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Causes of Strabismus
Strabismus develops when the eyes are not aligned so that they point in the same direction at the same time. The immediate cause is usually a disruption in the biological systems that keep eye…
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Symptoms of Specific phobia
Specific phobia produces a characteristic pattern of symptoms: intense fear, immediate physical arousal, and a strong urge to escape when a particular object or situation is encountered or even anticipated. The symptoms are not…
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What is Specific phobia
Specific phobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which a person develops an intense, persistent fear response to a particular object, situation, or animal that is out of proportion to the actual danger…
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FAQ about Sjogren syndrome
Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune condition that can affect moisture-producing glands and, in some cases, other parts of the body. This FAQ explains what the disease is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed,…
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Prevention of Sjogren syndrome
Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly targets moisture-producing glands, especially the salivary and tear glands. Because the core problem is a misdirected immune response, there is no established…
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Treatment for Sjogren syndrome
What treatments are used for Sjogren syndrome? Management usually combines symptom-directed therapy for dry eyes and dry mouth with, in selected cases, treatments that suppress immune activity and reduce inflammation in the salivary glands,…
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Diagnosis of Sjogren syndrome
Sjogren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks moisture-producing glands, especially the salivary glands and lacrimal glands. As a result, the condition often causes dry eyes and dry…