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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Pacemakers
A pacemaker is a surgically-implanted electronic device that regulates a slow or erratic heartbeat. Pacemakers are implanted to regulate irregular contractions of the heart (arrhythmia). They are most frequently prescribed to speed the heartbeat ... [... more]
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Paget's disease of bone
Paget's disease of bone (osteitis deformans) is the abnormal formation of bone tissue that results in weakened and deformed bones. Named for Sir James Paget (1814-1899), this disease affects 1-3% of people over 50 years of age, but affects over ... [... more]
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Paget's disease of the breast
Paget's disease of the breast is a rare form of breast cancer which makes up approximately 1-4 % of all breast tumors. While sharing its name with Paget's disease of bone, these are two medically unrelated conditions. They are simply named after ... [... more]
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Acute pain
Pain is an unpleasant feeling that is conveyed to the brain by sensory neurons. The discomfort signals actual or potential injury to the body. However, pain is more than a sensation, or the physical awareness of pain; it also includes perception, ... [... more]
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