Alternate Names : CFS, Fatigue – chronic, Immune dysfunction syndrome, Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) Definition Chronic…
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Treatment Surgery is the usual treatment. Surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) can be performed…
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Symptoms & Signs Attacks of upper abdominal pain, often with nausea or vomiting. Diagnosis &…
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Alternate Names : Cholecystitis – chronic Definition Chronic cholecystitis is long-standing swelling and irritation of…
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Treatment The goal of treatment is to get rid of the blockage. You may need…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms depend on the nature of the obstruction and where in the…
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Alternate Names : Obstructive uropathy – bilateral – chronic, Kidney failure – chronic blockage Definition…
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Treatment Choroidal dystrophies are usually treated with observation Choroidal dystrophies : Overview, Causes, & Risk…
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Symptoms & Signs The first symptoms are peripheral vision loss and vision loss at night.…
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Definition Choroidal dystrophy is an eye disorder involving the choroid, a layer of blood vessels…
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Treatment After an initial diagnosis, a careful history and examination are done to make sure…
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Symptoms & Signs A possible symptom is continued vaginal bleeding in a woman with a…
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Alternate Names : Chorioblastoma, Trophoblastic tumor, Chorioepithelioma, Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia Definition Choriocarcinoma is a quick-growing…
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Treatment Temporarily resting the knee and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen,…
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Symptoms & Signs A grating or grinding sensation when the knee is extended Knee pain…
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Alternate Names : Patellofemoral syndrome Definition Chondromalacia patella is the softening and degeneration of the…
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Treatment Surgery is needed to remove the cyst. Prognosis (Expectations) Cholesteatomas usually continue to grow…
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Symptoms & Signs Dizziness Drainage from the ear Hearing loss in one ear Pain or…
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Definition Cholesteatoma is a type of skin cyst located in the middle ear. Overview, Causes,…
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Treatment The underlying cause of cholestasis must be treated. Prognosis (Expectations) How well a person…