Symptoms & Signs Abdominal pain Constipation Fever General discomfort or uneasiness (malaise) High blood pressure…
Diseases
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Definition Wilms tumor is a type of kidney cancer that occurs in children. Overview, Causes,…
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Treatment The goal of treatment is to reduce the amount of copper in the tissues.…
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Symptoms & Signs Abnormal posture of arms and legs Confusion or delirium Dementia Difficulty moving…
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Definition Wilson’s disease is an inherited disorder in which there is too much copper in…
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Symptoms & Signs Sunburn that does not heal after just a little bit of sun…
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Treatment Medication may be used to control or prevent rapid heart beating. These include adenosine,…
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Definition Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart condition in which there is an extra electrical pathway…
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Symptoms & Signs How often the rapid heart rate occurs depends on the patient. Some…
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Definition Xeroderma pigmentosa is a rare condition passed down through families in which the skin…
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Treatment If you have a disease that causes increased blood lipids, treating the condition may…
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Symptoms & Signs A xanthoma looks like a sore or bump under the skin. It’s…
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Definition Xanthoma is a skin condition in which fat builds up under the surface of…
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Treatment Treatments include: * Moisturizers, especially those that contain urea and lactic acid * Topical…
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Symptoms & Signs The skin is dry, scaly, itchy, and red. Fine cracks may appear…
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Definition Xerosis is an abnormal dryness of the skin or mucus membranes. Overview, Causes, &…
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Treatment Treatment involves a single dose of a specific type of penicillin, or or 3…
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Symptoms & Signs About 2 – 4 weeks after infection, the person develops a sore…
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Definition Yaws is a long-term (chronic) infection that mainly affects the skin, bones, and joints.…
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Treatment There is no specific treatment for yellow fever. Treatment for symptoms can include: Blood…