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What is Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is a structural disorder in which one or more pelvic organs descend from their normal position because the support system of the pelvis has weakened or failed. The condition involves the…
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FAQ about Pelvic inflammatory disease due to STI
This FAQ explains pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, when it is caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It covers what the condition is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, how it is…
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Prevention of Pelvic inflammatory disease due to STI
Pelvic inflammatory disease due to STI is not fully preventable in every case, but its risk can be reduced substantially. The condition develops when bacteria, most often from sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia…
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Causes of Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis develops when the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue along the bottom of the foot, is subjected to repeated strain that exceeds its ability to recover. The condition is not…
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Symptoms of Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis most commonly produces heel pain, especially pain in the bottom of the heel and along the inner arch of the foot. The symptoms arise because the plantar fascia, a thick band of…
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What is Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a disorder of the plantar fascia, a dense band of connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that helps support the arch and transmit load during standing and walking. In…
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FAQ about Placental abruption
Placental abruption is a serious pregnancy complication that can develop when the placenta partly or completely separates from the wall of the uterus before delivery. Because the placenta supplies oxygen and nutrients to the…