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Asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways that were inflamed in the lungs. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of asthma? Wheezing Coughing Shortness of …

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Anemia Disease

The cells in blood that carry oxygen to the tissues in the human body are called red blood cells (RBC). Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. By the time when red blood cells get older, they break down in the spleen and liver. Anemia is a condition that occurs when red blood …

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Allergic Conjunctivitis

Allergic conjunctivitis is conjunctival inflammation usually caused by airborne allergens. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of allergic conjunctivitis? Most important signs and symptoms are mentioned below: Itching Conjunctival hyperemia Excessive tearing Conjunctival Eyelid swelling Common causes What’s common causes of allergic conjunctivitis? Immunoglobulin E (IgE) …

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Acute Pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time. Acute pancreatitis is a leading gastrointestinal cause of hospitalization in the United States. Several conditions are associated with acute pancreatitis. Of these, gallstones and chronic alcohol use disorder account for approximately two-thirds of cases. Signs Common causes Departments …

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Acute Appendicitis

Appendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix. Most cases of appendicitis happen between the ages of 10 and 30 years. Despite diagnostic and therapeutic advancement in medicine, appendicitis remains a clinical emergency and is one of the more common causes of acute abdominal pain. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs …

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