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Tooth abscess
DEFINITION
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that's caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can occur at different regions of the tooth for different reasons. A periapical abscess occurs a
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Umbilical hernia
An umbilical hernia is an outward bulging (protrusion) of the lining of the abdomen or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button.
Causes
An umbilical hernia in an inf
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Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy is any discharge of blood from the vagina during pregnancy.
Considerations
Up to 1 in 4 women have vaginal bleeding at some time during their pregnancy. Bleeding is mo
Von Hippel-Lindau disease
General Information
Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is a rare, genetic disease that causes tumors and cysts to grow in your body. The tumors can be either cancerous or benign. They can grow in your
Von Willebrand disease
Von Willebrand disease is the most common hereditary bleeding disorder.
Causes
Von Willebrand disease is caused by a deficiency of von Willebrand factor. Von Willebrand factor helps blood
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Warts
Warts are small, usually painless growths on the skin. Most of the time they are harmless. They are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). Some types of warts are spread through sex.
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Wilson’s Disease
Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which there is too much copper in the body's tissues. The excess copper damages the liver and nervous system.
Causes
Wilson's disease is a r