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What is Sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is an abrupt loss of hearing caused by a problem in the inner ear or the auditory nerve pathways that carry sound information to the brain. In most cases, the…
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FAQ about Stye
A stye is a common eyelid problem that usually appears suddenly and can look more alarming than it is. This FAQ explains what a stye is, why it forms, how it is diagnosed, what…
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Prevention of Stye
A stye, also called a hordeolum, is an acute inflammatory lesion of the eyelid that usually develops when an eyelash follicle or one of the small oil glands in the lid becomes infected, most…
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Treatment for Stye
What treatments are used for a stye? The main approaches are warm compresses, eyelid hygiene, topical or oral antibiotics in selected cases, anti-inflammatory measures when indicated, and drainage procedures for persistent or large lesions.…
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Diagnosis of Stye
A stye, also called a hordeolum, is usually diagnosed by a clinician through a combination of visual inspection and a brief medical history. In many cases, no specialized testing is needed because the condition…
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Prevention of Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine during physical effort that increases pressure within the abdomen, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or exercise. It develops when the normal pressure balance between the…
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FAQ about Systemic sclerosis
This FAQ article explains the most common questions people ask about systemic sclerosis, also called scleroderma. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatment can do, and…