Uterine Leiomyoma (fibroids)

Uterine leiomyoma is the most common type of a pelvic tumor in females.  Women over the age of 30 are most likely affected by fibroids.  The fibroid's growth depends on the amount of estrogen in the body.  Symptoms of uterine fibroids are gas, constipation, bleeding in between a period, urinary frequency, pain at time of sex, cram,ping, and heavy menstrual bleeding.  Ultrasound is the first diagnostic tool used to determine if there is a fibroid.  Often times MR is used. 


Information found at http://health.google.com/health/ref/uterine+fibroids

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Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is defined as inflamtion of the pancreas.  Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic.  Acute pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that occurs suddenly.  It is usually resolves within a few days, however acute pancreatitis can become lifethreatening if left untreated.  Gallstones is the most common cause of pancreatitis as well as heavy alcohol intake.  Ct is the best tool along with ultrasound to aid in diagnosing acute pancreatitis.  Chronic pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve.  This will most likely lead to some type of permanent damage.  The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is many years of alcohol abuse.  Patients with either type of pancreatitis will present with nausea, vomitting, fever, diarrhea, and tender abdomens. 


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information found at http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/pancreatitis/