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Dermatographia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Dermatographia is a skin condition that causes raised, itchy, red, or burning marks after friction or pressure. Symptoms often appear within minutes and may be managed with antihistamines, trigger avoidance, and natural measures.

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Black Urine: 8 Main Causes & What to Do

Black urine is typically caused by the ingestion of foods with natural or artificial coloring but can also be caused by medications like levodopa or phenol. Learn more about black urine causes and what to do.

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Conjunctivitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Conjunctivitis causes eye redness, itching, swelling, tearing, pain, and discharge. Common causes include viral or bacterial infections, allergies, and irritants. Treatment depends on the type and may include cold compresses, artificial tears, or prescription eye drops.

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Venous Ulcer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Venous ulcer is a slow-healing leg wound often linked to poor circulation, varicose veins, swelling, skin changes, and deep vein thrombosis. Diagnosis and treatment may involve wound care, compression stockings, medication, and surgery.

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Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI): Symptoms & Treatments

Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition where leg veins fail to return blood to the heart. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and treatments options.

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Compression Socks: Benefits, Indications & How to Use

Compression socks help improve blood and lymphatic circulation and may be used for varicose veins, lymphedema, swelling, and venous problems. Types vary by pressure and length, with specific guidance on use, contraindications, and possible side effects.

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Mononucleosis: Symptoms (with Online Test) & Treatment

Mononucleosis, also known as the kissing disease, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and spreads through saliva. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment with rest, hydration, and medications, as well as possible complications like spleen rupture or liver inflammation.

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How do you get mono?

Mono is most often caused by Epstein-Barr virus and spreads mainly through saliva. Understanding how you get mono includes kissing, sharing drinks or utensils, and less common exposure through blood or semen.

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Rabies: What is, Symptoms, Vaccine & Treatment

Rabies is a life-threatening viral infection usually spread through the bite of an infected animal. Early symptoms can progress to severe brain and nervous system complications, making prompt post-exposure vaccination and immune globulin critical.

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Breast Implant Illness: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Breast implant illness can cause fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, memory problems and other symptoms after silicone breast implant surgery. Symptoms may appear days or years later, and treatment often involves implant removal.

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Osteonecrosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes, Types & Treatment

Osteonecrosis occurs when reduced blood flow causes bone tissue to die, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and joint damage. Common causes, affected bones, diagnosis, complications, and treatment options include rest, physical therapy, medications, and surgery.

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Cleidocranial Dysplasia: Characteristics, Causes & Treatment

Cleidocranial dysplasia is a rare genetic condition affecting bone and tooth development. Common features include short stature, delayed tooth eruption, extra teeth, and abnormal collarbones, with treatment tailored to dental, nutritional, hearing, and growth needs.

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Erythrasma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Erythrasma is a bacterial skin infection that causes pink, red, or brown patches, often in warm, moist skin folds. Common symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis with a Wood's lamp, and treatment options include topical or oral antibiotics.

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when nerves or blood vessels near the neck and shoulder are compressed, causing pain, tingling, weakness, swelling, or color changes. Treatment may include physical therapy, medication, or surgery.

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Pemphigus Foliaceus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pemphigus foliaceus is a rare autoimmune skin disease that causes fragile blisters, sores, burning, itching, and crusting. Treatment may include corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, rituximab, IVIG, and skin care.