Too much earwax can cause rubbing of the ear or poking in the canal. A piece of ear wax can become dry and hard in the ear canal. This creates a feeling that an object is in the ear. Complete blockage ...

Any cut that is split open or gaping needs sutures. Cuts longer than ½ inch (12 mm) usually need sutures. On the face, cuts longer than ¼ inch (6 mm) usually need to be seen. They usually need closure ...

Injuries to the lips and mouth Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate) Front of the mouth includes the tongue. Also, includes the flap under the upper lip (frenulum).

Cause. An allergic reaction of the nose and sinuses to an inhaled substance. The medical name for this is allergic rhinitis. The allergic substance is called an allergen. Most allergens float in the ...

The medical name for painful cramping during a girl's period is dysmenorrhea. Normal cramps happen in over 60% of girls. This cramping is caused by strong muscle squeezing of the uterus. This is ...

The wood tick (dog tick) is the size of an apple seed. After feeding, it can double or triple in size. Sometimes, it can pass on Rocky Mountain spotted fever or Colorado tick fever. The deer tick is ...

The skin bumps are the body's reaction to the insect's saliva. While the bug is sucking blood, some of its secretions get mixed in. Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening ...

Celebrate Washington wine this May as we soak in that springtime sunshine at one of our Wine Country Vintner Dinners! The evening will begin with a tasting reception that showcases a selection of ...

April 9, 2025 – Seattle Children’s Research Institute scientists have developed a preclinical model of Leigh syndrome displaying the condition’s typical effects, including disordered swallowing and ...

Eight years ago, Brianna and Joseph watched their baby, Shirley, rolling around inside Brianna’s belly during her 20-week ultrasound. They expected the appointment would be uneventful, but partway ...

The division of Hematology and Oncology has added an additional option for eConsult orders: Unspecified Question for Oncology. An eConsult is a non-urgent asynchronous electronic consultation request ...

Please review our most recent Access Dashboard to find wait times for many of our ambulatory clinics and a list of conditions considered urgent for scheduling purposes. We know access is challenging ...