Symptoms & Signs Clay-colored or white stools Dark urine Inability to digest certain foods Itching…
Diseases
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Alternate Names : Intrahepatic cholestasis, Extrahepatic cholestasis Definition Cholestasis is any condition in which the…
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Treatment The objective of treatment is to replace fluid and electrolytes lost through diarrhea. Depending…
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Symptoms & Signs Abdominal cramps Dry mucus membranes or mouth Dry skin Excessive thirst Glassy…
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Alternate Names : V. cholerae, Vibrio Definition Cholera is an infection of the small intestine…
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Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve the blockage. Treatment may involve: Surgery to…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms usually do not occur unless the stone blocks the common bile…
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Alternate Names : Gallstone in the bile duct, Bile duct stone Definition Choledocholithiasis is the…
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Treatment Quick diagnosis and treatment are very important. Antibiotics to cure infection are tried first…
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Symptoms & Signs The following symptoms may occur: Abdominal pain In the right upper side…
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Definition Cholangitis is an infection of the common bile duct, the tube that carries bile…
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Treatment The goal is to treat the cancer and the blockage it causes. When possible,…
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Symptoms & Signs Chills Clay-colored stools Fever Itching Loss of appetite Pain in the upper…
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Alternate Names : Bile duct cancer Definition Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancerous (malignant) growth in one…
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Treatment The immediate concern is to resuscitate the baby if necessary. An airway may need…
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Symptoms & Signs Newborns generally prefer to breathe through their nose. Typically, infants only mouth…
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Definition Choanal atresia is a narrowing or blockage of the nasal airway by tissue. It…
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Treatment Chlamydia can be treated with a variety of antibiotics, including: Azithromycin Erythromycin Quinolones Tetracyclines…
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Symptoms & Signs Difficulty urinating Painful urination Burning sensation during urination Discharge from the penis…
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Definition Chlamydial urethritis is a sexually transmitted disease involving infection of the urethra (the tube…