A hemangioma is a non-cancerous growth that develops due to an unusual build-up of blood vessels. These are often found on the skin or internal organs especially the liver. In most cases, they are congenital or develop before birth. Hemangiomas that develop on the liver rarely cause any symptoms. In most cases, they are not […]
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Gonococcal arthritis is an uncommon complication of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It typically triggers sore inflammation of the tissues and joints. Remember that gonorrhea is a prevalent form of STI particularly among teenagers and young adults. Gonorrhea is spread via sexual contact but infants can acquire if from mothers during childbirth.
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Otitis externa is a prevalent type of ear infection which develops in the inner ear. In some instances, it can even spread to the exterior ear and adjacent tissue including the bones of the face and jaw which is called as malignant otitis externa. Bacteria specifically Pseudomonas aeruginosa is usually the culprit for malignant otitis
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Allergic conjunctivitis can cause mild to moderate symptoms including redness. This condition usually responds to non-medicated treatment but oftentimes, the symptoms can become severe and incapacitating such as grittiness and burning as well as swollen eyelids. Unlike with the forms triggered by bacteria, this type is not contagious. Close look on conjunctivitis The conjunctiva is
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Gastrointestinal bleeding is a serious indication of an issue inside the digestive tract. Remember that this can occur in any of the organs in the GI tract. In case the bleeding originates in the esophagus, stomach or primary region of the small intestines, it is called as upper GI bleeding. If the bleeding originates in
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