Jaundice In Newborns
The cause of jaundice is a yellow bile pigment called bilirubin, which is carried in the blood and deposited in the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera (whites of the eyes). The result is that these areas of the body turn yellow. Anything that ... [... more]
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Juvenile Diabetes
Juvenile diabetes mellitus is now more commonly called Type 1 diabetes. It is a syndrome with disordered metabolism and inappropriately high blood glucose levels due to a deficiency of insulin secretion in the pancreas. Diabetes can be associated ... [... more]
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Yeast Infections
Candidiasis (also called fungus, a yeast infection or moniliasis) is the most common type of vaginal infection. It is caused by the yeast organism, Candida. Candidiasis is often hard to get rid of and recurrences are common. Many women with this ... [... more]
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Definition of Croup
Croup, also known as laryngotracheitis, is an inflammation and narrowing of the larynx (voice box) and the trachea (windpipe) caused by an infection. Croup generally occurs in children aged 3 months to 6 years. However, croup over the age of 3 ... [... more]
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Definition of Shingles
Shingles (or Herpes zoster - zoster for short) is a reactivation of a childhood chicken pox infection during adulthood. However, unlike the rash of chickenpox, which covers large parts of the body, the rash of shingles usually affects a small ... [... more]
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Pacemakers
A pacemaker is an artificial device to electrically assist in pacing the heart so that the heart may pump blood more effectively. The heart's natural pacemaker is an electrical timing device that controls the rate of the heart's muscular ... [... more]
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Sacroiliac Sprain Syndrome
Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Sacroiliac Sprain Syndrome Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Sacroiliac Sprain Syndrome This syndrome is characterized by the acute onset of pain during torsional strain, tenderness over the affected joint, ... [... more]
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a group disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is marked by progressive deterioration, which affects both the memory and reasoning capabilities of an ... [... more]
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Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is sweating more than would be expected in the temperature of the environment. This condition is characterized by constitutional hyperactivity of the eccrine sweat glands. The disorder may be generalized, consisting of excessive ... [... more]
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) A TIA is a brief interruption in the blood supply to the brain that leads to temporary neurologic deficits ... [... more]
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Syncope (Fainting)
Syncope is the medical term for fainting. This is a brief lapse in consciousness caused by transient cerebral hypoxia (diminished oxygen). Syncope usually is preceded by a sensation of light-headedness and may often be prevented by lying down or ... [... more]
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Liver Transplant
Liver transplantation provides the only chance of survival for a person whose liver has been destroyed by disease or injury. The liver is vital for life because it is responsible for: Managing the products of normal red blood cell breakdown and ... [... more]
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