Diseases and conditions

How modern medicine answers the question of what is peritonitis

How modern medicine answers the question of what is peritonitis

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According to the latest scientific data, the main role in the mechanism of development of peritonitis is played by disorders of immune homeostasis, aggravated by anesthesia and surgical trauma

Wen on the body: causes and treatment

Wen on the body: causes and treatment

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Wen on the body is an unpleasant phenomenon that many men and women are forced to face. Someone sees in this benign neoplasm only a cosmetic defect, while someone fears its rebirth. What are wen, what are the reasons for their appearance and how to get rid of them? The answers to these questions are offered in the article

Wen under the skin: photos and reasons. How to get rid of growths under the skin

Wen under the skin: photos and reasons. How to get rid of growths under the skin

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Wen are benign neoplasms that can form under the skin on any part of the body. Despite the safe nature, such outgrowths cause considerable discomfort due to an unattractive appearance. There are a wide range of methods for removing wen

Lipoma: how to get rid of, causes, methods of treatment and advice from doctors

Lipoma: how to get rid of, causes, methods of treatment and advice from doctors

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When wen appear on the human body, it is necessary to determine the complexity of the neoplasm. If it is insignificant, then you can get by with the methods of traditional medicine. Let's consider them in more detail, and also find out how specialists remove lipomas

Flegmon of the foot: causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention

Flegmon of the foot: causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention

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Over the last century, medicine has made a huge step forward, the times when pathogenic bacteria could destroy entire cities are far behind. Currently, the use of antibiotics with a wide spectrum of action can effectively stop the manifestations of the infection or cure it completely. Nevertheless, even today, no one is completely immune from diseases that, if not properly and timely treated, can cause disability or death

Phlebothrombosis of the lower extremities: possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, medical supervision and treatment

Phlebothrombosis of the lower extremities: possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, medical supervision and treatment

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Phlebothrombosis of the lower extremities is a rather dangerous pathology in which a blood clot can break off. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to alarming symptoms in a timely manner and resort to treatment

Frederick syndrome: treatment and prevention

Frederick syndrome: treatment and prevention

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Frederick's syndrome is a rather serious deviation in the work of the heart, first diagnosed by the Belgian physiologist Leon Frederick in 1904. And although few have heard of this disease, it is quite common

Tumor on the neck: causes, symptoms, varieties and features of treatment

Tumor on the neck: causes, symptoms, varieties and features of treatment

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Inflammatory diseases of the tonsils often lead to swelling in the neck. A more dangerous cause of this symptom is benign and malignant formations of organs included in this anatomical region

Blue sclera of the eye: causes of the disease, symptoms and photos

Blue sclera of the eye: causes of the disease, symptoms and photos

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Why can a person have blue sclera? Such an unusual color of the whites of the eyes should always be alarming. After all, this often indicates serious he alth problems. Such coloring of the sclera in children should be of particular concern. This may be a symptom of severe congenital diseases. In such cases, it is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as possible, especially if this manifestation is accompanied by other deviations in well-being

Symptoms of overheating in the sun - everyone should know this

Symptoms of overheating in the sun - everyone should know this

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What are the symptoms of overheating in the sun? First of all, it is weakness, darkening in the eyes and slight dizziness. In this state, an adult can become aware of the fact of overheating and take precautions. If we are dealing with children, then it is much more difficult to detect overheating of a child in the sun. You can, of course, regularly inquire about the well-being of the baby, but most often mothers pay attention to the symptoms of overheating in the sun when they are already taking on a more severe form

Tularemia: what is it and why is it dangerous?

Tularemia: what is it and why is it dangerous?

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Tularemia is a rather dangerous infectious disease. Pathogenic microorganisms primarily affect the lymphatic system and skin, less often the lungs and mucous membranes of the eyes suffer. Since this is a highly contagious disease, questions about how tularemia is transmitted, what it is and how dangerous such a condition is are becoming more relevant

Mastopathy disease - what is it?

Mastopathy disease - what is it?

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Mastopathy is a fairly common diagnosis that women hear. What is it, what are the symptoms and causes of this disease? Find the answers in the article

Rotavirus: treatment, symptoms, diagnosis, possible consequences, prevention

Rotavirus: treatment, symptoms, diagnosis, possible consequences, prevention

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Treatment of rotavirus is carried out with the help of symptomatic therapy, which helps to eliminate the main signs of the disease, as well as remove bacteria from the body. In addition, diet is required to alleviate the condition

Intestinal flu: symptoms, treatment, prevention, danger

Intestinal flu: symptoms, treatment, prevention, danger

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Intestinal flu is called a rotovirus infection. The insidiousness of this disease lies in the fact that at the beginning of its manifestation it behaves like a cold, and then it is replaced by intoxication of the body with an increase in temperature and the appearance of a gastrointestinal disorder. Children are more susceptible to the disease, although adults can also suffer

Turn blue hands and feet: causes, treatment, prevention

Turn blue hands and feet: causes, treatment, prevention

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The acquisition of a cyanotic hue by the skin of the extremities indicates malfunctions in the body. Quite often, hypothermia of the body is a prerequisite for the occurrence of the effect. However, not always. What explains the phenomenon? How to fix the problem? We will talk about this in our article

Adenoids of the 2nd degree: treatment, removal, reviews

Adenoids of the 2nd degree: treatment, removal, reviews

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One of the most common ENT pathologies in preschool children are grade 2 adenoids. If the disease is not detected and treated in a timely manner, it can lead to serious consequences. The most radical method of treatment is surgical, but drug treatment will also help, especially in the early stages

Causes, symptoms and treatment of chickenpox in a child

Causes, symptoms and treatment of chickenpox in a child

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Chickenpox is considered an acute viral disease, which is manifested by moderate intoxication, fever and the formation of transparent small blisters on the mucous membranes and skin. The disease is transmitted mainly by airborne droplets, and the peak incidence occurs in the spring and winter periods

Heart bypass. Cardiac bypass after myocardial infarction. Heart bypass: patient reviews

Heart bypass. Cardiac bypass after myocardial infarction. Heart bypass: patient reviews

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Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is an operation prescribed in case of coronary heart disease. The narrowing of the lumen of the arteries supplying the heart with blood (stenosis), resulting from the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in them, is fraught with serious consequences for the patient. During the operation, shunts are created in those vessels where the blood flow is disturbed - bypasses

Pyelonephritis: causes and symptoms of the disease

Pyelonephritis: causes and symptoms of the disease

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Pyelonephritis accounts for 2/3 of all urological diseases. Why it occurs and what symptoms it may have, we will consider in this article

Arthritis of the knee: causes, symptoms and treatments, diet and exercise

Arthritis of the knee: causes, symptoms and treatments, diet and exercise

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The knee joint is one of the largest in our body, any physical activity causes a huge load on it. Accordingly, a disease such as arthritis of the knee joint is very common. Arthritis is an inflammatory process that affects the surface of the joint and nearby tissues

Dermoid cyst: symptoms, treatment and consequences

Dermoid cyst: symptoms, treatment and consequences

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Every person starts to worry if neoplasms of any origin, indurations or tumors appear on his body. The dermoid cyst is no exception, which has a thick-walled capsule, inside which there is a liquid with various inclusions, for example, epithelium, hair, bone tissue, teeth, and so on

Cyst on the ovary - symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis and treatment features

Cyst on the ovary - symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis and treatment features

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The term "ovarian cyst" refers to a neoplasm of a benign nature, formed directly in the tissues of the organ. It is a cavity filled with liquid. In some cases, a cyst on the ovary does not pose a he alth hazard, it goes away on its own without any intervention. If it does not disappear, the doctor draws up an individual treatment regimen, which may include both conservative and surgical methods

Spastic diplegia, cerebral palsy: causes, symptoms, treatment

Spastic diplegia, cerebral palsy: causes, symptoms, treatment

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Spastic diplegia is the most commonly diagnosed form of cerebral palsy. Another name for the pathology is Little's disease. The disease is characterized by spastic tetraparesis, which is most pronounced in the lower extremities. In addition, patients have disorders in the work of the cranial nerves, speech disorders. In isolated cases, mild mental retardation is diagnosed

Signs of capillary nosebleeds

Signs of capillary nosebleeds

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Almost everyone is familiar with the signs of capillary bleeding. Most often, this symptom stops on its own. Nevertheless, everyone needs to know how to stop bleeding at home

How to get rid of thrush at home?

How to get rid of thrush at home?

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Every woman knows what thrush is, also called vaginal candidiasis. This is a fungal infection of the vaginal mucosa, which is manifested by extremely unpleasant symptoms and causes maximum discomfort. Now it’s worth briefly talking about the causes of this disease and the signs indicating its presence, and most of the attention should be paid to the topic of how to get rid of thrush

How and how to treat a cough at home - methods and recommendations

How and how to treat a cough at home - methods and recommendations

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Chronic or dry cough during a protracted illness exhausts the body. Especially small children who do not understand what is happening to them suffer from it. Cough is a marker that indicates the presence of an inflammatory process. Without treatment, it can develop into a chronic disease

How is thrush treated: traditional and traditional medicine

How is thrush treated: traditional and traditional medicine

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The question of how thrush is treated - with drugs or folk remedies, is asked by almost everyone who is struck by this disease. Let's see which are really good

Influence is star exposure or infectious disease

Influence is star exposure or infectious disease

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Every year, as soon as the wet and cold autumn sets in, along with inclement weather, most of us are overtaken by the flu, or influenza. This is a viral disease that, despite all the efforts made by people, "steals" from us a whole year from our whole life

Treatment of sore throat: drugs, folk remedies

Treatment of sore throat: drugs, folk remedies

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Sore throat - this symptom is common at any time of the year, and especially in the off-season in people of all ages. Appears perspiration, hoarseness, dryness and burning sensation, it becomes painful to swallow and speak

Herpetic pharyngitis: causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment

Herpetic pharyngitis: causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment

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Herpetic pharyngitis (also called herpes pharyngitis) is one of the forms of inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa. This pathology is considered one of the most common manifestations of pharyngitis and can occur among patients of various age categories. In our article, we will talk in detail about this disease, find out what are its main causes, how it manifests itself in children and adults

Breathing exercises for bronchitis and pneumonia

Breathing exercises for bronchitis and pneumonia

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Respiratory gymnastics helps to strengthen the respiratory muscles, provide the lungs with a constant supply of oxygen, cure bronchitis and pneumonia. Sessions of breathing exercises should take place in accordance with age and doctor's recommendations

Thrombocytopenia in children: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Thrombocytopenia in children: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

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Thrombocytopenia in children can be triggered by various reasons. Effective and timely therapy will help to cope with the disease

Thrombocytopenia: causes, symptoms and treatment

Thrombocytopenia: causes, symptoms and treatment

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Under the influence of various adverse factors, the process of formation of new platelets is slowed down or the rate of destruction of existing ones is increased. As a result, the concentration of platelets in the blood decreases significantly, which is a pathological condition that threatens both the he alth and life of the patient. In this case, the diagnosis of thrombocytopenia is made

Shrapnel fracture: causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications

Shrapnel fracture: causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications

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A comminuted or fragmental fracture is a violation of the integrity of the bone with the formation of three or more fragments. This is the most difficult type of fracture and is usually accompanied by displacement. The cause of its occurrence is usually the action along the axis of the bone. Injury is also possible with a perpendicular force application

Meningitis in newborns: causes, symptoms, how to treat, consequences

Meningitis in newborns: causes, symptoms, how to treat, consequences

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Meningitis is an inflammatory process in the lining of the brain, provoked by an infection entering the body. Due to the fact that this disease can occur in patients of absolutely all age categories, meningitis can also affect newly born babies

Arteriovenous malformation: varieties, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment methods

Arteriovenous malformation: varieties, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment methods

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Arteriovenous malformation is a vascular pathology of abnormal development of the vessels of the nervous system. To be more precise, we are talking about a congenital anomaly of the vascular structure of the brain or spinal cord. The term "malformation" itself, translated from Latin, means "poor formation", that is, any deviation from he althy physical development with a gross change in the structure and functions of an organ or tissue is implied

Heart beats intermittently: causes, possible diseases, treatment methods, prevention

Heart beats intermittently: causes, possible diseases, treatment methods, prevention

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A person may suddenly have an arrhythmia attack. That is why you need to know the procedure for heart failure. You should, first of all, call an ambulance. Then a cold compress is applied to the head or neck area. With a rapid heartbeat, you can slow down the rhythm by pressing on the root of the tongue. Doctors advise to relax, breathe deeply and not make sudden movements if the heart beats intermittently

Papillomas under the armpits: causes and consequences

Papillomas under the armpits: causes and consequences

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Quite often people are faced with such a problem as armpit papillomas. Such neoplasms are small growths that can grow over time and cause a lot of trouble to their owner. In this article, we will talk about what causes these neoplasms, as well as how to get rid of them, and what they can lead to

Armpit fungus: causes and routes of infection, symptoms, treatment options, review of drugs, photos

Armpit fungus: causes and routes of infection, symptoms, treatment options, review of drugs, photos

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Most mycotic (fungal) spores are constantly and in sufficient quantity present on the surface of human skin. And only if the immune forces fail for some reason, the fungi under the armpits or on another part of the body are activated, causing discomfort to the patient. Therapy in this case is selected by a dermatologist. However, it is necessary first of all to increase and strengthen general immunity

Why do boils appear under the armpit?

Why do boils appear under the armpit?

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Suddenly jumping furuncle under the arm is an extremely unpleasant phenomenon. About why they appear and how to deal with this scourge, read this article