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Di

Diabetes insipidus

  • central

  • Central Diabetes Insipidus

  • in children

  • Some Physical Causes and Features of Constipation in Infants and ChildrenTables

  • nephrogenic

  • Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
    Central Diabetes Insipidus: Symptoms and Diagnosis

  • urine output in

  • Urination, Excessive or Frequent: Causes
    Urination, Excessive or Frequent: What the doctor doesTables

    Diabetes mellitus

    Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

  • atherosclerosis in

  • Atherosclerosis: Diabetes mellitus
    Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Complications

  • in children

  • Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM)
    Which Children Are at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?Sidebar

  • cholesterol levels in

  • Dyslipidemia

  • complications of

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Complications
    Long-Term Complications of DiabetesTables
    Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM): Complications of Treatment and Illness

  • coronary artery disease in

  • Coronary Artery Disease: Diabetes mellitus

  • eye problems (retinopathy) in

  • Diabetic Retinopathy

  • fatigue in

  • Fatigue: What the doctor doesTables

  • foot care in

  • Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Arteries of the Legs and Arms
    Caring for the FeetSidebar
    Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Complications
    The Foot in DiabetesSidebar

  • gestational

  • Physical Changes During Pregnancy: Hormones

  • infection in

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Complications
    The Foot in DiabetesSidebar

  • information resources on


  • insulin-dependent (type I)

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Type 1
    Some Autoimmune DisordersTables

  • in children

  • Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM)

  • itching with

  • Itching: What the doctor doesTables

  • ketoacidosis in

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Type 1
    Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Treatment

  • in children

  • Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM): Symptoms
    Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM): Complications of Treatment and Illness

  • kidney problems in

  • Nephrotic Syndrome: Causes
    Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Complications

  • low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Hypoglycemia

  • nerve problems (neuropathy) in

  • Long-Term Complications of DiabetesTables

  • non-insulin-dependent (type II)

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Type 2

  • in children

  • Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM)
    Which Children Are at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?Sidebar

  • in older people

  • Spotlight on AgingSidebar

  • oral contraceptive use and

  • Family Planning: Oral Contraceptives

  • over-the-counter drug precautions in

  • Chronic Disorders and Over-the-Counter DrugsTables

  • pancreatitis and

  • Chronic Pancreatitis: Treatment

  • during pregnancy

  • Physical Changes During Pregnancy: Hormones
    Diabetes During Pregnancy

  • fetal effects of

  • Large for Gestational Age (LGA)

  • screening for

  • Diabetes During Pregnancy: Gestational diabetes

  • prevention of

  • Selected Strategies for Preventing Some Major Health ProblemsTables

  • screening for

  • Selected Screening Schedule for Adults*,†Tables

  • tests for

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Diagnosis

  • travel and

  • Specific Medical Conditions and Travel: Diabetes

  • treatment of

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Treatment

  • in children

  • Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM): Treatment

  • insulin for

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Insulin Replacement Therapy
    Insulin Replacement TherapyFigures
    Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM): Treatment

  • oral drugs for

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Oral Antihyperglycemic Drugs
    Oral Antihyperglycemic DrugsTables
    Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM): Treatment

  • pancreas transplantation in

  • Pancreas Transplantation

  • urination problems and

  • Urination, Excessive or Frequent: What the doctor doesTables

  • weight loss in

  • Involuntary Weight Loss: What the doctor doesTables

    Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

    Classification and Diagnosis of Mental Illness

    Dialysis

  • hemodialysis

  • Dialysis
    Possible Complications of HemodialysisTables
    Comparing Hemodialysis With Peritoneal DialysisFigures

  • in hypercalcemia

  • Calcium: Treatment

  • peritoneal

  • Dialysis
    Possible Complications of Peritoneal DialysisTables
    Comparing Hemodialysis With Peritoneal DialysisFigures

  • in poisoning

  • Poisoning: Increase elimination of poison

  • reasons for

  • Reasons for Dialysis in Kidney FailureSidebar

    Diapering

    Stools and Urine in Infants

    Diaper rash

    Rashes in Children

    Diaphragm (contraceptive)

    How Effective Is Contraception?Tables
    Comparing Contraceptive MethodsTables
    Blocking Access: Barrier ContraceptivesFigures
    Family Planning: Diaphragm

  • bladder infection with

  • Bladder Infection (Cystitis): Women

    Diaphragm (respiratory muscle)

    Diaphragm's Role in BreathingFigures
    Control of Breathing

  • hernia of

  • Hiatus Hernia, Bezoars, and Foreign Bodies
    Understanding Hiatus HerniaFigures
    Digestive Tract Defects: Diaphragmatic Hernia

  • spasms of (hiccups)

  • Hiccups
    Some Causes and Features of Persistent or Intractable HiccupsTables

    Diarrhea

    Diarrhea in Adults
    Foods and Beverages That Can Cause DiarrheaTables
    Some Causes and Features of DiarrheaTables

  • in amebiasis

  • Amebiasis: Symptoms

  • antibiotic-associated

  • Clostridium difficile-Induced Colitis
    What Are Clostridia?Sidebar

  • in Campylobacter infection

  • Campylobacter Infections: Symptoms

  • in carcinoid tumors

  • Carcinoid Tumors: Carcinoid syndrome

  • in children

  • Diarrhea in Children
    Some Causes and Features of DiarrheaTables

  • in cholera

  • Cholera

  • in Clostridium difficile infection

  • Clostridium difficile-Induced Colitis: Symptoms

  • in Clostridium perfringens food poisoning

  • Clostridium perfringens Food Poisoning

  • in collagenous colitis

  • Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis

  • in Crohn's disease

  • Crohn's Disease: Symptoms

  • in cryptosporidiosis

  • Cryptosporidiosis

  • dehydration in

  • Diarrhea in Adults: Complications
    Dehydration

  • drug-induced

  • Gastroenteritis as a Side Effect of DrugsSidebar

  • drugs for

  • Diarrhea in Adults: Drugs

  • in Escherichia coli infection

  • Hemorrhagic Colitis
    Escherichia coli Infections: Symptoms

  • in food poisoning

  • Staphylococcal Food Poisoning

  • in gastroenteritis

  • Gastroenteritis
    Microorganisms That Cause GastroenteritisTables
    Gastroenteritis in Children: Symptoms and Diagnosis

  • in giardiasis

  • Giardiasis

  • in irritable bowel syndrome

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • in lactose intolerance

  • Lactose Intolerance

  • in lymphocytic colitis

  • Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis

  • in radiation illness

  • Radiation Injury: Acute Radiation Illness

  • rotavirus infection and

  • Rotavirus Infection

  • in salmonellosis

  • Salmonella Infections

  • in shigellosis

  • Shigellosis
    Shigellosis: Symptoms

  • in staphylococcal food poisoning

  • Staphylococcal Food Poisoning

  • traveler's

  • Traveler's Diarrhea
    Problems at the Destination: Traveler's Diarrhea

  • in ulcerative colitis

  • Ulcerative Colitis

  • vipoma and

  • Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: Symptoms

    Diathermy

    Types of Heat TherapyTables

    Diazepam

    Drugs Used to Treat Anxiety DisordersTables

  • during breastfeeding

  • Taking Drugs While BreastfeedingSidebar

  • in elderly persons

  • Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older PeopleTables

  • during pregnancy

  • Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During Pregnancy*Tables

    DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation)

    Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

  • in labor and delivery

  • Problems Affecting the Woman During Delivery: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

  • in placental abruption

  • Placental Abruption (Abruptio Placentae): Symptoms and Diagnosis

    Dicloxacillin

    AntibioticsTables

    Dicyclomine

    Some Drugs Used to Treat Urinary IncontinenceTables

    Dicyclomine, in elderly persons

    Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older PeopleTables

    Didanosine (ddl)

    Drugs For HIV InfectionTables

    Diet

    see also Food; Nutrition
    Diets

  • atherosclerosis and

  • Atherosclerosis: Diet

  • bland

  • Gastroenteritis: Treatment

  • during breastfeeding

  • Postdelivery Period: Breastfeeding

  • in burn injury

  • Burns: Severe Burns

  • cancer risk and

  • Risk Factors for Cancer: Diet
    Diet and Cancer

  • in celiac sprue

  • Celiac Disease: Treatment

  • coronary artery disease and

  • Atherosclerosis: Diet
    Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors

  • in Crohn's disease

  • Crohn's Disease: Dietary Regimens

  • in cystic fibrosis

  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF): Treatment

  • in diabetes mellitus

  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Treatment
    Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM): Treatment

  • in dialysis

  • Dialysis: Diet

  • in diverticulosis

  • Diverticulosis: Treatment

  • elimination

  • Food Allergy: Diagnosis

  • fad

  • Some Fad DietsTables
    Diets: Fad Diets

  • food-combining and food-cycling

  • Diets: Food-Combining and Food-Cycling Diets

  • in fructose intolerance

  • Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Hereditary Fructose Intolerance

  • in galactosemia

  • Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Treatment

  • in gastroenteritis

  • Gastroenteritis: Treatment

  • gluten-free

  • Celiac Disease: Treatment

  • in Hartnup disease

  • Hartnup Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment

  • in healthy lifestyle

  • Tools of Prevention: Healthful Lifestyle

  • high-fiber

  • Diets: High-Fiber Diets

  • in constipation

  • Constipation: Diet and behavior

  • in coronary artery disease

  • Coronary Artery Disease: Diet

  • high protein-low carbohydrate

  • Diets: High Protein–Low Carbohydrate Diets

  • in irritable bowel syndrome

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Treatment

  • in kidney failure

  • Acute Kidney Failure: Treatment
    Chronic Kidney Failure: Treatment

  • liquid

  • Diets: Liquid Diets

  • in liver failure

  • Liver Failure: Treatment

  • low-carbohyrate

  • Diets: High Protein–Low Carbohydrate Diets

  • low-cholesterol

  • Dyslipidemia: Treatment
    Dyslipidemia: Treatment
    Limiting Fat and Cholesterol in the DietTables
    Limiting Fat and Cholesterol in the DietTables
    A Practical Approach to a Low-Cholesterol, Low-Saturated Fat DietTables
    A Practical Approach to a Low-Cholesterol, Low-Saturated Fat DietTables

  • low-fat

  • Diets: Low-Fat Diets
    Dyslipidemia: Treatment
    Dyslipidemia: Treatment
    Limiting Fat and Cholesterol in the DietTables
    Limiting Fat and Cholesterol in the DietTables
    A Practical Approach to a Low-Cholesterol, Low-Saturated Fat DietTables
    A Practical Approach to a Low-Cholesterol, Low-Saturated Fat DietTables

  • in coronary artery disease

  • Coronary Artery Disease: Diet
    Types of FatSidebar

  • low-fiber

  • Constipation: Causes

  • in nephrotic syndrome

  • Nephrotic Syndrome: Prevention and Treatment

  • obesity and

  • Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Diet

  • in older people

  • Spotlight on AgingSidebar

  • in osteoporosis prevention

  • Osteoporosis: Diet and exercise

  • in pancreatitis

  • Chronic Pancreatitis: Treatment

  • in peptic ulcer

  • Peptic Ulcer: Treatment

  • in phenylketonuria

  • Disorders of Amino Acid Metabolism: Prevention and Treatment

  • in porphyria

  • Acute Intermittent Porphyria: Prevention and Treatment

  • during pregnancy

  • Self-Care During Pregnancy: Diet and Weight

  • in rheumatoid arthritis

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Treatment

  • stomach cancer and

  • Stomach Cancer: Causes and Risk Factors

  • tooth decay and

  • Cavities: Diet

  • in ulcerative colitis

  • Ulcerative Colitis: Dietary Restrictions

  • weight loss

  • Diets: Weight Loss Diets
    Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Changes in diet

    Dietary Supplement Health Education Act (1994)

    Medicinal Herbs and Nutraceuticals

    Dietary supplements

    Overview of Drugs: Prescription or Nonprescription
    Medicinal Herbs and Nutraceuticals

  • in dementia

  • Dementia: Dietary Supplements

  • drug interactions with

  • Drug Interactions: Dietary Supplements
    Medicinal Herbs and Nutraceuticals: Interactions With Drugs
    Some Possible Medicinal Herb–Drug InteractionsTables

  • in pregnancy

  • Self-Care During Pregnancy: Drugs and Dietary Supplements

    Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

    Risk Factors for Cancer: Drugs and Medical Treatments
    Vaginal Cancer
    Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During Pregnancy*Tables

    Diethyltoluamide (DEET)

    Preventing Tick BitesFigures
    Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Prevention

    Diet therapy

    Biologically Based Therapies: Diet Therapy

    Diffuse axonal injury

    Diffuse Axonal Injury

    Diffusing capacity, of lung

    Tests for Lung Disorders: Diffusing Capacity Measurement

    Diffusion, in gas exchange

    Exchanging Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

    DiGeorge anomaly

    Transplantation of Other Organs

    DiGeorge syndrome

    DiGeorge Syndrome

    Digestive system

    Organ Systems
    Major Organ SystemsTables

  • age-associated changes in

  • Effects of Aging on the Digestive System
    Changes in the Body With Aging: Digestive System

  • air in

  • Feeding of Newborns and Infants

  • anthrax infection of

  • Anthrax: Gastrointestinal Anthrax

  • biology of

  • Biology of the Digestive System
    Digestive SystemFigures

  • birth defects of

  • Other Birth DefectsTables
    Digestive Tract Defects
    Atresia and Fistula: Defects in the EsophagusFigures

  • bleeding in

  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: Occult Blood Tests

  • blockage of

  • Regurgitation
    Obstruction of the Esophagus
    Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms
    Intestinal Obstruction
    What Causes Intestinal Strangulation?Figures

  • in children

  • Intussusception
    What Is Intussusception?Figures

  • Campylobacter infection of

  • Campylobacter Infections

  • cancer of

  • Tumors of the Digestive System
    Rare Types of Stomach CancerSidebar
    Rare Types of Small-Intestine CancerSidebar
    Staging Colon CancerFigures

  • carcinoid

  • Carcinoid Tumors

  • disorders of

  • see also specific structures, eg, Esophagus; Stomach

  • in children

  • Digestive Disorders in Children
    Meckel DiverticulumFigures

  • in diabetes mellitus

  • Long-Term Complications of DiabetesTables
    Hypoglycemia: Reaction to Eating

  • in dying person

  • Symptoms During a Fatal Illness: Digestive Tract Problems

  • emergency

  • Gastrointestinal Emergencies

  • information resources on


  • in non-Hodgkin lymphoma

  • Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin LymphomaTables

  • in premature infant

  • Prematurity: Underdeveloped Digestive Tract and Liver

  • symptoms of

  • Symptoms of Digestive Disorders

  • tests for

  • Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: Diagnostic Procedures
    Viewing the Digestive Tract With an EndoscopeFigures

  • diverticular disease of

  • Constipation: Complications
    Diverticular Disease
    What Is Diverticulosis?Figures
    Complications of Diverticular DiseaseFigures

  • examination of

  • Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders
    Viewing the Digestive Tract With an EndoscopeFigures

  • foreign objects in

  • Bezoars and Foreign Bodies of the Digestive Tract

  • hormones of

  • Biology of the Endocrine System
    Major HormonesTables

  • indigestion and

  • see Indigestion

  • infection of

  • see Gastroenteritis

  • in infection prevention

  • Defenses Against Infection: Physical Barriers

  • inflammatory disorders of

  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
    Drugs That Reduce Bowel InflammationTables

  • malabsorption in

  • Malabsorption
    Symptoms of Nutrient DeficienciesTables

  • in niacin deficiency

  • Niacin: Symptoms

  • radiation effects on

  • Radiation Injury: Acute Radiation Illness

  • sexually transmitted diseases of

  • Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases

  • tumors of

  • Tumors of the Digestive System

  • carcinoid

  • Carcinoid Tumors

    Digital subtraction angiography

    Other Tests for Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Angiography of Peripheral Blood Vessels
    Angiography: Digital Subtraction Angiography

    Digits

    see Finger(s); Toe(s)

    Digoxin

  • in arrhythmias

  • Some Drugs Used to Treat ArrhythmiasTables

  • in elderly persons

  • Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older PeopleTables

  • food interactions with

  • Some Drug-Food InteractionsTables

  • generic substitutions for

  • Bioequivalence and Interchangeability of Generic Drugs: Interchangeability and Substitution
    When Generic Substitution May Not Be AppropriateTables

  • in heart failure

  • Heart Failure: Drugs for Heart Failure
    Some Drugs Used to Treat Heart FailureTables

  • in pregnancy

  • Drug Use During Pregnancy

    Dihydroergotamine

    Migraines: Treatment
    Drugs Used to Treat MigrainesTables

    Dihydrotestosterone

    Hair Disorders

    Dilated (congestive) cardiomyopathy

    Types of CardiomyopathyFigures
    Dilated Cardiomyopathy

    Dilation and curettage (D and C)

    Tests for Gynecologic Disorders: Dilation and Curettage
    D and CFigures
    Diagnostic ProceduresTables

  • after childbirth

  • Problems Affecting the Woman During Delivery: Treatment

  • in dysfunctional uterine bleeding

  • Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Treatment

    Dilation and evacuation (D and E)

    Abortion: Surgical Evacuation

    Dimercaprol

    Lead Poisoning: Treatment

    2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine

    Hallucinogens

    Diphenhydramine

    Some AntihistaminesTables

  • in common cold

  • Nonprescription Cold RemediesTables

  • in elderly persons

  • Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older PeopleTables

    Diphenoxylate

    Diarrhea in Adults: Drugs

    Diphtheria

    Diphtheria

  • immunization for

  • Protecting Children Through VaccinesTables
    Protecting Adults Through VaccinesTables
    Common Vaccinations: Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
    Vaccinating Infants and ChildrenFigures
    Bacterial Infections Preventable With Routine ImmunizationSidebar

    Diphyllobothriasis (fish tapeworm infection)

    Tapeworm Infection

    Dipivefrin

    Drugs Used to Treat GlaucomaTables

    Diplopia (double vision)

    Vision, Double
    Some Causes of Double Vision When Both Eyes Are OpenTables

  • in Graves' disease

  • Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms
    Hyperthyroidism: Prognosis and Treatment

    Dipyridamole

  • in elderly persons

  • Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older PeopleTables

  • in Kawasaki disease

  • Kawasaki Disease: Treatment

  • in stroke prevention

  • Stroke (CVA): Prevention

    Directive to doctor (living will)

    Some Legal Terms Related to Health CareSidebar
    Advance Directives: Living Will

    Dirithromycin

    AntibioticsTables

    Dirofilariasis

    Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Parasites

    Disability

  • information resources on


  • intellectual

  • Intellectual Disability
    Levels of Mental Retardation/Intellectual DisabilityTables
    Some Causes of Mental Retardation/Intellectual DisabilitySidebar

    Discharge

  • nipple

  • Breast Disorders: Nipple Discharge
    What Causes Nipple Discharge?Tables
    Nipple Discharge
    Nipple Discharge: What the doctor doesTables

  • vaginal

  • Vaginal Discharge
    Vaginal Discharge: What the doctor doesTables
    Vaginal Infections and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Symptoms

  • after childbirth

  • After Delivery: The Body's Return to NormalTables
    Postdelivery Period: Discharge From the Vagina

  • during pregnancy

  • Physical Changes During Pregnancy: Reproductive Tract

    Discipline problems

  • in adolescents

  • Behavioral Problems in Adolescents

  • in children

  • Behavioral Problems Due to Parenting ProblemsSidebar

  • time-out procedure for

  • The Time-Out TechniqueSidebar

    Disclosure

    Confidentiality and HIPAA

    Discoid lupus erythematosus

    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Discrimination testing, of hearing

    Hearing Loss and Deafness: Testing

    Diskectomy

    Low Back and Neck Pain: Surgery for back pain

    Disks, intervertebral

    How the Spine Is OrganizedFigures

  • degeneration of

  • Cervical Spondylosis

  • herniated (ruptured, "slipped")

  • Low Back and Neck Pain: Types
    Low Back and Neck Pain: Common causes
    A Herniated DiskFigures
    Some Causes and Features of Low Back PainTables
    Neck Pain: What the doctor does

    Disopyramide, in elderly persons

    Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older PeopleTables

    Dissection, aortic

    Aortic Dissection
    Understanding Aortic DissectionFigures

  • in Marfan syndrome

  • Marfan Syndrome

    Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

    Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

  • in labor and delivery

  • Problems Affecting the Woman During Delivery: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

  • in placental abruption

  • Placental Abruption (Abruptio Placentae): Symptoms and Diagnosis

    Dissociative identity disorder

    Dissociative Identity Disorder

    Disulfiram

    Alcohol: Detoxification and Rehabilitation

    Diuretics

  • abuse of

  • Other Drugs of AbuseSidebar

  • dehydration with

  • Dehydration

  • in diabetes insipidus

  • Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus: Prognosis and Treatment
    Central Diabetes Insipidus: Treatment

  • in heart failure

  • Heart Failure: Drugs for Heart Failure
    Some Drugs Used to Treat Heart FailureTables

  • in high blood pressure

  • High Blood Pressure: Drug therapy
    Antihypertensive DrugsTables

  • in mitral stenosis

  • Mitral Stenosis: Prevention and Treatment

  • potassium deficiency with

  • Potassium: Hypokalemia

  • during pregnancy

  • Drug Use During Pregnancy
    Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During Pregnancy*Tables

  • urinary incontinence with

  • Some Drugs That Can Cause IncontinenceTables

  • in urinary tract stones

  • Stones in the Urinary Tract: Prevention

    Divalproex

  • in seizure disorders

  • Drugs Used to Treat SeizuresTables

    Diversion colitis

    Diversion Colitis

    Diverticula

    see also Diverticulitis; Diverticulosis

  • bladder

  • Urinary Tract Defects: Bladder and Urethra Defects

  • in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

  • esophageal

  • Abnormal Propulsion of Food: Esophageal Pouches

  • Meckel

  • Meckel Diverticulum
    Meckel DiverticulumFigures

    Diverticulitis

    Diverticulitis
    Complications of Diverticular DiseaseFigures

  • pelvic pain and

  • Some Gynecologic Causes of Pelvic PainTables

  • surgery for

  • Diverticulitis: Treatment
    Diverticulitis: Reasons for Elective SurgeryTables

    Diverticulosis

    Diverticulosis
    What Is Diverticulosis?Figures
    Complications of Diverticular DiseaseFigures

    Diverticulum

  • Zenker's

  • Abnormal Propulsion of Food: Zenker's Diverticula

    Diving

  • air embolism with

  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Unusual Types of Emboli

  • barotrauma with

  • Barotrauma of the Ear
    The Eustachian Tube: Keeping Air Pressure EqualFigures

  • contraindications to

  • Diving Precautions and Prevention of Diving Injuries: High Risk Factors for Diving
    High Risk Factors for DivingSidebar

  • decompression sickness (bends) with

  • Decompression Sickness

  • injuries with

  • Diving and Compressed Air Injuries

  • injury with

  • Disorders Treated With Hyperbaric Oxygen TherapySidebar

    Diving reflex

    Drowning: Effects of Cold

    Divorce

    Divorce and Children
    The Changing Structures of FamiliesSidebar

    Dix-Hallpike maneuver

    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (Benign Positional Vertigo): Diagnosis

    Dizziness

    see also Vertigo
    Dizziness and Vertigo
    Some Causes and Features of Dizziness and VertigoTables
    Dizziness and Vertigo: Key Points
    Motion Sickness

  • upon standing

  • Dizziness or Light-Headedness When Standing Up
    Dizziness or Light-Headedness When Standing Up: What the doctor doesTables

  • tilt table for

  • Physical Therapy (PT): Tilt table

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