Pott’s disease is a type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that affects the spine, causing symptoms such as joint inflammation, pain, stiffness of the spine and weakness in the legs, for example. Pott’s disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and it usually happens when pulmonary tuberculosis is not treated correctly, causing the bacteria to spread to other […]
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Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremor, stiff muscles, slow movements and loss of balance. The exact cause of this disease, also known as Parkinson’s disease, is not fully known, but it is known that it occurs due to the death of neurons in the brain that are […]
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Chronic kidney disease is damage to the kidney that persists for more than 3 months, which causes this organ to not filter metabolites from the blood properly, resulting in symptoms such as foamy urine, nausea, vomiting, cramps and swelling in the feet and ankles, for example. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be caused by decompensated […]
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The diet for celiac disease must be completely gluten-free and, therefore, it is essential to avoid eating foods such as wheat, barley, rye, malt, triticale and spelt. In the celiac disease diet, it is also important to avoid foods that can be contaminated with gluten, such as oats, soy sauce and processed meats. Therefore, you […]
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AIDS is the last stage of infection with the HIV virus and is characterized by a significant decrease in the activity of the immune system, which can result in the appearance of symptoms such as bloating, persistent cough, night sweats and rapid weight loss. Furthermore, as there is less action from the immune system, the […]
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Degenerative disc disease is the progressive wear and tear of the intervertebral discs in the spine, caused by the natural aging of the body, and is common in people over 40 years of age. Generally, this wear does not cause pain, however, in some cases, pain in the lower back, back or neck, tingling sensation […]
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Most cases of hepatic steatosis are asymptomatic, however some people may experience excessive tiredness, abdominal discomfort, belly swelling, unexplained weight loss, lighter stools and itchy skin. Symptoms of hepatic steatosis normally appear when the fat in the liver exceeds 10%, with more accumulated fat and inflammation of the liver cells, resulting in the development of […]
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Home » Health » Toxic shock syndrome: 10 signs that you have the disease Toxic Shock Syndrome, an infection caused by Gram-positive bacteria, begins with mild symptoms, but can worsen, leading to death. Toxic Shock Syndrome is a rare disease caused by an infection of bacteria Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. In short, bacteria produce […]
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Actress and model Gabi Miranda is a warrior and has a story of overcoming that serves as an example for many people. She says she began to suffer from bulimia followed by anorexia after the death of her brother and the loss of her son. “I started with bulimia after a strong depression due to […]
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Home » Health » Long Covid: study seeks to explain side effects of the disease A long covid study seeks to better understand why previously infected people experience side effects such as shortness of breath. According to a pilot study carried out in the United Kingdom, some people with long Covid may suffer hidden lung […]
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