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Orchitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Orchitis is inflammation of one or both testicles that can cause pain, swelling, fever, and fatigue. Learn what causes orchitis, its main symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and the available treatments to prevent complications like infertility or testicular atrophy.

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Chikungunya Symptoms: (Acute + Chronic, Complications & Treatment)

Chikungunya symptoms include high fever, severe joint and muscle pain, swelling, and red skin spots that appear after being bitten by an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Symptoms usually last about 14 days but may persist for months, and treatment focuses on relieving pain and inflammation.

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Mpox (Monkeypox): How It Spreads, Symptoms & Treatment

Mpox (monkeypox) is a rare viral infection caused by an Orthopoxvirus that can spread through close contact or respiratory droplets. It causes fever, chills, muscle pain, fatigue, and skin blisters. Diagnosis is confirmed by PCR testing, and treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing transmission.

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Kidney Transplant: When It's Indicated, How It's Performed & Care

A kidney transplant replaces a damaged kidney with a healthy one to restore kidney function and improve quality of life. Learn when it’s recommended, how the surgery is performed, recovery steps, possible risks, signs of rejection, and essential post-transplant care.

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Leishmaniasis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Leishmaniasis is an infectious disease caused by the Leishmania parasite that can affect the skin or internal organs. Learn about its main symptoms, how transmission occurs, diagnostic methods, available treatments, and key prevention measures to reduce infection risk.

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Esophageal Varices: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Esophageal varices are enlarged veins in the esophagus that can rupture and cause severe bleeding. Learn about the main symptoms, causes such as liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension, diagnostic methods, and treatment options including medications, endoscopy, and surgery.

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Dysuria: 10 Common Causes & How to Treat

Dysuria, or burning when urinating, is often caused by urinary tract infections but may also result from yeast infections, STIs, or prostate inflammation. Learn the main causes, treatment options, and diagnostic tests that help identify the reason for painful urination.

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Myoclonus: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Myoclonus is characterized by sudden, involuntary muscle spasms that may affect the arms, legs, or face. Learn about the main causes, symptoms, and treatment options for myoclonus, including medications, sleep-related triggers, and neurological conditions.

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Molar Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Molar pregnancy is a rare condition caused by abnormal placental cell growth, leading to bleeding, nausea, and miscarriage. Learn about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, including D&C, hysterectomy, and chemotherapy.

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Brown Spot on Skin: 9 Causes & What to Do

A brown spot on skin can appear due to melasma, sun exposure, pregnancy, or skin cancer. Learn about the main causes, symptoms, and treatments, including creams, peels, and medical options that help identify and manage different types of brown spots safely.

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Dyspepsia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Dyspepsia is a digestive condition that causes upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, and a feeling of fullness. Learn about its main causes, including *Helicobacter pylori* infection, and discover treatments, natural remedies, and dietary tips to relieve symptoms and improve digestion.

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Intertrigo: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Intertrigo is a skin inflammation caused by friction and moisture buildup, leading to redness, itching, and sores in skin folds. Learn about common symptoms, causes, and effective treatments for intertrigo, including antifungal, antibiotic, and corticosteroid options.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition that causes extreme tiredness lasting over six months and does not improve with rest. Learn about its main symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, including therapy, exercise, and medications to improve well-being.

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Tubular Adenoma: Symptoms, Grades, Causes & Treatment

A tubular adenoma is a benign intestinal polyp that can sometimes become precancerous. Learn about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options such as polypectomy, and how lifestyle habits like a healthy diet and regular exercise can help prevent new adenomas.

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Liver Lesions: Causes, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Liver lesions are abnormal growths in the liver that are often benign and symptom-free, but in some cases may indicate cancer. Learn about the main causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, including when surgery or liver transplant may be necessary.