Treatment The cause of the infection determines the appropriate treatment. It may include oral or…
Diseases
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Symptoms & Signs Neurofibromatosis causes unchecked growth of tissue along the nerves. This can put…
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Definition Neurofibromatosis-1 is an inherited disorder in which nerve tissue tumors (neurofibromas) form in the…
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Treatment There is no specific treatment for neurofibromatosis. Tumors that cause pain or loss of…
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Definition Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a rapid heartbeat that starts in the ventricles Overview, Causes,…
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Symptoms & Signs If the heart rate during a ventricular tachycardia episode is very fast…
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Treatment Treatment depends on the symptoms, and the type of heart disorder. Some people may…
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Definition Ventricular septal defect describes one or more holes in the wall that separates the…
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Symptoms & Signs Patients with ventricular septal defects may not have symptoms. However, if the…
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Treatment If the defect is small, no treatment is usually needed. However, the baby should…
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Definition Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a severely abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can be life-threatening.…
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Symptoms & Signs A person who has a VF episode will suddenly collapse or become…
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Treatment Ventricular fibrillation is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately to save a…
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Symptoms & Signs Dull aching, heaviness, or cramping in legs Itching and tingling Pain that…
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Definition Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from…
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Treatment Take the following steps to help manage venous insufficiency: Use compression stockings to decrease…
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Symptoms & Signs Runny nose Nasal congestion (stuffy nose) Sneezing Watery nasal drainage (rhinorrhea) Diagnosis…
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Definition Vasomotor rhinitis is a nonallergic condition that involves a constant runny nose, sneezing, and…
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Treatment The primary treatment is simply avoiding the things that trigger your symptoms. In some…
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Symptoms & Signs Purple-colored spots and patches, which get pale when pressure is placed on…