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A chronic health condition that involves a problematic pattern of opioid use is called opioid use disorder (OUD). Treatment often includes reducing opioid medicine use and other medicines and therapies. It is very important to get medical help if you think you are developing opioid addiction. Furthermore, this is a mental disorder that opioid use […]

A health condition in which an intestinal pseudo-obstruction that often feels like something is physically blocking the bowels is called Ogilvie syndrome. Moreover, this disorder is an acute form of colonic pseudo-obstruction. Usually, it occurs suddenly after an illness, injury, or surgery. This syndrome is also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO). It often causes […]

A rare muscular disorder that causes muscle weakness, reduced muscle tone, and poor reflexes is called nemaline myopathy (NM). Usually, doctors diagnose this condition by performing a biopsy. To treat this condition, doctors usually focus on managing the symptoms, exercise, therapy, and respiratory support. In other words, nemaline myopathy is a muscle disorder that negatively […]

A health condition that causes necrosis (tissue death) due to severe inflammation is called necrotizing pancreatitis. While some people with this condition may develop short-term complications, others may develop serious and chronic (long-term) complications. Treatment usually involves surgery to remove damaged or removed tissue. Sometimes, this condition is a complication of acute pancreatitis in which […]

A health condition that causes the intestinal tissue to die is called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Usually, premature babies are at higher risk of developing it. In general, NEC is a medical emergency, and without immediate treatment, the bacteria may leak through the hole, causing severe abdominal (belly) infections. Doctors may recommend IV (intravenous) feedings to […]

The medical term that refers to an infection inside the nostrils (nasal vestibule) is nasal vestibulitis. Usually, it occurs due to excessive nose blowing or picking. If you develop this condition, you may experience the following symptoms. For example, scabbing and crusting around the nostrils. Treatment is often different among people with nasal vestibulitis because […]

A health condition in which the airway narrows in the nose, causing breathing problems, is called nasal valve collapse. However, it may also cause other symptoms, including difficulty sleeping, a stuffy nose, and others. Usually, doctors recommend surgery to correct the nasal valve collapse (especially if you have other structural problems, such as a deviated […]

Certain soft and painless growths that appear in the lining of the nose and sinuses are called nasal polyps. Usually, they appear in people with asthma, allergies, frequent infections, or nasal inflammation. Doctors often recommend medicines and outpatient surgery to shrink these polyps and ease symptoms. In other words, nasal polyps are noncancerous (benign) growths […]

This condition occurs when something irritates the tissues lining the inside of the nose. It is called nasal congestion, and it causes a chain reaction of inflammation, swelling, and mucus production, which can cause breathing problems. Without treatment, this condition may progress to sinusitis, nasal polyps, or middle ear infections. However, this condition goes away […]

A health condition that affects the child’s nail and bone development is called nail-patella syndrome. In most cases, this condition impacts the size and shape of the fingernails, kneecaps, and elbows. In rare cases, people with nail-patella syndrome may also develop glaucoma or kidney disease. The treatment goal is to relieve the symptoms, prevent serious […]