Endocarditis is inflammation of the endocardium, which is the lining inside the heart. This inflammation is generally caused by bacteria, but can also be caused by viruses or fungi. Endocarditis generally does not affect people with healthy hearts. This condi…
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Empty sella syndrome is a rare disease that occurs when the pituitary gland in the brain is compressed or compressed. Empty sella syndrome can occur because the cavity where the pituitary gland is filled with cerebrospinal fluid due to birth defects. This con…
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Endophthalmitis is inflammation inside the eyeball which is generally caused by infection. Symptoms of endophthalmitis can include red eyes, eye pain, pus coming out of the eyes, and blurred vision. In most cases, endophthalmitis results from external bacteri…
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A stool culture is an examination of a stool sample to detect the type of bacteria that is causing disturbances in the digestive tract. This examination is done by storing a stool sample in a special place so that bacteria can grow and be seen through a micro…
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Empyema is a buildup of pus in the pleural cavity, which is the area between the outer layer of the lung and the inner lining of the chest wall. This condition often occurs due to complications of infection in the lungs or pneumonia. Empyema, Causes, Diagno…
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Subcutaneous emphysema is a condition where air or gas is trapped under the skin layer. This condition is often caused by injury to the respiratory tract from an accident, stab wound, surgical complications, or infection. Subcutaneous emphysema is a dangerous…
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Emphysema is a disease resulting from long-term damage to the alveoli, which are the tiny air sacs in the lungs. This condition can cause shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Alveoli function as a place for exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide when b…
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Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the blood vessels in the lungs. This blockage is usually caused by blood clots that initially form in other parts of the body, especially the legs. If not treated immediately, pulmonary embolism can endanger the life of the…
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