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Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness from infancy to adulthood. Learn the main symptoms, types, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention strategies, including genetic screening, early care, and long-term management options.

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Too Much Protein: Symptoms, Causes & Health Risks

Too much protein may strain kidneys, increasing kidney stone risk, and can affect liver function and body fat. Signs include dehydration, thirst, gas, bad breath, constipation or diarrhea, and foamy urine. Red/processed meats may raise LDL and cancer risk; whey or creatine supplements can increase total intake.

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Spleen: Location, Function & Enlargement

Spleen overview: where it sits in the upper left abdomen, how it filters blood, removes old red blood cells, stores blood, and supports immunity. Covers causes of spleen pain or swelling, including infections, liver disease, and blood cancers, plus splenectomy and ways to support spleen health.

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SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth): Symptoms & Treatment

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, occurs when excessive bacteria develop in the small intestine, causing bloating and chronic diarrhea. This article covers causes like motility disorders, diagnostic methods like hydrogen breath tests, and treatments including rifaximin and the Low FODMAP diet.

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Colostomy: When It's Indicated, Types & Complete Care Guide

A colostomy is a surgical procedure that connects the large intestine to the abdominal wall to redirect waste into a pouch. Used for colorectal cancer or diverticulitis, this intervention involves ascending, transverse, or sigmoid types. Care requires specific stoma hygiene and dietary adjustments.

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Bartholin Cyst: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bartholin cyst is a vaginal cyst caused by blockage of the Bartholin glands near the vaginal opening. Often painless and self-resolving, but infection can lead to redness, swelling, pain, pus, and fever. Covers diagnosis, causes, pregnancy, and treatments like antibiotics, sitz baths, and surgical drainage.

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Chemosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Chemosis is swelling of conjunctiva that can cause itching, tearing redness and blurred vision. Causes include allergies, viral/bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharoplasty, angioedema, and hyperthyroidism. Clinical diagnosis; treatment may include cold compresses, antihistamines, antibiotics, artificial tears, or surgery.

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Strabismus: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are misaligned, which can cause vision problems or eye strain. Learn about the main symptoms, causes, and treatment options for strabismus, including eye exercises, corrective lenses, and surgery to restore proper eye alignment.

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Ghrelin: Main Functions, Normal Levels & How to Reduce

Ghrelin is a stomach-produced hormone that regulates appetite, hunger signals, digestion, and growth hormone release. The content explains normal ghrelin levels, when they rise or fall, links with obesity and bariatric surgery, and practical factors such as diet, sleep, and exercise that influence ghrelin balance.

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Gallbladder Removal: Indications, Procedure & Recovery

Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is a procedure that is primarily indicated in the case of gallstones. It is performed under general anesthesia. The two types of surgery are conventional (open) and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) cholecystectomy. Recovery takes 1 to 2 weeks. Read about preparing for surgery.

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Herniated Disc Exercises (Plus Other Physical Therapy Techniques)

Herniated disc exercises focus on alleviating symptoms and preventing the need for surgery using techniques like TENS, heat therapy, massage, dry needling, stretching, and strengthening exercises. Learn about exercises for herniated lumbar and cervical discs and care instructions for home.

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Optic Neuritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve that can cause eye pain and temporary vision loss in one or both eyes. Learn about the main symptoms, causes such as multiple sclerosis or infections, and available treatments, including corticosteroids and surgery.

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Unexplained Weight Loss: 9 Causes and When to Worry

Unexplained weight loss may be a cause for concern when it happens rapidly and without trying. In general, it is considered normal for a person to lose weight during times of stress. Other causes include GI and endocrine disorders. Read more about what to do about unexplained weight loss and when to worry.

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Hunter Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Hunter syndrome, or MPS II, is a rare genetic disorder where missing enzymes cause sugar buildup, impacting organs and causing physical or behavioral symptoms. It mainly affects boys via the X chromosome. Diagnosis involves urine, enzyme, and genetic tests, with treatments like enzyme replacement therapy available.

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Croup: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Diagnosis & Treatment

Croup is a viral respiratory illness causing tracheal inflammation and a dry barking cough in children. Triggered mainly by parainfluenza, symptoms like stridor and breathing issues often worsen at night. Treatment ranges from home hydration to corticosteroids and nebulized epinephrine for severe airway obstruction.