Alternate Names : Cardiomyopathy – dilated Definition Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the…
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Treatment In an emergency, assist breathing as needed (see CPR) and get professional medical help.…
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Symptoms & Signs Confusion Irregular pulse Loss of appetite Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Palpitations Visual changes…
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Definition Digitalis is a medication prescribed to certain heart patients. Digitalis toxicity is a complication…
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Treatment Treatment depends on the cause of the disease. Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as corticosteroids or…
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Symptoms & Signs Shortness of breath is a key symptom of interstitial lung disease. People…
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Alternate Names : Diffuse parenchymal lung disease, Alveolitis, Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (CFA), Idiopathic pulmonary pneumonitis…
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Treatment No treatment is needed for pregnant women with this condition. In infants, the rectus…
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Symptoms & Signs A diastasis recti looks like a ridge, which runs down the middle…
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Definition Diastasis recti is a separation between the left and right side of the rectus…
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Treatment A diaphragmatic hernia is an emergency that requires surgery. Surgery is done to place…
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Symptoms & Signs Severe breathing difficulty usually develops shortly after the baby is born, because…
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Alternate Names : Hernia – diaphragmatic, Congenital hernia of the diaphragm Definition A diaphragmatic hernia…
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Treatment The best treatment for a diaper rash is to keep the diaper area clean…
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Symptoms & Signs You may notice the following in your child’s diaper area: Bright red…
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Alternate Names : Dermatitis – diaper and Candida, Candida-associated diaper dermatitis, Diaper dermatitis Definition A…
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Treatment Older children with symptoms may have blood removed from the body (phlebotomy) to reduce…
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Symptoms & Signs Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) Bluish lips, fingers, toes, and skin (cyanosis) Chest…
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Alternate Names : Eisenmenger complex, Eisenmenger disease, Eisenmenger reaction, Eisenmenger physiology Definition Eisenmenger syndrome is…
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Treatment Antibiotics (tetracycline or doxycycline) are used to treat the disease. Young children should not…