Juvenile arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints, causing swelling, inflammation, pain, and tenderness Juvenile arthritis (JA) has a high mortality rate and life expectancy for people with the condition may be reduced by as much as 10 years. JA is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects about 300,000 children in the …
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Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide Brand Names: AlternaGEL, Amphojel, Nephrox Drug Class: Antacids What is aluminum hydroxide, and what is it used for? Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid available over the counter and is used to relieve heartburn from gastrointestinal acidity associated with gastritis, peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Aluminum hydroxide is also used off-label to treat excessive …
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Intertriginous psoriasis occurs in areas where the skin folds and is characterized by red, smooth, glossy lesions Intertriginous psoriasis, also known as inverse psoriasis, is a rare type of psoriasis that occurs in skin folds, such as the armpits, under the breasts, and groin. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition that affects between 3%-7% of all people with psoriasis and …
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3 main types of lung diseases Lung diseases are one of the world's most serious public health issues, accounting for about one-sixth of all fatalities globally. Lung illnesses are among the most frequent respiratory ailments worldwide. It refers to diseases of the lungs and other organs that allow us to breathe. Most breathing issues are caused by lung illnesses, which …
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In many cases, breast cancer may have no symptoms until it is too advanced. Breast cancer may start in any part of the breast and may affect either the ductal or lobular cells or even the connective tissue in between. Many studies have observed that: Breast cancer is more common in the left breast than in the right by about …
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Hemiplegic migraine is a rare type of migraine characterized by weakness on one side of the body accompanied by a migraine headache Hemiplegic migraine is a rare type of migraine characterized by weakness on one side of the body accompanied by a migraine headache. Symptoms of hemiplegic migraine mimic those of a stroke, and the muscle weakness can feel so …
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While hemiplegic migraine symptoms are typically temporary, they can sometimes cause lasting problems and even death In rare cases, hemiplegic migraine can cause permanent brain damage, infarction, intellectual disability, and cardiovascular events that increase the risk of death. What is a hemiplegic migraine? Hemiplegic migraine is a rare, serious type of migraine that is characterized by: Severe headache on one …
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Episodic migraines are more common than chronic migraines Episodic migraines are characterized by 1-14 migraine headaches per month and are fairly common, affecting about 14% of the population. Episodic migraines are more common than chronic migraines, which occur 15 days per month continuously for 3 consecutive months or more. What is an episodic migraine? Migraine is a chronic, debilitating condition …
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Some people with hepatitis do not show any symptoms and are unaware of their infection. Hepatitis is a term used to describe inflammation or swelling of the liver that occurs when liver tissues are injured or infected. It can be caused by several viruses (viral hepatitis), chemicals, drugs, alcohol, certain genetic disorders, or an overactive immune system (autoimmune conditions) that …
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Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of the nerves that carry impulses out of the brain and spinal cord to the body organs. Some cases of neuropathy such as neuropathy of hyperglycemia (diabetes mellitus type II) may improve with rigorous blood sugar control and insulin. Neuropathy in the kidney may improve to some extent with dialysis or renal transplantation. However, the …
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