Nov 7, 2023 · Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Health care professionals perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain …

Jan 25, 2025 · Whether eye dilation during an exam is necessary depends on the reason for your exam, your age, your overall health and your risk of eye diseases. The eye drops used for …

May 4, 2022 · Dilated cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger. It typically starts in the heart's main …

Jul 17, 2021 · Narrator: Dilation requires time and privacy. Plan ahead so you have a private area at home or at work. Be sure to have your dilators, a mirror, water-based lubricant and towels …

Cervical effacement and dilation During the first stage of labor, the cervix opens. The medical term for this is dilation. The cervix also thins out. The medical term for this is effacement. …

Oct 14, 2023 · Widening, called dilation. This starts with a tiny wire put through the urethra and into the bladder. Larger and larger dilators pass over the wire to increase the size of the …

Jul 19, 2024 · Pneumatic dilation. During this outpatient procedure, a balloon is inserted into the center of the esophageal sphincter and inflated to enlarge the opening. Pneumatic dilation …

May 4, 2022 · Treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy depends on the causes. The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms, improve blood flow and prevent further heart damage. …

Nov 1, 2025 · Description Ophthalmic phenylephrine in strengths of 2.5 and 10% is used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil. It is used before eye examinations, before and after eye surgery, and to …

Jul 31, 2024 · Dilation involves placing an endoscope into the esophagus and inflating an attached balloon to stretch it. This treatment is used for achalasia, esophageal stricture, …