The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth and the stomach. The food chewed from the mouth reaches the stomach via the esophagus. Several conditions can badly affect the structure and function of the esophagus that can cause pain and irritation such as the following: Persistent regurgitation of food from the stomach into […]
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Typhoid fever is an acute illness with fever caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria and salmonella paratyphi which is a bacterium that causes a less severe illness. The bacteria are found in water or food by a human carrier and spread to other people in the area. Typhoid fever symptoms There is headache, backache, constipation,
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Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle stiffness and pain, usually in the shoulder, neck, hips, and the upper arms. Symptoms start quickly within two weeks. Polymyalgia rheumatica occurs in people older than 65, but seldom affects people below 50 years old. Polymyalgia rheumatica has similarities with other inflammatory disorders called giant cell
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Respiratory acidosis involves excess acid in the blood which is caused by accumulation of carbon dioxide which is a normal product of metabolism and should be removed from the body through the lungs. When the lungs cannot eliminate the carbon dioxide, it will react with water found in the blood and form carbonic acid, causing
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Allergy on shellfish is an abnormal response by the immune system of the body to proteins in some marine animals like shrimp and crabs. Some people with allergy on shellfish reacts to all types which ranges from mild symptoms such as hives or a stuffy nose and severe reactions that can be life threatening. Causes
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A direct rounded trauma in the calf region can cause formation of blood clot in the deep veins of the lower leg and will cause pain as well as cause blockage in the circulation of blood. The calf area will be swollen and tender to the touch. The vein is a vessel that carries blood
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Dermatitis is an irritation of the skin along with scaling, dry skin, redness, itchiness and oftentimes, there is oozing, crust formation and erosions. Statis involves leg swelling with poor circulation and buildup of fluid. Stasis dermatitis is the irritation of the skin and breakdown caused by accumulation of fluid under the skin. It is also
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Hirsutism is a condition in women where there is excessive hair growth found in the face and other areas of the body. The hair is fine, thin and less visible. Sometimes, women who are suffering from hirsutism have darkened and crude hair that is found in their cheeks, chest, upper lips, inner thighs and the
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Peroneal tendonitis is an inflammatory change that occurs in the peroneal tendons. Tendons are connecting points between the bones and muscles. Peroneal tendonitis is a condition of the foot and ankle caused by repeated stress and a high force that is exerted on the tendons. It usually affects people who are playing volleyball, football, skiing
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Calluses are thickened, rough and hard surfaces on the skin that is formed due to intermittent pressure and friction at a particular area. Calluses usually develop on the foot, under the toes, hand and sometimes on the elbows and knees. In most cases, the color of the calluses are usually yellow or grey and can
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