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  2. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis - Wikipedia

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    Rheumatology. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis ( DISH) is a condition characterized by abnormal calcification/bone formation ( hyperostosis) of the soft tissues surrounding the joints of the spine, and also of the peripheral or appendicular skeleton. [1] In the spine, there is bone formation along the anterior longitudinal ligament and ...

  3. Medically unexplained physical symptoms - Wikipedia

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    A large Canadian community survey revealed that the most common medically unexplained symptoms are musculoskeletal pain, ear, nose, and throat symptoms, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, and dizziness. [4] The term MUPS can also be used to refer to syndromes whose etiology remains contested, including chronic fatigue ...

  4. Catarrh - Wikipedia

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    Catarrh. Catarrh ( / kəˈtɑːr /) is an inflammation of mucous membranes in one of the airways or cavities of the body, [1] [2] usually with reference to the throat and paranasal sinuses. It can result in a thick exudate of mucus and white blood cells caused by the swelling of the mucous membranes in the head in response to an infection.

  5. Usual interstitial pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Specialty. Respirology. Usual interstitial pneumonia ( UIP) is a form of lung disease characterized by progressive scarring of both lungs. [1] The scarring ( fibrosis) involves the pulmonary interstitium (the supporting framework of the lung). UIP is thus classified as a form of interstitial lung disease .

  6. Congenital insensitivity to pain - Wikipedia

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    The conditions described here are separate from the HSAN group of disorders, which have more specific signs and cause. Because feeling physical pain is vital for survival, CIP is an extremely dangerous condition. It is common for people with the condition to die in childhood due to injuries or illnesses going unnoticed.

  7. Myasthenia gravis - Wikipedia

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    Myasthenia gravis ( MG) is a long-term neuromuscular junction disease that leads to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness. [1] The most commonly affected muscles are those of the eyes, face, and swallowing. [1] [5] It can result in double vision, drooping eyelids, and difficulties in talking and walking. [1] Onset can be sudden. [1]

  8. Neurofibromatosis type I - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms Café au lait spot characteristic of NF1 Diagnostic criteria of neurofibromatosis type I, requiring at least 2 of the mentioned items.. The following is a list of conditions and complications associated with NF-1, and, where available, age range of onset and progressive development, occurrence percentage of NF-1 population, method of earliest diagnosis, and treatments and ...

  9. Myocardial infarction - Wikipedia

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    Terminology. Myocardial infarction (MI) refers to tissue death ( infarction) of the heart muscle ( myocardium) caused by ischemia, the lack of oxygen delivery to myocardial tissue. It is a type of acute coronary syndrome, which describes a sudden or short-term change in symptoms related to blood flow to the heart. [22]