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What is Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition in which pain arises from the patellofemoral joint, the contact area between the kneecap (patella) and the groove at the front of the thigh bone (femur). The disorder…
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What is Ovarian cyst
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled or semi-fluid sac that develops within or on the surface of an ovary. The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system and normally produce eggs and hormones…
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FAQ about Ovarian torsion
This FAQ article explains ovarian torsion, a gynecologic emergency that happens when an ovary twists around the tissues that support it. That twist can reduce or cut off blood flow to the ovary and…
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Diagnosis of Peritonsillar abscess
Peritonsillar abscess is usually diagnosed by combining the patient’s symptoms, a careful throat examination, and, when needed, imaging or needle aspiration. It is a localized collection of pus that forms beside the tonsil, typically…
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Causes of Peritonsillar abscess
Peritonsillar abscess is caused by a localized bacterial infection that produces a pocket of pus in the tissue beside the tonsil. In most cases, it develops after inflammation and infection spread beyond the tonsillar…
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Symptoms of Peritonsillar abscess
Peritonsillar abscess produces a characteristic cluster of symptoms centered on severe throat pain, fever, muffled speech, difficulty swallowing, and swelling near one tonsil. These symptoms arise because a localized bacterial infection creates a pocket…
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What is Peritonsillar abscess
A peritonsillar abscess is a localized collection of pus that forms in the tissue beside a tonsil, usually between the tonsillar capsule and the surrounding muscles of the throat. It belongs to the upper…