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What is Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is inflammation of the labyrinth, the fluid-filled sensory apparatus of the inner ear that helps control balance and, in some cases, hearing. The condition develops when inflammatory changes disrupt the normal operation of…
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Symptoms of Mastitis
The symptoms of mastitis are usually centered on inflammation of breast tissue: localized breast pain, warmth, redness, swelling, and a firm or tender area, often accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, and…
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What is Mastitis
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue, most often involving the milk-producing glands and the ducts that carry milk to the nipple. It commonly arises during lactation, when milk is being actively produced and…
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FAQ about Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder that can affect the heart, blood vessels, eyes, bones, and other parts of the body. This FAQ explains what Marfan syndrome is, why it happens, how…
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Prevention of Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome cannot be prevented in the usual sense because it is primarily a genetic disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the FBN1 gene, which encodes fibrillin-1. This gene is involved in the formation…
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Treatment for Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is treated with a combination of medications, procedures, and long-term monitoring aimed primarily at protecting the cardiovascular system, especially the aorta. The main treatments include beta-blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers such as losartan,…
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Diagnosis of Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is usually identified through a combination of clinical examination, imaging studies, family history, and, in many cases, genetic testing. It is a connective tissue disorder caused by changes in the FBN1 gene,…