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warts

Dermatology , Obstetrics & Gynecology

Warts are small skin lesions, growths, usually painless, and are harmless. There are many types of warts: Common warts usually appear on the hands and are common in children. Genital warts or warts appear on the genitals and around. They are caused by the human papilloma virus and you need to see a doctor. Plantar warts appear on the soles of the feet and can be very painful. There are also subungual and periungual warts that are below or...

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wasp sting allergy

Allergy & Immunology, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

Allergy to wasp sting or bee sting is a reaction to the poison of these insects. Wasps are usually very aggressive and can remove the sting of the skin where the bite occurred to recover, however bees leave you stuck in the skin, where the venom sac begins a rhythmic contraction of the affected pumps. These bites can be very annoying, depending on the area and the sensitivity of the individual, and in some cases can be even deadly. The most common symptoms that occur after a wasp sting are...

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Weight Control

Nutrition & Dietetics, Sports Medicine

Weight control is a strategy to keep us healthy and prevent future illness. It applies routinely in people who already have some type of chronic disease such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol or obesity, but where else is done in cases where people need to lose weight. In addition, weight control is also very effective for patients who need to gain weight or value growth, for example, in the infant stage in circumstances where it is necessary to consider...

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Weight Loss

Nutrition & Dietetics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Weight loss is a strategy to reduce the health problems it brings obesity, such as heart problems, among others. Among people who want to lose weight to achieve improved health, nutrition and dietetics helps them to choose food and lifestyle they most agree in each case habits.

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wheezing

Pediatrics

Wheezing sounds are produced during breathing. When they can recur unless the person has respiratory problems. The sound is heard especially when the air is expelled.

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whiplash

Physical therapy, Osteopathy, Orthopaedic Surgery

The whiplash is an injury that occurs in the neck due to the sudden movement hyperextension followed by bending the neck. The patient feels a sharp pain in the neck, shoulders and in the interscapular region, which will limit mobility. You may also have severe headaches, dizziness and tingling in the arms, among others. It usually occurs after a car accident or diving.

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Wisdom Teeth

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , Odonthology

Wisdom tooth is the name by which he is commonly known to the third molar. This ridge usually appears between 16 and 25 years old. Wisdom teeth appear at the back of the mouth. There may be up to four chordal, one for each quadrant mouth. Wisdom teeth usually affect other

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With short bowel syndrome

Gastroenterology

Short bowel syndrome (SIC) may occur after a bowel resection surgery, but may also be a congenital malformation. Removing part of the intestine makes food nutrients are not properly absorbed. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue and weight loss.

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Withdrawal syndrome

Psychology, Psychiatry

The withdrawal syndrome is a set of physical and bodily reactions suffered by a person addicted to a substance when the drug. What Symptoms vary with the substance and time consuming carried. Withdrawal of snuff affects 85% of smokers who decide to quit. Nicotine is one of the substances that generates greater dependence. Most signs and symptoms of the Snuff Withdrawal Syndrome (TSS) are among the first 7 to 30 days, increases between the first and fourth days later...

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Work accidents

Forensic Medicine, Occupational health, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Surgery

The medical expert to determine the accidents suffered damage in the accident

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