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Valve replacement
A surgical procedure designed to replace a malfunctioning or damaged heart valve.
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Vaginal itching
Vaginal irritation often comes with itching of the vulva. In many instances, this itching is a sign of vaginitis, which is an inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis could be the result of an infection or an allergic reaction to substances found in hygiene products or spermicides. After menopause, vaginal itching becomes more common and may…
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Uterine muscle relaxants
Medications employed to defer the untimely delivery of a fetus. Beta2-adrenoceptor stimulants like salbutamol can be administered in pregnancies at risk between the 24th and 33rd weeks of gestation. These medications induce relaxation in uterine muscles, potentially stalling labor for a span of days or even weeks. This delay in premature labor, lasting up to…
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Neonatal urticaria
A prevalent and benign skin condition, alternatively known as erythema neonatorum or toxic erythema, which impacts newborn babies. The exact cause remains uncertain. Neonatal urticaria manifests as a mottled rash, with elevated white or yellow bumps encircled by poorly defined reddened regions of inflammation. This rash predominantly appears on the face, chest, arms, and thighs.…
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Abnormal urine
Urine output may vary in quantity, appearance, or composition from the norm. Specific conditions can lead to unusually high urine output in adults, exceeding approximately 3 liters per day. On the other hand, extremely low urine production, less than about 0.4 liters per day, could be a sign of severe dehydration or acute kidney failure.…
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Frequent urination
Referred to as urinary “frequency,” this condition involves urinating more frequently than the typical four to six times a day. Frequent urination can be caused by various factors such as excessive urine production, bladder inflammation known as cystitis, anxiety, bladder stones, and an enlarged prostate gland in men. In rare cases, a bladder tumor may…
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Excessive urination
Producing more urine than is typical for an individual is medically referred to as polyuria. In adults, a daily output of approximately 3 liters of urine is considered to be abnormal. Several medical conditions can lead to the unusual excretion of specific substances in the urine, which in turn attracts more water, resulting in increased…
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Urethral dilatation
The process to widen a urethral stricture, which is a constricted segment of the urethra in males, involves inserting a slender instrument with a rounded tip through the urethral opening at the penis’s tip.
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Fracture of ulna
A break in the ulna, which is one of the pair of forearm bones. Ulnar fractures usually happen along the shaft or at the olecranon process, the rounded projection found at the elbow’s tip. A fracture along the shaft typically occurs due to an impact on the forearm or a hand landing after a fall.…
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Tumour marker
A compound generated by a tumor can often be identified in the blood. Tests for these markers can aid in both diagnosing and treating tumors. These markers are frequently substances naturally found in the body but are produced in increased quantities when a specific type of tumor exists. For instance, alpha-fetoprotein, commonly produced during a…
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