Diseases and Conditions
Browse our entire database of conditions or search by common topics. Research medical conditions and get the most reliable medical information available at www.HealthAtoZ.com. Use our extensive medical library to learn about various diseases and ... [... more]
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Respiratory support
Botulism is caused by botulinum toxin, a natural poison produced by certain bacteria in the Clostridium genus. Exposure to the botulinum toxin occurs mostly from eating contaminated food, or in infants, from certain clostridia growing in the ... [... more]
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Complementary and Alternative Treatments
Complementary and alternative medicine encompasses literally dozens of therapeutic practices, approaches, and philosophies, ranging from acupuncture and herbal medicine to spiritual healing and homeopathy. Some of these therapies, such as ... [... more]
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Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
Diverticulosis refers to a condition in which the inner, lining layer of the large intestine (colon) bulges out (herniates) through the outer, muscular layer. These outpouchings are called diverticula. Diverticulitis refers to the development of ... [... more]
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Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea is the occurrance of painful cramps during menstruation. More than half of all girls and women suffer from dysmenorrhea (cramps), a dull or throbbing pain that usually centers in the lower mid-abdomen, radiating toward the lower back ... [... more]
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Lactase enzyme
Lactose intolerance refers to the inability of the body to digest lactose. Lactose is the form of sugar present in milk. The enzyme lactase, which is normally produced by cells lining the small intestine, breaks down lactose into substances that ... [... more]
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Listeriosis
Listeriosis is an illness caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes that is acquired by eating contaminated food. The organism can spread to the blood stream and central nervous system. During pregnancy, listeriosis often causes miscarriage ... [... more]
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Neurological system
Motion sickness is the uncomfortable dizziness, nausea, and vomiting that people experience when their sense of balance and equilibrium is disturbed by constant motion. Riding in a car, aboard a ship or boat, or riding on a swing all cause ... [... more]
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Nail removal
Nail removal is a form of treatment that is sometimes necessary following traumatic injuries or recurrent infections in the area of the nail. There are nonsurgical as well as surgical methods of nail removal. Nails are removed only when necessary ... [... more]
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Nail-patella syndrome
Nail-patella syndrome, is a genetic disease of the connective tissue that produces defects in the fingernails, knee caps, and kidneys. Nail-patella syndrome is also known as Fong Disease, Hereditary Onycho-Osteodysplasia (H.O.O.D.), Iliac Horn ... [... more]
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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour). Narcolepsy is the second-leading cause of excessive daytime ... [... more]
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Nasal irrigation
Nasal irrigation is the practice of flushing the nasal cavity with a sterile solution. The solution may contain antibiotics or steroid medications. Nasal irrigation is used to clear infected sinuses or may be performed after surgery to the nose ... [... more]
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