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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Cholera is extremely rare in the United States and other developed countries where public sanitation is well-established and good personal hygiene is widely practiced. Between 2001 and 2011, for example, there were only 111reported cases of cholerain the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, cholera outbreaks do still occur in parts of the world where sanitation and personal hygiene are rudimentary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentRisk FactorsComplicationsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Risk Factors Complications Coping Intrahepaticcholestasisof pregnancy (ICP), commonly referred to simply as cholestasis of pregnancy, is a liver condition that most often occurs in late pregnancy. Symptoms may includeitchy hands and feetandyellow eyes. ICP poses risks to the fetus, so early diagnosis and monitoring are important. Adam Hester / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping FAQs Cholestatic pruritusis a symptom ofcholestatic liver disease. It is a constant, severe, and sometimes debilitating itching sensation on various parts of the body. Over 80% of people with cholestatic liver disease develop cholestatic pruritus. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for people with cholestatic pruritus. AsiaVision / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDietary CholesterolBlood CholesterolMonitoring CholesterolCholesterol LevelsRisk FactorsDietLowering CholesterolMedicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dietary Cholesterol Blood Cholesterol Monitoring Cholesterol Cholesterol Levels Risk Factors Diet Lowering Cholesterol Medications Frequently Asked Questions Cholesterol is a substance that is waxy and fat-like. It circulates through your blood, so all of your cells have cholesterol. Although your body needs cholesterol to make hormones, cells, and vitamins, too much cholesterol can become a health problem and may cause cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCholinergic Urticaria SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cholinergic Urticaria Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment This article will explain the causes of and triggers for cholinergic urticaria. It will cover symptoms of cholinergic urticaria and how to treat the rash. Cholinergic urticaria shares symptoms with other types of hives. Thesymptoms of hives, like cholinergic urticaria, include a rash. The rash is often different from other types of skin rashes, and has these characteristics:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for people who develop chondrosarcoma. bixpicture / Getty Images Types of Chondrosarcoma The four main types of chondrosarcoma are: How Common Is It?Chondrosarcoma is the second most common type of bone cancer. Roughly 20% of all bone cancers are chondrosarcoma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Chorea is considered a symptom of disease, and not an independent condition. It is generally one of several symptoms, and it rarely occurs on its own. If you have chorea, you will need a thorough medical evaluation to identify the underlying cause. Chorea can often be managed with medication, and the underlying cause usually needs to be treated as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Chorioamnionitisoccurs when bacteria infect the organs and membranes surrounding the fetus andamniotic fluidduring pregnancy. It’s estimated that chorioamnionitis affects about 1% to 5% of term deliveries and about one-third ofpreterm deliveries. This article will provide an overview of chorioamnionitis, including the symptoms, causes, and treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Choriocarcinomais a type of cancerous tumor that originates in the uterus. Duringfertilization, when a sperm fertilizes an egg, the tumor forms from abnormal cells found in the tissues that make up the uterine wall. In a healthypregnancy, the cells and tissues in the uterus would eventually become theplacenta, an organ that provides nutrients to an unborn fetus....

Supplements combine chromium with polynicotinate (niacin or vitamin B3) to increase the mineral’s absorption, but niacin also boosts your health benefits. Both nutrients support metabolism and help lower blood lipids such as cholesterol. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements the way it regulates prescription drugs. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Whenchoosing a supplement, look for independently tested products and consult a healthcare provider, registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), or pharmacist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Chromophoberenal cellcarcinomais a somewhat uncommon type ofkidney cancer. People with this subtype tend to do better than those with some other types of kidney cancer. The name “chromophobe” comes from the way these cancer cells look when examined under the microscope using certain dyes. Scientists first described this specific kind of cancer in the 1980s....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChronic Bronchitis SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chronic Bronchitis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Chronic bronchitisrefers to inflammation and irritation of the bronchial tubes. It is a type ofchronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), which is an umbrella term for lung diseases that make it hard to breathe and get worse over time. The bronchial tubes carry air to and from the air sacs in yourlungs, also calledalveoli....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCausesComplicationsTreatmentPreventionSee a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes Complications Treatment Prevention See a Doctor Chronicdiarrheais defined as having three or more loose bowel movements a day for at least four weeks. Diarrhea occurs when there is a problem with the digestive process. When this process is disrupted, the waste can move too quickly through the large intestine. As a result, the fluid is not absorbed, and the stool comes out watery instead of solid....