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Diagnosis of Trigger finger
Trigger finger is usually identified through a combination of symptom review and hands-on examination rather than a single definitive laboratory test. The condition develops when the flexor tendon that bends a finger or thumb…
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Causes of Trichotillomania
What causes Trichotillomania? The condition arises from a combination of biological and physiological processes that affect impulse control, habit formation, stress regulation, and reward signaling in the brain. It is not caused by a…
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Causes of Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis . It develops when this organism is transmitted to a susceptible host and successfully establishes itself in the urogenital tract, where it can…
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Symptoms of Trichomoniasis
What are the symptoms of Trichomoniasis? The condition most often causes irritation of the genital or urinary tract, producing vaginal discharge, itching, burning, discomfort during urination, and pain or irritation during sex. In many…
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What is Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis . It primarily affects the urogenital tract, especially the vagina and cervix in women and the urethra and prostate region in…
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FAQ about Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is a common infection that raises many questions because it can affect people very differently. Most healthy adults never realize they have it, while pregnancy and weakened immunity can make it more serious.…
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Prevention of Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii . In many people it causes no noticeable illness, but the organism can become clinically important when it infects a pregnant person, a…