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Periodontal Surgery: Benefits, Procedure, and Recovery
Periodontal Surgery or Gum Surgery refers to surgical procedures of the gums (gingiva) and periodontium (structures that surround the tooth, including bone and soft...
Hydrocele: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek Treatment
A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac within the scrotum (skin pouch that houses the testicles). The disorder most commonly affects male infants but may...
Pickwickian Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Care
Pickwickian syndrome, also known as Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), is a breathing disorder that develops in some obese people. The syndromic disorder is...
Latex Allergy: How to Manage and Avoid Reactions
Latex allergy is the body's allergic response to latex (natural rubber) exposure and is characterized by typical allergic symptoms like itching, swelling, hives, and...
Blue Baby Syndrome: Causes, Signs, and Prevention
Blue baby syndrome, also referred to as infant methemoglobinemia (when caused by nitrate exposure), is a rare condition characterized by a bluish or purplish...
Orthostatic Hypotension: What You Need to Know
Postural hypotension or orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a condition in which patients feel dizzy (or faint) when standing up from a sitting or supine...
