The treatment of deep vein thrombosis generally involves anticoagulant medications such as heparin or warfarin and, in the most serious cases, surgery, and should be started as soon as possible to avoid complications such as pulmonary embolism. Although venous thrombosis can be cured through appropriate treatment, the risk of it happening again is high. Therefore, […]
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Shoulder tendinitis is an inflammation that appears in a tendon in the shoulder and can result in symptoms such as pain, tingling and difficulty raising the arm above the head. This type of problem is more common in people who do some type of activity with repeated arm movements, such as swimming or painting, for […]
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Pomegranate juice and apple cider vinegar sitz bath are good examples of home remedies that can complement the medical treatment of trichomoniasis, as they have antiparasitic properties, which can help eliminate the parasite responsible for trichomoniasis, which causes inflammation, discharge and itching. However, although it is effective in reducing symptoms, natural treatment does not replace […]
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Syphilis during pregnancy can harm the baby due to the risk of transmitting the infection to the child through the placenta, which can cause serious health problems such as hearing loss, visual impairment, neurological and bone problems. The identification of syphilis during pregnancy can initially be done through symptoms such as sores in the genital […]
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by inflammation of the villi of the large intestine, causing symptoms such as periods of diarrhea alternating with constipation, abdominal pain or bloating in the belly. The exact cause of this syndrome, also known as irritable bowel syndrome, is not fully known, but it is known that […]
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Pneumonia in babies is an acute lung infection that must be identified as quickly as possible to prevent it from worsening and, therefore, it is important to pay attention to the appearance of signs and symptoms that may be indicative of pneumonia. The symptoms of childhood pneumonia are similar to the flu, however they last […]
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Down syndrome is a genetic condition generally caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, which causes the child to have some specific characteristics, such as small, rounded ears, upturned, rounded eyes and a small mouth, with a protruding tongue. This syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, most often arises from an incorrect cell division […]
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Treatment for sinusitis is done with medicines, such as saline solutions, anti-inflammatories, nasal decongestants or antibiotics, as they help to alleviate symptoms or fight bacteria, and surgery may also be indicated in some cases. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses, which are small cavities in the skull, around the nose and eyes, causing […]
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Intestinal worms are parasites that affect the wall of the intestines, such as roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms or amoeba, where they adhere to feed and reproduce, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or itching in the anus, especially at night. These parasites can be helminths or protozoa, normally transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or […]
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Pelvic varicose veins are dilated veins in the pelvis that appear mainly in women, and can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain or pain during sexual intercourse, urinary incontinence and a feeling of heaviness in the intimate region in some cases. The cause of pelvic varicose veins is not completely known, but it is believed […]
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