Diseases

Symptoms & Signs The physical appearance of the foot may vary. One or both feet…

Alternate Names : Talipes equinovarus, Talipes Definition Clubfoot is when the foot turns inward and…

Treatment There is no specific treatment for the bone problems. An oral surgeon should monitor…

Symptoms & Signs Patients with cleidocranial dysostosis have a jaw and brow area that sticks…

Definition Cleidocranial dysostosis is a disorder involving the abnormal development of bones in the skull…

Treatment Surgery to close the cleft lip is often done at when the child is…

Symptoms & Signs A child may have one or more of these conditions at birth.…

Alternate Names : Cleft palate, Craniofacial defect Definition Cleft lip and palate are birth defects…

Symptoms & Signs Symptoms may start in infancy and include: Abdominal pain due to pancreatitis…

Alternate Names : Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency Definition Chylomicronemia syndrome is a disorder passed down…

Treatment A completely fat-free diet is required. Prognosis (Expectations) Symptoms tend to be dramatically reduced…

Treatment All patients with cirrhosis can benefit from certain lifestyle changes, including: Stop drinking alcohol.…

Symptoms & Signs Symptoms may develop gradually, or there may be no symptoms. When symptoms…

Alternate Names : Liver cirrhosis Definition Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver and poor liver…

Treatment The goal of treatment is to reduce or remove the blockage. Stents or drains…

Symptoms & Signs Abdominal pain, right or left lower belly area Back pain, may be…

Alternate Names : Ureteral obstruction – chronic, Obstructive uropathy – unilateral – chronic Definition Chronic…

Treatment People with severe pain or who are losing weight may need to stay in…

Symptoms & Signs Abdominal pain Greatest in the upper abdomen May last from hours to…

Definition Chronic pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve, gets…