Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a marked distancing from social relationships and preference for carrying out other activities alone, feeling little or no pleasure in carrying out these activities, in addition to a reduction in the change of expressions in social situations. Thus, it is common for people with this disorder to be described […]
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Chronic cervicitis is constant irritation of the cervix, characterized by persistent vaginal discharge for at least three months, even though previous infections have been treated and an infectious cause has been excluded. This type of cervicitis mainly affects women of childbearing age, and unlike acute cervicitis, which can be caused by sexually transmitted infections, such […]
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Endometriosis is a syndrome that causes symptoms such as severe pelvic pain, heavy menstruation and even infertility, due to the growth of endometrial tissue (which lines the uterus) in other locations such as the ovaries, bladder or intestine. The intensity and frequency of symptoms can vary from month to month and from one woman to […]
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Hypospadias is a malformation of the male genitalia characterized by the abnormal opening of the urethra beneath the penis and not at its tip, and is generally identified shortly after birth. Boys with hypospadias have urine output in the wrong place and may notice an abnormal curvature of the genitalia when the penis is erect. […]
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Cytolytic vaginosis is the excessive growth of Lactobacillus in the vagina, causing irritation of the cells of the vaginal lining, resulting in their rupture and symptoms such as abundant whitish vaginal discharge, itching or a burning sensation in the vulva, especially when urinating. Os Lactobacillus are bacteria that normally live in the vagina, producing lactic […]
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Avitaminosis is the lack of vitamins in the body and is normally caused when there is an inadequate diet, consuming low amounts of vitamins. It can also happen when you consume good amounts, but the body is unable to absorb vitamins from food or supplements well, in cases of intestinal changes such as diarrhea or […]
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A cystocele is when there is a weakening of the muscles that support the bladder, causing the bladder to dislocate, which can exit through the vagina and cause symptoms such as a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, urinary incontinence, lower back pain, a feeling of heaviness in the bladder and appearance of a […]
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Symptoms of depression – what they are, how to identify them and treatment Depression is characterized by a feeling of deep sadness and emptiness, however, few people know in depth what the symptoms of depression are. Believe me, even poor digestion problems can be a symptom of the disease. Depression is a disorder that generates […]
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Herpangina is a disease caused by viruses Coxsackieenterovirus or herpes simplex virus that affects babies and children between the ages of 3 and 10, causing symptoms such as sudden fever, mouth ulcers and sore throat. Herpangina symptoms can last up to 12 days and there is no specific treatment, only comfort measures are recommended to […]
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Fetal distress is when the baby does not receive enough oxygen, in the womb or during birth, which can directly interfere with its growth and development. This situation must be identified by the obstetrician during ultrasound examinations, where it is possible to observe some signs indicating fetal distress, such as a decrease or change in […]
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