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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Sacroiliac disease
Sacroiliac disease is high-impact trauma to the sacroiliac joint that can cause death, or bone, and nerve damage. The sacroiliac joint is a strong, weight bearing synovial joint between the ilium and sacrum bones of the pelvis. The bones are held ... [... more]
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Salivary gland scan
A salivary gland scan is a nuclear medicine test that examines the uptake and secretion in the salivary glands of a radioactively labeled marker substance. The pattern of uptake and secretion shows if these glands are functioning normally. A ... [... more]
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Salivary gland tumors
A salivary gland tumor is an uncontrolled growth of cells that originates in one of the many saliva-producing glands in the mouth. The tongue, cheeks, and palate (the hard and soft areas at the roof of the mouth) contain many glands that produce ... [... more]
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Salmonella food poisoning
Salmonella food poisoning is a bacterial food poisoning caused by the Salmonella bacterium. It results in the swelling of the lining of the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis). While domestic and wild animals, including poultry, pigs, ... [... more]
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