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Eosinophilic esophagitis: treatments, diet and more
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a disease of the digestive system characterized by inflammation of the esophageal wall, which causes…
Endocarditis: everything you need to know
Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart’s chambers and valves (endocardium). Endocarditis is usually due to an…
What is acute pulmonary edema?
Acute pulmonary edema is usually of cardiogenic origin, that is, caused by failure of the left ventricle to…
Barotrauma: What Is It And How Is It Cured?
Barotrauma is a pressure on the eardrum, the symptoms are a sensation of congestion or pressure in the…
Legionella Symptoms, Treatment & Prevent
Legionella grows in water at temperatures between 20°C and 50°C. Below 20 °C it remains dormant, and does not…
Granuloma Annulare: What It Is And Why It Occurs
Granuloma annulare is an immunological hypersensitivity reaction to some unknown agent, manifesting as a benign skin rash. It can…
Knee Bursitis Possible Causes
The appearance of a lump on the knee can respond to different causes, including synovial diseases such as…
What Are Tailor Bunion (Bunionette)?
A tailor’s bunion, also known as tailor’s bunion or bunionette, is a bony prominence that appears on the…
Hemorrhoids Operation: Process And Recovery
Hemorrhoids are the most frequent anorectal disease. They appear when there is a dilation/thickening/prolapse/congestion/or bleeding of some structures like vascular…
Leptospirosis: How It Is Transmitted, Symptoms And More
Leptospirosis is a zoonosis, that is, it is a disease that is transmitted from animals to humans (person-to-person…