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Cholecystitis is a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the gallbladder. It happens when a digestive juice called bile gets trapped in the gallbladder.

Complex regional pain syndrome is an abnormal response by the body to an injury. Symptoms include constant pain and sometimes swelling, sweating, and skin color and temperature changes in the affected area. Treatments include pain medicines, physical therapy, and electrical nerve stimulation.

A subconjunctival hemorrhage is when a blood vessel breaks open in the white of the eye. It causes a bright red patch in the white of the eye.

Digital eye strain is a group of eye and vision problems related to extended computer use.

Convergence insufficiency (CI) is when the eyes have trouble working together while focusing on an object at that is close by. Here are some key points about the condition.

Pressure differences between the inside of the ear and the outside of the ear can cause ear barotrauma or ear damage. It can cause pain and sometimes permanent hearing loss. It can be caused by scuba diving, air travel, or exposure to an explosion.

Ectropion is a sagging or outward turning of an eyelid. It usually affects a lower eyelid. It often affects both lower eyelids but in some cases it only affects one side.

Herpes eye disease is a group of eye disorders caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

A buildup of earwax is called impacted earwax. It can cause symptoms, such as hearing loss. Impacted earwax is very common. With age, earwax tends to become harder and less mobile. Older adults are more likely to have problems with excess earwax.