Alternate Names : Atrioventricular (AV) canal defect, Atrioventricular septal defect, AVSD Definition Endocardial cushion defect…
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Treatment The goal is to prevent constipation and encourage good bowel habits. Laxatives, and sometimes…
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Symptoms & Signs Inability to retain feces (bowel incontinence) Passing stool in inappropriate places (generally…
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Alternate Names : Soiling, Incontinence – stool Definition Encopresis is the voluntary or involuntary passage…
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Treatment The goals of treatment are to provide supportive care (rest, nutrition, fluids) to help…
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Symptoms & Signs When the virus enters the bloodstream, it may cause inflammation of brain…
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Definition Encephalitis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the brain, usually due to infections. See…
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Treatment The goal of treatment is to cure the infection and remove the collection of…
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Symptoms & Signs Chest pain, which worsens when you breathe in deeply (inspiration) Dry cough…
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Definition Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the…
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Treatment For primary empty sella syndrome: There is no specific treatment if pituitary function is…
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Symptoms & Signs Often, there are no symptoms or loss of pituitary function. Patients with…
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Definition Empty sella syndrome is a condition in which the pituitary gland shrinks or becomes…
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Treatment Treatment depends on which body system is affected and the severity of the problem.…
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Symptoms & Signs Cleft lip or palate Epispadias or undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) Extra fingers (polydactyly)…
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Alternate Names : Chondroectodermal dysplasia, EVC Definition Ellis-van Creveld syndrome is a rare genetic disorder…
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Treatment If the health care provider thinks you have diphtheria, treatment should be started immediately,…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms usually occur 2 to 5 days after you have come in…
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Definition Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Overview, Causes,…
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Treatment When the cause of the dilated cardiomyopathy can be found, that condition is treated.…