Arrhythmias - Overview
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia An arrhythmia is a disorder of the heart rate (pulse) or heart rhythm, such as beating too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or irregularly. The electrical impulse that ... [... more]
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Tooth abscess - Overview
Periapical abscess; Dental abscess; Tooth infection; Abscess - tooth A tooth abscess is a collection of infected material (pus) resulting from a bacterial infection in the center of a tooth. A tooth abscess is a complication of tooth decay. It ... [... more]
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Diabetes insipidus - nephrogenic - Overview
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus; Acquired nephrogenic diabetes insipidus Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is a disorder in which a defect in the small tubes (tubules) in the kidneys causes a person to pass a large amount of urine. The tubules allow ... [... more]
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Delirium - Overview
Delirium is sudden severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness. Delirium is most often caused by physical or mental illness and is usually temporary and reversible. Many disorders cause ... [... more]
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Drug abuse and dependence - Overview
Drug addiction (dependence) is compulsively using a substance, despite its negative and sometimes dangerous effects. Drug abuse is using a drug excessively, or for purposes for which it was not medically intended. A physical dependence on a ... [... more]
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Adolescent depression - Overview
Adolescent depression is a disorder occurring during the teenage years marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities. Depression can be a temporary response to many situations and ... [... more]
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Fetal alcohol syndrome - Overview
Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to growth, mental, and physical problems that may occur in a baby when a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy. Using or abusing alcohol during pregnancy can cause the same risks as using alcohol in general. ... [... more]
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Delirium tremens - Overview
Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that involves sudden and severe mental or neurological changes. Delirium tremens can occur after a period of heavy alcohol drinking, especially when the person does not eat enough food. It ... [... more]
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Contact dermatitis - Overview
Dermatitis - contact; Allergic dermatitis; Dermatitis - allergic; Poison ivy; Poison oak; Poison sumac Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating substance. Contact dermatitis is an inflammation ... [... more]
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Drug allergies - Overview
Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug (medication). Adverse reactions to drugs are common, and almost any drug can cause an adverse reaction. Reactions range from irritating or mild side effects such as ... [... more]
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Diffuse interstitial lung disease - Overview
Diffuse parenchymal lung disease; Alveolitis; Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (CFA); Idiopathic pulmonary pneumonitis (IPP) Diffuse interstitial lung disease refers to a group of lung disorders in which the deep lung tissues become swollen and ... [... more]
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Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia - Overview
Immune hemolytic anemia secondary to drugs; Anemia - immune hemolytic - secondary to drugs Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia is a blood disorder that occurs when a medicine tells the body's defensive (immune) system to attack red blood cells. ... [... more]
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