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Black Fungus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Black fungus is a rare, serious fungal infection that may affect the sinuses, lungs, skin, brain, or other organs. It mainly occurs in people with weakened immune systems and requires prompt treatment with antifungal medication and, in some cases, surgery.

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Trichoepithelioma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Trichoepithelioma is a benign hair follicle tumor that causes small, firm, skin-colored bumps, usually on the face. It may be inherited, appear in childhood or adolescence, and recur after treatments such as laser surgery, dermabrasion, or electrocautery.

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Uterine Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A uterine infection may cause lower abdominal pain, unusual vaginal discharge, bleeding between periods or after sex, and fever. It often begins in the cervix and may require antibiotics, antifungals, or hospital treatment in severe cases.

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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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Gallbladder: Main Functions & Symptoms of a Problem

The gallbladder stores and releases bile to help digest fats. Problems such as gallstones, polyps, cholecystitis, bile reflux, and cancer can cause abdominal pain, fever, nausea, or yellowing of the skin and may require medication or surgery.

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Deja Vu: Why It Happens & What It Means

Deja vu is the feeling that a current moment has happened before. It is usually linked to fatigue, anxiety, or stress, but frequent or prolonged episodes with blackouts, fear, headaches, or repetitive movements may be associated with migraine or epilepsy.

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How do I get rid of a hickey?

Hickeys usually fade on their own, but how to get rid of a hickey may involve cold compresses, gentle warmth, avoiding pressure, and knowing when bruising needs medical care.

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Upper Airway Cough Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Upper airway cough syndrome is a common cause of chronic cough linked to postnasal drip, rhinitis, or sinus inflammation. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.

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Vitamin B6 Toxicity: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Vitamin B6 toxicity is usually caused by long-term supplement use and can lead to nerve symptoms like tingling, numbness, poor balance and trouble walking.

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Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve disorder that causes sudden, electric shock-like facial pain. Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and common triggers, such as touching the face, chewing, or talking, are explained.

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Cobblestone Throat: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Cobblestone throat can cause small bumps in the back of the throat, sore throat, cough, throat clearing and hoarseness. Common causes include allergies, postnasal drip, reflux, viral infections, dry air and irritants.

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Vitamin D Deficiency: 10 Signs & Symptoms

Vitamin D deficiency can cause tiredness, mood changes, bone pain, cramps, and rickets in children. It may be linked to limited sunlight exposure, poor absorption, obesity, or low intake of vitamin D food sources.

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Cyclospora: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Cyclospora is an intestinal infection that can cause watery diarrhea, cramps, bloating and fatigue. It spreads through contaminated food or water and is treated with antibiotics.

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Recessed Maxilla: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

A recessed maxilla can affect facial shape, bite, chewing, breathing and speech. Causes may include growth patterns, cleft palate, mouth breathing or oral habits, with treatment guided by severity.

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Pulmonary Edema Treatment: 3 Main Therapies

Pulmonary edema treatment may include oxygen therapy, hospital medications like furosemide or nitroglycerin, and respiratory physical therapy to reduce fluid in the lungs and improve breathing.