La
- Lab-fabricated restoration (see: Dental crowns)(Surgery)
- Labile factor (see: Factor V assay)(Medical Test)
- Labor - delivery presentation (see: Delivery presentations)(Special Topic)
- Labor - epidural (see: Epidural block - pregnancy)(Special Topic)
- Labor - episiotomy (see: Episiotomy)(Special Topic)
- Labor - episiotomy aftercare (see: Episiotomy - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Labor - forceps (see: Assisted delivery with forceps)(Special Topic)
- Labor - vacuum assisted (see: Vacuum-assisted delivery)(Special Topic)
- Labor - VBAC (see: Vaginal birth after C-section )(Special Topic)
- Labor induction (see: Inducing labor)(Special Topic)
- Labor-birth canal (see: Your baby in the birth canal)(Special Topic)
- Labral repair (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Labrum - arthroscopy (see: Hip arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- (Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- Labyrinthitis - dizziness (see: Labyrinthitis)(Condition)
- Labyrinthitis - dizziness - aftercare (see: Labyrinthitis - aftercare )(Self-Care)
- Labyrinthitis - hearing loss (see: Labyrinthitis)(Condition)
- Labyrinthitis - vertigo (see: Labyrinthitis)(Condition)
- Labyrinthitis - vertigo - aftercare (see: Labyrinthitis - aftercare )(Self-Care)
- Labyrinthitis - vertigo: Labyrinthitis - dizziness (see: Labyrinthitis)(Condition)
- Labyrinthitis-vertigo: Labyrinthitis-dizziness (see: Labyrinthitis)(Condition)
- Laceration (see: Cuts and puncture wounds)(Injury)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Lack of coordination (see: Movement - uncoordinated)(Symptoms)
- Lack of regular bowel movements (see: Constipation in infants and children)(Symptoms)
- Lack of strength (see: Weakness)(Symptoms)
- Lack of thirst (see: Thirst - absent)(Symptoms)
- (Poison)
- (Condition)
- Lactase deficiency (see: Lactose intolerance)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Lactate test (see: Lactic acid test)(Medical Test)
- Lactation - abnormal (see: Nipple discharge)(Condition)
- Lactic (lactate) dehydrogenase isoenzymes (see: LDH isoenzyme blood test)(Medical Test)
- Lactic acid dehydrogenase test (see: Lactate dehydrogenase test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Laennec's cirrhosis (see: Alcoholic liver disease)(Condition)
- LAGB (see: Laparoscopic gastric banding)(Surgery)
- LAGB - discharge (see: Laparoscopic gastric banding - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Condition)
- Lambert-Eaton syndrome (see: Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Lamellar keratoplasty (see: Corneal transplant)(Surgery)
- Lamellar keratoplasty - discharge (see: Corneal transplant - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Surgery)
- Laminectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Laminectomy - fusion (see: Spinal fusion)(Surgery)
- Laminotomy (see: Diskectomy)(Surgery)
- Laminotomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Lamp oil poisoning (see: Kerosene poisoning)(Poison)
- Lancreaticogastrostomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer)(Surgery)
- Landouzy-Dejerine muscular dystrophy (see: Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy)(Condition)
- Landry-Guillain-Barre syndrome (see: Guillain-Barre syndrome)(Condition)
- Landry-Guillain-Barré syndrome (see: Guillain-Barre syndrome)(Condition)
- Landry-Guillain-Barré syndrome (see: Guillain-Barre syndrome)(Condition)
- Langerhans cell histiocytosis (see: Histiocytosis)(Condition)
- Language impairment (see: Speech impairment in adults)(Symptoms)
- (Poison)
- Lanoteplase (see: Thrombolytic therapy)(Special Topic)
- Lanoxin overdose (see: Cardiac glycoside overdose)(Poison)
- LAP - serum (see: Leucine aminopeptidase blood test)(Medical Test)
- Lap-Band (see: Laparoscopic gastric banding)(Surgery)
- Lap-Band - discharge (see: Laparoscopic gastric banding - discharge )(Discharge)
- Lap-Band® (see: Laparoscopic gastric banding)(Surgery)
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (see: Laparoscopic gastric banding)(Surgery)
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding - discharge (see: Laparoscopic gastric banding - discharge )(Discharge)
- Laparoscopic colectomy (see: Large bowel resection)(Surgery)
- Laparoscopic colectomy - discharge (see: Large bowel resection - discharge)(Discharge)
- Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer - discharge)(Discharge)
- Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer)(Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy (see: Hysterectomy)(Surgery)
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - laparoscopic - discharge)(Discharge)
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy - InDepth (see: Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy (see: Kidney removal)(Surgery)
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy - discharge (see: Kidney removal - discharge)(Discharge)
- Laparoscopic retropubic colposuspension (see: Urinary incontinence - retropubic suspension)(Surgery)
- Laparoscopic retropubic colposuspension - discharge (see: Urinary incontinence surgery - female - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Discharge)
- Laparoscopic splenectomy (see: Spleen removal)(Surgery)
- Laparoscopic splenectomy - discharge (see: Laparoscopic spleen removal in adults - discharge)(Discharge)
- Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (see: Hysterectomy)(Surgery)
- Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - laparoscopic - discharge)(Discharge)
- Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy - InDepth (see: Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Laparoscopic surgery with robotic assistance (see: Robotic surgery)(Surgery)
- Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (see: Hysterectomy)(Surgery)
- Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - vaginal - discharge )(Discharge)
- Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy - InDepth (see: Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Laparoscopy - diagnostic (see: Diagnostic laparoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Laparotomy (see: Abdominal exploration)(Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- Large cell carcinoma - lung (see: Non-small cell lung cancer)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Larva migrans visceralis (see: Visceral larva migrans)(Condition)
- Laryngeal cancer (see: Throat or larynx cancer)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Surgery)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Laryngopharyngoscopy (see: Laryngoscopy and nasolaryngoscopy)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Laryngoscopy using strobe (laryngeal stroboscopy) (see: Laryngoscopy and nasolaryngoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Laser lithotripsy (see: Lithotripsy)(Surgery)
- Laser lithotripsy - discharge (see: Kidney stones and lithotripsy - discharge)(Discharge)
- Laser retinopexy (see: Retinal detachment repair)(Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- (Special Topic)
- Laser therapy - varicose veins (see: Varicose vein - noninvasive treatment)(Surgery)
- (Special Topic)
- Laser thermal ablation (see: Endometrial ablation)(Surgery)
- Laser vision correction (see: LASIK eye surgery)(Surgery)
- Laser vision correction - discharge (see: Lasik eye surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Laser vision correction - what to ask your doctor (see: Refractive corneal surgery - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (see: LASIK eye surgery)(Surgery)
- Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis - discharge (see: Lasik eye surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis - what to ask your doctor (see: Refractive corneal surgery - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Laser-assisted uvulopalaplasty (see: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) )(Surgery)
- LASIK - discharge (see: Refractive corneal surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- LASIK - discharge (see: Lasik eye surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- LASIK - what to ask your doctor (see: Refractive corneal surgery - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- (Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- Late syphilis (see: Syphilis)(Condition)
- Latent labor (see: Am I in labor?)(Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- Lateral ankle sprain - aftercare (see: Ankle sprain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Lateral closing wedge osteotomy (see: Osteotomy of the knee)(Surgery)
- Lateral collateral ligament injury - aftercare (see: Collateral ligament (CL) injury - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Lateral epicondylitis (see: Tennis elbow)(Condition)
- Lateral epicondylitis - surgery (see: Tennis elbow surgery)(Surgery)
- Lateral epicondylitis surgery - discharge (see: Tennis elbow surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Lateral neck x-ray (see: Neck x-ray)(Medical Test)
- Lateral rectus palsy (see: Cranial mononeuropathy VI)(Condition)
- Lateral release (see: Knee arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Lateral release - discharge (see: Knee arthroscopy - discharge )(Discharge)
- Lateral tendinosis - surgery (see: Tennis elbow surgery)(Surgery)
- Lateral tendinosis surgery - discharge (see: Tennis elbow surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Lateral tennis elbow - surgery (see: Tennis elbow surgery)(Surgery)
- Lateral tennis elbow surgery - discharge (see: Tennis elbow surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Special Topic)
- (Medical Test)
- (Self-Care)
- Latex allergy (see: Managing latex allergies at home )(Self-Care)
- Latex allergy - hospital (see: Latex allergies - for hospital patients)(Self-Care)
- Latex products (see: Managing latex allergies at home )(Self-Care)
- Latex products - hospital (see: Latex allergies - for hospital patients)(Self-Care)
- Latex sensitivity (see: Managing latex allergies at home )(Self-Care)
- Latex sensitivity - hospital (see: Latex allergies - for hospital patients)(Self-Care)
- Latissimus dorsi flap - what to ask your doctor (see: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Latissimus muscle flap with a breast implant (see: Breast reconstruction - natural tissue)(Surgery)
- Laundry starch poisoning (see: Starch poisoning)(Poison)
- (Poison)
- LAVH (see: Hysterectomy)(Surgery)
- LAVH - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - vaginal - discharge )(Discharge)
- LAVH - InDepth (see: Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Laxative abuse (see: Laxative overdose)(Poison)
- (Poison)
- Laxopol overdose (see: Castor oil overdose)(Poison)
- Lazy eye (see: Amblyopia)(Condition)
- Lazy eye repair - discharge (see: Eye muscle repair - discharge )(Discharge)
Lb
- LBP - CT (see: Lumbosacral spine CT)(Medical Test)
- LBP - herniated disk (see: Herniated disk)(Condition)
- LBP - home care (see: Taking care of your back at home)(Special Topic)
- LBP - sciatica (see: Sciatica)(Condition)
- LBP - sciatica - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- LBP - spondylolisthesis (see: Spondylolisthesis)(Condition)
- LBP - stenosis (see: Spinal stenosis)(Condition)
Lc
- LCD (see: Diet for rapid weight loss)(Special Topic)
- LCIS (see: Breast cancer)(Condition)
- LCIS - risk (see: Understanding your breast cancer risk)(Special Topic)
- LCIS-risk (see: Understanding your breast cancer risk)(Special Topic)
- LCL injury - aftercare (see: Collateral ligament (CL) injury - aftercare)(Self-Care)
Ld
- LD (see: LDH isoenzyme blood test)(Medical Test)
- LDH (see: LDH isoenzyme blood test)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- LDH test (see: Lactate dehydrogenase test)(Medical Test)
- LDL - InDepth (see: Cholesterol - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- LDL test results (see: Cholesterol testing and results)(Self-Care)
Le
- (Nutrition)
- (Special Topic)
- (Medical Test)
- (Poison)
- Lead poisoning - nutritional considerations (see: Lead - nutritional considerations)(Nutrition)
- Lead poisoning - pica (see: Pica)(Condition)
- Lead poisoning-pica (see: Pica)(Condition)
- Leakage of urine - care at home (see: When you have urinary incontinence)(Self-Care)
- Leakage of urine - stress incontinence (see: Stress urinary incontinence)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Learned insomnia (see: Insomnia)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- (Discharge)
- LeFort injuries (see: Facial trauma)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Left hemicolectomy (see: Large bowel resection)(Surgery)
- Left hemicolectomy - discharge (see: Large bowel resection - discharge)(Discharge)
- Left ventricular assist device (see: Ventricular assist device)(Surgery)
- Left ventricular assist system (see: Ventricular assist device)(Surgery)
- Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (see: Aortic stenosis)(Condition)
- Left ventriculography (see: Left heart ventricular angiography)(Medical Test)
- Left-sided heart failure (see: Heart failure)(Condition)
- (Discharge)
- Leg and arm movements - uncontrollable (see: Movement - uncontrolled or slow)(Symptoms)
- Leg bag (see: Urine drainage bags)(Self-Care)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Surgery)
- (Self-Care)
- (Symptoms)
- Leg pain and cramping - Doppler (see: Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg)(Medical Test)
- Leg swelling (see: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling)(Symptoms)
- Leg ulcer - venous insufficiency (see: Venous insufficiency)(Condition)
- Legionella pneumonia (see: Legionnaires disease)(Condition)
- Legionella pneumophila (see: Legionnaires disease)(Condition)
- Legionellosis (see: Legionnaires disease)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Legionnaires' disease (see: Legionnaires disease)(Condition)
- Leiomyoma (see: Uterine fibroids)(Condition)
- Leiomyoma - InDepth (see: Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Leiomyoma - intestine (see: Intestinal leiomyoma)(Condition)
- Leiomyoma - living with fibroids (see: Living with uterine fibroids)(Self-Care)
- Leiomyosarcoma (see: Uterine sarcoma)(Condition)
- Leiomyosarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Lemming fever (see: Tularemia)(Condition)
- LEMS (see: Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome)(Condition)
- Lens implants - what to ask your doctor (see: Cataracts - what to ask your doctor )(Doctor Questions)
- Lens opacity (see: Cataract - adult)(Condition)
- Lentigo maligna (see: Melanoma)(Condition)
- Lentigo maligna melanoma (see: Melanoma)(Condition)
- Lentigo maligna melanoma - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Leopard lily poisoning (see: Dieffenbachia poisoning)(Poison)
- (Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Leprosy skin test (see: Lepromin skin test)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- LES (see: Achalasia)(Condition)
- LES (see: Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome)(Condition)
- Let-down reflex (see: Overcoming breastfeeding problems)(Nutrition)
- Lethargy (see: Fatigue)(Symptoms)
- Letterer-Siwe disease (see: Histiocytosis)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Leukemia - acute granulocytic (see: Acute myeloid leukemia - adult)(Condition)
- Leukemia - acute myeloid (AML) (see: Acute myeloid leukemia - adult)(Condition)
- Leukemia - bone marrow aspiration (see: Bone marrow aspiration)(Medical Test)
- Leukemia - bone marrow donation (see: Bone marrow (stem cell) donation)(Special Topic)
- Leukemia - bone marrow transplant (see: Bone marrow transplant)(Surgery)
- Leukemia - brain radiation (see: Brain radiation - discharge)(Discharge)
- Leukemia - chronic granulocytic (see: Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML))(Condition)
- Leukemia - chronic lymphocytic (CLL) (see: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL))(Condition)
- Leukemia - hairy cell (see: Hairy cell leukemia)(Condition)
- Leukemia - nonlymphocytic (ANLL) (see: Acute myeloid leukemia - adult)(Condition)
- Leukemia - recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Leukemia - targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)(Special Topic)
- Leukemia-recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)(Special Topic)
- Leukemia-targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)(Special Topic)
- Leukemic reticuloendotheliosis (see: Hairy cell leukemia)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Leukocoria (see: Pupil – white)(Symptoms)
- Leukocyte count (see: WBC count)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (see: IgA vasculitis - Henoch-Schonlein purpura)(Condition)
- Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (see: Hypersensitivity vasculitis)(Condition)
- Leukodystrophy - metachromatic (see: Metachromatic leukodystrophy)(Condition)
- Leukonychia (see: Nail abnormalities)(Symptoms)
- (Condition)
- Lewy body dementia (see: Dementia)(Condition)
Lf
- LFT (see: Liver function tests)(Medical Test)
Lg
- LGV (see: Lymphogranuloma venereum)(Condition)
Lh
- (Medical Test)
- LH urine test (see: Ovulation home test)(Medical Test)
Li
- LI (see: Lamellar ichthyosis)(Condition)
- Librium overdose (see: Chlordiazepoxide overdose)(Poison)
- Lice - body (see: Body lice)(Condition)
- Lice - pubic (see: Pubic lice)(Condition)
- Lice bites (see: Insect bites and stings)(Injury)
- Lice medication poisoning (see: Piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins poisoning)(Poison)
- Lice medicine poisoning (see: Piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins poisoning)(Poison)
- (Condition)
- Lichen ruber acuminatus (see: Pityriasis rubra pilaris)(Condition)
- Lichen ruber planus (see: Lichen planus)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- (Self-Care)
- Life support treatment - health care agent (see: Health care agents)(Special Topic)
- Life-support - advance care directive (see: Advance care directives)(Special Topic)
- Life-support - treatments that prolong life (see: Deciding about treatments that prolong life)(Special Topic)
- Lifestyle modification (see: Cancer prevention: take charge of your lifestyle)(Special Topic)
- Lifestyle modification - cancer (see: Cancer prevention: take charge of your lifestyle)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Light sensitivity (see: Photophobia )(Symptoms)
- Light-headedness - dizzy (see: Dizziness)(Symptoms)
- Light-headedness - fainting (see: Fainting)(Symptoms)
- (Poison)
- Lightheadedness - dizzy (see: Dizziness)(Symptoms)
- Lightheadedness - fainting (see: Fainting)(Symptoms)
- Liljekonvall (see: Lily of the valley poisoning)(Poison)
- (Poison)
- (Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Lime milk (see: Calcium hydroxide poisoning)(Poison)
- (Symptoms)
- Limited scleroderma (see: Scleroderma)(Condition)
- LINAC - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Lineac - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Lineacs - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Linear accelerator - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Linear accelerator- discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Linear skull fracture (see: Skull fracture)(Injury)
- (Poison)
- (Medical Test)
- Lipid disorder test results (see: Cholesterol testing and results)(Self-Care)
- Lipid disorders (see: High blood cholesterol levels)(Condition)
- Lipid disorders - InDepth - InDepth (see: Cholesterol - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Lipid storage disorder - Niemann-Pick disease (see: Niemann-Pick disease)(Condition)
- Lipochrome (see: Lipofuscin)(Special Topic)
- Lipodermatosclerosis - self-care (see: Varicose and other vein problems - self-care)(Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- Lipofuscinoses (see: Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL))(Condition)
- Lipoid nephrosis (see: Minimal change disease)(Condition)
- Lipoprotein electrophoresis (see: Protein electrophoresis - serum)(Medical Test)
- Lipoprotein lipase deficiency - apolipoprotein CII (see: Apolipoprotein CII)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Liposarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)(Condition)
- (Surgery)
- Lips - bluish (see: Blue discoloration of the skin)(Symptoms)
- Lips - chapped and dry (see: Chapped lips)(Special Topic)
- Liqui-Histine overdose (see: Pheniramine overdose)(Poison)
- Liqui-minic infant overdose (see: Pheniramine overdose)(Poison)
- (Poison)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Listerial infection (see: Listeriosis)(Condition)
- Listerine overdose (see: Mouthwash overdose)(Poison)
- (Condition)
- Litcon (see: Pentazocine overdose)(Poison)
- Lithane toxicity (see: Lithium toxicity)(Poison)
- (Poison)
- Lithobid toxicity (see: Lithium toxicity)(Poison)
- Lithonate toxicity (see: Lithium toxicity)(Poison)
- Lithotabs toxicity (see: Lithium toxicity)(Poison)
- (Surgery)
- Little stroke (see: Transient ischemic attack)(Condition)
- Livedo racemosa (see: Livedo reticularis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Livedo reticularis - idiopathic (see: Livedo reticularis)(Condition)
- Liver abscess (see: Pyogenic liver abscess)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Liver cancer (see: Liver cancer - hepatocellular carcinoma)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Liver cancer - metastatic (see: Liver metastases)(Condition)
- Liver cirrhosis (see: Cirrhosis)(Condition)
- Liver cirrhosis - discharge (see: Cirrhosis - discharge)(Discharge)
- Liver cirrhosis - varices (see: Bleeding esophageal varices)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Liver disease due to alcohol (see: Alcoholic liver disease)(Condition)
- Liver disease test panel - autoimmune (see: Autoimmune liver disease panel)(Medical Test)
- Liver enlargement (see: Enlarged liver)(Symptoms)
- Liver failure - ammonia (see: Ammonia blood test)(Medical Test)
- Liver failure - ascites (see: Ascites)(Condition)
- Liver failure - cirrhosis (see: Cirrhosis)(Condition)
- Liver failure - discharge (see: Cirrhosis - discharge)(Discharge)
- Liver failure - distal splenorenal (see: Distal splenorenal shunt)(Surgery)
- Liver failure - hepatorenal (see: Hepatorenal syndrome)(Condition)
- Liver failure - liver transplant (see: Liver transplant)(Surgery)
- Liver failure - portacaval shunt (see: Portacaval shunting)(Surgery)
- Liver failure - TIPS (see: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS))(Surgery)
- (Medical Test)
- Liver gallium scan (see: Gallium scan)(Medical Test)
- Liver hemangioma (see: Hepatic hemangioma)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Liver MRI - abdomen (see: Abdominal MRI scan)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Liver technetium sulfur colloid scan (see: Liver scan)(Medical Test)
- (Surgery)
- Liver-spleen radionuclide scan (see: Liver scan)(Medical Test)
- Living modified organisms (see: Genetically modified organisms - GMOs)(Nutrition)
- Living will (see: Advance care directives)(Special Topic)
- Living will - DNR (see: Do-not-resuscitate order)(Special Topic)
- Living will - health care agent (see: Health care agents)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
Lm
- LMOs (see: Genetically modified organisms - GMOs)(Nutrition)
Ln
- LNG-IUS (see: Intrauterine devices (IUD))(Surgery)
Lo
- Lobectomy (see: Lung surgery)(Surgery)
- Lobectomy - discharge (see: Lung surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Lobster plant poisoning (see: Poinsettia plant exposure)(Poison)
- Lobular capillary hemangioma (see: Pyogenic granuloma)(Condition)
- Lobular carcinoma in situ (see: Breast cancer)(Condition)
- Lobular carcinoma in situ - risk (see: Understanding your breast cancer risk)(Special Topic)
- Lobular carcinoma in situ-risk (see: Understanding your breast cancer risk)(Special Topic)
- Lobular GN (see: Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis)(Condition)
- Local flaps - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Localized lymphadenopathy (see: Lymphadenitis)(Condition)
- Localized lymphadenopathy - armpit (see: Armpit lump)(Symptoms)
- Localized lymphadenopathy - groin (see: Groin lump)(Symptoms)
- Localized lymphadenopathy-groin (see: Groin lump)(Symptoms)
- Localized scleroderma (see: Scleroderma)(Condition)
- Locked finger (see: Trigger finger)(Self-Care)
- Lockjaw (see: Tetanus)(Condition)
- Locomotor ataxia (see: Tabes dorsalis)(Condition)
- Loeffler syndrome (see: Simple pulmonary eosinophilia)(Condition)
- Loffler syndrome (see: Simple pulmonary eosinophilia)(Condition)
- (Poison)
- (Special Topic)
- Long-acting inhaler - COPD - control drugs (see: COPD - control drugs)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Loose bowel movements (see: Diarrhea)(Symptoms)
- Loose joints (see: Hypermobile joints)(Symptoms)
- Loose stools - viral (see: Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu))(Condition)
- Loose stools - what to ask your doctor - adult (see: Diarrhea - what to ask your health care provider - adult)(Doctor Questions)
- Loose stools - what to ask your health care provider - adult (see: Diarrhea - what to ask your health care provider - adult)(Doctor Questions)
- Lorcet overdose (see: Hydrocodone and acetaminophen overdose)(Poison)
- (Symptoms)
- Lortab overdose (see: Hydrocodone and acetaminophen overdose)(Poison)
- (Self-Care)
- Losing weight without trying (see: Weight loss - unintentional)(Symptoms)
- Loss of a body part (see: Traumatic amputation)(Injury)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Loss of alertness (see: Decreased alertness)(Symptoms)
- Loss of appetite (see: Appetite - decreased)(Symptoms)
- Loss of balance (see: Dizziness)(Symptoms)
- Loss of balance - Ménière self-care (see: Meniere disease - self-care)(Special Topic)
- Loss of bladder control (see: Urinary incontinence)(Symptoms)
- Loss of bladder control - care at home (see: When you have urinary incontinence)(Self-Care)
- Loss of bladder control - InDepth (see: Urinary incontinence - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Loss of bowel control (see: Bowel incontinence)(Symptoms)
- (Condition)
- Loss of consciousness - first aid (see: Unconsciousness - first aid)(Injury)
- Loss of coordination (see: Movement - uncoordinated)(Symptoms)
- Loss of fluids (see: Fluid imbalance)(Condition)
- Loss of hair (see: Hair loss)(Symptoms)
- Loss of hearing (see: Hearing loss)(Symptoms)
- Loss of memory (see: Memory loss)(Symptoms)
- Loss of movement (see: Muscle function loss)(Symptoms)
- Loss of sensation (see: Numbness and tingling)(Symptoms)
- Loss of smell (see: Smell - impaired)(Symptoms)
- Loss of taste (see: Taste - impaired)(Symptoms)
- Loss of vision (see: Blindness and vision loss)(Symptoms)
- Loss of voice (see: Hoarseness )(Symptoms)
- Loss of weight (see: Weight loss - unintentional)(Symptoms)
- Lou Gehrig disease (see: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS))(Condition)
- Lou Gehrig's disease (see: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS))(Condition)
- Louse-borne relapsing fever (see: Relapsing fever)(Condition)
- Lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev) (see: How to take statins)(Special Topic)
- Lovastatin (Mevacor®, Altoprev®) (see: How to take statins)(Special Topic)
- Low anterior resection (see: Large bowel resection)(Surgery)
- Low anterior resection - discharge (see: Large bowel resection - discharge)(Discharge)
- Low back pain (see: Low back pain - acute)(Condition)
- (Alt. Medicine)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Low back pain - CT (see: Lumbosacral spine CT)(Medical Test)
- Low back pain - fusion (see: Spinal fusion)(Surgery)
- Low back pain - herniated disk (see: Herniated disk)(Condition)
- Low back pain - home care (see: Taking care of your back at home)(Special Topic)
- Low back pain - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)(Special Topic)
- Low back pain - piriformis (see: Piriformis syndrome)(Self-Care)
- Low back pain - sciatica (see: Sciatica)(Condition)
- Low back pain - sciatica - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Low back pain - spondylolisthesis (see: Spondylolisthesis)(Condition)
- Low back pain - sports (see: Back pain and sports)(Self-Care)
- Low back pain - stenosis (see: Spinal stenosis)(Condition)
- Low back pain - work (see: Back pain - returning to work)(Self-Care)
- Low birth weight (see: Small for gestational age (SGA))(Special Topic)
- Low blood glucose - drug-induced (see: Drug-induced low blood sugar)(Condition)
- Low blood glucose - self care (see: Low blood sugar - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Low blood magnesium (see: Magnesium deficiency)(Condition)
- Low blood phosphate (see: Hypophosphatemia)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Low blood sugar (see: Hypoglycemia)(Alt. Medicine)
- Low blood sugar - glucagon test (see: Glucagon blood test)(Medical Test)
- (Self-Care)
- Low blood sugar - snacking (see: Snacking when you have diabetes)(Self-Care)
- Low body temperature (see: Hypothermia)(Injury)
- Low bone density (see: Osteoporosis)(Condition)
- Low bone density - calcium and bones (see: Calcium and bones)(Special Topic)
- Low bone density - causes (see: What causes bone loss? )(Special Topic)
- Low bone density - exercise (see: Exercise, lifestyle, and your bones)(Self-Care)
- Low bone density - InDepth (see: Osteoporosis - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Low bone density - medicines (see: Medicines for osteoporosis)(Self-Care)
- Low density lipoprotein receptor mutation (see: Familial hypercholesterolemia)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Low platelet count - ITP (see: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP))(Condition)
- Low platelet count - thrombocytopenia (see: Thrombocytopenia)(Condition)
- Low vision (see: Blindness and vision loss)(Symptoms)
- Low vision (see: Living with vision loss)(Self-Care)
- Low white blood cell count - drinking water safely (see: Drinking water safely during cancer treatment)(Self-Care)
- Low white blood cell count - eating safely (see: Safe eating during cancer treatment)(Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- Low-calorie alcohol (see: Lower-calorie choices for alcoholic drinks)(Special Topic)
- Low-calorie alcoholic beverages (see: Lower-calorie choices for alcoholic drinks)(Special Topic)
- Low-calorie diet (see: Diet for rapid weight loss)(Special Topic)
- Low-calorie mixed drinks (see: Lower-calorie choices for alcoholic drinks)(Special Topic)
- Low-calorie spirits (see: Lower-calorie choices for alcoholic drinks)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Low-grade chronic hyperbilirubinemia (see: Gilbert syndrome)(Condition)
- Low-grade colposcopy (see: Colposcopy - directed biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Low-grade cone biopsy (see: Cone biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Low-grade dysplasia (see: Cervical dysplasia)(Condition)
- Low-grade dysplasia - HPV testing (see: HPV test)(Medical Test)
- Low-grade dysplasia-HPV (see: Genital warts)(Condition)
- Low-grade Pap (see: Pap test)(Medical Test)
- (Self-Care)
- Low-salt diet - DASH (see: Cooking without salt)(Self-Care)
- Low-set ears (see: Low-set ears and pinna abnormalities)(Symptoms)
- (Symptoms)
- Low-sodium diet (see: Low-salt diet )(Self-Care)
- Lower abdominal pain (see: Groin pain)(Symptoms)
- Lower endoscopy (see: Colonoscopy discharge)(Discharge)
- (Condition)
- Lower esophageal sphincter (see: Achalasia)(Condition)
- Lower extremity angiogram (see: Extremity angiography)(Medical Test)
- Lower gastrointestinal series (see: Barium enema)(Medical Test)
- Lower GI bleeding (see: Gastrointestinal bleeding)(Symptoms)
- Lower GI series (see: Barium enema)(Medical Test)
- Lower leg pain - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Lower urinary tract obstruction (see: Bladder outlet obstruction)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Loxia (see: Torticollis)(Condition)
- Loxosceles reclusa (see: Brown recluse spider)(Poison)
Lp
- Lp(a) (see: Lipoprotein-a)(Medical Test)
Ls
- LSC (see: Lichen simplex chronicus)(Condition)
- LSIL - colposcopy (see: Colposcopy - directed biopsy)(Medical Test)
- LSIL - cone biopsy (see: Cone biopsy)(Medical Test)
- LSIL - dysplasia (see: Cervical dysplasia)(Condition)
- LSIL - Pap (see: Pap test)(Medical Test)
- LSIL-HPV (see: Genital warts)(Condition)
- LSIL-HPV testing (see: HPV test)(Medical Test)
- LSIL-HPV testing, Low-grade dysplasia - HPV testing (see: HPV test)(Medical Test)
Lu
- Lucentis - intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)(Surgery)
- Lucentis-intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)(Surgery)
- (Condition)
- Ludwig's angina (see: Ludwig angina)(Condition)
- Lues (see: Syphilis)(Condition)
- Lumbago - work (see: Back pain - returning to work)(Self-Care)
- Lumbar decompression (see: Laminectomy)(Surgery)
- Lumbar decompression - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Medical Test)
- Lumbar pain (see: Low back pain - acute)(Condition)
- Lumbar pain - chronic (see: Low back pain - chronic)(Condition)
- Lumbar pain - chronic - cognitive behavioral (see: Cognitive behavioral therapy for back pain)(Discharge)
- Lumbar pain - chronic - narcotics (see: Taking narcotics for back pain)(Discharge)
- Lumbar pain - home care (see: Taking care of your back at home)(Special Topic)
- Lumbar pain - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Lumbar pain - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)(Self-Care)
- Lumbar pain - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)(Special Topic)
- Lumbar pain - spondylolisthesis (see: Spondylolisthesis)(Condition)
- Lumbar pain - sports (see: Back pain and sports)(Self-Care)
- Lumbar pain - work (see: Back pain - returning to work)(Self-Care)
- Lumbar puncture (see: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection)(Medical Test)
- Lumbar radiculopathy (see: Herniated disk)(Condition)
- Lumbar radiculopathy - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)(Special Topic)
- Lumbar radiculopathy - sciatica (see: Sciatica)(Condition)
- Lumbar radiculopathy - sciatica - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Lumbar spinal fusion (see: Spinal fusion)(Surgery)
- (Medical Test)
- Lumbar stenosis -managing (see: Managing your chronic back pain)(Self-Care)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Luminal overdose (see: Phenobarbital overdose)(Poison)
- (Symptoms)
- Lump in the abdominal wall (see: Lump in the abdomen)(Symptoms)
- Lump in the armpit (see: Armpit lump)(Symptoms)
- Lump in the groin (see: Groin lump)(Symptoms)
- Lump in the neck (see: Neck lump)(Symptoms)
- Lump in the rectum (see: Hemorrhoids)(Condition)
- Lumpectomy (see: Breast lump removal)(Surgery)
- Lumpy jaw (see: Actinomycosis)(Condition)
- Lung biopsy (see: Lung surgery)(Surgery)
- Lung biopsy - discharge (see: Lung surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Lung blood clot (see: Pulmonary embolus)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Lung cancer - bronchoscopy (see: Bronchoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Lung cancer - liver metastases (see: Liver metastases)(Condition)
- Lung cancer - metastases (see: Lung metastases)(Condition)
- Lung cancer - photodynamic (see: Photodynamic therapy for cancer)(Special Topic)
- Lung cancer - pleural fluid (see: Cytology exam of pleural fluid)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Lung cancer - solitary nodule (see: Solitary pulmonary nodule)(Condition)
- Lung cancer-photodynamic (see: Photodynamic therapy for cancer)(Special Topic)
- Lung complications - deep breathing exercises (see: Deep breathing after surgery)(Self-Care)
- Lung complications - incentive spirometer (see: Using an incentive spirometer)(Self-Care)
- Lung congestion (see: Pulmonary edema)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- (Special Topic)
- Lung disease - rheumatoid arthritis (see: Rheumatoid lung disease)(Condition)
- Lung function tests (see: Pulmonary function tests)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Lung infection adults - discharge (see: Pneumonia in adults - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Condition)
- Lung mets (see: Lung metastases)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Lung positron emission tomography (see: Lung PET scan)(Medical Test)
- (Special Topic)
- Lung scan (see: Lung gallium scan)(Medical Test)
- Lung sounds (see: Breath sounds)(Symptoms)
- (Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- Lung tissue removal (see: Lung surgery)(Surgery)
- Lung tissue removal - discharge (see: Lung surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Surgery)
- Lung ventilation/perfusion scan (see: Pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan)(Medical Test)
- Lung volume (see: Pulmonary function tests)(Medical Test)
- Lung water (see: Pulmonary edema)(Condition)
- Lupoid hepatitis (see: Autoimmune hepatitis)(Condition)
- Lupus (see: Systemic lupus erythematosus)(Condition)
- Lupus (see: Systemic lupus erythematosus )(Alt. Medicine)
- Lupus - drug induced (see: Drug-induced lupus erythematosus)(Condition)
- Lupus - InDepth (see: Systemic lupus erythematosus - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Special Topic)
- Lupus erythematosus (see: Systemic lupus erythematosus)(Condition)
- Lupus erythematosus - InDepth (see: Systemic lupus erythematosus - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Lupus glomerular disease (see: Lupus nephritis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Luteinizing hormone - blood test (see: Luteinizing hormone (LH) blood test)(Medical Test)
- Luteinizing hormone response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (see: LH response to GnRH blood test)(Medical Test)
- Luteinizing hormone urine test (home test) (see: Ovulation home test)(Medical Test)
Lv
- LVAD (see: Ventricular assist device)(Surgery)
- LVAS (see: Ventricular assist device)(Surgery)
Ly
- Lye poisoning (see: Sodium hydroxide poisoning)(Poison)
- Lyell's syndrome (see: Erythema multiforme)(Condition)
- Lyme borreliosis - questions (see: Lyme disease - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- (Condition)
- (Doctor Questions)
- (Medical Test)
- Lyme disease serology (see: Lyme disease blood test)(Medical Test)
- Lymph gland (see: Cancer and lymph nodes)(Special Topic)
- Lymph gland infection (see: Lymphadenitis)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- Lymph node infection (see: Lymphadenitis)(Condition)
- Lymph node removal - neck (see: Neck dissection)(Surgery)
- Lymph nodes - swollen (see: Swollen lymph nodes)(Symptoms)
- Lymph nodes enlargement - axillary (see: Armpit lump)(Symptoms)
- (Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- Lymphadenoid goiter - Hashimoto (see: Chronic thyroiditis (Hashimoto disease))(Condition)
- Lymphadenopathy (see: Lymphofollicular hyperplasia)(Condition)
- Lymphadenopathy (see: Swollen lymph nodes)(Symptoms)
- Lymphadenopathy - cancer (see: Cancer and lymph nodes)(Special Topic)
- Lymphadenopathy - groin (see: Groin lump)(Symptoms)
- (Medical Test)
- Lymphangiography (see: Lymphangiogram)(Medical Test)
- Lymphangiosarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Lymphatic system (see: Lymph system)(Special Topic)
- Lymphedema (see: Lymphatic obstruction)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- Lymphoblastic lymphoma (see: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma)(Condition)
- Lymphocytic lymphoma (see: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma)(Condition)
- Lymphocytic thyroiditis (see: Silent thyroiditis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Lymphofollicular hypertrophy (see: Lymphofollicular hyperplasia)(Condition)
- Lymphogranuloma inguinale (see: Lymphogranuloma venereum)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Lymphography (see: Lymphangiogram)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Lymphoid hypertrophy (see: Lymphoid hyperplasia)(Condition)
- Lymphoma - abdominal radiation (see: Abdominal radiation - discharge)(Discharge)
- Lymphoma - adults (see: Brain tumor - primary - adults)(Condition)
- Lymphoma - B-cell lymphoma, brain (see: Primary lymphoma of the brain)(Condition)
- Lymphoma - bone marrow donation (see: Bone marrow (stem cell) donation)(Special Topic)
- Lymphoma - bone marrow transplant (see: Bone marrow transplant)(Surgery)
- Lymphoma - brain (see: Primary lymphoma of the brain)(Condition)
- Lymphoma - brain radiation (see: Brain radiation - discharge)(Discharge)
- Lymphoma - chest radiation (see: Chest radiation - discharge)(Discharge)
- Lymphoma - chronic lymphocytic leukemia (see: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL))(Condition)
- Lymphoma - Hodgkin (see: Hodgkin lymphoma)(Condition)
- Lymphoma - mediastinal (see: Mediastinal tumor)(Condition)
- Lymphoma - non-Hodgkin (see: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma)(Condition)
- Lymphoma - recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)(Special Topic)
- Lymphoma - targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)(Special Topic)
- Lymphoma-recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)(Special Topic)
- Lymphoma-targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)(Special Topic)
- Lymphopathia venereum (see: Lymphogranuloma venereum)(Condition)
- Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (see: Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia)(Condition)
- Lysergic acid diethylamide (see: Substance use - LSD)(Special Topic)
- Lysosomal storage disease - Gaucher (see: Gaucher disease)(Condition)
- Lysosomal storage disease - mucopolysaccharidosis (see: Mucopolysaccharidoses)(Condition)
- Lysosomal storage disease - Niemann-Pick (see: Niemann-Pick disease)(Condition)