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Medical Condition (2,131) | Medical Knowledge Base

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Medical Condition

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Chronic Lung Disease in Infants

Medical Condition

Chronic lung disease, or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), is a condition that causes breathing problems in newborns. It is most common in babies who are premature. It causes symptoms such as wheezing, grunting, and fast breathing. Treatment helps the baby breathe more easily while the lungs mature and heal on their own.

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Medical Condition

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer that causes the body to produce large numbers of white blood cells (lymphocytes). These lymphocytes, called leukemia cells, cannot fight infection very well. When leukemia cells build up in the blood and bone marrow, there is less room for healthy blood cells. This...

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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

Incidence and Mortality Estimated new cases and deaths from CML in the United States in 2019: New cases: 8,990. Deaths: 1,140. CML is one of a group of diseases called the myeloproliferative disorders. Other related entities include the following: Polycythemia vera. Myelofibrosis. Essential thrombocythemia.(Refer to...

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Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

Myeloproliferative neoplasms are a group of diseases in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Normally, the bone marrow makes blood stem cells (immature cells) that become mature blood cells over time. Anatomy of the bone. The bone is made up of compact bone, spongy bone...

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Chronic Myofascial Pain

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What is chronic myofascial pain? Most people have muscle pain from time to time. But chronic myofascial pain is a kind of ongoing or longer-lasting pain that can affect the connective tissue (fascia) of a muscle or group of muscles. With myofascial pain, there are areas called trigger points. Trigger points are usually...

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Chronic Pancreatitis: Pain Management

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Pain is a frustrating, sometimes debilitating aspect of ongoing (chronic) pancreatitis. Many people have pain for many years. Pain may decrease as the damaged pancreas loses its ability to produce enzymes. But it may take years for the pancreas to stop producing enzymes. In many people, this process never occurs. If you...

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Cigarette Smoking: Health Risks and How to Quit (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

Note: A separate PDQ summary on Levels of Evidence for Cancer Screening and Prevention Studies is also available. The cancer prevention summaries in PDQ refer to cancer prevention, defined as a reduction in the incidence of cancer. The PDQ includes summaries generally classified by histological type of cancer...

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Circumcision: Should I Keep My Son's Penis Natural?

Medical Condition

Guides through decision to have your son circumcised. Describes the circumcision process and what to expect after surgery. Lists common reasons for and against circumcision. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.

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Cirrhosis

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Discusses serious condition in which scarring damages the liver. Looks at causes, including heavy alcohol use, autoimmune chronic hepatitis, and chronic viral hepatitis. Covers symptoms like fluid buildup in the belly called ascites. Discusses transplant.

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Cirrhosis: Surgical Shunts for Portal Hypertension

Medical Condition

Shunt surgeries are designed to redirect the flow of blood or abdominal fluid through other areas of the body. Shunts are rarely used because of the complications they may cause. They are done only in medical centers where the surgeon is experienced in doing the procedures. Peritoneovenous shunts. These shunts may...

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Cirrhosis: Vasoconstrictor Medicines for Variceal Bleeding

Medical Condition

Medicines that constrict small blood vessels and reduce blood flow to the portal vein are used to treat sudden (acute) bleeding from enlarged veins (varices) in the digestive tract ( variceal bleeding ). Octreotide is the main medicine used in the United States to treat variceal bleeding. These medicines also may be...

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Cleaning Your Young Son's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis

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It's important to keep your son's penis clean whether he has been circumcised or not. Keeping your young son's penis clean may help prevent infections and other problems. As your son gets older, teach him how to wash and care for his penis. Cleaning a natural penis Do not force the foreskin back over the...

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Cleft lip

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Cleft lip is a birth defect that occurs when the tissues of the upper jaw and nose do not join as expected during fetal development, resulting in a split (cleft) in the lip. An incomplete cleft lip can range from a slight indentation to a notch in the upper lip on one or both sides....

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Clostridium Difficile Colitis

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Discusses C. difficile bacteria that cause swelling and irritation of the large intestine, or colon. Looks at how you may get Clostridium difficile colitis if you take antibiotics. Covers treatment with medicine such as metronidazole.

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Clotting Factors

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Clotting factors are substances in the blood that help stop bleeding when a blood vessel is damaged. People who have clotting disorders, such as hemophilia, have clotting factors that do not function properly. When the blood doesn't clot normally, even minor injuries can cause serious bleeding. This can lead to blood...

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Clubfoot

Medical Condition

Describes clubfoot and what causes it. Covers symptoms and diagnosis. Also covers treatment, including surgery and nonsurgical methods. Offers info on when clubfoot might point to a more serious problem.

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Cognitive Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months

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Cognitive development is the process by which the brain develops the abilities to learn and remember. Cognitive development follows a typical pattern in the first 12 months of life. Between 1 and 2 months of age, infants become interested in new objects and will turn their gaze toward them. They also gaze longer at more...

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Cognitive Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months

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The brain grows dramatically through the second year of life. Around 12 months, toddlers develop a new ability to remember experiences that occurred a few hours or even a day earlier. Toddlers often demonstrate this new ability by repeating a recalled experience, such as throwing a ball or stacking blocks, at a later...

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Medical Condition

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a type of counseling that focuses on changing certain thoughts and behavior patterns to control the symptoms of a condition. It's used to treat a variety of problems, such as stress, depression, anxiety and panic disorders, eating disorders, and ongoing (chronic) pain.

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Cold Agglutinins

Medical Condition

A cold agglutinins blood test is done to check for conditions that cause the body to make certain types of antibodies called cold agglutinins. Cold agglutinins are normally made by the immune system in response to infection. They cause red blood cells to clump together (agglutinate) at low temperatures. Healthy people...

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Colleen O'Connor, PhD, RD - Registered Dietitian

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Dr. Colleen O'Connor reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Her scholarly interests and research have been in prevention and nutritional management of type 2 diabetes, management of type 2 diabetes in the elderly, and the role of...

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Colon Cancer: Screening Tests and What the Results Mean

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Learn what tests are used to check for colon cancer (colorectal cancer) and what the results may mean.

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Colon Polyps

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Discusses colon polyps. Covers causes and symptoms. Covers screening tests such as fecal occult blood test (FOBT) and colonoscopy. Looks at treatment choices. Covers risks. Offers prevention tips like staying at a healthy weight, limiting alcohol, and quitting smoking.

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Colon and Rectal Surgeon

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Colon and rectal surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in surgery of the colon and rectum. Colon and rectal surgeons can diagnose and treat diseases such as colon cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases including colitis and regional enteritis (Crohn's disease), and hemorrhoids. They may also perform diagnostic...

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Colonoscopy: Anatomy of the Colon

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The colon is also known as the large intestine. It starts with the cecum, which attaches to the small intestine, and ends with the anus. Other parts of the colon include the ascending colon, the transverse colon, the descending colon, the sigmoid colon, and the rectum.

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Colonoscopy: Overview

Medical Condition

Learn how to prepare for your colonoscopy and what to expect during the procedure.

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Color Blindness

Medical Condition

Color blindness results from an absence of color-sensitive pigment in the cone cells of the retina, the nerve layer at the back of the eye that converts light into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. A person with color blindness has trouble seeing red, green, blue, or mixtures of these colors. Most color...

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Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread. Scientists are trying to better understand which people are more...

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Colorectal Cancer: Which Screening Test Should I Have?

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Guides you through choosing a test to check for colorectal cancer. Looks at symptoms of colorectal cancer. Covers stool tests, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and virtual colonoscopy. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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Colostomy

Medical Condition

Learn how a colostomy is done and what to expect after surgery.

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Colostomy Irrigation

Medical Condition

Colostomy irrigation gives people who have a colostomy more control over eliminating waste. This method lets you eliminate waste at a planned time. Irrigation is usually done at the same time every day or every other day. An irrigation cone and catheter are connected to the stoma. (The stoma is the exposed end of the...

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Combining Breastfeeding and Bottle-Feeding

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You may choose to breastfeed and give infant formula for some of your baby's feedings. Supplementing breast milk with formula may decrease your supply of breast milk. But it will not stop your breast milk production. It is best to wait until your baby has been breastfeeding well for at least 6 weeks before offering...

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Common Bile Duct

Medical Condition

The common bile duct is the tube that connects the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. The liver produces bile that is stored in the gallbladder and released into the intestine to help digest fat.

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Common Coping Responses for Stress

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We all find ways of coping with stress. Some coping strategies are not as helpful as others. For example, negative coping responses often make your stress worse, because they wear you down over time or are temporary distractions. On the other hand, positive coping responses keep you in the present moment and give you...

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Common Questions About Sexual Orientation

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Many people believe things that aren't true about gay, lesbian, and bisexual people. Here are some questions people sometimes have. Question: Can gay, lesbian, and bisexual people change their sexual orientation? Can they get some kind of treatment? Answer: Like heterosexuals, gay, lesbian, and bisexual people don't...

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Common Sites of Swollen Lymph Nodes

Medical Condition

The three most common sites of swollen lymph nodes are the neck, armpit, and groin.

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Communication in Cancer Care (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Medical Condition

Communication between clinicians and patients is a multidimensional concept and involves the content of dialogue, the affective component (i.e., what happens emotionally to the physician and patient during the encounter), and nonverbal behaviors. In oncology, communication skills are a key to achieving the important...

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Comparing Artificial Sweeteners

Medical Condition

What are artificial sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners can be used instead of sugar to sweeten foods and drinks. You can add them to drinks like coffee or iced tea. They are also found in many foods sold in grocery stores. These sweeteners, also called sugar substitutes, are made from chemicals and natural substances...

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Comparing Heart-Healthy Diets

Medical Condition

You can choose from several eating plans to help keep your heart healthy. These plans usually include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and nuts. And each one is flexible enough to adjust to your lifestyle and what you like. Be sure to talk with your doctor before you choose an eating plan. If your doctor...

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Comparing Symptoms of Normal Moodiness With Depression in Children

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It is normal for your growing child to be moody or somewhat irritable as he or she moves through adolescence. But symptoms of prolonged sadness or irritability and a loss of pleasure in activities the child enjoyed before can point to depression. Depression is not a normal part of growing up. Deciding whether your...

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Complement Test for Lupus

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A complement test uses a blood sample to detect a group of proteins that help the body attack foreign substances. When there are a lot of foreign substances in the body, such as bacteria or viruses, a low level of complement means the body is trying to get rid of the foreign substances. If the...

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Complementary Medicine

Medical Condition

Complementary medicine is treatment and medicine that you use in addition to your doctor's standard care. (The word "complementary" means "in addition to.") It includes mind and body practices like acupuncture, natural health products like dietary supplements, and alternative health approaches like traditional Chinese...

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Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test: Understanding the Test

Medical Condition

Learn what happens during a complete blood count test and why you would need one.

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Medical Condition

Complex regional pain syndrome is an unusual neurological disease in which the nervous system malfunctions after a traumatic event, such as an accident, a fall, surgery, or even after a minor injury such as a sprain. This malfunction causes pain that may seem severe compared to the original injury and may remain long...

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Complications of Grief

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Complications that can develop from grieving include depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and physical illness. If you or someone you know experiences any of the following problems, contact a doctor or mental health professional for counseling, medicine, or both. Depression Depression is the most common condition...

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Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programs for Low Back Pain

Medical Condition

Comprehensive rehabilitation (rehab) programs offer a variety of treatments for low back pain. They may use physical therapy, pain management with medicine and mental skills, and other medical treatments. These programs teach people how to care for their backs and how to prevent reinjury. In the case of people with...

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Compression Stockings for Deep Vein Thrombosis

Medical Condition

Specially fitted compression stockings are designed to help blood circulate in your legs. They may help prevent deep vein thrombosis. If you have had deep vein thrombosis, they might help relieve symptoms and prevent problems. Compression stockings are tight at the feet with a gradually looser fit on the leg (graduated...

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Compression Stockings for Varicose Veins

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Compression stockings help relieve the symptoms of varicose veins. They improve circulation and are a mainstay of treatment for varicose veins that are causing symptoms. (Mild varicose veins that are not causing symptoms don't need treatment.) Compression stockings are tightest at the foot. They gradually loosen as they...

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Conductive Hearing Loss

Medical Condition

Conductive hearing loss is when the normal physical movement (conduction) of sound waves through the external ear canal or the middle ear is blocked or misdirected. Anything that disrupts the passage of sound through the external and middle ear—such as hardened earwax, a hole in the eardrum, a foreign object, abnormal...

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Congenital Hydrocephalus

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Congenital hydrocephalus is a condition present at birth in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collects within the brain. The brain's passageways (ventricles) may not drain or absorb fluid properly, leading to increased pressure within the brain. The most obvious symptom of hydrocephalus is an unusually large head...

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