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Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen that may cause upper left abdominal discomfort, early fullness, fatigue, or no symptoms. Enlarged spleen symptoms pain may be linked to infections, liver disease, blood disorders, or cancer, and treatment depends on the cause.

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Transaminitis: Symptoms. Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Transaminitis means elevated ALT and AST levels and may be linked to fatty liver disease, alcohol use, infections, medications or other conditions. Diagnosis and treatment depend on the underlying cause.

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Barotrauma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Barotrauma is an injury caused by pressure changes during flying, diving, or altitude changes. It can affect the ears, lungs, or gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms such as ear pain, dizziness, and breathing problems. Treatment depends on the affected area and symptom severity.

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Cauliflower Ear: Symptoms. Causes, Treatment & When to See a Doctor

Cauliflower ear develops when repeated trauma causes blood to collect around the ear cartilage. Symptoms include pain, swelling and deformity, while early drainage and compression can prevent permanent damage. Surgery may be needed for established cases.

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Heterochromia: Types, Causes & When to See a Doctor

Heterochromia causes different eye colors or two colors within one eye. It is usually a harmless genetic trait present from birth, but it can also result from eye injury or certain health conditions and should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist.

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Dystonia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes, Types & Treatment

Dystonia causes involuntary muscle contractions, spasms and abnormal postures. Symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, types and treatments include botulinum toxin injections, medication, physical therapy and surgery.

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CKM Syndrome: Symptoms, Stages, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

CKM syndrome links excess body fat and metabolic problems with kidney and cardiovascular disease. Symptoms may appear only in later stages, while early screening, lifestyle changes and targeted medicines can help slow progression and prevent complications.

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Pinched Nerve in Shoulder: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A pinched nerve in shoulder may cause pain, tingling, numbness and weakness due to nerve compression in the neck or shoulder. Treatment may include rest, medication, physical therapy, injections or surgery.

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How long does nicotine stay in your system?

Nicotine usually clears from the body quickly, but cotinine can last for days. Learn how long nicotine stays in your system and what affects detection in urine, saliva, blood, and hair tests.

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How do you tell if a sinus infection has spread to the brain?

A sinus infection can rarely spread to the brain. Learn how to tell if sinus infection has spread to brain, including emergency warning signs like severe headache, fever, stiff neck, confusion, seizures, or vision changes.

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Can you die from acid reflux in your sleep?

Dying from acid reflux in your sleep is very unlikely, but frequent nighttime reflux can cause choking, coughing, aspiration, or long-term esophagus damage if untreated.

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Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Dry eye syndrome can cause burning, redness, itching, blurred vision and light sensitivity. Common causes include aging, screen use, medications and autoimmune diseases, with treatment ranging from artificial tears and warm compresses to prescription eye drops.

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Veneers: Benefits, Types & Contraindications

Veneers are thin shells placed over the teeth to improve their color, shape, alignment, and overall appearance. They may be made from different ceramic materials and require proper dental evaluation, care, and maintenance.

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Mammary Duct Ectasia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Mammary duct ectasia is a benign breast duct condition that can cause thick nipple discharge, breast tenderness, nipple changes, and sometimes infection or abscess.

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Mucopolysaccharidosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Mucopolysaccharidosis is a group of inherited disorders that cause glycosaminoglycans to build up in cells, leading to progressive changes in the bones, joints, organs, vision, hearing, breathing, and development.