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Causes of Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is caused by an overgrowth of Candida yeast in the vulva and vagina, most often Candida albicans . In many people, Candida is already present in small numbers without causing disease; the…
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Symptoms of Vulvovaginal candidiasis
What are the symptoms of Vulvovaginal candidiasis? The condition most often causes intense itching, burning, vulvar redness, swelling, and a thick white vaginal discharge, sometimes accompanied by soreness, pain during sex, or discomfort when…
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Prevention of Vocal cord nodules
Vocal cord nodules cannot be prevented with complete certainty, because they arise from a combination of voice use, mechanical stress, tissue sensitivity, and individual anatomy. However, the risk can often be reduced. Vocal cord…
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Treatment for Leptospirosis
The treatment of leptospirosis relies on antibiotic therapy, supportive care, and, in severe cases, organ-specific interventions . These approaches are used to eliminate the Leptospira bacteria, limit the inflammatory and toxic effects of infection,…
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Diagnosis of Volvulus
Volvulus is diagnosed by combining clinical suspicion with targeted testing designed to show twisting of the bowel and evidence that the twist is blocking passage of intestinal contents or blood flow. The condition occurs…
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FAQ about Volvulus
This FAQ explains what volvulus is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and what treatments are used. It also covers common concerns about recovery, complications, recurrence, and risk reduction. Because volvulus can become…
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Prevention of Volvulus
Volvulus is the twisting of a segment of bowel around its supporting mesentery, which can narrow or completely block the intestinal lumen and, in severe cases, obstruct blood flow. Because the condition depends on…