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Cervicitis

Cervicitis is irritation or infection of the cervix. It can be caused by a number of different sexually transmitted diseases.
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Cellulitis in Children

Cellulitis is a spreading skin infection. It may affect the upper skin layer. Or it may affect the deeper skin and layer of fat under the skin. When cellulitis affects the upper skin layer, it may be called erysipelas. This type of infection is more common in children.
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Brain Cyst

… The ventricles are places in the brain where CSF is stored. A cyst can block the flow of CSF from time to time. … to push against the skull.) Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person. They can include: Trouble with … Facial pain. Feeling sluggish (lethargy). Headache (common). Hearing or vision problems. Nausea and vomiting. …
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Choroid Plexus Papilloma

Choroid plexus papilloma (CPP) is a rare type of brain tumor. It is generally benign (not cancer). Benign also means that the growth does not spread to other parts of the body. CPP are generally slow-growing tumors. It is very rare for this type of tumor to spread outside the brain.
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Intensive Care Unit (ICU): What You Can Do for Your Loved One

… also help make your loved one's family members feel more comfortable. Talk with the nurse to find out what you can … Rubbing lotion on their dry skin Bringing older children to visit Working with the ICU team Make sure the provider has … are under stress. Studies have shown that frequent family visits helps lower a person's anxiety and confusion in the …
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Mastitis

… of the breast tissue. Infections may or may not occur with mastitis. It often affects people who are … well. What are the symptoms of mastitis? These are the most common symptoms of mastitis: Hot, swollen breasts A red, … Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Overview of Cancer

… Benign tumors Are not cancer. Can often be removed. Don't come back in most cases. Don't spread to other parts of the … and, more specifically, adenocarcinomas are the most common type: Carcinomas. Cancers that start in epithelial … are other types of cancer categories. They start in different kinds of cells in the body. What are primary cancers? …
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