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Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis is a common vaginal condition caused by an imbalance of normal bacteria, often leading to discharge, odor, or…

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Barrett Esophagus

Barrett esophagus is a condition in which the lining of the lower esophagus is replaced by intestinal-type cells, usually after…

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Barrett’s Esophagus

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which the lining of the lower esophagus changes, usually after long-term acid reflux, and…

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Bartholin Cyst

A Bartholin cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that forms when a Bartholin gland near the vaginal opening becomes blocked, and…

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, usually caused by long-term sun exposure and typically growing…

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Behavioral Problems in Childhood

Behavioral problems in childhood are patterns of defiant, aggressive, impulsive, or disruptive behavior that are more frequent and persistent than…

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Behcet Disease

Behçet disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can cause recurring mouth and genital sores, skin lesions, eye inflammation, and…

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Bell Palsy

Bell palsy is a sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face, usually caused by…

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Bell’s Palsy

Bell’s palsy is a sudden, usually temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face caused…

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Benign Bone Lesions

Benign bone lesions are non-cancerous areas of abnormal bone or tissue, such as cysts or slow-growing tumors, most often found…

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Benign Breast Lump

A benign breast lump is a non-cancerous growth or area of breast tissue change, such as a cyst or fibroadenoma,…

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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common inner ear disorder that causes brief episodes of dizziness triggered by changes in…

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can narrow the urethra and cause urinary symptoms…

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Bile Duct Injury

A bile duct injury is damage to the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the intestine, most often…

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Bile Duct Stones

Bile duct stones are hardened deposits that block the ducts carrying bile from the liver and gallbladder to the intestine,…

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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder treatment combines psychiatric assessment, mood-stabilising medication, psychotherapy and structured long-term follow-up to manage episodes of mania, hypomania and…

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Birthmarks

Birthmarks are colored skin marks present at birth or appearing in the first months of life. They are either vascular,…

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Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is a malignancy that usually starts in the lining of the bladder and is typically evaluated with imaging,…

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Bladder Diseases

Bladder diseases are a group of conditions affecting the bladder, the organ that stores urine. They include urinary tract infections,…

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Bladder Infection

A bladder infection, also called cystitis, is a bacterial infection of the bladder and the most common type of urinary…

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Bladder Outlet Obstruction

Bladder outlet obstruction is a blockage at the base of the bladder or in the urethra that makes it difficult…

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Bladder Stones

Bladder stones are hard mineral deposits that form in the bladder, often when urine does not fully empty, and they…

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Bladder Tumor Resection

Bladder tumor resection, also called TURBT, is a procedure in which a surgeon removes a growth from the bladder lining…

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Bleeding Gums

Bleeding gums are gums that bleed during brushing, flossing, or eating, most often because plaque bacteria have caused gingivitis, the…

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