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Hyperplastic Polyp: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

A hyperplastic polyp is usually a benign growth found in the colon, rectum or stomach. It often causes no symptoms, but may be linked to bleeding, anemia or digestive discomfort and may need biopsy, removal or follow-up.

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Neoplasm: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Neoplasm is abnormal cell growth that can be benign or malignant. Symptoms may include fatigue, weight changes, lumps, fever, and night sweats, with diagnosis and treatment depending on the tumor type, location, stage, and spread.

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Angular Cheilitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Angular cheilitis causes sores, redness, flaking, and cracks at the corners of the mouth, often linked to fungal or bacterial growth, saliva buildup, dentures, poor dental alignment, or weakened immunity.

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Bacillus Anthracis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax, a serious infection linked to contaminated soil, animals, meat, or injectable drugs. Symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and possible complications vary by type.

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Burning Mouth Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Burning mouth syndrome is a condition that causes a burning sensation in the mouth without visible signs, along with pain, dry mouth, or taste changes. It is more common after menopause and may be linked to health conditions, medications, or nutritional deficiencies.

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Scurvy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency and can lead to fatigue, easy bleeding, bruising, poor wound healing, tooth loss, and bone or joint pain. Treatment includes vitamin C supplements and vitamin C-rich foods.

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Kallmann Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Kallmann syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that can cause delayed puberty, reduced sense of smell, infertility, cleft palate, and low sex hormone levels.

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Lamellar Ichthyosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Lamellar ichthyosis is a rare genetic skin condition that causes scaling, dark plaques, dry eyes, heat intolerance, and skin stiffness. Treatment can help relieve symptoms and reduce infection risk.

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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.