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Stable angina

Angina: Classification

Staghorn stone

Stones in the Urinary Tract

Staging, of cancer

Diagnosis: Staging

  • breast

  • Breast Cancer: Staging
    Stages of Breast CancerTables

  • gynecologic

  • Cancers of the Female Reproductive System: Diagnosis
    Staging Cancers of the Female Reproductive SystemTables

  • prostate

  • Prostate Cancer: Staging

    Stapedius muscle

    Ears: Middle Ear

    Stapes (stirrup)

    A Look Inside the EarFigures
    Ears: Middle Ear

    Staphylococcal infection

    Staphylococcus aureus Infections

  • bone

  • Osteomyelitis: Causes

  • food poisoning

  • Microorganisms That Cause GastroenteritisTables
    Staphylococcal Food Poisoning

  • gastrointestinal

  • Gastroenteritis: Bacteria

  • impetigo

  • Impetigo

  • skin

  • Folliculitis and Skin Abscesses

  • stye

  • Stye (Hordeolum)

    Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

    Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

    Starvation

    Undernutrition: Marasmus
    How Starvation Affects the BodyTables

    Stasis dermatitis

    Dermatitis: Stasis Dermatitis

    Statins

    Lipid-Lowering DrugsTables

  • in coronary artery disease

  • Drugs Used to Treat Coronary Artery DiseaseTables

  • food interactions with

  • Some Drug-Food InteractionsTables

    Status asthmaticus

    Status AsthmaticusSidebar

    Status epilepticus

    Seizure Disorders: Generalized Seizures
    Seizure Disorders: Emergency Treatment

    Statutory rape

    Paraphilias: Pedophilia
    Rape

    Stavudine (d4T)

    Drugs For HIV InfectionTables

    STD

    see Sexually transmitted diseases

    Steam inhalation

    Symptoms: Antitussive Therapy

    Steatorrhea

    Malabsorption: Symptoms

  • in abetalipoproteinemia

  • Hypolipoproteinemia

  • in cholestasis

  • Cholestasis: Symptoms

    Steatosis (fatty liver)

    Fatty Liver
    Common Causes of Fatty LiverSidebar
    Alcohol's Toll on the LiverSidebar

    Steinert's disease (myotonic dystrophy)

    Other Forms of Muscular Dystrophy: Myotonic Myopathies

    Stein-Leventhal syndrome

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    Stem cells

    Formation of Blood Cells
    What Are Stem Cells?Sidebar

  • in neutropenia

  • Neutropenia: Symptoms and Diagnosis

  • transfusion of

  • Special Donation Procedures: Stem Cell Pheresis

  • transplantation of

  • Special Donation Procedures: Stem Cell Pheresis
    Stem Cell Transplantation

  • in chronic granulomatous disease

  • Chronic Granulomatous Disease

  • in Hodgkin lymphoma

  • Hodgkin Lymphoma: Treatment and Prognosis

  • in immunodeficiency disorders

  • Immunodeficiency Disorders: Prevention and Treatment

  • in leukemia

  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment

  • in myelofibrosis

  • Myelofibrosis: Prognosis and Treatment

  • in Parkinson's disease

  • Parkinson's Disease: Stem Cells

  • in sickle cell disease

  • Sickle Cell Disease: Treatment

  • in Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

  • Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

    Stenosis

  • aortic valve

  • Aortic Stenosis
    Heart Defects: Aortic Valve Stenosis

  • cervical

  • Cervical Stenosis

  • infertility and

  • Problems With Mucus in the Cervix: Diagnosis

  • of cervix

  • Dysmenorrhea: Secondary Dysmenorrhea

  • mitral valve

  • Understanding Stenosis and RegurgitationFigures
    Mitral Stenosis
    Rheumatic Fever: Heart

  • pulmonary valve

  • Pulmonic Stenosis
    Heart Defects: Pulmonary Valve Stenosis

  • pyloric, hypertrophic

  • Feeding Problems: Vomiting
    Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

  • renal artery

  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia: A Cause of Renal Artery BlockageSidebar

  • spinal

  • Low Back Pain: Causes
    Low Back Pain: Treatment

  • tricuspid valve

  • Tricuspid Stenosis

    Stents

  • for abdominal aneurysm

  • Aneurysms: Treatment
    Aneurysms: Treatment

  • for coronary artery disease

  • Coronary Artery Disease: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
    Understanding Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)Figures
    Specific Medical Conditions and Travel: Heart Disease

  • ischemic stroke and

  • Ischemic Stroke: Stents

    Step aerobics

    Choosing the Right Exercise: Step Aerobics

    Stereotactic surgery, for brain tumor

    Understanding Tumor TreatmentSidebar

    Sterilization, for family planning

    Sterilization
    Disrupting the Tubes: Sterilization in WomenFigures

    Steroids

  • anabolic

  • Anabolic Steroids

  • cortico-

  • see Corticosteroids

    Stethoscope

    Diagnosis: Medical History and Physical Examination
    Measuring Blood PressureFigures

    Stevens-Johnson syndrome

    Mouth Sores: Inflammatory disorders
    Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

    Stiffness

    Symptoms: Joint Stiffness

  • in osteoarthritis

  • Joint Disorders: Symptoms

  • in polymyalgia rheumatica

  • Giant Cell Arteritis: Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Stiff-person syndrome

    Overactive Nerves: Two SyndromesSidebar

    Still's disease

    Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA): Symptoms and Complications

    Stillbirth

    Stillbirth

    Stingray injury

    Marine Animal Stings and Bites: Stingrays

    Stings

    see Bites and stings

    Stirrup (stapes)

    A Look Inside the EarFigures
    Ears: Middle Ear

    Stocking

    see also Support hose

  • elastic

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Prevention
    Varicose Veins: Treatment

  • pneumatic

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Prevention
    Lymphedema: Treatment

    Stomach

    Digestive SystemFigures
    Stomach

  • acid in

  • see Acid, stomach

  • age-associated changes in

  • Effects of Aging: Stomach

  • banding of

  • in obesity

  • Banding the StomachFigures

  • bezoars of

  • Bezoars and Foreign Bodies

  • bleeding from

  • drug-related

  • Some Serious Adverse Drug Reactions Tables

  • blockage of

  • What Are the Complications of Peptic Ulcers?Sidebar
    Feeding Problems: Vomiting

  • bypass surgery on

  • in obesity

  • Bariatric Surgery: Procedures That Reduce Absorption

  • bypass surgery on, in obesity

  • Bypassing Part of the Digestive TractFigures
    After Bariatric Surgery: When to Call the DoctorSidebar

  • cancer of

  • Stomach Cancer
    Rare Types of Stomach CancerSidebar

  • ulcers and

  • Peptic Ulcer: Causes

  • chemical burns of

  • Caustic Substances Poisoning

  • emptying of, in poisoning

  • Poisoning: Treatment

  • foreign objects in

  • Bezoars and Foreign Bodies

  • hernia of

  • Hiatus Hernia
    Understanding Hiatus HerniaFigures

  • infection of

  • Gastritis: Causes
    When the Stomach Is InfectedSidebar
    Gastroenteritis
    Microorganisms That Cause GastroenteritisTables

  • in children

  • Gastroenteritis

  • inflammation of (gastritis)

  • Gastritis
    When the Stomach Is InfectedSidebar

  • metaplasia of

  • Gastritis: Symptoms and Complications

  • perforation of

  • Perforation
    Some Causes of PerforationTables

  • polyps of

  • Stomach Tumors That Are Noncancerous
    Stomach Cancer: Causes and Risk Factors

  • removal of

  • Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: Treatment

  • stapling of

  • Bariatric Surgery: Procedures That Restrict

  • tumors of

  • Stomach Tumors That Are Noncancerous
    Rare Types of Stomach CancerSidebar

  • ulcers of

  • Gastritis: Symptoms and Complications
    Peptic Ulcer
    What Are the Complications of Peptic Ulcers?Sidebar
    Drugs Used to Treat Peptic DisordersTables

  • in children

  • Peptic Ulcer

  • upset

  • see Indigestion

    Stomach flu

    see Gastroenteritis

    Stomatitis

    Mouth Sores: Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

    Stomatodynia (burning mouth syndrome)

    Burning Mouth SyndromeSidebar

    Stomatopyrosis (burning mouth syndrome)

    Burning Mouth SyndromeSidebar

    Stones

  • bile duct (choledocholithiasis)

  • Gallstones

  • bladder

  • Stones in the Urinary Tract

  • gallbladder

  • see Gallstones

  • kidney

  • Symptoms: Causes
    Cystinuria
    Stones in the Urinary Tract
    Removing a Stone With Sound WavesFigures

  • birth defects and

  • Urinary Tract Defects

  • in gout

  • Gout: Symptoms
    Gout: Other Treatments

  • salivary gland

  • Salivary Gland Disorders: Salivary Gland Swelling
    Salivary Gland Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment

  • urinary tract

  • Symptoms: Causes
    Cystinuria
    Stones in the Urinary Tract
    Removing a Stone With Sound WavesFigures

    Stool

  • blood in

  • Symptoms: Bleeding from the Digestive Tract
    Symptoms: Causes
    Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms
    Diagnosis: Screening
    Cancer Screening Recommendations Tables
    Intussusception: Symptoms

  • in constipation

  • see Constipation

  • in diarrhea

  • see Diarrhea

  • in diverticulosis

  • Diverticulosis: Symptoms

  • examination of

  • Symptoms: Evaluation

  • fat in (steatorrhea)

  • Malabsorption: Symptoms

  • in abetalipoproteinemia

  • Hypolipoproteinemia

  • in cholestasis

  • Cholestasis: Symptoms

  • impaction of

  • see also Constipation
    Symptoms: Complications

  • in infant

  • Stools and Urine

  • in malabsorption

  • Malabsorption: Symptoms

  • passing of

  • see Bowel movements

  • softeners for

  • Symptoms: Laxatives
    Drugs Used to Prevent or Treat ConstipationTables

    Stop-and-start technique, in premature ejaculation

    Learning to Delay EjaculationSidebar

    Stork-bite

    Common Birthmarks and Minor Skin Markings in NewbornsSidebar

    Stork bites (birthmark)

    Growths and Malformations of the Vessels: Port-wine Stain

    STP (2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine)

    Hallucinogens

    Strabismus

    Strabismus
    Strabismus: A Misaligned EyeFigures

  • in amblyopia

  • Amblyopia: Strabismic Amblyopia

  • screening for

  • Selected Screening Schedule for AdultsTables

    Strain

  • first aid for

  • Soft Tissue Injuries
    Commonly Used SplintsFigures

  • lumbar

  • Low Back Pain: Causes

    Strains

  • sports-related

  • Sports Injuries: Sprains and Strains

    Strangulation

  • intestinal

  • Abdominal Wall Hernias: Incarceration and Strangulation

    Strangulation, intestinal

    Intestinal Obstruction: Strangulation
    What Causes Intestinal Strangulation?Figures

    Stratum corneum

    Getting Under the SkinFigures
    Structure and Function: Epidermis

    Strawberry hemangioma

    Growths and Malformations of the Vessels: Superficial hemangiomas
    Common Birthmarks and Minor Skin Markings in NewbornsSidebar

    Strawberry tongue

    Tongue Disorders: Discoloration
    Pharyngitis (Sore Throat): Symptoms

    Strength exercise

    Physical Therapy (PT): Muscle-Strengthening Exercises

  • in back pain prevention

  • Low Back Pain: Prevention
    Exercises to Prevent Low Back PainFigures

  • in fracture

  • Fractures: Rehabilitation and Prognosis

  • hamstring

  • Strengthening the HamstringsSidebar

  • wrist muscles

  • Strengthening the Wrist MusclesSidebar

    Strength training

    Starting an Exercise Program: Strength Training

    Strep throat

    Streptococcal Infections: Symptoms
    Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)

  • glomerulonephritis after

  • Glomerulonephritis (Nephritic Syndrome)

  • rapid test for

  • Streptococcal Infections: Diagnosis
    Pharyngitis (Sore Throat): Diagnosis and Treatment

  • rheumatic fever after

  • Rheumatic Fever

    Streptococcal infection

    Streptococcal Infections
    Streptococci and Some Disorders They CauseTables

  • glomerulonephritis after

  • Glomerulonephritis (Nephritic Syndrome)

  • obsessive-compulsive disorders and

  • Anxiety Disorders in Children: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • pneumococcal infection

  • see Pneumococcal infection

  • rheumatic fever after

  • Rheumatic Fever

  • skin (cellulitis)

  • Cellulitis

  • skin (impetigo)

  • Impetigo

  • strep throat

  • Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)

    Streptococcus pneumoniae infection

    see Pneumococcal infection

    Streptomycin

    AntibioticsTables

  • during pregnancy

  • Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During PregnancyTables

  • in tuberculosis

  • Tuberculosis: Treatment
    Drugs Used to Treat TuberculosisTables

    Stress

  • acute

  • Acute Stress Disorder

  • in Addison's disease

  • Addison's Disease

  • amenorrhea and

  • Amenorrhea: Causes

  • angina and

  • Angina: Symptoms

  • anxiety and

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • blood pressure effects of

  • High Blood Pressure: Aggravating Factors

  • in children and adolescents

  • Anxiety Disorders in Children: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

  • children's responses to

  • What Are Stress-Related Behaviors?Sidebar
    Chronic and Recurring Abdominal Pain: Functional Pain

  • overscheduling and

  • Promoting Optimal Health and Development

  • disease and

  • Mind-Body Interactions

  • dissociative disorders and

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • in dying person

  • Symptoms During a Fatal Illness: Stress

  • family

  • in divorce

  • Divorce

  • in childhood illness

  • Illness in Children

  • family, in childhood illness

  • Childhood Cancers

  • gastritis and

  • Gastritis: Causes
    Gastritis: Symptoms and Complications
    Gastritis: Treatment

  • hair loss with

  • Alopecia: Telogen Effluvium

  • peptic ulcers and

  • Peptic Ulcer

  • posttraumatic

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • psychosomatic disorders and

  • Mind and BodySidebar

  • suicidal behavior and

  • Suicidal Behavior in Children: Risk Factors

    Stress fracture, foot

    Lower Leg Injuries: Stress Fractures of the Foot
    What Is a Stress Fracture?Figures

    Stress incontinence

    Urinary Incontinence: Stress Incontinence
    Urinary Incontinence: Stress Incontinence

  • after menopause

  • Menopause: After Menopause

    Stress testing

    Diagnosis: Exercise Stress Testing
    Diagnosis: Radionuclide Imaging
    Angina: Diagnosis

    Stretching exercise

    Starting an Exercise Program: Stretching and Flexibility

  • after burn injury

  • Burns: Deep Minor Burns

  • in back pain prevention

  • Low Back Pain: Prevention
    Exercises to Prevent Low Back PainFigures

    Stretch marks, during pregnancy

    Physical Changes: Skin

    Striatonigral degeneration

    Multiple System Atrophy

    Stridor

    Symptoms: Stridor

  • in croup

  • Croup: Symptoms and Diagnosis

  • in epiglottitis

  • Epiglottitis: Symptoms

  • in respiratory tract infection

  • Respiratory Tract Infections: Symptoms and Complications

    Stroke

    Stroke (CVA)
    Why Strokes Affect Only One Side of the BodyFigures
    Preventing and Treating Problems After a StrokeTables

  • atrial fibrillation and

  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter: Preventing Blood Clots

  • Bell's palsy vs

  • Bell's Palsy: Diagnosis

  • cholesterol level and

  • Dyslipidemia: Symptoms

  • coma with

  • Some Causes of Stupor and Coma Tables

  • dementia with

  • Dementia: Vascular Dementia

  • estrogen and

  • Menopause: Hormone Therapy

  • fainting with

  • Fainting: Other Problems

  • hemorrhagic

  • Hemorrhagic Stroke

  • ischemic

  • Ischemic Stroke
    Clogs and Clots: Causes of Ischemic StrokeFigures

  • prevention of

  • Selected Strategies for Preventing Some Major Health ProblemsTables
    Stroke (CVA): Prevention

  • problems after

  • Preventing and Treating Problems After a StrokeTables
    Spotlight on AgingSidebar

  • rehabilitation after

  • Specific Problems: Brain Injuries
    Specific Problems: Speech Disorders
    Stroke (CVA): Treatment

  • risk factors for

  • Stroke (CVA): Risk Factors

  • speech disorders after

  • Specific Problems: Speech Disorders
    Stroke (CVA): Symptoms

    Strongyloides (threadworm) infection

    Other ParasitesTables

    Structural integration (rolfing)

    Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies: Rolfing

    Struvite stones

    Stones in the Urinary Tract: Causes

    Stupor

    Delirium: Symptoms
    Stupor and Coma
    Spotlight on AgingSidebar
    Some Causes of Stupor and Coma Tables

    Sturge-Weber syndrome

    Sturge-Weber Syndrome

    Stuttering, information resources on

    Sj - Su

    Stye

    Stye (Hordeolum)

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