Vaginal infections can be caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses, and cause symptoms such as intense itching in the intimate area, redness, whitish discharge with a strong smell, wounds and warts in the genital region and abdominal pain, for example. Vaginal infections can occur due to an imbalance in immunity, which causes microorganisms naturally […]
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Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection caused by the aspiration or inhalation of liquids or particles that came from the mouth or stomach, reaching the respiratory tract, and leading to the appearance of some signs and symptoms such as coughing, a feeling of shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. to breathe, for example. Aspiration pneumonia, […]
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Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome is a combination of medications, changes in diet and reducing stress levels, which are advised by the gastroenterologist to alleviate the affected person’s symptoms. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by a change in the functioning of the intestine, which causes symptoms such as abdominal pain or bloating, diarrhea, constipation and […]
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A vaginal cyst is a small pocket of air, liquid or pus that develops in the lining of the inside of the vagina, caused by minor trauma to the area, accumulation of liquid inside a gland or the development of a tumor, for example. One of the most common types of vaginal cyst is the […]
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Oxyuriasis is a verminosis caused by the parasite Enterobius vermicularispopularly known as pinworm, which can be transmitted through contact with contaminated surfaces, eating food contaminated with eggs or inhaling eggs dispersed in the air, as they are quite light. Oxyuriosis, also called enterobiosis, causes symptoms such as intense itching in the anus, nausea, vomiting and […]
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Ganglionic tuberculosis is caused by infection with bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosispopularly known as bacillus Koch. This bacteria can reach the lymph nodes located in the neck, chest, armpits or groin, causing symptoms of lymph node tuberculosis, such as swollen tongues, low fever, excessive tiredness and night sweats. This type of tuberculosis is more common in patients […]
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Hip tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons present in the hip, causing pain when walking, which can radiate to the legs and cause difficulty in moving one or both legs. Generally, hip tendinitis affects athletes who practice physical activities that involve excessive use of the legs, such as running, cycling or football, but it can […]
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Treatment for tendonitis can be done simply by resting the affected joint and applying an ice pack for about 20 minutes 3 to 4 times a day. However, if it does not improve after a few days, it is important to consult an orthopedist so that a complete assessment can be carried out and the […]
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High blood pressure during pregnancy is an increase in pressure above 140/90 mmHg, which can cause symptoms such as headache, nausea, abdominal pain, blurred vision or body swelling. The causes of high blood pressure during pregnancy may be related to an unbalanced diet or poor placental formation. Furthermore, women are at greater risk of having […]
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Urticaria in babies is an allergic reaction that affects the skin and can cause symptoms such as red, raised spots, irritability and/or itching and, in some cases, be associated with more serious allergic reactions, such as angioedema or anaphylaxis. Although it is not always possible to identify the cause of this allergic reaction, most cases […]
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