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2009-11-07 22:03
Health Matters : What are Kidney Stones ?
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Kidney stones are small, solid particles that form in one or both kidneys. They sometimes travel into the ureter, the channel that connects the kidney to the bladder. The stones vary from the size of a grain of sand to a golf ball, and there may be one or more. It ..
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2009-11-07 22:02
Health Matters : What is Kerion ?
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A kerion is a soft, boggy area of skin that occurs in relationship to inflammation caused by tinea capitis. It is not the result of bacterial infection. When it occurs in the hair bearing portion of the scalp, scarring and permanent hair loss occurs. Somewhere betwe ..
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2009-11-07 21:51
Health Matters : What is Keratosis Pilaris ?
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Keratosis pilaris is a common skin disorder in which the openings of the hair follicles become plugged. The affected areas are not contagious, and occur on the skin of the backs of upper arms, fronts of thighs or buttocks. It more common in children and young adults ..
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2009-11-07 21:50
Health Matters : What is Keratitis ?
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The cornea is the clear part of the eye that covers the colored portion. It is the covering through which light passes into the eye. It may become inflamed in Keratitis.
Causes of Keratitis
Keratitis may be caused by bacterial infections, viral infection or, ..
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2009-11-07 21:42
Health Matters : What are Keloids ?
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Keloids produce areas where scar tissue becomes overgrown. They are most common on the breastbone, upper back and shoulder. They occur most often in an area of injury, such as after a burn or from severe acne, but sometimes arise from a very minor scratch. Black peo ..
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2009-11-07 21:42
Health Matters : What are Kegel Exercises ?
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Kegel exercises were originally developed by Dr. Arnold Kegel in 1948 as a method of controlling incontinence in women following childbirth. These exercises are now recommended for women with urinary stress incontinence, some men who have urinary incontinence afte ..
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2009-11-07 21:41
Health Matters : What is Kashin-Beck Disease ?
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Kashin-Beck disease is a disorder that affects the joints. It occurs most commonly in children and adolescence. It affects the hands, finger, elbows, knees and ankles. Deformity of the joints and limited growth may occur.
Causes of Kashin-beck Disease
The ca ..
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2009-11-07 21:40
Health Matters : What is Kaposi's Sarcoma ?
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Kaposi's sarcoma is a form of skin cancer. Kaposi's sarcoma was first described in 1872 by the Hungarian dermatologist, Moritz Kaposi. It is an aggressive disorder found most often in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). A second form of Kaposi ..
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2009-11-07 21:24
Health Matters Today : What is Jackson-Weiss syndrome ?
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At birth, the bones of the skull are not joined together; they close up as the child grows. In Jackson-Weiss syndrome, the skull bones join together (fuse) too early. This is called "craniosynostosis." This causes:
* misshapen skull
* widely spaced eyes
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2009-11-07 21:24
Health Matters : What is Joint Fracture ?
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The opposing surfaces of the joints are perfectly opposed to one another. They are usually lined by smooth cartilage. Fractures of the joints leads to irregularities of the bones that form the joint surface. It may also be associated with bleeding into the joint, or ..
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2009-11-07 21:24
Health Matters : What is Jaw Tumor ?
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Tumors of the jaw can respresent malignancies or benign processes. Enlargement of the bones of the jaw can affect the motion of the the mouth in eating, swallowing and speaking. Rapid growth of tumors can lead to pain, by stretching of the lining of the bone, the pe ..
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2009-11-07 21:23
Health Matters : What is Ischemic Oculopathy ?
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Ocular ischemic syndrome (OIS) is a manifestation of carotid occlusive disease. OIS encompasses the ocular signs and symptoms of chronic vascular insufficiency of the eye. The signs in the anterior segment include uveitis and rubeosis iridis. Posterior segment signs ..
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2009-11-07 21:22
Health Matters : What is Ischemic Colitis ?
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There is inadequate blood flow to the colon, or large intestine, in ishcemic colitis. The condition most commonly affects the elderly.
Causes of Ischemic Colitis
The cause of ischemic colitis is inadequate blood supply to the colon. The smaller vessels suppl ..
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2009-11-07 21:21
Health Matters : What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome ?
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Irritable bowel syndrome involves the intestines. It is varcharacterized by irritation and inflammation and is a benign condition. It is not contagious, nor is it inherited. Women are twice as likely to have this disorder than men.
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2009-11-07 21:20
Health Matters : What is Iritis ?
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The iris is the colored part of the eye. Its muscular fibers allow the pupil, the opening through which light enters the eye, to change size. When iritis occurs, there is inflammation of the iris and the tissues that support it.
Causes of Iritis
Iritis is ..
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2009-11-07 21:19
Health Matters : What is Intussusception ?
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Intussusception is a form of bowel obstruction that occurs when the bowel, or intestine, telescopes into itself. It forms a tube within a tube. It can affect all ages and both sexes, however, it is more common in boys, infants and children between 2 months and 6 yea ..
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2009-11-07 19:00
Health Matters : What is Intubation Granuloma ?
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During surgery and when someone is on a ventilator, there is a tube which is placed into the trachea. It passes through the vocal cords, which it displaces. When the tube is left for an extended period of time, irritation or ulceration of the vocal cords develop in ..
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2009-11-07 19:00
Health Matters : What is Intracerebral Hemorrhage ?
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Intracerebral hemorrhages can occur anywhere within the brain. They may occur spontaneously or be the result of trauma. The hemorrhages may cause minimal symptoms. When they are located in vital areas, paralysis or speech problems may occur. The hemorrhages may enla ..
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2009-11-07 18:59
Health Matters : What is Intercostal Neuritis ?
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Each rib is attached to its corresponding member of the thoracic spine. At each level of the spine, a nerve root exits. This nerve supplies not only muscles, but also sensation. It passes under the lower portion of the rib as it progresses around the chest wall.
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2009-11-07 18:43
Health Matters : Insulinoma ?
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One of the roles of the pancreas is to secrete insulin. This organ lies in the upper abdomen, just in front of the spine. Specialized clusters of cells in the pancreas, called islets of Langerhans, secrete insulin and glucagon directly in to the blood stream. When o ..
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