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Anisocytosis. What It Means, How It's Identified & Causes

Anisocytosis is a variation in red blood cell size often identified through the RDW value on a CBC. Learn what an RDW above 14 percent means, common causes like anemia or nutritional deficiencies, and how mild anisocytosis is evaluated to guide proper medical assessment.

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Cutaneous Vasculitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Cutaneous vasculitis is inflammation of small and medium blood vessels in the skin that can cause purple or red spots, petechiae, itching, ulcers, and rash. This article covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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Myositis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Myositis is muscle inflammation that can cause weakness, pain, trouble swallowing or breathing, and difficulty with daily tasks. This article covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, main types of myositis, and treatment options.

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Pica: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pica is an eating disorder marked by eating non-food items such as dirt, chalk, or soap. It may be linked to nutrient deficiencies or mental health conditions, and treatment can include supplements, therapy, and medical evaluation.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve and can lead to tingling, numbness, weakness, and wrist pain, especially at night. This article covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, surgery, and supportive home measures.

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Can you die from sun poisoning?

Can you die from sun poisoning? Severe sunburn and extreme heat exposure can cause dangerous complications like dehydration or heat stroke, though deaths are rare. Understand risks, warning signs, and when medical care may be needed after intense sun exposure.

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Gitelman Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Gitelman syndrome is a rare inherited kidney disorder that causes low potassium and magnesium levels. Learn the main symptoms, genetic causes, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options used to manage electrolyte imbalance and improve quality of life.

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Restless Leg Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Restless leg syndrome causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs along with tingling, itching, or burning sensations that worsen at night and disrupt sleep. It may be linked to iron deficiency, certain medications, or neurological changes, and can be managed with lifestyle changes and medical treatment.

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Spina Bifida Occulta: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Spina bifida occulta is a congenital spinal defect that usually causes no symptoms, though some cases may involve skin changes on the lower back, weakness, pain, or bladder and bowel problems. Diagnosis may happen before or after birth, with treatment based on symptoms.

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Astigmatism: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Astigmatism is a common vision problem caused by an irregular cornea or lens shape, leading to blurred or distorted vision, trouble focusing, headaches, and difficulty seeing at night. Diagnosis, types, causes, and treatment options are also explained.

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Low Platelets: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Low platelets, or thrombocytopenia, can be caused by infections, medications, or immune conditions and may lead to bruising, nosebleeds, and blood in the urine. See common causes, symptoms, risks, and treatment options.

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How long is inguinal hernia surgery recovery time?

Inguinal hernia surgery recovery time is usually short, with most people returning to work and normal activities within 1 to 2 weeks. Recovery may include pain, bruising, nausea, or vomiting, while heavy lifting should be avoided for about 3 months and infection signs should be monitored.

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Atelectasis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Atelectasis is the partial or complete collapse of the lung’s air sacs and may cause shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, and low oxygen levels. This article covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments such as bronchoscopy, breathing exercises, and surgery.

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Nephritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Nephritis is kidney inflammation that affects the glomeruli and can be caused by infections, medications, toxins, or autoimmune disease. Common symptoms include low urine output, swollen legs, and blood in the urine.

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Low Calcium: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Low calcium can cause muscle spasms, tingling, confusion, and fragile bones. This article outlines common symptoms, causes such as vitamin D deficiency and kidney disease, how hypocalcemia is diagnosed, and the main treatment options.