There are many possible causes of amenorrhea, which is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman for three or more consecutive months or a delay in menstruation in a girl over the age of 15 who never had a menstrual period. The most common causes are completely natural and occur when a woman becomes pregnant, is breastfeeding or […]
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Surgery performed with its focus on one or more of the endocrine organs is referred to as endocrine surgery. The endocrine organs are glands located throughout the body, which secrete hormones that are vital for maintaining homeostasis (i.e. a constant internal environment) and metabolism into the bloodstream. These glands together make up what is known as the endocrine system, whose […]
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FODMAPs (fructose, oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) comprise a large class of compounds which appear to be closely associated with symptomatic bowel inflammation. They can be systematically eliminated from the diet of individuals with a history of such disease, based on available empirical evidence and biological plausibility. However, much work remains to be done before the FODMAP theory of therapeutic […]
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Selective eating disorder, also known as avoidant or restrictive food intake disorder, is when a person will only eat certain types of food. The condition usually manifests itself during childhood with the individual growing out of it but at times it can continue into adulthood. The condition is referenced in DSM-V, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders which […]
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A glucagonoma is a rare type of neuroendocrine tumor that develops in certain cells of the pancreas. These cells produce hormones and are known as alpha-2 islet cells. They are responsible for the production of the hormone glucagon, which is involved in the regulation of sugar in the blood. When the blood sugar level drops, the pancreas usually increases the […]
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Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder causing dementia, abnormal brain functions, and complete dependence on others in the long run. It was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a neurologist. Several categorizations are developed based on the parameters such as severity (mild, moderate, or severe), onset time (late-onset, or early-onset), and inflammatory response (inflammatory, non-inflammatory, or cortical). The patients suffer from […]
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Labial reduction is a term used to describe any surgical procedure that is intended to reduce the size and volume of the labia minora. The criteria for labial reduction are either functional or aesthetic, though in the majority of cases the latter is predominant. This is ironic in view of the fact that the ideal female vulva does not exist, […]
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Cutaneous larva migrans is caused by the epidermal migration of the filariform larvae of various hookworm and occasionally, dog tapeworm, species. The most common type is due to the dog/cat hookworm Ancylostoma braziliense. It manifests as a red or vesicular lesion at the site of entry of the larva, usually between the toes of the bare foot. The skin around […]
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Modern lifestyle and the demands that it brings have affected the sleep schedule of many people around the world. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has declared that there are more than 50 kinds of sleep disorders. Sleep deprivation is the initial stage of such disorders, affecting all people irrespective of age, race, or ethnicity and includes sleeplessness and disorders […]
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The painless condition in which a nail separates from the nail bed is referred to as Onycholysis. This can occur due to a number of factors such as injury for someone with long fingernails, or as the consequence of a skin infection. It is also possible for the nail to separate due to excessive filing or chemical treatments during manicures. […]
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