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Diagnosis of Syncope
Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a brief reduction in blood flow to the brain. It is not the same as a seizure, a coma, or simple dizziness, although the events…
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Prevention of Subacute thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory disorder of the thyroid gland, most often believed to follow a viral illness or an immune response triggered by infection. Because the condition usually arises from a combination of…
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FAQ about Stroke
This FAQ explains the most common questions about stroke, a medical emergency that affects blood flow in the brain. It covers what stroke is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatment looks…
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Prevention of Raynaud phenomenon
Raynaud phenomenon cannot usually be prevented with certainty, because it arises from an exaggerated vascular response rather than from a single controllable cause. In many people, especially those with primary Raynaud phenomenon , the…
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Treatment for Raynaud phenomenon
What treatments are used for Raynaud phenomenon? The condition is managed with a combination of non-drug measures, medications that reduce blood-vessel constriction, and, in severe cases, procedures that interrupt abnormal nerve signaling or restore…
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Diagnosis of Raynaud phenomenon
Raynaud phenomenon is usually identified through a combination of symptom pattern recognition, clinical examination, and selective testing. The condition is caused by exaggerated vasospasm in the small arteries of the fingers or toes, sometimes…
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Causes of Raynaud phenomenon
Raynaud phenomenon develops because the small arteries supplying the fingers and toes overreact to certain triggers, especially cold exposure and emotional stress, causing a temporary but marked reduction in blood flow. The immediate cause…