Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Peripheral arterial disease is a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to…
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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (see Islet Cell Tumors)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Islet Cell Tumors (Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors) A tumor that forms in islet cells (hormone-making cells) of the pancreas. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors may…
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Pancreatitis: Treatments Inflammation of the pancreas. Gallstones or alcohol abuse most often cause this condition. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Both…
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Mucosa (Mucous Membranes) The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach). Glands…
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Migraine: Symptoms Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, an upset stomach, and,…
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Norovirus Norovirus, sometimes known as the winter vomiting bug, is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in humans. Part of: Viruses…
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Lower Gastrointestinal Tract (Lower GI Tract)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Lower Gastrointestinal Tract (Lower GI Tract) The lower part of the gastrointestinal tract that includes the jejunum and ileum of the small…
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Kawasaki Disease: Symptoms Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood disease. It’s a form of a condition called vasculitis. This condition involves inflammation…