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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Eosinophilic esophagitis causes esophageal inflammation, trouble swallowing, heartburn, vomiting, and food impaction. Treatment may involve diet changes and medication.

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Blepharospasm: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Blepharospasm is an eyelid movement disorder that can cause twitching, increased blinking, light sensitivity, dry eyes, and involuntary eye closure. Treatment may include Botox, medications, or surgery.

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Cholera: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. It spreads through contaminated food or water and requires fast treatment with rehydration and, in some cases, antibiotics.

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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is sudden shortness of breath during sleep. It may be linked to heart failure, asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, pneumonia, or pulmonary edema.

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Situs Inversus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Situs inversus is a rare congenital condition where organs develop in a mirrored position, which may cause no symptoms or be linked to breathing, digestive, or heart problems.

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Cholesteatoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Cholesteatoma is an abnormal skin growth behind the eardrum that can cause foul-smelling ear drainage, hearing loss, ear pressure, dizziness, and ringing. Treatment usually involves surgery and regular follow-up to prevent recurrence.

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Photokeratitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Photokeratitis is an eye injury caused by UV exposure, leading to pain, redness, tearing, light sensitivity and blurry vision. Treatment can include lubricating drops, pain relief and eye protection to prevent it.

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Lichen Sclerosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Lichen sclerosis can cause whitish patches, itching, irritation, peeling, and pain in the genital or anal area. Diagnosis may involve a physical exam and biopsy, while treatment often includes corticosteroid ointments and skin care.

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Pemphigus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pemphigus is a rare autoimmune disease that causes painful blisters on the skin or mucous membranes. It can affect the mouth, throat, eyes, genitals, or skin, and treatment may involve corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, or rituximab.

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Anthrax: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Anthrax is a serious bacterial infection that can affect the skin, lungs, or intestines. Symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention depend on the type of exposure.

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Keratoacanthoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Keratocanthoma is a fast-growing skin tumor that forms a firm, round lump on sun-exposed skin. It can look like squamous cell carcinoma, so diagnosis by a dermatologist is important.

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Acute Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that can cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and diarrhea. Main causes include gallstones, alcohol use, high triglycerides, and some medications.

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Arterial Ulcer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An arterial ulcer is a deep, painful skin wound caused by poor blood flow, usually from blocked arteries. It can affect the feet, ankles, or legs and may lead to infection, necrosis, or gangrene.

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Spondylosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Spondylosis is spine wear and tear that can cause back or neck pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, and trouble moving. Treatment may include medication, physical therapy, or surgery in more severe cases.

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Mast Cells: Function, Tests & Related Conditions

Mast cells help the immune system respond to allergies, infections, inflammation, and toxins. Changes in mast cell levels may be linked to allergies, mastocytosis, mast cell activation syndrome, or parasitic and bacterial infections.