Adolescents with heart disease have medical considerations distinct from adults or children with the same disease. SIU HealthCare Providers are equipped to meet the unique medical and surgical needs of adolescent patients with heart disease.
Memory loss is indicated by an unusual level of forgetfulness. Patients may be unable to remember new events, recall one or more memories of the past, or both. Memory loss may be a sign of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of age-related dementia.
Infertility is generally defined as an inability to get pregnant despite having frequent, repeated attempts for a year or longer. Infertility can affect either the male or female partner. Patients seeking treatment for Infertility are seen by a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist.
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a pelvic organ drops from its normal place in the lower belly and pushes against the walls of the vagina. Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition among women who have experienced either pregnancy or abdominal surgery. It causes general discomfort or pain, but is not a serious medical condition.
Fever is defined as a body temperature higher than the body's normal range. This causes muscle contraction and chills. Fevers are typically a bodily response to infection and can range in severity from mild to severe.
Fever is defined as a body temperature higher than the body's normal range. This causes muscle contraction and chills. Fevers are typically a bodily response to infection and can range in severity from mild to severe.