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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic pathology transmitted in an autosomal recessive manner. The disease is characterized by a violation of the secretion of exocrine glands and the functioning of vital organs. The respiratory and digestive systems are mainly involved in the pathological process. Mutation o

Causes and symptoms of pheochromocytoma, diagnosis and treatment methods Patients diagnosed with pheochromocytoma look normal, so it is difficult to detect the disease. If a person's blood pressure rises sharply and injection pills do not help, the doctor may determine this as symptoms of pheoc

Diabetes and alcoholA person with diabetes daily faces many everyday difficulties, which not only need to be understood, but also need to be able to solve correctly. In particular, there is often a myth about the need to completely exclude alcohol from the diet of a diabetic. Therefore, attention is

In Ukraine and most developed countries, diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the main cause of premature death. Each year, strokes and heart attacks take the lives of more than twelve million people. Only by changing your lifestyle, you can achieve an effect comparable to diagnosis and treat

Polycystic ovary – a disease of the female reproductive system that requires mandatory treatment. Lack of therapy leads to ovulation disorders and infertility. In addition, this disease negatively affects a woman's hormonal background and her appearance. Laparoscopic ovarian surgery for polycy

Leriche syndrome. Treatment. Leriche syndrome is a blood flow disorder in the lower extremities that occurs with severe narrowing or complete blockage of the abdominal aorta at the site of its bifurcation into the iliac arteries. Until recently, the pathology was most often diagnosed in men aged 40

Enlargement of the uterus. The size of the uterus during the week of pregnancy The size of the uterus should be taken into account when assessing a woman's health. A large or small uterus signals changes in the female body - both physiological and pathological. Therefore, the size of this organ is o

The main symptoms of pink roseola in an infant Roseola is a viral disease accompanied by a three-day fever and rash. The disease is most often diagnosed in children under the age of two. The symptoms of pink roseola in an infant are easily confused with rubella, allergies, and SARS. Quite often, ros

Thrush in women, or vaginal candidiasis – this is an inflammatory process occurring in the mucous membrane of the vagina. The frequency of diagnosis of this disease is extremely high, therefore, it is necessary to be able to recognize and correctly treat thrush. Causes of thrush in women &nda

Types of endovascular surgery Endovascular surgery is an operation on blood vessels in which instruments are inserted through small incisions or punctures in the walls of blood vessels. The direction is one of the most effective and promising in medicine. Gist This is a relatively young medical fie

Hypogonadism Hypogonadism is a syndrome characterized by hypofunction of the gonads (gonads). Pathological changes are caused by a decrease in the level of production of sex hormones. Characteristic signs of hypogonadism are the underdevelopment of the organs of the reproductive system. These abnor

Norms of body temperature changes in children and adults A large part of infectious and inflammatory diseases is accompanied by febrile syndrome. The latter means an increase in body temperature above a certain mark. However, many people still do not know what temperature increase is normal, and wh

How to survive the heat without harming your health Summer heat is harmful to health, as even a short-term exposure to the scorching sun can lead to dizziness, nausea, and a sharp increase in blood pressure and intracranial pressure, even in a healthy person. How can those with cardiovascular probl

Treatment of myositis of the cervical muscles - information for patients Myositis is inflammation of one or more skeletal muscles. It can be an independent disease or a consequence of another pathology. The mild form passes on its own within 7-10 days. Treatment of myositis of the neck muscles requi

Signs and symptoms of cervical erosion Erosion of the cervix - damage to the mucous membrane. Violation of the normal state can be caused by physical and chemical factors. In some cases, the cause of erosion of the cervix in women who have not given birth can be an abnormality in the development of

Delayed development of a child is a condition when the anatomical and physiological parameters of his body do not correspond to age norms. Causes of delayed motor development, factors contributing to mental retardation of children, methods of treatment and special programs, prospects of such childre

Symptoms and treatment of opisthorchiasis in adults and children Opistorchosis is a parasitic disease that occurs when tapeworms enter the human body. These helminths affect the pancreas and liver. Opisthorchosis in children and adults is diagnosed in 2/3 of all cases of helminthic lesions. Symptom

Penile cancer is a rare pathology. Among the malignant tumors of the penis, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common (94%), which is localized on the glans or foreskin. Other forms of tumors are rare (6% of all cases). Speaking of localization, cancer of the glans is registered in 48% of cases, an