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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisNext in Von Hippel-Lindau GuideSymptoms of Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Next in Von Hippel-Lindau Guide Von Hippel-Lindaudisease, or VHL, is a raregenetic conditionthat causes tumors and cysts to develop in as many as 10 different areas of the body.The tumors are generally not cancerous, though some may be, and they may or may not cause symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?CausesTypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Causes Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider Von Willebranddisease (VWD) is a disorder associated with bleeding more than usual. Individuals with VWD have low levels of or a defective von Willebrand factor (VWF), a vital protein in blood clotting. VWD is nearly always inherited (passed down from parent to child) and lifelong....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Walking pneumonia is a less severe form ofpneumoniathat gets its name from the fact that people with the condition can carry on with some of their usual day-to-day activities while sick. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of walking pneumonia. martin-dm / Getty Images Walking Pneumonia Symptoms The symptoms of walking pneumonia are less severe versions of thesymptoms of pneumonia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFoods to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Foods to Avoid This article explains watermelon allergy symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also covers risk factors for developing a watermelon allergy and which foods to avoid if you develop OAS. Pitipat Usanakornkul / EyeEm / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Weeping EczemaWeeping Eczema SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Weeping Eczema Weeping Eczema Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Summary Frequently Asked Questions Weepingeczemais a term used to describe eczema that has blisters. These blisters ooze or “weep” clear or yellow pus. Weeping eczema can occur with certain types of eczema or can indicate an infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentRecovery/PrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Recovery/Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions “Wet lung” is a casual term foracute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This condition occurs when the lungs are filled with fluid instead of air. The fluid in wet lung could be pus from infection, fluid backed up in the lungs from heart disease, or blood from either lung or heart disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypes of AMDDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types of AMD Diagnosis Treatment Coping Listen to this article(12 minutes) Worldwide,age-related macular degeneration(AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people aged 50 or older. Neovascular AMD is an advanced form of the condition, also known as “exudative AMD" or “wet macular degeneration.” The wet form is less common than the dry form of AMD, occurring in roughly 10–15% of people who have AMD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis White matter disease is a group of conditions that specifically affect the areas of thecentral nervous system(CNS) defined aswhite matter. Some of these conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), affect only the white matter of the CNS (brain and spinal cord), and some conditions, such as vascular dementia, may also affect other areas of the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare genetic and immunodeficiency disorder. It prevents the body’simmune systemfrom properly protecting against infections and reduces the ability to form blood clots. Usually diagnosed within the first year of life, babies and children with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome experience abnormal bleeding episodes, more frequent infections, and an inflammatory skin condition known as eczema....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Withdrawal, or substance withdrawal, is a process the mind and body go through after a person stops consuming a substance or consumes less of the substance.In general, people who consume more of a substance and more often are most likely to suffer from withdrawal. People who have previously gone through withdrawal, have asubstance use disorder, or have a mental health condition are also at an increased risk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsIs It Effective?What to ExpectReducing CelluliteFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Is It Effective? What to Expect Reducing Cellulite Frequently Asked Questions Wood therapy, also calledmaderotherapyormaderoterapia, is a form ofmassagethat uses various hand-held wooden tools. Practitioners of wood therapy claim that it has benefits such as breaking down fat and cellulite, promoting blood circulation, smoothing the skin, andreducing stress....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurported BenefitsSide EffectsDosage and PreparationWhat to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purported Benefits Side Effects Dosage and Preparation What to Look For The possible health benefits of wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) include helping with pain and inflammation, parasites, skin infections, digestion, and more, but scientific evidence supporting these claims is lacking. Despite these potential benefits, the bitter-tasting perennial in its natural form contains thujone, a toxic chemical that can cause hallucinations and seizures....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypical IngredientsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Typical Ingredients Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For Xiao Yao San, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine blend, may help conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), functionaldyspepsia(indigestion), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), insomnia, and more....