Alternate Names : Renal failure – end stage, Kidney failure – end stage, ESRD Definition…
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Symptoms & Signs The symptoms are: Decreased vision Pain Redness Swelling of the eyelids If…
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Definition Endophthalmitis is a serious condition involving swelling (inflammation) within the eyeball. Overview, Causes, &…
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Treatment Antibiotics are used to treat and prevent complications of endometritis. If you’ve been prescribed…
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Symptoms & Signs Abdominal distention or swelling Abnormal vaginal bleeding Abnormal vaginal discharge Discomfort with…
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Definition Endometritis is an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium).…
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Treatment Anti-itch medicines taken by mouth (antihistamines) Moisturizers Strong steroid creams or ointments Do not…
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Symptoms & Signs Small fluid-filled blisters called vesicles appear on the fingers, hands, and feet.…
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Alternate Names : Dyshidrosis, Pompholyx Definition Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, itchy…
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Treatment You may need to be referred to a speech and language therapist for testing…
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Symptoms & Signs Depending on its cause, dysarthria may develop slowly or occur suddenly. People…
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Alternate Names : Impairment of speech, Slurred speech, Speech disorders – dysarthria Definition Dysarthria is…
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Treatment Exercises, warm water baths, or splints may be helpful. Surgery may be performed to…
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Symptoms & Signs Difficulty extending the fingers — the fourth and fifth fingers curl up…
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Definition Dupuytren’s contracture is a painless thickening and contracture of tissue beneath the skin on…
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Treatment A tube is placed to decompress the stomach. Dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities are corrected…
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Symptoms & Signs Upper abdominal swelling may or may not be present Early vomiting of…
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Definition Duodenal atresia is a condition in which the first part of the small bowel…
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Treatment There is no known cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Treatment aims to control symptoms…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms usually appear before age 6 and may appear as early as…