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Treatment for Specific phobia
Specific phobia is treated primarily with psychological interventions, especially exposure-based therapy and cognitive-behavioral methods. In some situations, medications are used to reduce short-term physiological arousal, but they are not usually the main treatment. The…
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Diagnosis of Specific phobia
Specific phobia is diagnosed by a clinical evaluation rather than by a laboratory marker or scan. It is a psychiatric condition defined by a persistent, excessive fear of a particular object or situation, such…
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What is Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum . It is a systemic infection, meaning it can spread beyond the initial point of entry and affect multiple body systems, including…
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Causes of Stye
A stye is caused by an acute infection or blockage involving the oil glands or hair follicles along the eyelid margin, most often due to bacteria entering and inflaming a small gland . In…
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Symptoms of Stye
The symptoms of a stye are usually a localized, tender swelling on the eyelid, redness, warmth, and a small pimple-like bump that may contain pus. Many people also notice soreness when blinking, a feeling…
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What is Stye
A stye is a localized, acute infection and inflammation of an eyelid gland, usually caused by bacteria blocking or invading a small oil-producing structure at the edge of the eyelid. It develops in the…
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FAQ about Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence is a common type of urinary incontinence, and it often raises practical questions about why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and what can be done about it. This FAQ explains the…