Hypoparathyroidism is decreased function of the parathyroid glands with underproduction of parathyroid hormone. This can lead to low levels of calcium in the blood often causing cramping and twitching of […]
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Esophageal varices
In medicine (gastroenterology) esophageal varices (or oesophageal varices) are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension commonly […]
Angiodysplasia
In medicine (gastroenterology) angiodysplasia is a small vascular malformation of the gut. It is a common cause of otherwise unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia. Lesions are often multiple and frequently […]
Rectocele
A rectocele (/ˈrɛktəsiːl/ REK-tə-seel) results from a tear in the rectovaginal septum (which is normally a tough fibrous sheet-like divider between the rectum and vagina). Rectal tissue bulges through this […]
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes (or gestational diabetes mellitus GDM) is a condition in which women without previously diagnosed diabetes exhibit high blood glucose levels during pregnancy (especially during their third trimester). Gestational […]
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Primary biliary cirrhosis often abbreviated PBC is an autoimmune disease of the liver marked by the slow progressive destruction of the small bile ducts of the liver with the intralobular […]
Basal-cell carcinoma
Basal-cell carcinoma (BCC) a skin cancer is the most common cancer. It rarely metastasizes or kills. However because it can cause significant destruction and disfigurement by invading surrounding tissues it […]
Paranoid personality disorder
Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is a mental disorder characterized by paranoia and a pervasive long-standing suspiciousness and generalized mistrust of others. Individuals with this personality disorder may be hypersensitive easily […]
PDD-NOS
Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) is one of the three autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and also one of the five disorders classified as a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation (dermatitis).It results from exposure to allergens (allergic contact dermatitis) or irritants (irritant contact dermatitis). Phototoxic dermatitis occurs when the allergen or irritant […]