Abdomen - swollen
Swollen belly; Swelling in the abdomen; Abdominal distention; Distended abdomen Abdominal distention is a common condition, which usually results from over-eating, rather than from a serious illness. Simple weight gain, premenstrual syndrome ... [... more]
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Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly. There are many organs in the abdomen. Pain in the abdomen can originate from any one of them, including: Organs ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hysterectomy
Vaginal hysterectomy; Abdominal hysterectomy; Supracervical hysterectomy; Radical hysterectomy; Removal of the uterus A hysterectomy is a surgical removal of the uterus, resulting in the inability to become pregnant (sterility). It may be done ... [... more]
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Abdominal pain diagnosis
There are clues to diagnosing the cause and severity of abdominal pain. See abdominal pain for a detailed discussion of the potential causes and what to do for your symptoms. Abdominal pain can represent many different types of problems besides a ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Abortion
An abortion is a procedure, either surgical or medical, to end a pregnancy by removing the fetus and placenta from the uterus. A surgical abortion that is performed between 6 and 12 weeks into a pregnancy may be done while the woman is awake. She ... [... more]
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Subareolar abscess
A subareolar abscess is an abscess or growth on the areolar gland, which is located underneath or beneath the areola (the circular area of darker pigmentation around the nipple) of the breast. The cause of a subareolar abscess is a blockage of ... [... more]
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Skin abscess
A skin abscess is a collection of pus and infected material in or on the skin. Skin abscesses are fairly common. They are caused when an infection causes pus and infected material to collect in the skin. Skin abscesses may follow a bacterial ... [... more]
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Supernumerary nipples
Supernumerary nipples is the presence of additional nipples. Supernumerary nipples are a fairly common occurrence. They are generally unrelated to other conditions or syndromes. The extra nipples usually occur in a line below the existing nipple. ... [... more]
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Stools - pale or clay colored
Stools that are pale, or clay- or putty-colored may result from problems in the biliary system (the drainage system of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas). Jaundiced (yellow) skin often accompanies clay-colored stools. The liver excretes bile ... [... more]
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Actinic keratosis
Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis; Keratosis - actinic (solar) Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin growth usually caused by sun exposure. Actinic keratosis occurs most commonly in fair skin, especially in the elderly and ... [... more]
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ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema; Increased-permeability pulmonary edema; Stiff lung; Shock lung; Adult respiratory distress syndrome; Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Acute lung injury Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a ... [... more]
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Adult Still's disease
Adult Still's disease is a rare illness marked by high, spiky fevers, rash, and joint pain. It may lead to long-term (chronic) arthritis. It is more commonly called adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD). Fewer than 1 out of 100,000 people develop ... [... more]
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