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Eczema
— Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation, also known as dermatitis. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis (some people use these two terms interchangeably). However, there are many different forms of eczema.
Eczema can affect people of any age, although the condition is most common in infants. Eczema will permanently resolve by age 3 in about half of affected infants. In others, the condition tends to recur throughout life. People with eczema often have a family history of the condition or a family history of other allergic conditions, such as asthma or hay fever. Up to 20% of children and 1%-2% of adults are believed to have eczema.
Edema— A condition in which fluid fills a damaged joint area with excessive fluid causing swelling similar to the swelling of a twisted ankle.
Efferent— Carrying away from a central organ; nerve impulses leaving the brain to peripheral tissues.
EMG— Electromyogram; a device used to measure muscle tone and detect subluxation patterns by detecting changes in electrical activity in millionths of a volt.
EMS— Electro-Muscle Stimulation; a form of electrical stimulation designed to reduce swelling and inflammation.
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence, ED)
— also known as impotence, is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection for satisfactory sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction is different from other conditions that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm. This article focuses on the evaluation and treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Examination— The process of inspecting and testing the body and its systems to determine the presence or absence of disease or injury.
Extension— To stretch out or to spread to its fullest length or reach.
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