B
- B-cell lymphomas - InDepth (see: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma - InDepth)(In-Depth)
Ba
- Back injury - returning to sports (see: Returning to sports after a back injury)(Self-Care)
- Back pain - low (see: Low back pain)(Alt. Medicine)
- Back pain - new (see: Low back pain - acute)(Condition)
- Back pain - returning to sports (see: Returning to sports after a back injury)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Back pain - short-term (see: Low back pain - acute)(Condition)
- Back pain - spinal stenosis (see: Spinal stenosis)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- (In-Depth)
- (Self-Care)
- Back pain injection (see: Epidural injections for back pain)(Surgery)
- Back strain - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)(Special Topic)
- Back strain - new (see: Low back pain - acute)(Condition)
- Backache (see: Low back pain - acute)(Condition)
- Backache - chronic (see: Low back pain - chronic)(Condition)
- Backache - chronic - cognitive behavioral (see: Cognitive behavioral therapy for back pain)(Discharge)
- Backache - chronic - narcotics (see: Taking narcotics for back pain)(Discharge)
- Backache - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Backache - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)(Self-Care)
- Backache - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)(Special Topic)
- Backache - work (see: Back pain - returning to work)(Self-Care)
- Bacterial labyrinthitis - aftercare (see: Labyrinthitis - aftercare )(Self-Care)
- Baker's cyst (see: Bursitis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Balanoposthitis (see: Balanitis)(Condition)
- Baldness (see: Hair loss)(Symptoms)
- Baldness - male (see: Male pattern baldness)(Condition)
- Ballismus (see: Movement - uncontrollable)(Symptoms)
- Balloon angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - heart)(Surgery)
- Balloon angioplasty - discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent - heart - discharge )(Discharge)
- Balloon angioplasty - periperhal artiery - discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries - discharge )(Discharge)
- Balloon angioplasty - peripheral artery- discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries - discharge )(Discharge)
- Balloon angioplasty - peripheral artiery - discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries - discharge )(Discharge)
- Balloon valvuloplasty (see: Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive)(Surgery)
- Balloon valvuloplasty - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Bankart (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Bankart - discharge (see: Shoulder surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Bankart lesion (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Bankart repair (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Bankart repair - discharge (see: Shoulder surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Bannwarth syndrome - questions (see: Lyme disease - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Barbiturate - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- Bariatric surgery - gastric bypass - discharge (see: Gastric bypass surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Bariatric surgery - laparoscopic gastric banding - discharge (see: Laparoscopic gastric banding - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Medical Test)
- Barlow syndrome (see: Mitral valve prolapse)(Condition)
- Basal cell cancer - biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Basal cell cancer - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Basal cell cancer - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)(Special Topic)
- Basal cell carcinoma (see: Basal cell skin cancer)(Condition)
- Basal cell epithelioma (see: Basal cell skin cancer)(Condition)
- Basal cell NMSC (see: Basal cell skin cancer)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Basal cell skin cancer - Mohs surgery (see: Mohs micrographic surgery)(Surgery)
- Baseball elbow (see: Medial epicondylitis - golfer's elbow)(Condition)
- Baseball finger - aftercare (see: Mallet finger - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Basilar skull fracture (see: Skull fracture)(Injury)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
Be
- Beating heart surgery (see: Heart bypass surgery)(Surgery)
- Beating heart surgery - discharge (see: Heart bypass surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Beau lines (see: Nail abnormalities)(Symptoms)
- Beau's lines (see: Nail abnormalities)(Symptoms)
- Bed bath (see: Bathing a patient in bed )(Self-Care)
- Bedsore - care (see: How to care for pressure sores)(Self-Care)
- Bedsore prevention (see: Preventing pressure ulcers)(Self-Care)
- Bedsores - what to ask your doctor (see: Pressure ulcers - what to ask your doctor )(Doctor Questions)
- Bedsores - what to ask your health care provider (see: Pressure ulcers - what to ask your doctor )(Doctor Questions)
- Before knee arthroplasty - what to ask your doctor (see: Questions to ask your doctor before knee replacement)(Doctor Questions)
- Before knee replacement - doctor questions (see: Questions to ask your doctor before knee replacement)(Doctor Questions)
- Before surgery - doctor visits (see: Tests and visits before surgery)(Self-Care)
- Before surgery - tests (see: Tests and visits before surgery)(Self-Care)
- (Doctor Questions)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Belly ache (see: Abdominal pain)(Symptoms)
- Bellyache (see: Abdominal pain)(Symptoms)
- Below knee amputation - discharge (see: Leg amputation - discharge)(Discharge)
- Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication (see: Anti-reflux surgery)(Surgery)
- Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication - discharge (see: Anti-reflux surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo - aftercare (see: Benign positional vertigo - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo - Epley (see: Epley maneuver)(Surgery)
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo-Epley (see: Epley maneuver)(Surgery)
- (Self-Care)
- Benign positional vertigo - aftercare (see: Dizziness and vertigo - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Benign positional vertigo - Epley (see: Epley maneuver)(Surgery)
- Benign positional vertigo-Epley (see: Epley maneuver)(Surgery)
- (Alt. Medicine)
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy) (see: Enlarged prostate)(Condition)
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy) - resection (see: Prostate resection - minimally invasive)(Surgery)
- (In-Depth)
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia - self-care (see: Enlarged prostate - after care)(Self-Care)
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy (hyperplasia) (see: Enlarged prostate)(Condition)
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy - self-care (see: Enlarged prostate - after care)(Self-Care)
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy - what to ask your doctor (see: Enlarged prostate - what to ask your doctor )(Doctor Questions)
- Benzodiazepine - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- Benzodiazepines (see: Medicines for sleep)(Special Topic)
- Bereavement (see: Grief)(Condition)
- Berry aneurysm - endovascular repair (see: Endovascular embolization)(Surgery)
- Berry aneurysm repair - discharge (see: Brain aneurysm repair - discharge)(Discharge)
- Beta agonist inhaler - COPD - control drugs (see: COPD - control drugs)(Self-Care)
- Bevacizumab - intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)(Surgery)
- Bevacizumab-intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)(Surgery)
Bi
- Bi-malleolar (see: Ankle fracture - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Bicipital tendinitis (see: Tendinitis)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- Bicycling - back pain (see: Back pain and sports)(Self-Care)
- Bile acid resins (see: Bile acid sequestrants for cholesterol)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Bile duct stones - InDepth (see: Gallstones and gallbladder disease - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Biliary calculus - laparoscopic discharge (see: Gallbladder removal - laparoscopic - discharge)(Discharge)
- Biliary calculus - open discha (see: Gallbladder removal - open - discharge)(Discharge)
- Biliary calculus - open discharge (see: Gallbladder removal - open - discharge)(Discharge)
- Biliary calculus: gallstones chenodeoxycholic acids (CDCA) - InDepth (see: Gallstones and gallbladder disease - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Biliary colic - InDepth (see: Gallstones and gallbladder disease - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Billowing mitral valve (see: Mitral valve prolapse)(Condition)
- Biological therapy (see: Immunotherapy for cancer)(Special Topic)
- (Medical Test)
- Biopsy - bladder (see: Bladder biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Biopsy - polyps (see: Polyp biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Biopsy - prostate (see: Prostate cancer)(Condition)
- Biopsy - prostate - InDepth (see: Prostate cancer - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Biopsy - skin (see: Skin lesion biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Biopsy - testicle (see: Testicular biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Biotherapy (see: Immunotherapy for cancer)(Special Topic)
- Bipolar - suicide (see: Suicide and suicidal behavior)(Condition)
- Bipolar -suicide (see: Suicide and suicidal behavior)(Condition)
- Bipolar affective disorder (see: Bipolar disorder )(Condition)
- Bipolar affective disorder - InDepth (see: Bipolar disorder - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Condition)
- (In-Depth)
- Bird flu - InDepth (see: Colds and the flu - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Bites - animals - self-care (see: Animal bites - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Bites - human - self-care (see: Human bites - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Biventricular assist device (see: Ventricular assist device)(Surgery)
- Biventricular pacemaker (see: Heart pacemaker)(Surgery)
- Biventricular pacemaker - discharge (see: Heart pacemaker - discharge)(Discharge)
Bk
- BK amputation - discharge (see: Leg amputation - discharge)(Discharge)
Bl
- (Symptoms)
- (Medical Test)
- Bladder calculi (see: Bladder stones)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Bladder incontinence - care at home (see: When you have urinary incontinence)(Self-Care)
- Bladder incontinence stress (see: Stress urinary incontinence)(Condition)
- Bladder infection - adults (see: Urinary tract infection - adults)(Condition)
- Bladder infection - urinalysis (see: Urinalysis)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Bladder spasms (see: Urge incontinence)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Blake drain (see: Closed suction drain with bulb)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Bleeding ulcer - InDepth (see: Peptic ulcers - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Blindness - vision loss (see: Living with vision loss)(Self-Care)
- Blockage of leg arteries (see: Peripheral artery disease - legs)(Condition)
- Blockage of leg arteries - Doppler (see: Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg)(Medical Test)
- Blockage of leg arteries - InDepth (see: Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Blood clot in the legs (see: Deep vein thrombosis)(Condition)
- Blood clot in the legs - discharge (see: Deep vein thrombosis - discharge)(Discharge)
- Blood clot to the lungs - D-dimer (see: D-dimer test)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Blood glucose - managing (see: Managing your blood sugar)(Self-Care)
- Blood in ejaculation (see: Blood in the semen)(Symptoms)
- Blood in stool - colonoscopy (see: Colonoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Blood in stool - sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)(Medical Test)
- (Symptoms)
- Blood in the urine (see: Urine - bloody )(Symptoms)
- Blood in the vomit (see: Vomiting blood)(Symptoms)
- Blood pressure - high (see: High blood pressure)(Alt. Medicine)
- Blood pressure - low (see: Low blood pressure)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- (Special Topic)
- Blood pressure reading (see: Blood pressure measurement)(Medical Test)
- Blood sugar - low (see: Hypoglycemia)(Alt. Medicine)
- Blood sugar management - InDepth (see: Diabetes diet - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Blood thinner - heparin shot (see: How to give a heparin shot)(Self-Care)
- Blood thinners - aspirin (see: Aspirin and heart disease)(Self-Care)
- Blood thinners - clopidogrel (see: Antiplatelet medicines - P2Y12 inhibitors)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Blood-pressure - DASH diet (see: Understanding the DASH diet)(Self-Care)
- Blood-thinner care (see: Taking warfarin)(Self-Care)
- Bloodborne infections (see: Bloodborne pathogens )(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Bloody sputum (see: Coughing up blood)(Symptoms)
- Blues (see: Depression)(Symptoms)
Bm
- BMI (see: Body mass index)(Special Topic)
- BMI (see: Overweight)(Symptoms)
Bo
- (Special Topic)
- Body movements - uncontrollable (see: Movement - uncontrollable)(Symptoms)
- Bone - broken (see: Broken bone)(Injury)
- Bone fracture (see: Broken bone)(Injury)
- Bone infection - discharge (see: Osteomyelitis - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Special Topic)
- Bone marrow transplant - bleeding (see: Bleeding during cancer treatment)(Self-Care)
- (Discharge)
- Bone marrow transplant - preventing infection (see: Cancer treatment - preventing infection)(Special Topic)
- (Medical Test)
- BOO (see: Bladder outlet obstruction)(Condition)
- Botox - larynx: spasmodic dysphonia-BTX (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)(Surgery)
- Botox - larynx: spasmodic dysphonia - BTX (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)(Surgery)
- Botox - larynx: spasmodic dysphonia-BTX (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)(Surgery)
- Botox-larynx: spasmodic dysphonia-BTX (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)(Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- Bounding pulse (see: Pulse - bounding)(Symptoms)
- Bowel resection - small intestine (see: Small bowel resection)(Surgery)
- Bowel resection - small intestine - discharge (see: Small bowel resection - discharge)(Discharge)
- Bowel surgery - colostomy creation (see: Colostomy)(Surgery)
- Boxer's fracture - aftercare (see: Hand fracture - aftercare)(Self-Care)
Bp
- BPH (see: Enlarged prostate)(Condition)
- BPH (see: Benign prostatic hyperplasia)(Alt. Medicine)
- BPH - InDepth (see: Benign prostatic hyperplasia - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- BPH - resection (see: Prostate resection - minimally invasive)(Surgery)
- BPH - self-care (see: Enlarged prostate - after care)(Self-Care)
- BPH - what to ask your doctor (see: Enlarged prostate - what to ask your doctor )(Doctor Questions)
- BPPV - aftercare (see: Benign positional vertigo - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- BPPV - Epley (see: Epley maneuver)(Surgery)
- BPPV-Epley (see: Epley maneuver)(Surgery)
- BPV - Epley (see: Epley maneuver)(Surgery)
Br
- Bradycardia (see: Arrhythmias)(Condition)
- Bradycardia - cardioversion (see: Cardioversion)(Special Topic)
- Bradycardia - pacemaker (see: Heart pacemaker)(Surgery)
- Bradycardia - pacemaker discharge (see: Heart pacemaker - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Discharge)
- Brain bleeding - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )(Discharge)
- Brain CT (see: Head CT scan)(Medical Test)
- Brain hemorrhage - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )(Discharge)
- Brain injury (see: Head injury - first aid)(Injury)
- Brain injury - concussion (see: Traumatic brain injury)(Condition)
- Brain injury - concussion - discharge (see: Concussion in adults - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Discharge)
- Brain injury - mild - what to ask your doctor - adult (see: Concussion in adults - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Brain MRI (see: Head MRI)(Medical Test)
- Brain neurostimulation (see: Deep brain stimulation)(Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- (Discharge)
- Brain wave test (see: EEG)(Medical Test)
- (Special Topic)
- Breast cancer - male (see: Breast cancer in men)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Breast cancer-male (see: Breast cancer in men)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Breathlessness (see: Breathing difficulty)(Symptoms)
- Brittle nails (see: Nail abnormalities)(Symptoms)
- (Injury)
- Broken bone - nail care (see: Pin care)(Self-Care)
- Broken bone - rod care (see: Pin care)(Self-Care)
- Broken bone - screw care (see: Pin care)(Self-Care)
- Broken bone - toe - self-care (see: Broken toe - self-care)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Broken foot - metatarsal (see: Metatarsal fracture (acute) - aftercare)(Discharge)
- Broken foot bone (see: Metatarsal stress fractures - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Broken foot-metatarsal (see: Metatarsal fracture (acute) - aftercare)(Discharge)
- Broken jaw (see: Broken or dislocated jaw)(Injury)
- (Self-Care)
- Broken nose (see: Nasal fracture - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Broken nose (see: Nose fracture)(Injury)
- (Injury)
- Broken rib - aftercare (see: Rib fracture - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Broken wrist (see: Colles wrist fracture - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma - attack (see: Signs of an asthma attack)(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma - control drugs (see: Asthma - control drugs)(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma - dust (see: Allergies, asthma, and dust)(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma - InDepth (see: Asthma in adults - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Bronchial asthma - inhaler with spacer (see: How to use an inhaler - with spacer)(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma - mold (see: Allergies, asthma, and molds)(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma - peak flow (see: Make peak flow a habit)(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma - peak flow meter (see: How to use your peak flow meter)(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma - pollen (see: Allergies, asthma, and pollen )(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma - quick relief (see: Asthma - quick-relief drugs )(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma - triggers (see: Stay away from asthma triggers)(Self-Care)
- Bronchial asthma-control drugs (see: Asthma - control drugs)(Self-Care)
- Bronchial nebulizer (see: How to use an inhaler - no spacer)(Self-Care)
- Bronchitis - chronic - adults - discharge (see: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - adults - discharge)(Discharge)
- Bronchitis - chronic - day to day (see: Day to day with COPD)(Self-Care)
- Bronchitis - chronic - quick-relief drugs (see: COPD - quick-relief drugs)(Self-Care)
- Bronchodilators (see: Asthma - quick-relief drugs )(Self-Care)
- Bronchodilators - COPD - control drugs (see: COPD - control drugs)(Self-Care)
- Bronchodilators - COPD - quick-relief drugs (see: COPD - quick-relief drugs)(Self-Care)
- Bronchopneumonia adults - discharge (see: Pneumonia in adults - discharge)(Discharge)
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia - postural drainage (see: Postural drainage )(Self-Care)
- Brooke ileostomy (see: Types of ileostomy)(Self-Care)
- Brooke ileostomy - diet (see: Ileostomy and your diet)(Self-Care)
- Brooke ileostomy - discharge (see: Ileostomy - discharge)(Discharge)
- Brooke ileostomy - living with (see: Living with your ileostomy)(Self-Care)
- Brooke ileostomy - pouch change (see: Ileostomy - changing your pouch)(Self-Care)
- Brooke ileostomy - stoma care (see: Ileostomy - caring for your stoma)(Self-Care)
Bu
- Bubo (see: Groin lump)(Symptoms)
- Bulb drain (see: Closed suction drain with bulb)(Self-Care)
- (Discharge)
- Bunionectomy - discharge (see: Bunion removal - discharge )(Discharge)
- Bunions - InDepth (see: Foot pain - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Burn from the sun (see: Sunburn)(Symptoms)
- Burns skin flap self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- (Alt. Medicine)
- Bursitis of the hip (see: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
Bv
- BVAD (see: Ventricular assist device)(Surgery)
By
- Bypass surgery - heart (see: Heart bypass surgery)(Surgery)
- Bypass surgery - heart - discharge (see: Heart bypass surgery - discharge)(Discharge)