Epstein pearls are small benign cysts containing keratin that usually appear on the palate or gums of the newborn, and are identified through symptoms such as yellowish-white balls, which do not cause pain. The emergence of Epstein’s pearls occurs near the end of the fourth month of pregnancy, which is when the fusion of the […]
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Accelerated Thought Syndrome is an alteration, identified by Augusto Cury, where the mind is full of thoughts, being completely full the entire time the person is awake, which makes concentration difficult, increases anxiety and wears down physical health. and mental. Thus, the problem with this syndrome is not related to the content of the thoughts, […]
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Adenomyosis is the abnormal growth of cells in the layer lining the uterus, called the endometrium, within the muscular layer of the uterus, or myometrium, resulting in an enlarged uterus and symptoms such as a swollen belly, heavy or prolonged menstruation, or severe cramps during menstruation. . The causes of adenomyosis are not fully known, […]
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Gum ulcers can be caused by the use of hard toothbrushes, braces or dental prosthetics, consumption of hot or acidic foods, allergies to oral hygiene products and, sometimes, it can be a sign of gum infection or cancer. Gum ulcers usually cause symptoms such as sores and pain in the mouth. However, depending on its […]
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Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of endometrial cells outside the uterus, causing symptoms such as intense menstrual cramps, heavy menstruation, frequent urge or urgency to urinate, or constipation with very strong cramps, for example. Endometriosis most commonly affects the ovaries or fallopian tube, but it can also occur inside or on the surface of the […]
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Anxiety is a psychological situation characterized by a set of symptoms that arise due to some situation in which the person feels threatened by something that will happen, which leads to excessive worry, irritability, changes in heartbeat and insecurity, for example. Furthermore, due to excessive worry, it is also possible to notice muscle pain caused […]
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Emotional blocking is a defense mechanism where a person blocks emotions to avoid suffering and pain in some situations, which can cause a lack of interest in engaging with other people, negative thoughts, anxiety and irritability, for example. This condition can be caused by different situations, such as previous traumatic experiences, low self-esteem, or it […]
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Infant rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum protrudes outside the anus and can be seen as red, moist, tube-shaped tissue. Infant rectal prolapse in most cases occurs due to constipation, however it can also be a consequence of intestinal malformation or a parasitic infection. This situation is more common in children up to 4 years […]
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Burnout is a feeling of constant tiredness or weakness, which can cause physical or mental symptoms such as insomnia, irritability, memory failure, lack of sexual appetite or body aches. Burnout can be caused by factors such as stress, anemia, use of certain medications, depression or sleep apnea, for example, and can occur in adults and […]
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Trypophobia is the irrational fear of images or objects that have holes or irregular patterns, such as honeycombs, lotus seeds, plants or sponges, for example. Thus, when faced with these patterns, the person may experience symptoms such as itching, tremors, tingling and repulsion, as well as increased heart rate and panic attacks, in the most […]
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