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Encopresis typically happens when impacted stool collects in the colon and rectum. The colon becomes too full and liquid stool leaks around the retained stool, ...
Vasculitis is a group of conditions that causes blood vessel swelling, called inflammation. In Takayasu arteritis, the swelling damages the large artery that ...
This type of heart valve disease reduces or blocks blood flow from the heart to the body. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
A vaginal fistula is an unusual opening that forms between the vagina and another organ, such as the bladder, colon or rectum. Your healthcare professional ...
In extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), blood is pumped outside of the body to a heart-lung machine. The machine removes carbon dioxide and sends oxygen- ...
Pain in a joint can be a symptom of many illnesses. Most often it's caused by some type of arthritis.
Learn about treatments that can help ease the distress that can happen when there's a difference between gender identity and sex assigned at birth.
Types · Retinal tear. · Retinal detachment. · Diabetic retinopathy. · Epiretinal membrane. · Macular hole. · Macular degeneration. · Retinitis pigmentosa.
The buildup of naturally occurring fatty substances damages the spleen, liver, bones and other tissues. Life-long treatments help manage most cases.
Whipple disease is a rare infection caused by bacteria that keeps food from being digested well. It affects the breakdown of food and keeps the body from ...
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