Diseases

Symptoms & Signs Each type of birthmark has its own appearance: Cafe-au-lait spots are light…

Alternate Names : Nevus sebaceous, Hairy nevus, Nevi, Mole, Cafe-au-lait spots, Congenital nevus Definition A…

Treatment Herpes virus infections in infants are generally treated with medicine given through a vein…

Symptoms & Signs Intrauterine herpes can cause: Eye disease, such as inflammation of the retina…

Alternate Names : HSV, Congenital herpes, Herpes – congenital Definition Birth-acquired herpes is a herpes…

Treatment For the manic phase of bipolar disorder, antipsychotic medications, lithium, and mood stabilizers are…

Symptoms & Signs The manic phase may last from days to months and can include…

Alternate Names : Manic depression, Bipolar affective disorder Definition Bipolar disorder involves periods of excitability…

Treatment The goal of treatment is to correct the narrowing and help bile flow normally…

Symptoms & Signs Abdominal pain Chills Fever Itching Jaundice Nausea and vomiting Pale or clay-colored…

Alternate Names : Bile duct stricture Definition A biliary stricture is an abnormal narrowing of…

Treatment An operation called the Kasai procedure is done to connect the liver to the…

Definition Biliary atresia is a blockage in the tubes (ducts) that carry a liquid called…

Symptoms & Signs Newborns with this condition may appear normal at birth. However, jaundice (a…

Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve the blockage. Stones may be removed using…

Symptoms & Signs Abdominal pain in the upper right side Dark urine Fever Itching Jaundice…

Alternate Names : Biliary obstruction Definition Bile duct obstruction is a blockage in the tubes…

Treatment Placing a Foley catheter may relieve the obstruction. Other treatment options include draining the…

Symptoms & Signs Signs of hydronephrosis are generally seen during pregnancy ultrasound studies. There are…

Alternate Names : Hydronephrosis – bilateral Definition Bilateral hydronephrosis is the enlargement (distention) of the…