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Sepsis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to infection, causing low blood pressure, fever, rapid breathing, and confusion. Includes symptoms, types (pulmonary, neonatal, urinary, abdominal, cutaneous), diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

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Vegetative State: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Vegetative state is a disorder of consciousness after severe brain injury, marked by sleep-wake cycles with no awareness. Covers symptoms, coma differences, diagnosis tests, causes, prognosis, and supportive care.

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Empty Sella Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Empty sella syndrome occurs when the pituitary gland space fills with cerebrospinal fluid, sometimes causing hormonal changes, headaches, or vision problems. This article outlines symptoms, causes, diagnosis with MRI and hormone tests, treatment options, and when monitoring is needed.

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Hyperlordosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Hyperlordosis is an exaggerated inward spinal curve that can affect the neck or lower back, causing posture changes and pain. Covers symptoms, common causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and simple exercises like plank, cat-cow, and bridges.

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Turbinate Hypertrophy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Turbinate hypertrophy is enlargement of the nasal turbinates that can cause congestion, alternating stuffy nostrils, postnasal drip, dry mouth, and snoring. Causes include allergies, chronic sinusitis, irritants, and a deviated septum; treatment includes saline rinses, nasal steroids, or surgery.

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Sternum Pain: 11 Possible Causes (& Treatment)

Sternum pain can be caused by conditions like anxiety, costochondritis, fractures, reflux, or heart problems. Learn the main causes, symptoms to watch for, and treatment options, including when to seek emergency care, in this comprehensive overview of sternum pain.

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Yellow Spot on Eye: 5 Main Causes & When to See a Doctor

A yellow spot on the eye can be due to pinguecula or pterygium, but widespread yellowing may signal liver, gallbladder, or pancreatic problems. Overview of symptoms, causes, and common treatment approaches.

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Pleural Effusion: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pleural effusion is the buildup of fluid in the space around the lungs, causing chest pain and shortness of breath. It may be linked to heart, lung, kidney, or autoimmune conditions. Diagnosis includes imaging and thoracentesis, and treatment depends on the underlying cause.

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Spinal Fracture: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Spinal fracture can cause paralysis and often follows car crashes, falls, or sports injuries. Covers key symptoms, imaging tests (X-ray, CT, MRI), treatment options like braces or surgery, and recovery with physical therapy.

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Schwannoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Schwannoma is a benign tumor of Schwann cells that may cause nerve-compression symptoms like one-sided hearing loss, vertigo, facial pain, or limb tingling. Overview of possible causes and treatment options such as surgery, biopsy, and radiation therapy.

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Enthesopathy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Enthesopathy is inflammation where tendons attach to bone, often affecting the Achilles tendon. It can cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. This article outlines symptoms, causes such as arthritis and gout, diagnosis, and treatment options including NSAIDs, physical therapy, and surgery.

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Myocarditis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Complications

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle often triggered by viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. Common symptoms include chest pain and shortness of breath. Diagnosis typically involves cardiac MRI or blood tests, while treatment focuses on rest and managing the underlying cause.

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Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: When It's Done, Types & Recovery

A laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery used to remove the uterus to treat conditions like fibroids or endometriosis. The procedure involves small abdominal incisions, a camera, and specialized tools, often leading to smaller scars and faster recovery than traditional surgery.

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7 Types of Glaucoma Eye Drops (& How to Apply)

Effective management of glaucoma with eye drops, like prostaglandin analogs and beta-blockers, is vital for reducing intraocular pressure and preventing blindness. This guide details various types of glaucoma eye drops, correct application techniques, and lifestyle factors like diet and exercise.

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Nasal Turbinates: Functions, Enlarged Turbinates & Treatment

Nasal turbinates are structures inside the nose that warm, humidify, and filter the air before it reaches the lungs. When swollen or enlarged, they can cause congestion, snoring, and sinus infections. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.