Treatment Treatment and prognosis for unilateral hydronephrosis depend on what is causing the kidney swelling.…
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Definition Primary infertility describes couples who have never been able to become pregnant after at…
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Symptoms & Signs The physical symptom of infertility is the inability to become pregnant. Experiencing…
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Treatment Increase your chance of becoming pregnant each month by having sexual intercourse at least…
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Definition Undescended testicle occurs when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum…
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Symptoms & Signs There are usually no symptoms, except that the testicle cannot be found…
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Treatment Usually the testicle will descend into the scrotum without any intervention during the first…
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Definition An umbilical hernia is an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part…
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Symptoms & Signs A hernia can vary in width from less than 1 centimeter to…
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Treatment Usually, no treatment is needed unless the hernia continues past age 3 or 4.…
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Definition Ulnar nerve dysfunction is a problem with the nerve that travels from the wrist…
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Symptoms & Signs Abnormal sensations in the 4th or 5th fingers, usually on the palm…
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Treatment The goal of treatment is to allow you to use the hand and arm…
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Definition Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the large…
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The first symptom is a progressive loosening of the feces. The patient may have crampy…
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Treatment The goals of treatment are to: Control the acute attacks Prevent repeated attacks Help…
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Definition Vernal conjunctivitis is swelling (inflammation) of the outer lining of the eyes due to…
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Symptoms & Signs Burning eyes Discomfort in bright light (photophobia) Itching eyes Watering eyes Diagnosis…
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Treatment Avoid rubbing the eyes, because this can irritate them more. Cold compresses (a clean…
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Definition Vertigo is a sensation of motion or spinning that is often described as dizziness.…