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Conductive Hearing Loss: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound cannot pass normally through the outer or middle ear. It can cause muffled hearing, ear fullness, pain, or ringing, and treatment depends on the cause.

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Anuria: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Anuria is a medical emergency marked by little or no urine output. It can be caused by urinary tract obstruction, acute kidney injury, uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, or cancer.

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Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Spinal stenosis is narrowing in the spine that can cause back or neck pain, numbness, weakness and trouble walking. Causes, diagnosis, treatment options and prevention tips are explained in simple terms.

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Meniere's Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Meniere's disease is an inner ear disorder that can cause vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, dizziness and balance problems, with treatment options such as medication, vestibular therapy, injections, surgery and a low-sodium diet.

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Pulsatile Tinnitus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pulsatile tinnitus causes a rhythmic whooshing or pulsing sound that may match the heartbeat. Causes can include blood vessel changes, ear problems, or increased brain pressure, with treatment based on the underlying cause.

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Paresthesia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Paresthesia is a tingling, numbness, or pins-and-needles sensation that may be linked to stress, nerve compression, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, infections, or neurological conditions.

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Pneumothorax: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pneumothorax occurs when air builds up in the pleural space, causing lung collapse, chest pain, shortness of breath and cough. Main causes include trauma, lung disease and pressure changes.

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Lumbar Radiculopathy; Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Lumbar radiculopathy occurs when a nerve root in the lower back is irritated or compressed, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness that may travel into the leg.

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Enlarged Heart: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An enlarged heart can result from heart disease, valve problems, arrhythmia or high blood pressure, causing fatigue, shortness of breath and swelling. Treatment may include medication, surgery or lifestyle changes.

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Clavicle Fracture: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Clavicle fracture can cause shoulder pain, swelling, deformity, bruising, and trouble lifting the arm, and is often linked to falls, sports injuries, or accidents.

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Amyloidosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Amyloidosis is a rare disease caused by amyloid protein buildup in organs, leading to symptoms like swelling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, foamy urine, and tongue thickening.

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Proteus Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Proteus syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes uneven tissue overgrowth, deformities, neurological changes, and complications such as deep vein thrombosis.

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Hip Dysplasia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Hip dysplasia can cause loose hip joints, uneven leg length, reduced mobility, clicking sounds, or limping. Main causes include breech position, family history, low amniotic fluid, and restricted growth in the uterus.

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Pericarditis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pericarditis is inflammation of the membrane around the heart that can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, fever and cough, and may be linked to infections, autoimmune diseases or other causes.

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