Cerebral thrombosis is a type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot clogs one of the arteries in the brain, which can lead to death or generate serious consequences such as speech difficulties, blindness or paralysis. The symptoms of cerebral thrombosis are not very specific, with a very intense headache being mainly noted. This […]
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, is a condition that appears before menstruation and causes symptoms similar to PMS, such as food cravings, mood changes, menstrual cramps, or excessive tiredness. However, unlike PMS, in dysphoric disorder, these symptoms become disabling and make day-to-day tasks difficult. In some women, premenstrual dysphoric disorder can even lead to anxiety […]
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Congenital torticollis is when the baby is born with a muscle contraction or shortening in the neck that causes the head to be tilted and/or turned to one side and is normally noticed in the first few weeks of life. Although the causes of congenital torticollis are not yet completely known, it is believed to […]
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Gestational urticaria is a skin irritation characterized by the appearance of rashes, which are reddish spots on the skin, intense itching and swelling on the belly, breasts and hips, or throughout the body. Gestational urticaria can be caused by factors such as stress, food allergies, insect bites or medications. Furthermore, this condition can also arise […]
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Intestinal tuberculosis is an infection of the intestine that occurs when bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosiswhich normally affects the lungs, reaches the intestine, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever or bloating in the belly. This infection is rare, being more common to occur in people who have very weakened immunity, as in the case […]
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To eliminate spider veins on the legs, treatment with creams or medicine in the form of tablets, sclerotherapy, laser therapy, thermocoagulation and surgery to remove the spider veins, known as microphlebectomy, may be indicated. These spider veins are small red or purple blood vessels that appear on the surface of the skin, which can form […]
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Soft fibroma, or acrochordon, is a small mass similar to a wart, which appears most frequently on the neck, armpit and groin, measuring between 2 and 5 mm in diameter, does not cause symptoms and is most often benign. . The appearance of soft fibroma does not have a well-established cause, but it is believed […]
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Vulvovaginitis can be treated using medicines in the form of tablets or ointments, such as metronidazole, amoxicillin, fluconazole or clotrimazole, for example, which varies according to the cause of vulvovaginitis. Vulvovaginitis is an inflammation and infection in the vulva and vagina caused by allergies, bacteria, viruses, fungi or protozoa, as in the case of bacterial […]
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Urticaria is a skin irritation that causes symptoms such as red spots, intense itching, welts or swelling on the skin, which can appear in any region of the body, which normally last up to 24 hours, or can last for 6 weeks or more. Hives can be caused by allergies to insect bites, plants, medicines […]
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Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosispopularly known as Koch’s bacillus (BK), which mainly affects the lungs, leading to symptoms such as a dry, bloody cough, chest pain and difficulty breathing. The bacillus enters the body through the upper airways, through the inhalation of droplets of saliva or nasal secretions released when an […]
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