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Inflammation Of The Pharynx
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What causes "inflammation" of the duodenum?
Many things: A bacterial infection could cause this (helicobacter). Excessive acid production can cause this. Medications (aspirin, ibuprofen) can cause this. Stress can cause this. There are many other causes. Acid peptic disease is the more common cause along with the h. Pylori infection. Treatment is available. Rarely now is surgery needed. Diagnostics are readily available. See a GI doctor. ...Read more
Inflammation (Definition)
Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens - and begin the healing process. Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, ...Read more
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What is the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart called?
Endocarditis: The endocardium is the inner lining of the heart. If inflamed we call it endocarditis. ...Read more
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What are the common symptoms of inflammation of the lining of the bowels?
Many kinds: Information on the cause, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of (ibd) inflammatory bowel disease. Ibd is a general term that covers two distinct disorders: ulcerative colitis (uc) and crohn's disease (cd). The symptoms of crohn are •frequent diarrhea •fever •fatigue •anemia •reduced appetite •weight loss. ...Read more
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What are the causes of inflammation of the pancreas?
Here are a few caus: Excessive use of alcohol is a common cause of acute pancreatitis(inflammation of the pancreas). Another common cuae is gall bladder stones. Rarely it can be a block in the duct of the pancreas as can happen with pancreatic cancer or from a stone in the pancreatic duct. ...Read more
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Does enlargement of the thyroid or lowering of the pharynx cause deepening of the voice?
Usually not: How do you know you have thyroid enlargement? Have you discussed it with your doctor? Thyroid deficiency, which can occur with thyroid enlargement, can lead to changes in voice pitch. The most common cause of changes in pitch is puberty. ...Read more
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Blood from the base of the tongue?
Need Consultation: Not normal. Bleeding is something that requires a dentist to evaluate this now. ...Read more
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Cause of inflammation of soft palate?
Various: Could be allergies, soft tissue injury such as an abrasion, reaction to your medication. If it is short duration, likely a food allergy. If longer, could be side effect of medication. If just came on suddenly and getting better daily, it is likely an abrasion. Could be a fungal or viral infection. See your dentist or doctor for a definitive diagnosis. ...Read more
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What is medical terminology for inflammation of both the pharynx and the larynx?
Laryngopharyngitis: Regardless of the cause, the terminology would be laryngopharyngitis. ...Read more
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What causes inflammation of the nerves?
Multiple issues can: Cause neuropathy, like auto-immune disease, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, vasculitis. Drug toxicity and alcohol. ...Read more
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What causes inflammation of the small intestine?
Infection: Food poisoning usually, enteritis may have other etiologies as well. ...Read more
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Whats narrowing of the lumen of the trachea known as?
Trachea stenosis: Trachea stenosis.
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Can muscle inflammation, or inflammation of the tendons cause swelling of lymph nodes?
Reactive adenopathy: A short answer to your question, yes. ...Read more
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Medical meaning of the abnormal narrowing of the lumen of the intestines?
Stenosis: Stenosis means a narrowing of the intestine. This can be congenital or the result of inflammation or a growth. ...Read more
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What region of the pharynx is closest to the larynx?
Hypopharynx: From top to bottom, nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx. Larynx divided into supraglottic larynx, glottis, subglottis. ...Read more
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Will inflammation in the periodontal ligament cause destruction of the fibers?
Inflammatory Disease: in the periodontal pocket may cause tissue destruction. ...Read more
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Is orchitis the inflammation of the prostate?
No: Orchitis is inflammation of the testicles; prostatitis is inflammation of prostate. ...Read more
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Can infection cause inflammation of only the terminal ileum?
Infection: No, many agents responsible for infectious colitis can affect numerous portions of the GI tract and are seldom confined to a specific area. ...Read more
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Spasm of the back of the nose is a sign of eustachian tube dysfunction?
No, but close.: Signs of eustachian tube dysfunction are ear congestion, ear popping, difficulty hearing, and ear pain. This is caused by nasal tissue swelling, which is also a cause of stuffy nose. ...Read more
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Describe the features of cancer of the nasal cavity.?
Bloody nose / mucus: Recurrent epistaxis (bloody noses) should be investigated, especially in older patients, or those who smoke. Sometimes nasal cavity cancer can cause a funny taste, or mucus drainage, or even physical deformity of the nose. ...Read more
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What problems result from ulceration of the mucous membrane of the nose?
Nasal vestibulitis: A raw area in the nose is frequently caused by a bacterial infection of the lining of the nose. Sometimes this is MRSA (methicillin resistant staph aureus). If not going away it should be looked at by an ent. Frequently treated with Mupirocin ointment, sometimes in combination with Doxycycline antibiotic pills. ...Read more
Pharynx (Definition)
It is the connection between the mouth and the throat. The 3 parts are the oropharynx, nasopharynx, and hypo-pharynx. The pharynx leads into the ...Read more