S

• S-adenosylmethionine
  (Alt. Medicine)
• S-pouch (see: Total proctocolectomy and ileal-anal pouch)
  (Surgery)
• S-pouch - discharge (see: Total colectomy or proctocolectomy - discharge)
  (Discharge)

Sa

• Sabal serrulata (see: Saw palmetto)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• 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)
• Sachet poisoning
  (Poison)
• Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare
  (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)
• Safe drinking (see: Alcohol use and safe drinking)
  (Special Topic)
• Safe driving for teens
  (Special Topic)
• Safe eating during cancer treatment
  (Self-Care)
• Safety - distracted driving (see: Distracted driving)
  (Special Topic)
• Safety - preventing head injury (see: Preventing head injuries in children)
  (Self-Care)
• Safety in the home (see: Preventing falls)
  (Self-Care)
• Sagging skin treatment - triceps (see: Skin sagging treatment - underarms)
  (Special Topic)
• Sagittal craniectomy (see: Craniosynostosis repair)
  (Surgery)
• Sagittal craniectomy - discharge (see: Craniosynostosis repair - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Sal soda poisoning (see: Sodium carbonate poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Salads and nutrients
  (Special Topic)
• Saline nasal washes
  (Self-Care)
• Salivary calculi (see: Salivary duct stones)
  (Condition)
• Salivary duct stones
  (Condition)
• Salivary gland biopsy
  (Medical Test)
• Salivary gland infections
  (Condition)
• Salivary gland tumors
  (Condition)
• Salivation (see: Drooling)
  (Symptoms)
• Salix alba (see: Willow bark)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Salix nigra (see: Willow bark)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Salmon patch (see: Stork bite)
  (Condition)
• Salmonella enterocolitis
  (Condition)
• Salmonellosis (see: Salmonella enterocolitis)
  (Condition)
• Salpingitis - aftercare (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Salpingo - oophoritis - aftercare (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Salpingo - peritonitis - aftercare (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Salt restriction (see: Low-salt diet )
  (Self-Care)
• Salt water washes (see: Saline nasal washes)
  (Self-Care)
• Salt-wasting nephropathy (see: Bartter syndrome)
  (Condition)
• SAMe (see: S-adenosylmethionine)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Same day surgery - child (see: The day of surgery for your child)
  (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)
• Same-day surgery - child (see: The day of surgery for your child)
  (Self-Care)
• San Joaquin Valley fever (see: Valley fever)
  (Condition)
• Sanfilippo syndrome (see: Mucopolysaccharidosis type III)
  (Condition)
• SAR (see: Choosing a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility)
  (Self-Care)
• Sarcoidosis
  (Condition)
• Sarcoidosis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sarcoidosis - nervous system (see: Neurosarcoidosis)
  (Condition)
• Sarcoma botryoides (see: Rhabdomyosarcoma)
  (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 2 - Prevention (see: How to stop the spread of COVID-19)
  (Special Topic)
• SARS CoV-2 antibody test (see: COVID-19 antibody test)
  (Medical Test)
• SARS CoV-2 test (see: COVID-19 virus test)
  (Medical Test)
• SARS-Co-V2 - symptoms (see: COVID-19 symptoms)
  (Symptoms)
• SARS-CoV (see: Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS))
  (Condition)
• SARS-CoV-2 (see: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19))
  (Condition)
• SARS-CoV-2 discharge (see: Mild to moderate COVID-19 - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Sassafras oil overdose
  (Poison)
• Satiety - early
  (Symptoms)
• Savings account for health care costs
  (Special Topic)
• Saw palmetto
  (Alt. Medicine)

Sb

• SBP (see: Peritonitis)
  (Condition)
• SBRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)
  (Surgery)
• SBRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)
  (Surgery)

Sc

• SCA (see: Cardiac arrest)
  (Condition)
• Scabies
  (Condition)
• Scalded skin syndrome
  (Condition)
• Scales
  (Symptoms)
• Scalp pH testing (see: Fetal scalp pH testing)
  (Medical Test)
• 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)
• Scaphocephaly (see: Craniosynostosis)
  (Condition)
• 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)
• Scar revision
  (Surgery)
• Scarlatina (see: Scarlet fever)
  (Condition)
• Scarlet berry poisoning (see: Blue nightshade poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Scarlet fever
  (Condition)
• Scarring alopecia (see: Hair loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Scatter (or pan retinal) photocoagulation (see: Laser photocoagulation - eye)
  (Surgery)
• SCD (see: Subacute combined degeneration)
  (Condition)
• Schatzki's ring (see: Lower esophageal ring)
  (Condition)
• Scheie syndrome (see: Mucopolysaccharidosis type I)
  (Condition)
• Scheuermann disease (see: Kyphosis)
  (Condition)
• Scheuermann's disease (see: Kyphosis)
  (Condition)
• Schilder-Addison Complex (see: Adrenoleukodystrophy)
  (Condition)
• Schilling test
  (Medical Test)
• Schirmer test
  (Medical Test)
• Schirmer's test (see: Schirmer test)
  (Medical Test)
• Schistosomiasis
  (Condition)
• Schistosomiasis (see: Travel to developing countries)
  (In-Depth)
• Schizoaffective disorder
  (Condition)
• Schizoid personality disorder
  (Condition)
• Schizophrenia
  (Condition)
• Schizophrenia
  (In-Depth)
• Schizophrenia - tardive dyskinesia (see: Tardive dyskinesia)
  (Condition)
• Schizotypal personality disorder
  (Condition)
• School age test or procedure preparation
  (Special Topic)
• School-age children development
  (Special Topic)
• 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)
• Sciatica
  (Condition)
• Sciatica (see: Back pain and sciatica)
  (In-Depth)
• Sciatica - herniated disk (see: Herniated disk)
  (Condition)
• 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)
• Scissor excision (see: Skin lesion removal)
  (Surgery)
• Scissor excision aftercare (see: Skin lesion removal - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• SCLC (see: Lung cancer - small cell)
  (Condition)
• Sclera
  (Special Topic)
• Scleral buckling (see: Retinal detachment repair)
  (Surgery)
• Scleral infection (see: Eye redness)
  (Symptoms)
• Scleral injection (see: Eye redness)
  (Symptoms)
• Scleredema (see: Scleredema diabeticorum)
  (Condition)
• Scleredema adultorum (see: Scleredema diabeticorum)
  (Condition)
• Scleredema diabeticorum
  (Condition)
• Scleredema of Buschke (see: Scleredema diabeticorum)
  (Condition)
• Scleritis
  (Condition)
• Scleroderma
  (Condition)
• Scleroderma
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Scleroderma
  (In-Depth)
• Scleroderma - resources
  (Special Topic)
• Scleroma
  (Condition)
• Sclerosing cholangitis
  (Condition)
• Sclerotherapy (see: Varicose vein - noninvasive treatment)
  (Surgery)
• Scoke poisoning (see: Pokeweed poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Scoliosis
  (Condition)
• Scoliosis
  (In-Depth)
• Scoliosis - resources
  (Special Topic)
• Scoliosis - Rett syndrome (see: Rett syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Scoliosis surgery in children
  (Surgery)
• Scorbutus (see: Scurvy)
  (Condition)
• Scorpion bite (see: Insect bites and stings)
  (Injury)
• Scorpion fish sting
  (Poison)
• Scorpions
  (Poison)
• Scouring rush (see: Horsetail)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Scrape
  (Injury)
• Scratch - corneal (see: Corneal injury)
  (Condition)
• Scratch tests - allergy (see: Allergy testing - skin)
  (Medical Test)
• Screen time and children
  (Self-Care)
• Screening - asymptomatic bacteria (see: Asymptomatic bacteriuria)
  (Condition)
• Screening - testicular cancer - self-exam (see: Testicular self-exam)
  (Medical Test)
• Screening and diagnosis for HIV
  (Medical Test)
• Screening for colon cancer (see: Colon cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Scrofula
  (Condition)
• Scrotal growth (see: Scrotal masses)
  (Condition)
• Scrotal mass (see: Testicle lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Scrotal masses
  (Condition)
• Scrotal swelling
  (Symptoms)
• Scrotal trauma (see: Genital injury)
  (Injury)
• Scrotal ultrasound
  (Medical Test)
• Scrotum
  (Special Topic)
• Scrotum - empty (anorchia) (see: Anorchia)
  (Condition)
• Scrotum - empty (undescended testes) (see: Undescended testicle)
  (Condition)
• SCS (see: Spinal cord stimulation)
  (Surgery)
• Scullcap (see: Skullcap)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Scurvy
  (Condition)
• Scutellaria baicalensis (see: Skullcap)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Scutellaria lateriflora (see: Skullcap)
  (Alt. Medicine)

Sd

• SDAT (see: Alzheimer disease)
  (Condition)
• sDNA test (see: Colon cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)

Se

• Seafood contamination (see: Poisoning - fish and shellfish)
  (Poison)
• Seasonal affective disorder
  (Condition)
• Seasonal allergic rhinitis (see: Allergic rhinitis)
  (Condition)
• Seasonal allergies (see: Allergic rhinitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• 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)
• Sebaceous adenoma
  (Special Topic)
• Sebaceous hyperplasia (see: Sebaceous adenoma)
  (Special Topic)
• Seborrheic dermatitis
  (Condition)
• Seborrheic dermatitis – infant (see: Cradle cap)
  (Condition)
• Seborrheic dermatitis - infant (see: Cradle cap)
  (Condition)
• Seborrheic eczema (see: Seborrheic dermatitis)
  (Condition)
• Seborrheic keratosis
  (Condition)
• Secobarbital overdose
  (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)
• Secondary infections
  (Special Topic)
• Secondary myelofibrosis (see: Myelofibrosis)
  (Condition)
• Secondary parkinsonism
  (Condition)
• Secondary peritonitis (see: Peritonitis - secondary)
  (Condition)
• Secondary pulmonary hypertension (see: Pulmonary hypertension)
  (Condition)
• Secondary seizures (see: Seizures)
  (Symptoms)
• Secondary syphilis (see: Syphilis)
  (Condition)
• Secondary systemic amyloidosis
  (Condition)
• Secondary tracheomalacia (see: Tracheomalacia - acquired)
  (Condition)
• Secondary transverse myelitis (see: Transverse myelitis)
  (Condition)
• Secondhand smoke (see: Benefits of quitting tobacco)
  (Special Topic)
• Secondhand smoke - risks (see: Risks of tobacco)
  (Special Topic)
• Secretin stimulation test
  (Medical Test)
• Secretory otitis media (see: Otitis media with effusion)
  (Condition)
• Secundum ASD (see: Atrial septal defect (ASD))
  (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 - fever induced (see: Febrile seizures)
  (Condition)
• Seizure - generalized (see: Generalized tonic-clonic seizure)
  (Condition)
• Seizure - generalized - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Seizure - grand mal (see: Generalized tonic-clonic seizure)
  (Condition)
• Seizure - grand mal - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Seizure - partial (focal) (see: Partial (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: Generalized 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)
• Seizure disorder in children - discharge (see: Epilepsy in children - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Seizure disorder - children (see: Epilepsy in children)
  (Condition)
• Seizure disorders
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Seizures
  (Symptoms)
• Seizures - what to ask your doctor - adult (see: Epilepsy in adults - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Seizures - what to ask your doctor - child (see: Epilepsy in children - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Selective deficiency of IgA
  (Condition)
• Selective mutism
  (Condition)
• Selective mutism - resources
  (Special Topic)
• 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)
• Selenium
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Selenium in diet
  (Nutrition)
• Self catheterization - female
  (Self-Care)
• Self catheterization - male
  (Self-Care)
• Self-examination of the breast (see: Breast self-exam)
  (Special Topic)
• Self-intermittent catheterization (see: Self catheterization - male)
  (Self-Care)
• Self-intermittent cathterization (see: Self catheterization - female)
  (Self-Care)
• Semantic dementia (see: Frontotemporal dementia)
  (Condition)
• Semen - bloody (see: Blood in the semen)
  (Symptoms)
• Semi-vegetarian (see: Vegetarian diet)
  (Nutrition)
• Seminoma testicular cancer (see: Testicular cancer)
  (Condition)
• Senile amyloidosis (see: Cardiac amyloidosis)
  (Condition)
• Senile angioma (see: Cherry angioma)
  (Condition)
• Senile dementia (see: Dementia)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• 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 drivers (see: Driving and older adults)
  (Self-Care)
• Senior-Loken syndrome (see: Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease)
  (Condition)
• Sensitivity analysis
  (Medical Test)
• Sensitivity to heat (see: Heat intolerance)
  (Symptoms)
• Sensitivity to the cold (see: Cold intolerance)
  (Symptoms)
• Sensorimotor polyneuropathy
  (Condition)
• Sensorineural - cochlear (see: Cochlear implant)
  (Special Topic)
• Sensorineural deafness
  (Symptoms)
• Sensorineural hearing loss (see: Hearing loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Sensorineural hearing loss - infants (see: Hearing loss - infants)
  (Condition)
• 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)
• Separation anxiety in children
  (Condition)
• Separation of the sutures (see: Sutures - separated)
  (Symptoms)
• Sepsis
  (Condition)
• Sepsis - infant (see: Neonatal sepsis)
  (Condition)
• Sepsis neonatorum (see: Neonatal sepsis)
  (Condition)
• Sepsis syndrome (see: Sepsis)
  (Condition)
• Septic arthritis
  (Condition)
• Septic arthritis - gonococcal arthritis (see: Gonococcal arthritis)
  (Condition)
• Septic shock (see: Sepsis)
  (Condition)
• Septic shock
  (Condition)
• Septic socket (see: Dry socket)
  (Self-Care)
• Septicemia (see: Sepsis)
  (Condition)
• Septicemia
  (Condition)
• Septicemic plague (see: Plague)
  (Condition)
• Septicemic shock (see: Septic shock)
  (Condition)
• Septoplasty
  (Surgery)
• Septoplasty - discharge
  (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)
• Serenoa repens (see: Saw palmetto)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Serial chest x-ray (see: Chest x-ray)
  (Medical Test)
• Sernyl overdose (see: Phencyclidine overdose)
  (Poison)
• Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccine (MenB) - What You Need to Know
  (Special Topic)
• Serologic test for B anthracis (see: Anthrax blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serologic test for B. anthracis (see: Anthrax blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serology for brucellosis
  (Medical Test)
• Serology for Francisella tularensis (see: Tularemia blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (see: Felty syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Serosanguineous
  (Special Topic)
• Serosanguinous (see: Serosanguineous)
  (Special Topic)
• Serotonergic syndrome (see: Serotonin syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Serotonin blood test
  (Medical Test)
• Serotonin metabolite (see: 5-HIAA urine test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serotonin syndrome
  (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)
• Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor
  (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)
• Serum free hemoglobin test
  (Medical Test)
• Serum globulin electrophoresis
  (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)
• Serum herpes simplex antibodies
  (Medical Test)
• Serum immunofixation (see: Immunofixation blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum immunoglobulin electrophoresis (see: Immunoelectrophoresis - blood)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum iron test
  (Medical Test)
• Serum leucine aminopeptidase (see: Leucine aminopeptidase blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum myoglobin (see: Myoglobin blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum phenylalanine screening
  (Medical Test)
• Serum phosphorus (see: Phosphorus blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum prothrombin conversion accelerator deficiency (see: Factor VII deficiency)
  (Condition)
• Serum sickness
  (Condition)
• Serum sickness
  (Alt. Medicine)
• 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)
• Setting limits (see: Discipline in children)
  (Special Topic)
• Seventh cranial nerve palsy due to birth trauma (see: Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma)
  (Condition)
• Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
  (Condition)
• Severe coronavirus 2019 - discharge (see: Severe COVID-19 - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Severe COVID-19 - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Severe MPS I (see: Mucopolysaccharidosis type I)
  (Condition)
• Severe PMS (see: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder)
  (Condition)
• Severe SARS-CoV-2 - discharge (see: Severe COVID-19 - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Sex - delayed ejaculation (see: Delayed ejaculation)
  (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)
• Sex-linked dominant
  (Special Topic)
• Sex-linked recessive
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual abuse - children (see: Sexual abuse in children - what to know)
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual abuse - domestic violence (see: Domestic violence)
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual abuse in children - what to know
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual assault (see: Sexual violence)
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual assault - prevention
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual dysfunction
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sexual dysfunction (see: Erectile dysfunction)
  (In-Depth)
• Sexual dysfunction - cancer treatment (see: Cancer treatment: fertility and sexual side effects in women)
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual dysfunction - male (see: Erection problems)
  (Condition)
• Sexual dysfunction - orgasmic (see: Orgasmic dysfunction in women)
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual dysfunction - vaginismus (see: Vaginismus)
  (Condition)
• Sexual problem - orgasmic (see: Orgasmic dysfunction in women)
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual violence
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual violence - incest (see: Sexual violence)
  (Special Topic)
• Sexually transmitted - chlamydia (see: Chlamydia infections in women)
  (Condition)
• 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 - chlamydia male (see: Chlamydial infections - male)
  (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 diseases
  (Alt. Medicine)
• 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
  (Injury)
• Shaken baby syndrome - discharge (see: Brain injury - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Shaken impact syndrome (see: Shaken baby syndrome)
  (Injury)
• 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)
• Shampoo - swallowing
  (Poison)
• Shared decision making
  (Special Topic)
• Shark cartilage (see: Cartilage)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Shave biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Shave biopsy - skin (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Shave excision - skin (see: Skin lesion removal)
  (Surgery)
• Shave excision - skin aftercare (see: Skin lesion removal - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Shave grass (see: Horsetail)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Shaving cream poisoning
  (Poison)
• Shaving lotion poisoning (see: Shaving cream poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Sheehan syndrome
  (Condition)
• Shellac poisoning
  (Poison)
• Shigella enteritis (see: Shigellosis)
  (Condition)
• Shigella gastroenteritis (see: Shigellosis)
  (Condition)
• Shigellosis
  (Condition)
• Shin splints - self-care
  (Self-Care)
• Shingles
  (Condition)
• Shingles - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Shingles - pain (see: Postherpetic neuralgia - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Shingles and chickenpox (see: Varicella-zoster virus)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Shingles and chickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus)
  (In-Depth)
• Shivering (see: Chills)
  (Symptoms)
• Shock
  (Injury)
• Shock
  (Alt. Medicine)
• 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)
• Short bones
  (Special Topic)
• Short bowel syndrome
  (Condition)
• Short gut syndrome (see: Short bowel syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Short philtrum
  (Symptoms)
• Short stature
  (Symptoms)
• Short stature - growth hormone deficiency (see: Growth hormone deficiency - children)
  (Condition)
• Short-acting beta-agonists (see: Asthma - quick-relief drugs )
  (Self-Care)
• Short-term care - nursing home (see: How to choose a nursing home)
  (Self-Care)
• Shortness of breath (see: Breathing difficulty)
  (Symptoms)
• Shortness of breath - first aid (see: Breathing difficulties - first aid)
  (Injury)
• Shortsightedness (see: Nearsightedness)
  (Condition)
• Shoulder arthroscopy
  (Surgery)
• Shoulder arthroscopy - discharge (see: Shoulder surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Shoulder CT scan
  (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)
• Shoulder MRI scan
  (Medical Test)
• Shoulder overuse syndrome (see: Rotator cuff problems)
  (Condition)
• Shoulder pain
  (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)
• Shoulder replacement
  (Surgery)
• Shoulder replacement - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Shoulder replacement surgery - after (see: Using your shoulder after replacement surgery)
  (Self-Care)
• Shoulder separation - aftercare
  (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)
• Shoulder surgery - discharge
  (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 - ventriculoperitoneal - discharge (see: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Shunt revision (see: Ventriculoperitoneal shunting)
  (Surgery)
• Shunt revision - discharge (see: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• 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)
• SIADH (see: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion)
  (Condition)
• Sialadenitis (see: Salivary gland infections)
  (Condition)
• Sialogram
  (Medical Test)
• Sialography (see: Sialogram)
  (Medical Test)
• Sialolithiasis (see: Salivary duct stones)
  (Condition)
• Sialorrhea (see: Drooling)
  (Symptoms)
• Siberian ginseng
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sibilant rhonchi (see: Wheezing)
  (Symptoms)
• Siblings - new baby (see: Preparing children for pregnancy and a new baby)
  (Self-Care)
• SIBO (see: Small bowel bacterial overgrowth)
  (Condition)
• Sicca syndrome (see: Sjögren syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Sick sinus syndrome
  (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)
• Sickle cell anemia (see: Sickle cell disease)
  (In-Depth)
• Sickle cell anemia - resources
  (Special Topic)
• Sickle cell disease
  (Condition)
• Sickle cell disease
  (In-Depth)
• Sickle cell test
  (Medical Test)
• Sickledex (see: Sickle cell test)
  (Medical Test)
• Side pain (see: Flank pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Sideropenic dysphagia (see: Plummer-Vinson syndrome)
  (Condition)
• SIDS (see: Sudden infant death syndrome)
  (Condition)
• SIDS - resources
  (Special Topic)
• Sigmoid colectomy (see: Large bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Sigmoid colectomy - discharge (see: Large bowel resection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Sigmoidoscopy
  (Medical Test)
• Sigmoidoscopy - flexible (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Sigmoidoscopy - screening (see: Colon cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Signs of an asthma attack
  (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 infection - HBV children (see: Hepatitis B - children)
  (Condition)
• Silent infection - HCV children (see: Hepatitis C - children)
  (Condition)
• Silent otitis media (see: Otitis media with effusion)
  (Condition)
• Silent thyroiditis
  (Condition)
• Silicoproteinosis (see: Silicosis )
  (Condition)
• Silicosis
  (Condition)
• Silicosis - rheumatoid pneumoconiosis (see: Rheumatoid pneumoconiosis)
  (Condition)
• Silver syndrome (see: Russell-Silver syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Silver-Russell syndrome (see: Russell-Silver syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Silybum marianum (see: Milk thistle)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Simian crease (see: Single palmar crease)
  (Symptoms)
• Simple carbohydrates (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Simple goiter
  (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)
• Simple prostatectomy
  (Surgery)
• Simple pulmonary eosinophilia
  (Condition)
• Simple sugars (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Simple, heart-smart substitutions
  (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)
• Single palmar crease
  (Symptoms)
• Single ventricle (see: Double inlet left ventricle )
  (Condition)
• Singultus (see: Hiccups)
  (Symptoms)
• Sinus arrest - sick sinus (see: Sick sinus syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Sinus CT scan
  (Medical Test)
• Sinus headache
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sinus infection (see: Sinusitis)
  (Condition)
• Sinus infection (see: Sinusitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sinus infection - self-care (see: Sinusitis in adults - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Sinus inflammation (see: Sinusitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sinus MRI scan
  (Medical Test)
• Sinus node dysfunction (see: Sick sinus syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Sinus pause - sick sinus (see: Sick sinus syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Sinus x-ray
  (Medical Test)
• Sinusitis
  (Condition)
• Sinusitis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sinusitis
  (In-Depth)
• Sinusitis - acute (see: Sinusitis)
  (Condition)
• Sinusitis - chronic (see: Sinusitis)
  (Condition)
• Sinusitis - nasal wash (see: Saline nasal washes)
  (Self-Care)
• Sinusitis in adults - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Siphonaptera (see: Fleas)
  (Condition)
• Sipple syndrome (see: Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) II)
  (Condition)
• SIRS (see: Sepsis)
  (Condition)
• Sitz bath
  (Special Topic)
• Sixth disease (see: Roseola)
  (Condition)
• Sixth nerve palsy (see: Cranial mononeuropathy VI)
  (Condition)

Sj

• Sjögren - Schirmer (see: Schirmer test)
  (Medical Test)
• Sjögren syndrome
  (Condition)
• Sjögren syndrome - Raynaud (see: Raynaud phenomenon)
  (Condition)

Sk

• Skeletal limb abnormalities
  (Symptoms)
• Skeletal survey (see: X-ray - skeleton)
  (Medical Test)
• Skier's thumb - aftercare
  (Discharge)
• Skilled nursing - home care (see: Home health care )
  (Self-Care)
• Skilled nursing - home health (see: Home health care )
  (Self-Care)
• Skilled nursing facilities after joint replacement
  (Discharge)
• Skilled nursing facility - nursing home (see: How to choose a nursing home)
  (Self-Care)
• Skilled nursing or rehabilitation facilities
  (Self-Care)
• Skin - abnormally light or dark (see: Abnormally dark or light skin)
  (Symptoms)
• Skin - clammy
  (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)
• Skin abscess
  (Condition)
• Skin adhesives (see: Lacerations - liquid bandage)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin and hair changes during pregnancy
  (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)
• Skin blushing/flushing
  (Symptoms)
• Skin bumps - acne-like (see: Comedones)
  (Symptoms)
• Skin cancer
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Skin cancer (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers)
  (In-Depth)
• Skin cancer - basal cell (see: Basal cell skin cancer)
  (Condition)
• Skin cancer - biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Skin cancer - melanoma (see: Melanoma)
  (Condition)
• 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)
• Skin cancer removal (see: Skin lesion removal)
  (Surgery)
• Skin cancer removal aftercare (see: Skin lesion removal - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin care and incontinence
  (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 disorders - drug reactions (see: Cutaneous drug reactions)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Skin disorders - eczema (see: Eczema )
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Skin disorders - erythema (see: Erythema)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Skin disorders - photodermatitis (see: Photodermatitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Skin findings in newborns
  (Special Topic)
• Skin flaking (see: Scales)
  (Symptoms)
• Skin flaps and grafts - self-care
  (Self-Care)
• Skin graft
  (Surgery)
• Skin growths - fatty (see: Xanthoma)
  (Condition)
• Skin hemorrhages (see: Purpura)
  (Symptoms)
• Skin infection (see: Cellulitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• 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)
• Skin lesion aspiration
  (Medical Test)
• Skin lesion biopsy
  (Medical Test)
• Skin lesion Gram stain (see: Gram stain of skin lesion)
  (Medical Test)
• Skin lesion KOH exam
  (Medical Test)
• Skin lesion of blastomycosis
  (Condition)
• Skin lesion removal
  (Surgery)
• Skin lesion removal - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Skin lesion removal - benign (see: Skin lesion removal)
  (Surgery)
• Skin lesion removal - benign aftercare (see: Skin lesion removal - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin lumps
  (Symptoms)
• Skin mole - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)
  (Special Topic)
• Skin nodules
  (Symptoms)
• Skin or nail culture
  (Medical Test)
• 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)
• Skin sagging treatment - underarms
  (Special Topic)
• Skin self-exam
  (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 tag removal (see: Skin lesion removal)
  (Surgery)
• Skin tag removal aftercare (see: Skin lesion removal - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• 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)
• Skin turgor
  (Symptoms)
• Skin ulcer skin graft self-care  (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin wrinkles and blemishes
  (In-Depth)
• Skinny-needle thyroid biopsy (see: Fine needle aspiration of the thyroid )
  (Medical Test)
• Skull fracture
  (Injury)
• Skull radiography (see: Skull x-ray)
  (Medical Test)
• Skull x-ray
  (Medical Test)
• Skull-base osteomyelitis (see: Malignant otitis externa)
  (Condition)
• Skullcap
  (Alt. Medicine)

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)
• Slapped cheek (see: Fifth disease)
  (Condition)
• Slapped cheek rash (see: Fifth disease)
  (Condition)
• SLE (see: Systemic lupus erythematosus)
  (Condition)
• SLE - ANA (see: Antinuclear antibody panel)
  (Medical Test)
• Sleep - bedtime habits (see: Bedtime habits for infants and children)
  (Special Topic)
• Sleep - natural short sleeper (see: Natural short sleeper)
  (Condition)
• Sleep and your health
  (Special Topic)
• Sleep apnea
  (Alt. Medicine)
• 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 - pediatric (see: Pediatric sleep apnea)
  (Condition)
• Sleep apnea - sleep study (see: Polysomnography)
  (Medical Test)
• Sleep disorder - insomnia (see: Insomnia)
  (Condition)
• Sleep disorder - medicines  (see: Medicines for sleep)
  (Special Topic)
• Sleep disorder - sleep habits (see: Changing your sleep habits)
  (Self-Care)
• Sleep disorders
  (Condition)
• Sleep disorders in older adults
  (Condition)
• Sleep disruptive behaviors (see: Sleep disorders)
  (Condition)
• Sleep hygiene (see: Changing your sleep habits)
  (Self-Care)
• Sleep hygiene - insomnia (see: Insomnia)
  (Condition)
• Sleep issues (see: Insomnia)
  (Condition)
• Sleep paralysis
  (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-disordered breathing - pediatric (see: Pediatric sleep apnea)
  (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)
• Sleeping sickness
  (Condition)
• Sleeplessness (see: Insomnia)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sleepwalking
  (Condition)
• Sleepwalking and children
  (Special Topic)
• SLI (see: Language disorders in children)
  (Condition)
• Sling - instructions (see: How to make a sling)
  (Injury)
• Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
  (Condition)
• 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)
• Slippery elm
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Slipping rib syndrome
  (Condition)
• Slipping-rib-cartilage syndrome (see: Slipping rib syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Slit-lamp exam
  (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)
• Slow rate of growth (see: Delayed growth)
  (Symptoms)
• Slurred speech (see: Speech impairment in adults)
  (Symptoms)
• Slurred speech (see: Dysarthria)
  (Condition)
• 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)
• Small bowel bacterial overgrowth
  (Condition)
• Small bowel bacterial overgrowth (see: Blind loop syndrome)
  (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)
• Small bowel resection
  (Surgery)
• Small bowel resection - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Small bowel tissue smear/biopsy
  (Medical Test)
• Small cell lung cancer (see: Lung cancer - small cell)
  (Condition)
• Small for gestational age (SGA)
  (Special Topic)
• Small incision total hip replacement (see: Minimally invasive hip replacement)
  (Surgery)
• Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (see: Small bowel bacterial overgrowth)
  (Condition)
• Small intestinal ischemia and infarction
  (Condition)
• Small intestine aspirate and culture
  (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)
• Smallpox
  (Condition)
• Smashed fingers
  (Injury)
• Smear of duodenal fluid aspirate
  (Medical Test)
• Smell - impaired (see: Smelling)
• Smell - impaired
  (Symptoms)
• Smelling
• 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
  (In-Depth)
• Smoking - electronic cigarettes (see: E-cigarettes and E-hookahs)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking - nicotine addiction and withdrawal (see: Nicotine and tobacco)
  (Condition)
• Smoking and asthma
  (Self-Care)
• Smoking and COPD
  (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)
• Smoking and surgery
  (Self-Care)
• Smoking Cessation - Input
• 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)
• Smoking cessation medications
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking cessation programs (see: Stop smoking support programs)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking cessation techniques (see: Stop smoking support programs)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoldering leukemia (see: Myelodysplastic syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Smooth tongue (see: Glossitis)
  (Condition)

Sn

• Snacking when you have diabetes
  (Self-Care)
• Snacks and sweetened drinks - children
  (Self-Care)
• Snacks for adults
  (Self-Care)
• Snail fever (see: Schistosomiasis)
  (Condition)
• Snake bites
  (Injury)
• Sneddon syndrome - idiopathic livedo reticularis (see: Livedo reticularis)
  (Condition)
• Sneezing
  (Symptoms)
• Snellen test (see: Visual acuity test)
  (Medical Test)
• SNF (see: Choosing a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility)
  (Self-Care)
• SNHL (see: Sensorineural deafness)
  (Symptoms)
• Snoring - adults
  (Self-Care)

So

• Soap - swallowing (see: Swallowing soap)
  (Poison)
• Soap ingestion (see: Swallowing soap)
  (Poison)
• Social anxiety disorder
  (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)
• Sodium bisulfate poisoning
  (Poison)
• Sodium blood test
  (Medical Test)
• Sodium carbonate poisoning
  (Poison)
• Sodium hydroxide poisoning
  (Poison)
• Sodium hypochlorite poisoning
  (Poison)
• Sodium in diet
  (Nutrition)
• Sodium orthophosphate poisoning (see: Trisodium phosphate poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Sodium urine test
  (Medical Test)
• Sodoku (see: Rat-bite fever)
  (Condition)
• Soft chancre (see: Chancroid)
  (Condition)
• Soft spot - bulging (see: Fontanelles - bulging)
  (Symptoms)
• Soft spot - craniosynostosis (see: Craniosynostosis)
  (Condition)
• Soft spot - large (see: Fontanelles - enlarged)
  (Symptoms)
• Soft spot - sunken (see: Fontanelles - sunken)
  (Symptoms)
• Soft tissue cancer - rhabdomyosarcoma (see: Rhabdomyosarcoma)
  (Condition)
• Soft tissue gangrene (see: Necrotizing soft tissue infection)
  (Condition)
• Soft tissue sarcoma (see: Rhabdomyosarcoma)
  (Condition)
• Soiling (see: Encopresis)
  (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)
• Solder poisoning
  (Poison)
• Solid organ transplant - lung (see: Lung transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Solidago canadensis (see: Goldenrod)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Solidago virgaurea (see: Goldenrod)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Solitary fibrous tumor
  (Condition)
• Solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (see: Solitary fibrous tumor)
  (Condition)
• Solitary pulmonary nodule
  (Condition)
• Solitary pulmonary nodule - PET (see: Lung PET scan)
  (Medical Test)
• Soluble vs. insoluble fiber
  (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
  (Condition)
• Somatic symptom disorder (see: Illness anxiety disorder)
  (Condition)
• Somatiform disorders (see: Somatic symptom disorder)
  (Condition)
• Somatization disorder (see: Somatic symptom disorder)
  (Condition)
• Somatostatinoma (see: Pancreatic islet cell tumor)
  (Condition)
• Somatotroph adenoma (see: Acromegaly)
  (Condition)
• Something stuck in the nose (see: Foreign body in the nose)
  (Injury)
• 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 (see: Pharyngitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sore throat - tonsillectomy (see: Tonsillectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Sore throat - tonsillitis (see: Tonsillitis)
  (Condition)
• Sore throat strep (see: Strep throat)
  (Condition)
• Sores - male genitals (see: Genital sores - male)
  (Symptoms)
• Sores on the female genitals (see: Genital sores - female)
  (Symptoms)
• Sound distortion (see: Phonological disorder)
  (Condition)
• Soy
  (Nutrition)
• Soy
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Soy isoflavones (see: Soy)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Soy protein (see: Soy)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Soybean (see: Soy)
  (Alt. Medicine)

Sp

• Spanish licorice (see: Licorice)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sparklelan poisoning (see: Lanolin poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Spasm of the esophagus (see: Esophageal spasm)
  (Condition)
• Spasmodic bladder (see: Urge incontinence)
  (Condition)
• Spasmodic croup (see: Croup)
  (Condition)
• Spasmodic dysphonia
  (Condition)
• Spasmodic torticollis (see: Torticollis)
  (Condition)
• Spasms of the hands or feet (see: Hand or foot spasms)
  (Symptoms)
• Spasmus nutans
  (Condition)
• Spastic colitis (see: Irritable bowel syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Spastic colitis (see: Irritable bowel syndrome)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Spastic colon (see: Irritable bowel syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Spastic colon (see: Irritable bowel syndrome)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Spastic diplegia (see: Cerebral palsy)
  (Condition)
• Spastic hemiplegia (see: Cerebral palsy)
  (Condition)
• Spastic paralysis (see: Cerebral palsy)
  (Condition)
• Spastic quadriplegia (see: Cerebral palsy)
  (Condition)
• Spasticity
  (Symptoms)
• Specific developmental language disorder (see: Language disorders in children)
  (Condition)
• Specific language impairment (see: Developmental expressive language disorder)
  (Condition)
• Specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression (see: Dysgraphia)
  (Condition)
• 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 - phonological (see: Phonological disorder)
  (Condition)
• Speech disorder - spasmodic dysphonia (see: Spasmodic dysphonia)
  (Condition)
• Speech disorder - stuttering (see: Speech disorders - children)
  (Condition)
• Speech disorders - children
  (Condition)
• Speech disorders - dysarthria (see: Dysarthria)
  (Condition)
• Speech distortion (see: Phonological disorder)
  (Condition)
• Speech impairment in adults
  (Symptoms)
• Speech sound disorder (see: Phonological disorder)
  (Condition)
• Speed overdose (see: Methamphetamine overdose)
  (Poison)
• Spell - newborns (see: Apnea of prematurity)
  (Condition)
• 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
  (Condition)
• Spider angioma (see: Telangiectasia)
  (Symptoms)
• 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 - resources
  (Special Topic)
• Spina bifida repair (see: Meningocele repair)
  (Surgery)
• Spinal abscess (see: Epidural abscess)
  (Condition)
• Spinal and epidural anesthesia
  (Surgery)
• Spinal cord abscess
  (Condition)
• Spinal cord injury (see: Spinal injury)
  (Injury)
• Spinal cord injury (see: Spinal cord trauma)
  (Condition)
• Spinal cord injury - autonomic dysreflexia (see: Autonomic dysreflexia)
  (Condition)
• Spinal cord injury, SCI (see: Spinal injury)
  (Injury)
• Spinal cord stimulation
  (Surgery)
• Spinal cord trauma
  (Condition)
• Spinal CT (see: Lumbosacral spine CT)
  (Medical Test)
• Spinal curvature (see: Scoliosis)
  (Condition)
• Spinal curvature surgery - child (see: Scoliosis surgery in children)
  (Surgery)
• Spinal dysraphism repair (see: Meningocele repair)
  (Surgery)
• Spinal fluid culture (see: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture)
  (Medical Test)
• Spinal fluid smear (see: CSF smear)
  (Medical Test)
• Spinal fusion
  (Surgery)
• Spinal fusion - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Spinal injection for back pain (see: Epidural injections for back pain)
  (Surgery)
• Spinal injury
  (Injury)
• Spinal injury - resources
  (Special Topic)
• Spinal microdiskectomy (see: Diskectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Spinal microdiskectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Spinal muscular atrophy
  (Condition)
• Spinal stenosis
  (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: Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collection)
  (Medical Test)
• Spinal tumor
  (Condition)
• Spine surgery - discharge
  (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)
• Spirillary fever (see: Rat-bite fever)
  (Condition)
• Spirituality
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Spirogram (see: Pulmonary function tests)
  (Medical Test)
• Spirometry (see: Pulmonary function tests)
  (Medical Test)
• Spirulina
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Spirulina fusiformis (see: Spirulina)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Spirulina maxima (see: Spirulina)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Spirulina platensis (see: Spirulina)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Spitting up - self-care
  (Self-Care)
• Spitting up blood (see: Coughing up blood)
  (Symptoms)
• Spleen enlargement (see: Splenomegaly)
  (Symptoms)
• Spleen removal
  (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 - child - 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 - child - discharge (see: Spleen removal - child - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Splenectomy - microscopic - discharge (see: Laparoscopic spleen removal in adults - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Splenectomy - post-surgery syndrome (see: Post-splenectomy syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Splenectomy - reactive thrombocytosis (see: Post-splenectomy syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Splenic infarction
  (Condition)
• Splenomegalic polycythemia (see: Polycythemia vera)
  (Condition)
• Splenomegaly
  (Symptoms)
• Splint - instructions (see: How to make a splint)
  (Injury)
• Splinter hemorrhages
  (Symptoms)
• Splinter removal
  (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)
• Spondylolisthesis
  (Condition)
• Sponge bath (see: Bathing a patient in bed )
  (Self-Care)
• Spongy degeneration of the brain (see: Canavan disease)
  (Condition)
• 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)
• Spores
  (Special Topic)
• Sporotrichosis
  (Condition)
• Sports cream overdose
  (Poison)
• Sports physical
  (Special Topic)
• Spotted fever (see: Rocky Mountain spotted fever)
  (Condition)
• 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)
• Sprains
  (Injury)
• Sprains and strains
  (Alt. Medicine)
• 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)
• Sputum culture (see: Routine sputum culture)
  (Medical Test)
• Sputum direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) test
  (Medical Test)
• Sputum fungal smear
  (Medical Test)
• Sputum Gram stain
  (Medical Test)
• Sputum stain for mycobacteria
  (Medical Test)

Sq

• SQ injections (see: Subcutaneous (SQ) injections)
  (Self-Care)
• Squamous cell - recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)
  (Special Topic)
• Squamous cell - removal (see: Skin lesion removal)
  (Surgery)
• 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 (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers)
  (In-Depth)
• Squamous cell cancer - biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• 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 cancer - penis (see: Penile cancer)
  (Condition)
• 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)
• Squamous cell skin cancer
  (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-removal aftercare (see: Skin lesion removal - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• 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)
• Squawroot (see: Black cohosh)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Squint (see: Strabismus)
  (Condition)

Sr

• SRS (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)
  (Surgery)
• SRS (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)
  (Surgery)
• 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)
• SSS (see: Scalded skin 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. John's wort
  (Alt. Medicine)
• St. Mary's thistle (see: Milk thistle)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• St. Vitus dance (see: Sydenham chorea)
  (Condition)
• ST-elevation myocardial infarction (see: Heart attack)
  (Condition)
• ST-elevation myocardial infarction-ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Stable angina
  (Condition)
• Stable angina - discharge (see: Angina - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Stable factor (see: Factor VII assay)
  (Medical Test)
• Stable thumb (see: Skier's thumb - aftercare)
  (Discharge)
• Stagnant loop syndrome (see: Blind loop syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Stammering (see: Stuttering)
  (Condition)
• Stammering (see: Speech disorders - children)
  (Condition)
• Standard eye exam
  (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 ileostomy and your child (see: Ileostomy and your child)
  (Self-Care)
• 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)
• Staph infections - self-care at home
  (Self-Care)
• Staph infections in the hospital
  (Special Topic)
• Staph skin infection (see: Carbuncle)
  (Condition)
• Staphylococcal - MRSA (see: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA))
  (Condition)
• Staphylococcal meningitis
  (Condition)
• Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (see: Scalded skin syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSS) (see: Scalded skin syndrome)
  (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 aureus - endocarditis - children (see: Endocarditis - children)
  (Condition)
• Staphylococcus aureus - endocarditis - children (see: Endocarditis - children)
  (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)
• Starch poisoning
  (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)
• Stasis dermatitis and ulcers
  (Condition)
• Stasis leg ulcers - self-care (see: Venous ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Stasis syndrome (see: Blind loop syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Static lung volume determination (see: Lung plethysmography)
  (Medical Test)
• Statin (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Stay active and exercise when you have arthritis
  (Self-Care)
• Stay away from asthma triggers
  (Self-Care)
• Staying active - burning calories (see: Ways to burn more calories every day)
  (Special Topic)
• Staying safe at home
  (Self-Care)
• STD - chancroid (see: Chancroid)
  (Condition)
• STD - chlamydia (see: Chlamydia infections in women)
  (Condition)
• STD - chlamydia male (see: Chlamydial infections - male)
  (Condition)
• STD - donovanosis (see: Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale))
  (Condition)
• STD - PID aftercare (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• STD - syphilis (see: Syphilis)
  (Condition)
• STD - trichomonas vaginitis (see: Trichomoniasis)
  (Condition)
• STDs (see: Sexually transmitted diseases)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Steam iron cleaner poisoning
  (Poison)
• Steatosis (see: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease)
  (Condition)
• STEC-HUS (see: Hemolytic-uremic syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Steely hair disease (see: Menkes disease)
  (Condition)
• Stein-Leventhal syndrome (see: Polycystic ovary syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Stellachrome poisoning (see: Merbromin poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Stem cell transplant (see: Bone marrow transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Stem cell transplant - children - discharge (see: Bone marrow transplant in children - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• 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 - pulmonary valve (see: Pulmonary valve stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Stenosis - renal artery (see: Renovascular hypertension)
  (Condition)
• Stent
  (Surgery)
• Steps to take before you get pregnant
  (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)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT)-radiation therapy (see: Radiation therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Stereotactic radiotherapy - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Stereotactic transperineal prostate biopsy (STPB) (see: Prostate biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Stereotypic movement disorder
  (Condition)
• Sterile gloves (see: Sterile technique)
  (Self-Care)
• Sterile technique
  (Self-Care)
• Sternal dehiscence (see: Sternal exploration or closure)
  (Surgery)
• Sternal exploration or closure
  (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 injections - tendon, bursa, joint
  (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 - 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)
• Stimulants
  (Special Topic)
• Stimulus
  (Special Topic)
• Stinging nettle
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Stingray
  (Poison)
• Stings - marine animals (see: Marine animal stings or bites)
  (Injury)
• Stings and bites - insect (see: Insect bites and stings)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Stinkweed (see: Jimsonweed poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Stoddard solvent poisoning
  (Poison)
• Stomach acid test
  (Medical Test)
• Stomach cancer
  (Condition)
• Stomach cancer - gastrectomy (see: Gastrectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Stomach flu (see: Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu))
  (Condition)
• Stomach flu - dehydration (see: Dehydration)
  (Condition)
• Stomach inflammation (see: Gastritis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Stomach pain (see: Abdominal pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Stomach pain in children (see: Abdominal pain - children under age 12)
  (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 ulcer (see: Peptic ulcer)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Stomach upset (see: Nausea and vomiting - adults)
  (Symptoms)
• Stomachache (see: Abdominal pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Stomatitis – herpetic (see: Herpetic stomatitis)
  (Condition)
• Stomatitis - herpetic (see: Herpetic stomatitis)
  (Condition)
• Stomatitis - ulcerative (see: Mouth ulcers)
  (Condition)
• Stonefish sting
  (Poison)
• Stones - bladder (see: Bladder stones)
  (Condition)
• Stones - cystine (see: Cystinuria)
  (Condition)
• Stones - kidney (see: Kidney stones)
  (Condition)
• 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)
• Stool C difficile toxin
  (Medical Test)
• Stool culture (see: Fecal culture)
  (Medical Test)
• Stool DNA test (see: Colon cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Stool DNA test - Cologuard (see: Cologuard)
  (Medical Test)
• Stool Gram stain
  (Medical Test)
• Stool guaiac test
  (Medical Test)
• Stool incontinence - devices (see: External incontinence devices)
  (Special Topic)
• 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)
• Stool ova and parasites exam
  (Medical Test)
• Stool smear (see: Fecal smear)
  (Medical Test)
• Stool transplant (see: Fecal microbiota transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Stools – floating
  (Symptoms)
• Stools - black or tarry (see: Black or tarry stools)
  (Symptoms)
• Stools - bloody (see: Black or tarry stools)
  (Symptoms)
• Stools - foul smelling
  (Symptoms)
• Stools - pale or clay-colored
  (Symptoms)
• Stools - watery (see: Diarrhea)
  (Symptoms)
• Stop smoking support programs
  (Special Topic)
• Stop smoking techniques (see: Stop smoking support programs)
  (Special Topic)
• Storing your medicines
  (Self-Care)
• Stork bite
  (Condition)
• Strabismus
  (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)
• Strains
  (Injury)
• Strangulation (see: Hernia)
  (Condition)
• Strategies for getting through labor
  (Self-Care)
• Strawberry mark (see: Red birthmarks)
  (Condition)
• Strawberry nevus (see: Hemangioma)
  (Condition)
• Streeter dysplasia (see: Amniotic band sequence)
  (Condition)
• Streeter's dysplasia (see: Amniotic band sequence)
  (Condition)
• Strep - ecthyma (see: Ecthyma)
  (Condition)
• Strep - impetigo (see: Impetigo)
  (Condition)
• Strep infection - erysipelas (see: Erysipelas)
  (Condition)
• Strep infection - scarlet fever (see: Scarlet fever)
  (Condition)
• Strep throat
  (Condition)
• Strep throat (see: Colds and the flu)
  (In-Depth)
• 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)
• Streptococcal screen
  (Medical Test)
• Streptococcus - ecthyma (see: Ecthyma)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus - impetigo (see: Impetigo)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus - rheumatic fever (see: Rheumatic fever)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus - scarlet fever (see: Scarlet fever)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus - Sydenham chorea (see: Sydenham chorea)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus pyogenes - rheumatic fever (see: Rheumatic fever)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus viridans - endocarditis (see: Endocarditis)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus viridians - endocarditis - children (see: Endocarditis - children)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus viridians - endocarditis - children (see: Endocarditis - children)
  (Condition)
• Streptokinase (SK) (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Stress (see: Stress and your health)
  (Symptoms)
• Stress
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Stress
  (In-Depth)
• 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)
• Stress - traumatic events in children (see: Traumatic events and children)
  (Self-Care)
• Stress and your health
  (Symptoms)
• Stress and your heart
  (Special Topic)
• Stress ECG (see: Exercise stress test)
  (Medical Test)
• Stress echocardiography
  (Medical Test)
• Stress fracture (see: Broken bone)
  (Injury)
• Stress in childhood
  (Special Topic)
• 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)
• Stress urinary incontinence (see: Urinary incontinence - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Stress urinary incontinence
  (Condition)
• Stress urinary incontinence - vaginal wall repair (see: Anterior vaginal wall repair)
  (Surgery)
• Stretch marks
  (Symptoms)
• Striae (see: Stretch marks)
  (Symptoms)
• Striae atrophica (see: Stretch marks)
  (Symptoms)
• Striae distensae (see: Stretch marks)
  (Symptoms)
• Stridor
  (Symptoms)
• String test
  (Medical Test)
• Strip craniectomy (see: Craniosynostosis repair)
  (Surgery)
• Strip craniectomy - discharge (see: Craniosynostosis repair - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Stroke
  (Condition)
• Stroke
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Stroke
  (In-Depth)
• 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 - CTA neck (see: CT angiography - head and neck)
  (Medical Test)
• Stroke - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - dietary fats: Atherosclerosis - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - discharge
  (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: Stroke risk factors)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - prevention (see: Preventing stroke)
  (Special Topic)
• 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 - transient (see: Transient ischemic attacks)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Stroke rehabilitation (see: Recovering after stroke)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke risk factors
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Stroke-CTA head (see: CT angiography - head and neck)
  (Medical Test)
• Stroke-CTA neck (see: CT angiography - head and neck)
  (Medical Test)
• Strongyloidiasis
  (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)
• 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)
• Stuffy or runny nose – adult
  (Symptoms)
• Stuffy or runny nose - children
  (Symptoms)
• Stuporous (see: Decreased alertness)
  (Symptoms)
• Sturge-Weber syndrome
  (Condition)
• Stuttering
  (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)
• Subacute combined degeneration
  (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)
• Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
  (Condition)
• Subacute thyroiditis
  (Condition)
• Subarachnoid anesthesia (see: Spinal and epidural anesthesia)
  (Surgery)
• Subarachnoid bleeding (see: Subarachnoid hemorrhage)
  (Condition)
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage
  (Condition)
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage - aneurysm (see: Brain aneurysm repair)
  (Surgery)
• Subareolar abscess
  (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)
• Subconjunctival hemorrhage
  (Condition)
• Subcutaneous
  (Special Topic)
• Subcutaneous (SQ) injections
  (Self-Care)
• Subcutaneous abscess (see: Skin abscess)
  (Condition)
• Subcutaneous air (see: Subcutaneous emphysema)
  (Symptoms)
• Subcutaneous emphysema
  (Symptoms)
• Subcutaneous mastectomy (see: Mastectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Subcutaneous mastectomy - discharge (see: Mastectomy - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Subdural effusion
  (Condition)
• Subdural hematoma
  (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 - teenagers (see: Teenagers and drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance abuse recovery and diet (see: Substance use recovery and diet)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance abuse-teenages: (see: Teenagers and drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - alcohol (see: Alcohol use disorder)
  (Condition)
• Substance use - amphetamines
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - cocaine
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - cocaine withdrawal (see: Cocaine withdrawal)
  (Condition)
• Substance use - inhalants
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - LSD
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - marijuana
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - opiate withdrawal (see: Opiate and opioid withdrawal)
  (Condition)
• Substance use - phencyclidine (PCP)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - prescription drugs
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - resources (see: Chemical dependence - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - resources, Drug abuse - resources (see: Chemical dependence - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use disorder
  (Condition)
• Substance use disorder - infant (see: Infant of a substance-using mother)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use disorder - prescription drugs (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use recovery and diet
  (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)
• 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 infant death syndrome
  (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)
• Sugar-water hemolysis test
  (Medical Test)
• Sugars (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Suicide and suicidal behavior
  (Condition)
• Suitcase elbow (see: Medial epicondylitis - golfer's elbow)
  (Condition)
• Sulfhemoglobin (see: Hemoglobin derivatives)
  (Medical Test)
• Sulfite poisoning (see: Photographic fixative poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Sulfonylurea overdose (see: Oral hypoglycemics overdose)
  (Poison)
• Sulfur
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sulfuric acid poisoning
  (Poison)
• Sulindac overdose
  (Poison)
• Sumac - poisonous (see: Poison ivy - oak - sumac)
  (Poison)
• Sun drop (see: Evening primrose oil (EPO))
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sun protection
  (Self-Care)
• Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis (see: Actinic keratosis)
  (Condition)
• Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots (see: Liver spots)
  (Condition)
• Sunburn
  (Symptoms)
• Sunburn (see: Photodermatitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sundowning - care (see: Dementia - behavior and sleep problems)
  (Self-Care)
• Sunken chest (see: Pectus excavatum)
  (Symptoms)
• Sunken chest repair (see: Pectus excavatum repair)
  (Surgery)
• Sunken fontanelles (see: Fontanelles - sunken)
  (Symptoms)
• Sunscreen - swallowing (see: Swallowing sunscreen)
  (Poison)
• Sunscreen poisoning (see: Swallowing sunscreen)
  (Poison)
• Super Glue (see: Cyanoacrylates)
  (Poison)
• Super-bugs (see: Vancomycin-resistant enterococci - hospital)
  (Special Topic)
• Superficial spreading melanoma (see: Melanoma)
  (Condition)
• Superficial thrombophlebitis
  (Condition)
• Superior vena cava obstruction (see: SVC obstruction)
  (Condition)
• Superior vena cava syndrome (see: SVC obstruction)
  (Condition)
• Supernumerary digits (see: Polydactyly)
  (Symptoms)
• Supernumerary nipples
  (Symptoms)
• Support groups - by disease and condition (see: Resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Support stockings (see: Compression stockings)
  (Self-Care)
• Supporting your child with weight loss
  (Self-Care)
• Supracervical hysterectomy (see: Hysterectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Supracervical hysterectomy - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - abdominal - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Supracervical hysterectomy - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - laparoscopic - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Supraglottitis (see: Epiglottitis)
  (Condition)
• Supranuclear ophthalmoplegia
  (Condition)
• Suprapubic catheter care
  (Self-Care)
• Suprapubic catheters (see: Urinary catheters)
  (Special Topic)
• Suprapubic prostatectomy (see: Simple prostatectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Suprapubic tube (see: Indwelling catheter care)
  (Self-Care)
• Supraventricular tachycardia (see: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT))
  (Condition)
• Surface echo (see: Echocardiogram)
  (Medical Test)
• Surface echo - children (see: Echocardiogram - children)
  (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 - child (see: The night before your surgery - children)
  (Self-Care)
• 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 for pancreatic cancer
  (Surgery)
• Surgery for pancreatic cancer - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Surgery for pilonidal cyst
  (Surgery)
• Surgery using a laser (see: Laser surgery for the skin)
  (Surgery)
• Surgical drain (see: Hemovac drain)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical drain (see: Closed suction drain with bulb)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical excision
  (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 procedure - child (see: The day of surgery for your child)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical site infection - SSI (see: Surgical wound infection - treatment)
  (Condition)
• Surgical wound - wound center (see: Wound care centers)
  (Special Topic)
• Surgical wound care - closed
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical wound care - open
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical wound infection - treatment
  (Condition)
• Survival - cancer (see: Understanding your cancer prognosis)
  (Special Topic)
• Survival curve (see: Understanding your cancer prognosis)
  (Special Topic)
• Sustained virologic response - hepatitis C (see: Hepatitis C)
  (Condition)
• Sutures - cranial (see: Cranial sutures)
  (Special Topic)
• Sutures - ridged
  (Symptoms)
• Sutures - separated
  (Symptoms)

Sv

• SVC obstruction
  (Condition)
• SVR - hepatitis C (see: Hepatitis C)
  (Condition)

Sw

• Swab for respiratory viruses (see: Nasopharyngeal culture)
  (Medical Test)
• Swab for staph carriage (see: Nasopharyngeal culture)
  (Medical Test)
• Swallowing - difficulty (see: Dysphagia)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Swallowing - pain or burning (see: Painful swallowing)
  (Symptoms)
• Swallowing batteries (see: Button batteries)
  (Poison)
• Swallowing chalk
  (Poison)
• Swallowing difficulty
  (Condition)
• Swallowing pencils (see: Pencil swallowing)
  (Poison)
• Swallowing problems
  (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)
• Swallowing soap
  (Poison)
• Swallowing sunscreen
  (Poison)
• Swamp fever (see: Leptospirosis)
  (Condition)
• Swan-Ganz - right heart catheterization
  (Medical Test)
• Swayback (see: Lordosis - lumbar)
  (Symptoms)
• Sweat - cold (see: Skin - clammy)
  (Symptoms)
• Sweat chloride (see: Sweat electrolytes test)
  (Medical Test)
• Sweat electrolytes test
  (Medical Test)
• Sweat test (see: Sweat electrolytes test)
  (Medical Test)
• Sweating
  (Symptoms)
• Sweating - excessive (see: Hyperhidrosis)
  (Condition)
• Sweet balm (see: Lemon balm)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sweet elm (see: Slippery elm)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sweet root (see: Licorice)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sweetened beverages
  (Self-Care)
• Sweeteners - sugar substitutes
  (Nutrition)
• Sweeteners - sugars
  (Nutrition)
• Swelling
  (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)
• Swelling of the scrotum (see: Scrotal swelling)
  (Symptoms)
• Swimmer's ear
  (Condition)
• Swimmer's itch (see: Schistosomiasis)
  (Condition)
• Swimmer's shoulder (see: Rotator cuff problems)
  (Condition)
• Swimming pool cleaner poisoning
  (Poison)
• Swimming pool granuloma
  (Condition)
• Swine flu (see: H1N1 influenza (Swine flu))
  (Condition)
• Swine flu (H1N1) - what to ask your doctor - child (see: Colds and the flu - what to ask your doctor - child)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Swineherd's disease (see: Leptospirosis)
  (Condition)
• Swine's snout (see: Dandelion)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• 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)
• Swollen lymph nodes
  (Symptoms)
• Swollen uvula (see: Uvulitis)
  (Condition)
• SWS (see: Sturge-Weber syndrome)
  (Condition)

Sy

• Sydenham chorea
  (Condition)
• Sympathectomy - endoscopic thoracic (see: Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Sympathectomy -- endoscopic thoracic (see: Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Symphytum officinale (see: Comfrey)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Symptomatic
  (Special Topic)
• Symptoms of drug use in teenagers (see: Teenagers and drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Synacthen stimulation test (see: ACTH stimulation test)
  (Medical Test)
• Syncope (see: Fainting)
  (Symptoms)
• Syncope
  (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)
• Syndactyly release (see: Repair of webbed fingers or toes)
  (Surgery)
• Syndactyly repair (see: Repair of webbed fingers or toes)
  (Surgery)
• 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)
• Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
  (Condition)
• Syndrome X (see: Metabolic syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Synostectomy (see: Craniosynostosis repair)
  (Surgery)
• Synostectomy - discharge (see: Craniosynostosis repair - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Synostosis (see: Craniosynostosis)
  (Condition)
• Synovectomy - discharge (see: Knee arthroscopy - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Synovectomy - knee (see: Knee arthroscopy)
  (Surgery)
• Synovial biopsy
  (Medical Test)
• Synovial fluid analysis
  (Medical Test)
• Synovial sarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)
  (Condition)
• Synovitis - synovial biopsy (see: Synovial biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Synovitis - toxic (see: Toxic synovitis)
  (Condition)
• Syphilis
  (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)
• Syphilitic aseptic meningitis
  (Condition)
• Syphilitic myeloneuropathy (see: Tabes dorsalis)
  (Condition)
• Syphilitic myelopathy (see: Tabes dorsalis)
  (Condition)
• Syringomyelia
  (Condition)
• Syrinx (see: Syringomyelia)
  (Condition)
• Systemic
  (Special Topic)
• Systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID) (see: Myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS))
  (Condition)
• Systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID) (see: Chronic fatigue syndrome)
  (In-Depth)
• Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (see: Sepsis)
  (Condition)
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
  (Condition)
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
  (In-Depth)
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Systemic lupus erythematosus - ANA (see: Antinuclear antibody panel)
  (Medical Test)
• Systemic lupus erythematosus - Raynaud (see: Raynaud phenomenon)
  (Condition)
• Systemic necrotizing vasculitis (see: Polyarteritis nodosa)
  (Condition)
• Systemic sclerosis (see: Scleroderma)
  (Condition)
• Systemic sclerosis (see: Scleroderma)
  (In-Depth)
• 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)