Uveitis: Treatments Inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, the uvea. Part of: Uveitis About Uveitis Treatments Uveitis treatments primarily try…
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Steatosis (see Fatty Liver)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Fatty Liver (Steatosis) The buildup of fat in liver cells, commonly caused by alcoholism. Other causes include obesity, diabetes, and pregnancy. Also…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) A condition in which women have high levels of male hormones, increasing the risk of irregular or absent…
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Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): Symptoms
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): Symptoms Peripheral arterial disease is a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood…
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Painful Bladder Syndrome (see Interstitial Cystitis)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome) A chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder. In general, symptoms may include painful urination, pelvic pain, urinary…
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) A test to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. The oral glucose tolerance test is given by a health…
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Metabolic Syndrome
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Metabolic Syndrome A grouping of health conditions associated with an increased risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Conditions include hypertension,…
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Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (see Fatty Liver Disease)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Fatty Liver Disease (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, NASH) A common liver disease, often without symptoms, that resembles alcoholic liver disease but occurs in people…