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Viral Gastroenteritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Viral gastroenteritis is a common intestinal infection causing diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. It spreads through contaminated food or water and is managed with fluids, rest, and a light diet, with symptoms typically lasting up to 8 days.

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Lactose Intolerance: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Lactose intolerance is a condition in which the body cannot properly digest lactose, causing symptoms such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. It may be congenital, primary, or secondary and is usually managed with diet changes and, in some cases, lactase enzyme use.

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Senile Dementia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Senile dementia is a progressive loss of memory and other cognitive abilities in older adults that can affect communication, behavior, orientation, and independence. Common causes include Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, and treatment may involve medication and supportive care.

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Medial Epicondylitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Medial epidondylitis causes inner elbow pain due to tendon overuse. Learn about common symptoms, causes, diagnosis methods, treatment options, and prevention strategies to support recovery and reduce recurrence risk.

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Catatonia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Catatonia is a condition that affects movement and behavior, often linked to mental or medical disorders. Learn about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, including medications and ECT for recovery.

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Hernia Repair: Indications, Procedure & Recovery

Hernia repair is surgery used to treat inguinal, umbilical, abdominal, and epigastric hernias. It may be done with open or laparoscopic surgery, and recovery, possible complications, and warning signs after the procedure should be monitored closely.

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Lymphedema: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes, Types & Treatment

Lymphedema results from lymphatic system blockages, causing protein-rich fluid buildup and swelling. Unlike lipedema, it involves fluid retention rather than fat accumulation. Symptoms range from heaviness to skin fibrosis, managed through decongestive therapy, exercise, and surgery.

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Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune neurological disease that can cause fatigue, tingling, vision changes, muscle weakness, and balance problems. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, MRI, and other tests, and treatment may help control relapses and slow progression.

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Otitis Media: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Otitis media is a middle ear infection that can cause ear pain, fever, discharge, and hearing changes. This condition may happen after a cold or sinus infection and is treated with pain relief, watchful waiting, or antibiotics, depending on severity.

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Lipedema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Lipedema is an abnormal accumulation of fat in the legs, hips, and ankles. Symptoms include difficulty walking and a feeling of heaviness in the legs. Diagnosis is made based on symptoms, a physical exam, and imaging. Possible causes include genetic factors. Learn about treatment options including compression therapy.

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Milia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Milia are small white or yellow skin cysts caused by trapped keratin, sun exposure, skin healing, or oily products. They often appear on the face and may affect babies. Diagnosis and treatment may include skin care, retinoids, cryotherapy, or extraction.

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Bicornuate Uterus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bicornuate uterus is a rare congenital uterine anomaly in which the uterus is partly or completely divided into two sections. It may cause no symptoms, but it can be associated with miscarriage, preterm birth, and the need for closer monitoring during pregnancy.

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Perineoplasty: Indications, Procedure & Recovery

Perineoplasty is surgery to repair and strengthen the pelvic floor, helping support the bladder, uterus, and intestines. It may be used after vaginal tears or with prolapse and incontinence, and recovery is usually quick, although risks such as pain, bleeding, or infection can occur.

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What are dreams?

Dreams are natural brain activity during sleep, and understanding what are dreams helps explain why they can feel vivid, emotional, or confusing. Learn how dreams form, what they may mean, and when they could signal a sleep issue.

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Why do we yawn?

Yawning happens as a natural reflex linked to tiredness, alertness, and brain regulation. Understanding why do we yawn may involve brain cooling, airway opening, and social responses, and is usually harmless unless excessive.