Diseases and conditions

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Lacunar tonsillitis is a complex disease that, if not properly treated, can provoke various complications. Treatment is carried out mainly with the help of antibacterial drugs, as well as local agents. Only complex therapy guarantees a successful recovery

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Pain in the throat, swelling of the larynx, a slight rise in temperature are signals of the development of the inflammatory process. The question immediately arises: how to treat? A sore throat can be for the following reasons - tonsillitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis. Therapy of these ailments is recommended to begin immediately, since if left untreated, there is a high risk of serious consequences

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In medicine, the term "chronic tonsillitis" refers to an infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract. The formation of an inflammatory focus occurs in the tonsils. The main starting factor for the development of pathology is the long-term effect of pathogens on lymphoid tissue

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Basic periods of fever. Symptoms of periods of fever. How to alleviate the patient's condition at a certain stage of fever?

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The human foot is an important element of the musculoskeletal system. It is designed to move and maintain the body in an upright position. This part of the leg bears a colossal load of a static and dynamic nature, which is supported by stable joints, developed soft tissues, strong muscles and ligaments. Inflammation of the joints of the foot occurs as a result of injuries, infections, severe overload, wearing uncomfortable shoes

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A stomach and duodenal ulcer is characterized by the fact that during the course of the disease, inflammation and erosion of the mucosa are formed, in place of which scarring occurs over time. It is very important to carry out treatment in a timely manner with the use of medications, folk remedies and methods, as well as adherence to a diet

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Sea water poisoning is not common, but you need to know the symptoms of this condition and first aid measures, especially if it concerns a child

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What is intra-atrial block and why does it occur? Everything you need to know about the defect: causes, probable consequences, symptoms, methods of detection, features of effective therapy, preventive measures

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Until recently, polio was considered a "disease from the past", as it was extremely rare. But in connection with new outbreaks of the disease in different regions, the questions are: "What is polio?" and "How can you protect yourself from it?" again on everyone's lips

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The symptoms of a lack of estrogen in women are fairly obvious. However, not each of us will understand what exactly is happening and whether this condition requires any treatment

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What can a brain injury lead to? The consequences that arose after a few years will be presented below. We will also tell you about what degrees of this injury exist, and what symptoms they are characterized by

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Many people develop imperfections such as warts on their skin. These are infectious lesions. Typically, blisters are considered benign, but sometimes they become malignant. Often you can observe warts on the legs. The reasons for their appearance and ways to eliminate them are described in the article

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Postural tremor of the hands, arms, and other parts of the body due to tension. It is also known in medicine as postural tremor. This pathological condition accompanies a wide range of diseases. Doctors have been studying the features of such a pathology for a long time, therefore, rather extensive information has been accumulated about the features of the course, methods of correction, and complications that people suffering from posture tremor have to face

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Recently, the number of people facing the problem of numbness has been increasing. Why does the finger on the right hand go numb? This question has become very relevant

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The duration of treatment for pneumonia depends on a number of factors. These include the he alth of the patient, and the type of pathology, and the conditions of treatment. In order to predict how many days the disease will last, it is necessary to take into account the whole complex of conditions

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Pneumonia is an extremely common and rather dangerous disease. This disease affects all categories of the population, regardless of gender and age. That is why the questions about how pneumonia is treated and whether it is possible to carry out therapy at home are so important

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Symptoms of Khvostek, Trousseau, Lust are important signs that can be used to identify a child with a disorder of calcium-phosphorus metabolism, leading to serious pathological changes in the body. What these symptoms are and how they are determined will be discussed in the article

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What is Potter Syndrome? The characteristics of the disease, possible causes of its occurrence, manifestations and diagnosis are described in the article

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Infection with Giardia parasites affects most of the world's population. These pathogenic microorganisms cause too much discomfort during their active reproduction in the human body. Probably it is no longer worth talking about what complications the very fact of their presence can threaten. But what is more frightening is that children suffer from these pathogens much more often than adults

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With the birth of a child, his body must adapt to a new environment. During this period, there may be an unpredictable reaction to various stimuli. Therefore, diathesis appears in infants. It presents as a rash on the skin, usually on the face. As can be seen from the reviews, many parents are faced with this problem. The causes and treatment of this condition are described in the article

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Persistent shortening of the sternocleidomastoid or, in other words, sternocleidomastoid muscle, provoked by birth trauma or underdevelopment, is congenital torticollis. This condition is characterized by a restriction in the cervical spine and a constant tilt of the head. In medical practice, pathology occurs quite often in infants. Most often it is registered in girls. The first mention of this disease was recorded in the second century

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Spastic torticollis is one of the most popular diseases in adults associated with the occurrence of dystonia. The only symptom is chaotic muscle contraction. It appears due to problems in the brain stem. This disease is diagnosed after 30 years

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Positron emission tomography, or PET, is a non-invasive way to examine the body using a special machine. This method is used to scan the internal organs

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Staphylococcus epidermidis is an opportunistic pathogen that lives under normal conditions in he althy people. Under the influence of adverse factors and a decrease in immunity, it can lead to severe lesions of the skin, organs of the genitourinary tract and even the heart

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Ebola disease "mows down" the population of West Africa. The virus has also spread to many other countries. It was identified in the UK, USA. The World He alth Organization has recognized fever as a threat to states around the world. Where did such a deadly disease come from? Why is Ebola dangerous? The incubation period, symptoms, methods of treating the disease still cause controversy

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The appearance of spots on the legs of a child indicates the development of a pathological process in the body. Only a specialist can determine which disease caused the characteristic manifestations. The only way a parent can help is to show your child to a pediatrician as soon as possible

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Candidiasis is a group of diseases that are caused by pathogenic effects on the mucous membranes of yeast fungi of the genus Candida. This fungus can enter the body in a variety of ways. Under normal conditions, its presence may not manifest itself in any way, since during the normal functioning of the immune system, the number of fungal microorganisms is controlled naturally

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There should always be a good microflora in a woman's vagina. It is with it that a person’s resistance to various kinds of infections is associated. Normally, this organ is a reservoir in which there are two types of microflora. There should be 10 times more aerobic formations than anaerobic ones. As a rule, the first species is represented by lactobacilli

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Rhinitis and cough occur with respiratory ailments. These symptoms impair a person's quality of life. Cough and snot can be treated at home with medicines prescribed by a doctor and traditional medicine methods. Even if the second option is chosen, coordination with a specialist is still required. The treatment methods are described in the article

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Cystitis is called inflammation of the bladder. This disease is extremely common among women. The reasons for it can be different: hypothermia, promiscuity, low immunity, infectious diseases, the use of antibiotics. Almost every woman has had cystitis at least once

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Back pain is often accompanied by an increase in the tone of individual muscles - a muscle spasm occurs. This can cause the patient not only severe discomfort, but also significant harm. If muscle spasms in the back are clearly expressed, then the person cannot move normally. In addition, this causes changes in the physiological curves of the spine, in other words, deformations

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Laryngitis and tracheitis are quite common pathologies of the respiratory system. They are diagnosed in both adults and children. A combined course is possible. One of these diseases may appear due to the second. Consider the symptoms and treatment methods for each of the cases

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Varieties of pharyngitis; how to distinguish a viral pathology from a bacterial one; ways of transmission of viruses: causes and symptoms of viral pharyngitis; diagnostic measures; disease therapy; we are treated with "Remantadin"; recommendations for a patient with viral pharyngitis; physiotherapy; possible complications if the disease is not treated; preventive measures

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Bumps are a fairly common problem for most people. They can occur due to many reasons and even become a sign of a serious illness. In any case, if unidentified formations appear on the skin, it is necessary to urgently seek help from a doctor to find out how to remove the bumps, and also try to find out the possible cause of their occurrence

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In this article we will look at the main reasons why there is a white stool in a child. And is it necessary to deal with this problem

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Wipple's disease in medical science has other names - mesenteric lipogranulomatosis, intestinal lipophagic granulomatosis, intestinal lipodystrophy, intestinal lipodystrophy - a very rare systemic disease in which the area of the small intestine is most often affected

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According to statistics, poisoning in children is one of the most common diseases. It is understandable, because it is very difficult for a fragile body to fight toxins and poisons on its own. What are the symptoms of poisoning? How can the disease be cured? What is prevention? You will find answers to these questions in our material

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Hip replacement (endoprosthetics) is an operation that results in the complete replacement of diseased cartilage and bones with artificial prostheses, consisting of a concave bowl and a spherical head. The main goal of this surgical intervention is to reduce pain caused by various diseases of the joint

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The burning sensation in the stomach area is familiar to almost every adult and is no longer habitually perceived as a serious violation of the digestive tract. And in vain, because both banal gastritis and incipient oncology can declare themselves as a similar symptom

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Abscess of the spleen (according to ICD-10 D73.3) is a special formation in this organ, which consists of a capsule that limits the purulent exudate from the surrounding tissue. As a result of its formation, the patient develops symptoms of increasing intoxication, which is expressed in fever, and, in addition, in severe weakness, pain in the left hypochondrium and vomiting