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Causes of Syphilis
Syphilis is caused by infection with the bacterium Treponema pallidum . It develops when this organism enters the body, usually through direct contact with an infectious lesion during sexual activity, or less commonly through…
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Symptoms of Syphilis
What are the symptoms of Syphilis? Syphilis can produce a sequence of symptoms that differ by stage, beginning with a painless ulcer at the site of infection, then moving to widespread skin and mucous…
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Treatment for Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence is treated with a combination of behavioral measures, pelvic floor rehabilitation, devices, medications in selected cases, and procedures or surgery when structural support is inadequate. The different treatments aim to reduce involuntary…
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Prevention of Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis or, more accurately, lateral elbow tendinopathy, is a condition in which the tendons that attach to the outer part of the elbow become overloaded and undergo structural change.…
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FAQ about Tendinitis
This FAQ explains the key facts about tendinitis, a condition that affects tendons, the strong cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones. It covers what tendinitis is, why it happens, how it is…
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Treatment for Temporomandibular disorder
Temporomandibular disorder, often abbreviated as TMD, is treated with a combination of conservative medical care, physical approaches, and, in selected cases, procedures that alter joint mechanics or reduce pain signaling. The main goal of…
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Diagnosis of Temporomandibular disorder
Temporomandibular disorder, often shortened to TMD, is diagnosed by combining clinical observation, patient history, and, when needed, targeted testing. The temporomandibular joints connect the lower jaw to the skull and work with surrounding muscles,…