Special Topic)
- Superficial spreading melanoma (see: Melanoma)(Condition)
- Superficial spreading melanoma - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Condition)
- Superior vena cava obstruction (see: SVC obstruction)(Condition)
- Superior vena cava syndrome (see: SVC obstruction)(Condition)
- Supernumerary digits (see: Polydactyly)(Symptoms)
- (Symptoms)
- Support groups - by disease and condition (see: Resources)(Special Topic)
- Support stockings (see: Compression stockings)(Self-Care)
- Supracervical hysterectomy (see: Hysterectomy)(Surgery)
- Supracervical hysterectomy - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - laparoscopic - discharge)(Discharge)
- Supracervical hysterectomy - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - abdominal - discharge)(Discharge)
- Supracervical hysterectomy - InDepth (see: Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- Suprapubic catheters (see: Urinary catheters)(Special Topic)
- Suprapubic tube (see: Indwelling catheter care)(Self-Care)
- Supraventricular arrhythmia (see: Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter)(Condition)
- Supraventricular tachycardia (see: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT))(Condition)
- Surface echo (see: Echocardiogram)(Medical Test)
- Surgery - ankle - arthroscopic (see: Ankle arthroscopy)(Condition)
- Surgery - ankle - arthroscopy (see: Ankle arthroscopy)(Condition)
- Surgery - appendectomy (see: Appendectomy)(Surgery)
- Surgery - bone graft (see: Bone graft)(Surgery)
- Surgery - brain (see: Brain surgery)(Surgery)
- Surgery - brain - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Surgery - carpal tunnel (see: Carpal tunnel release )(Surgery)
- Surgery - clear liquid diet (see: Clear liquid diet)(Self-Care)
- Surgery - compartment syndrome (see: Compartment syndrome)(Condition)
- Surgery - full liquid diet (see: Full liquid diet)(Self-Care)
- Surgery - gallbladder - laparoscopic (see: Laparoscopic gallbladder removal)(Surgery)
- Surgery - gallbladder - open (see: Open gallbladder removal)(Surgery)
- Surgery - general anesthesia (see: General anesthesia)(Surgery)
- Surgery - knee - cartilage (see: Meniscal allograft transplantation )(Surgery)
- Surgery - knee - meniscus transplant (see: Meniscal allograft transplantation )(Surgery)
- Surgery - low fiber diet (see: Low-fiber diet)(Self-Care)
- Surgery - quitting smoking (see: Smoking and surgery)(Self-Care)
- Surgery - quitting tobacco (see: Smoking and surgery)(Self-Care)
- Surgery - rotator cuff (see: Rotator cuff repair )(Surgery)
- Surgery - shoulder - rotator cuff (see: Rotator cuff repair )(Surgery)
- Surgery - stomach removal (see: Gastrectomy)(Surgery)
- Surgery - wrist - arthroscopic (see: Wrist arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Surgery - wrist - arthroscopy (see: Wrist arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- (Surgery)
- Surgery using a laser (see: Laser surgery for the skin)(Surgery)
- Surgical abortion (see: Abortion - procedure)(Surgery)
- Surgical drain (see: Closed suction drain with bulb)(Self-Care)
- Surgical drain (see: Hemovac drain)(Self-Care)
- Surgical emphysema (see: Subcutaneous emphysema)(Symptoms)
- (Special Topic)
- Surgical incision care (see: Surgical wound care - closed)(Self-Care)
- Surgical incision care (see: Surgical wound care - open)(Self-Care)
- Surgical nail avlusion (see: Ingrown toenail)(Condition)
- Surgical nail avulsion (see: Ingrown toenail)(Condition)
- Surgical procedure - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)(Self-Care)
- Surgical site infection - SSI (see: Surgical wound infection – treatment)(Condition)
- Surgical wound - wound center (see: Wound care centers)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- (Default)
- Sustained virologic response - hepatitis C (see: Hepatitis C)(Condition)
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- (Condition)
- SVR - hepatitis C (see: Hepatitis C)(Condition)
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- Swab for respiratory viruses (see: Nasopharyngeal culture)(Medical Test)
- Swab for staph carriage (see: Nasopharyngeal culture)(Medical Test)
- Swallowing - pain or burning (see: Painful swallowing)(Symptoms)
- Swallowing batteries (see: Button batteries)(Poison)
- (Poison)
- (Condition)
- Swallowing pencils (see: Pencil swallowing)(Poison)
- (Self-Care)
- Swallowing problems - achalasia (see: Achalasia)(Condition)
- Swallowing problems - esophageal ring (see: Lower esophageal ring)(Condition)
- Swallowing problems for liquids and solids (see: Achalasia)(Condition)
- Swallowing shampoo (see: Shampoo - swallowing)(Poison)
- (Poison)
- (Poison)
- Swamp fever (see: Leptospirosis)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Swayback (see: Lordosis - lumbar)(Symptoms)
- Sweat - cold (see: Skin - clammy)(Symptoms)
- Sweat chloride (see: Sweat electrolytes test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Sweat test (see: Sweat electrolytes test)(Medical Test)
- (Symptoms)
- Sweating - excessive (see: Hyperhidrosis)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- (Nutrition)
- (Nutrition)
- (Symptoms)
- Swelling in the abdomen (see: Abdomen - swollen)(Symptoms)
- Swelling of a joint (see: Joint swelling)(Symptoms)
- Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs (see: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling)(Symptoms)
- Swelling of the face (see: Facial swelling)(Symptoms)
- (Condition)
- Swimmer's itch (see: Schistosomiasis)(Condition)
- Swimmer's shoulder (see: Rotator cuff problems)(Condition)
- (Poison)
- (Condition)
- Swine flu (see: H1N1 influenza (Swine flu))(Condition)
- Swineherd's disease (see: Leptospirosis)(Condition)
- Swollen belly (see: Abdomen - swollen)(Symptoms)
- Swollen eye or conjunctiva (see: Chemosis)(Symptoms)
- Swollen glands (see: Swollen lymph nodes)(Symptoms)
- Swollen gums (see: Gums - swollen)(Symptoms)
- (Symptoms)
- Swollen uvula (see: Uvulitis)(Condition)
- SWS (see: Sturge-Weber syndrome)(Condition)
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- (Condition)
- Sympathectomy - endoscopic thoracic (see: Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy)(Surgery)
- Sympathectomy -- endoscopic thoracic (see: Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy)(Surgery)
- Sympathetic hyperreflexia (see: Autonomic dysreflexia)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Synacthen stimulation test (see: ACTH stimulation test)(Medical Test)
- Syncope (see: Fainting)(Symptoms)
- (Alt. Medicine)
- Syncope - first aid (see: Unconsciousness - first aid)(Injury)
- Syncope - Holter (see: Holter monitor (24h))(Medical Test)
- Syndactyly (see: Webbing of the fingers or toes)(Symptoms)
- Syndesmosis injury - aftercare (see: Ankle sprain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Syndrome of inappropriate ADH release (see: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion)(Condition)
- Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (see: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Syndrome X (see: Metabolic syndrome)(Condition)
- Synovectomy - discharge (see: Knee arthroscopy - discharge )(Discharge)
- Synovectomy - knee (see: Knee arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Synovial sarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)(Condition)
- Synovitis - synovial biopsy (see: Synovial biopsy)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Syphilis - neurosyphilis (see: Neurosyphilis)(Condition)
- Syphilis - VDRL (see: VDRL test)(Medical Test)
- Syphilis screening test (see: RPR test)(Medical Test)
- Syphilitic aneurysm (see: Thoracic aortic aneurysm)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Syphilitic myeloneuropathy (see: Tabes dorsalis)(Condition)
- Syphilitic myelopathy (see: Tabes dorsalis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Syrinx (see: Syringomyelia)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID) (see: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS))(Condition)
- Systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID) - InDepth (see: Chronic fatigue syndrome - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (see: Sepsis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Systemic lupus erythematosus - ANA (see: Antinuclear antibody panel)(Medical Test)
- (In-Depth)
- Systemic lupus erythematosus - Raynaud (see: Raynaud phenomenon)(Condition)
- Systemic necrotizing vasculitis (see: Polyarteritis nodosa)(Condition)
- Systemic sclerosis (see: Scleroderma)(Condition)
- Systolic blood pressure (see: Blood pressure measurement)(Medical Test)
- Systolic click-murmur syndrome (see: Mitral valve prolapse)(Condition)
- Systolic heart murmur (see: Heart murmurs)(Symptoms)