Diseases

Treatment No treatment is necessary. Prognosis (Expectations) Epstein pearls disappear within 1 to 2 weeks…

Symptoms & Signs Whitish-yellow nodules appear on the gums or the roof of the mouth…

Alternate Names : Gingival cysts of the newborn Definition Epstein pearls are whitish-yellow cysts that…

Treatment Surgical repair of epispadias is recommended in patients with more than a mild case.…

Symptoms & Signs In males: Abnormal opening from the joint between the pubic bones to…

Definition Epispadias is a rare congenital (present from birth) defect located at the opening of…

Treatment The condition usually disappears without treatment in 1 – 2 weeks. Treatment with corticosteroid…

Symptoms & Signs A pink or purple color to the normally white part of the…

Definition Episcleritis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the episclera, a thin layer of tissue…

Treatment For treatment of seizures, please see Seizures – first aid. If an underlying cause…

Symptoms & Signs The severity of symptoms can vary greatly, from simple staring spells to…

Alternate Names : Temporal lobe epilepsy, Seizure disorder Definition Epilepsy is a brain disorder involving…

Treatment The patient will be admitted to the hospital, usually an intensive care unit (ICU).…

Symptoms & Signs Epiglottitis begins with a high fever and sore throat. Other symptoms may…

Alternate Names : Supraglottitis Definition Epiglottitis is inflammation of the cartilage that covers the trachea…

Treatment The goal of treatment is to cure the infection and reduce the risk of…

Symptoms & Signs Spinal epidural abscess: Bowel or bladder incontinence Difficulty urinating (urinary retention) Fever…

Definition An epidural abscess is q collection of pus (infected material) between the outer covering…

Treatment Your health care provider will prescribe medications to treat the infection. Sexually-transmitted infections require…

Symptoms & Signs Epididymitis may begin with a low-grade fever, chills, and a heavy sensation…