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    Hi, My name is Marie Bailey, and write articles for Health-Disease.org, I have attempted to make understand all the disease's information with their symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

    Digestive Disorders

    Roundworm

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    What is Roundworm? The roundworm is also known as Ascaris lumbricoides. It is the longest worm parasite of humans, reaching up to 40 cms in length. It is an extremely common ailment in Indian villages and towns. Adult worms live in the…
    Neurology Disorders

    Bacterial Meningitis

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    what is Bacterial Meningitis? It is defined as an inflammation of the pia-arachnoid membranes covering the brain and the fluid residing in the space, which it encloses.Causes 1. Penetrating injuries of the skull. 2. Tuberculosis. 3.…
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    Trichinosis

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    What is Trichinosis? Trichinella spiralis is a common worm to affects humans who consume pork meat. In a country like India, where quality pork is rarely available even in urban areas trichinosis is a common infection. Trichinosis is a…
    Neurology Disorders

    Chronic Subdural Hematoma

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    What is Chronic Subdural Hematoma? In such a case, a preceding injury to the skull would have taken place but is forgotten. Nearly 25% of patients fail to give any history of head injury. The causative injury may be trivial e.g. striking…
    Neurology Disorders

    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

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    What is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage? The subarachnoid space is the area between two of the meninges (Arachnoid and pia mater) that cover the brain. This space normally contains a fluid called the cerebrospinal fluid. Bleeding into this space…
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    Amoebiasis

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    What is Amoebiasis? Amoebiasis is an infection of the large intestine produced by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. In a country like India, almost 75% of the population suffers from this condition in view of the poor hygienic status of…
    Neurology Disorders

    Pellagra

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    What is Pellagra? Pellagra is a chronic wasting disease associated with skin changes (dermatitis), dementia and diarrhea. Dermatitis bilateral, symmetrical and is present at sites exposed to the sun and is due to photosensitivity. The…
    Neurology Disorders

    Spinal Cord Injury

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    What is Spinal Cord Injury? Spinal cord injuries are common after falls from buildings, trees, walls, road traffic accidents, horse riding, bullet injuries and ship bunks. Paraplegia (lower limb paralysis) or quadriplegia (all four limbs…
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    Constipation

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    What is Constipation? Constipation is defined as an undue delay in the evacuation of stools. It is a common complaint. It may be due to abnormal retention of fecal matter or delay in discharge from the rectum. Stools may be described as…