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Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi, usually spread through contaminated food or water, and it typically…

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Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine,…

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Umbilical Hernia

An umbilical hernia is a bulge that occurs when tissue or part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot…

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Undescended Testicle

Undescended testicle is a condition in which one or both testicles do not move into the scrotum as expected, usually…

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Uremic Syndrome

Uremic syndrome, or uremia, is the collection of symptoms that develops when failing kidneys can no longer filter waste products,…

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Ureter Diseases

Ureter diseases are conditions affecting the two tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. They include stones…

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Ureteral Stones

Ureteral stones are kidney stones that have moved into the ureter, the narrow tube carrying urine from the kidney to…

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Ureteral Strictures

Ureteral strictures are scarred, narrowed sections of the ureter, the tube carrying urine from a kidney to the bladder. Urine…

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Ureteral Tumors

Ureteral tumors are abnormal growths in the ureter, the tube that carries urine from a kidney to the bladder. Most…

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Urethra Diseases

Urethra diseases are conditions affecting the tube that carries urine out of the body. They include urethritis (inflammation, usually from…

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Urethral Stricture

Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra that can obstruct urine flow and cause symptoms such as weak stream,…

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Urethral Strictures

Urethral strictures are areas of scar tissue that narrow the urethra, the tube that drains urine from the bladder. They…

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Urethral Trauma

Urethral trauma is an injury to the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.…

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Urethritis

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. It is most often caused…

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Urinary İncontinence

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine, usually caused by problems affecting bladder control, pelvic floor support, nerves, or…

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Urinary Retention

Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder completely or at all. It may be acute (sudden, painful, and…

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Urinary Tract İnfection

Urinary tract infection is an infection of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra that can cause burning during urination, frequent…

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Urofacial Syndrome

Urofacial syndrome, also called Ochoa syndrome, is a rare inherited condition in which a child's face appears to cry when…

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Urticaria

Urticaria, commonly called hives, is a skin condition in which itchy, raised welts (wheals) appear suddenly and usually fade within…

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Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus and can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure,…

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Uterine Polyps

Uterine polyps are growths that develop from the lining of the uterus and may cause irregular bleeding, spotting, or fertility…

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Uterine Prolapse

Uterine prolapse is the downward descent of the uterus into the vagina caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles and supporting…

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Uterine Septum

A uterine septum is a congenital wall of tissue that partially or completely divides the inside of the uterus and…

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