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Symptoms of VIPoma
What are the symptoms of VIPoma? The condition most often causes large-volume watery diarrhea , marked loss of potassium , dehydration, and acid-base disturbances, but the full picture can also include abdominal cramps, weakness,…
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FAQ about Ventricular septal defect
This FAQ article explains ventricular septal defect, often shortened to VSD, in clear practical terms. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is found, how it is treated, and what…
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Prevention of Ventricular septal defect
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a structural heart defect in which there is an opening in the wall that separates the two lower chambers of the heart, the ventricles. In many cases, the defect…
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Prevention of Sebaceous cyst
Sebaceous cysts, more accurately called epidermoid or epidermal inclusion cysts in many clinical settings, are usually not completely preventable. They often develop when skin surface cells become trapped below the outer layer of skin…
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Prevention of Ichthyosis vulgaris
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common inherited disorder of skin keratinization, meaning the outer layer of the skin does not shed and renew itself in the usual way. The condition is usually linked to changes…
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Diagnosis of Ichthyosis vulgaris
Ichthyosis vulgaris is usually identified through a combination of clinical observation, family history, and, when needed, additional testing to exclude other causes of dry, scaly skin. It is one of the most common inherited…
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Treatment for Ichthyosis vulgaris
The treatment of Ichthyosis vulgaris is centered on reducing dry, scaly skin and improving the skin barrier, because the disorder arises from abnormal skin shedding and reduced natural moisturizing factors in the outer layer…