Treatment for pneumonia must be carried out under the supervision of a general practitioner or a pulmonologist and is indicated according to the infectious agent responsible for the pneumonia, and is normally started in the hospital to prevent the progression of the disease and transmission to other people. In cases where pneumonia is caused by […]
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Treatment for gastroesophageal reflux usually begins with some lifestyle changes, as well as dietary adaptations, as in many cases, these relatively simple changes are able to alleviate symptoms, without the need for any other type of treatment. However, if symptoms do not improve, the gastroenterologist may recommend the use of some medications, which can be […]
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Varicose veins are dilated and tortuous bluish or purplish veins that can be easily seen under the skin, being more common on the legs, ankles or feet, causing symptoms such as a feeling of heaviness in the legs, tingling and greater sensitivity in the region. Varicose veins generally arise due to the loss of the […]
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Atrophic vaginitis, also known as vaginal atrophy, is an inflammation that occurs in the vaginal canal due to low estrogen production, which leaves the lining of the vagina thinner and dryer, leading to symptoms such as vaginal dryness, itching or irritation, and pain during intimate contact. Atrophic vaginitis is more common during menopause and is […]
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Bronchopneumonia is the inflammation of the internal structures of the lung, the bronchi and pulmonary alveoli, which causes symptoms such as intense shortness of breath, fever, bluish lips and a feeling of easy fatigue. Bronchopneumonia may be restricted to internal structures, but it can also affect the lung as a whole, including the pleura, which […]
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Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, which causes symptoms such as heartburn, bitter taste in the mouth, difficulty swallowing and sore throat, for example. Inflammation of the esophagus can occur due to infections or gastritis, but it is more common due to gastric reflux, which happens when the contents of the stomach come into contact […]
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Rheumatism is a set of diseases that can affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones or joints, and which can be cured when it occurs due to acute inflammation in one of these structures, as in the case of bursitis or tendonitis, for example. However, rheumatism may also have no cure, especially when it is related to […]
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Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause symptoms in women such as the appearance of red spots on the skin, fever above 38ºC, pain and swelling in the joints. Furthermore, Zika virus infection during pregnancy also poses a risk to the baby. This is because this virus can be transmitted from woman to baby, causing […]
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Symptoms of worms in babies and children are usually diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, itching and redness in the anal region, insomnia or irritability, for example. Parasites or worms in children and babies are very common, especially between the ages of 2 and 6, as they tend to play with dirt, put their hands in […]
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Pleural tuberculosis is an infection of the pleura, which is the thin film that covers the lungs, caused by the tubercle bacillus. Kochcausing symptoms such as chest pain, cough, shortness of breath and fever. This is one of the most common types of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis, that is, it manifests itself outside the lungs, such as […]
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