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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Autologous Blood DonationsWhen This Might Be DonePros and ConsRisks and ComplicationsWhat to Expect Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Autologous Blood Donations When This Might Be Done Pros and Cons Risks and Complications What to Expect Anautologousblood donation is when you have your blood drawn or collected before or during a scheduledsurgeryso that it can be returned back to you when you need it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageInteractionsHow to StoreAlternativesWhere to Find Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Interactions How to Store Alternatives Where to Find Avipattikar churnais an herbal mineral remedy used inAyurvedicmedicineto treat digestive problems, such as acid reflux, indigestion, constipation, and gas.The remedy is believed to relieve symptoms of gastrointestinal problems related to excessive acidity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentCopingNext in Axial Spondyloarthritis GuideAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Coping Next in Axial Spondyloarthritis Guide Axial spondyloarthritis(axSpA) is a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes chronic pain in the lower back and axial joints (spine, chest, and pelvis). This progressive condition can cause severe pain along with stiffness and fatigue. Getting an early diagnosis and beginning treatment is key to managing axSpA....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCommon SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Common Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping B-cell lymphoma is a type ofnon-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). NHL is a cancer that starts in white blood cells calledlymphocytes. Most non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas in the United States are B-cell lymphomas. There are several types of B-cell lymphoma. This article will go over the most common types, as well as several rarer forms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBacterial Conjunctivitis SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bacterial Conjunctivitis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prognosis Pink eye happens when there is an inflammation or infection of theconjunctiva, the transparent membrane covering part of the eyeball and inner eyelid. The eye’s blood vessels also become inflamed and more visible, causing eye redness. There are different types of conjunctivitis:viral, bacterial, and allergic conjunctivitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions This is a common reason for diarrhea. It can be serious if it causesdehydrationfrom diarrhea and/or vomiting and the symptoms last for several days or weeks. This article will include information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bacterial gastroenteritis. Prostock-Studio / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesPneumococcal MeningitisRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionPrognosisSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Pneumococcal Meningitis Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Prognosis Summary Early symptoms of bacterial meningitis may resemble those of acold, such as aheadacheandfever, but they may change quickly. Bacterial meningitis can be life-threatening and requires treatment with antibiotics right away. It can cause permanent disabilities, and is considered a medical emergency....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionComplicationsPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Complications Prognosis It is a severe respiratory infection that develops quickly (acute) and affects the small air sacs in the lungs—called the alveoli—causing them to fill up with pus and fluid. Elizabeth Salleebauer / Getty Images This article will explore the symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, complications, and prognosis of bacterial pneumonia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionNext in Bacterial Vaginosis GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Bacterial Vaginosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Next in Bacterial Vaginosis Guide Bacterial vaginosis(BV) is a common but frustrating condition in which the balance of bacteria in the vagina gets out of sync. Usually, the body is able to maintain the ideal balance. But if the balance is disrupted, certain types of bacteria can overgrow and cause symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Bartter syndrome is named after Dr. Frederic Bartter who first described the genetic disorder in 1962. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images Types of Bartter Syndrome There are five main types of Bartter syndrome, each associated with a specific gene mutation. Depending on the type involved, symptoms of Bartter syndrome may be apparent at or near the time of birth (antenatal) or later in life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type ofskin cancerworldwide, often producing shiny lesions on the skin that can be (but are not always) discolored.It develops in the basal cells, which originate in the lowest level of theepidermis. Basal cell carcinoma accounts for about 80% of all non-melanoma skin cancer cases worldwide, and skin damage from UV light (sunlight, tanning beds) is one of the leading causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Basedow’s DiseaseBasedow’s Disease SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Basedow’s Disease Basedow’s Disease Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Basedow’s diseaseoccurs when thethyroid glandproduces too much thyroid hormone, known ashyperthyroidism. This autoimmune disease is also calledGraves’ disease. Thethyroidis a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of your throat. It produces hormones that regulate many critical functions in your body, including your metabolism and brain function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Like many medical syndromes, there’s a range of signs and symptoms an individual may have, and the severity may vary from one person to another. For example, although some children may have several characteristic features of BWS, other children may only demonstrate one or two of the hallmark traits. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin...