Details Descriptions About :: Pneumonia Pneumonia is an acute infection of the lung parenchyma that commonly impairs gas exchange. The prognosis is generally good for people who have normal lungs and adequate host defenses before the onset of pneumonia. Pneumonia is commonly classified according to location: bronchopneumonia involves distal airways and alveoli;...
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Details Descriptions About :: heartburn Heartburn causes symptoms treatment Description of Heartburn Definition of HeartburnAccording to dictionary definition Heartburn or discomfort under the breastbone is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is like a burning pain in the middle of the chest just under the central chest region. It is caused due...
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Details Descriptions About :: acidity Acidity causes symptoms treatment Description of Acidity Definition of AcidityAccording to dictionary definition Acidity is the state of having excess acid in the stomach. Acid (gastric acid) is produced in the stomach to help in the digestion process, primarily in the breakdown of proteins. The acid in the stomach may...
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Details Descriptions About :: pituitary dwarfism Pituitary dwarfism causes symptoms treatment Description of Pituitary dwarfism IntroductionAccording to dictionary definition A dwarf is a person of short stature — under 4’10” as an adult. More than 200 different conditions can cause dwarfism. A single type, called achondroplasia, causes about 70% of all dwarfism. Achondroplasia is a...
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Details Descriptions About :: filariasis Filariasis causes symptoms treatment Description of Filariasis Filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a parasitic disease that affects the lymph nodes and lymph vessels. It is caused by an infection with roundworms which are spread by mosquitoes and black flies. It is a painful and extremely disfiguring condition. It can...
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Details Descriptions About :: kala azar Kala-azar causes symptoms treatment Description of Kala-azar DefinitionAccording to dictionary definition Kala-azar (Leishmaniasis) is a parasitic disease spread by the bite of infected sand flies. There are several different forms of leishmaniasis. The most common are cutaneous and visceral.Forms of leishmaniasis:1. The cutaneous type causes skin sores.2. The visceral...
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Details Descriptions About :: poisoning Poisoning causes symptoms treatment Description of Poisoning Not Available. Will update soon.
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Details Descriptions About :: acute attack of migraine Acute attack of migraine causes symptoms treatment Description of Acute attack of migraine Migraine is a condition that is characterized by unilateral headaches, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine can affect all the ages. An acute attack may be initiated with one of many...
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Details Descriptions About :: conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures causes symptoms treatment Description of Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures Conscious sedation refers to semi-conscious state in which you will probably stay awake, but will not feel pain. This is used to perform certain diagnostic...
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Details Descriptions About :: bradycardia Bradycardia causes symptoms treatment Description of Bradycardia Bradycardia is a condition of having slow heart rate than normal. Generally, a heart rate which is slower than 60 beats per minute is considered as bradycardia. Bradycardia may present with lightheadedness, fainting, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Certain medical conditions like thyroid...
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