Anal fissures: symptoms and causes

Anal fissure is a wound, usually a linear or oval-shaped ulceration, several millimeters long and located at the level of the outer muco-cutaneous margin of the anus.
It can occur at any age and affects the male and female sexes equally. In 85-90% of cases it is a single, solitary lesion usually located in the posterior, while in 10 15% of cases it is localized to the anterior midline.

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Mitral valve repair: new surgical instruments

A new surgical tool for mitral valve repair: simplifies valve repair, avoiding recourse to open-heart surgery Researchers studying this new device to repair the mitral valve report results on the

Herpes simplex virus infections

Herpes simplex viruses (human herpes virus types 1 and 2, HHV-1 and 2) commonly cause a relapsing infection affecting skin, mouth, lips, eyes, and genitalia. Common serious variants include encephalitis,

Hip reparative surgery

There can be several surgical interventions to correct the hip disorder that vary based on the type and extent of the disorder. Surgery is necessary in cases of hip fracture.

Hernia of the abdominal wall

Abdominal wall hernia includes all cases in which an intestinal viscera, or part of it, leaks from its natural location by taking advantage of weakness in the muscles and fascia of

The economics of human potential

Can one really take care of the early stages of life? Can we really expect to decrease organic and mental pathology and increase the individual's human and social development potential? Or is it a mere utopia that cannot have practical and organizational feedback?

Alcohol consumption in adolescents

Families, schools and other institutions, no matter how much educational efforts they make in drawing behavioral lines and spreading a culture of prevention, fail to curb adolescent alcohol consumption.

Pulmonary embolism: what is it and how to treat it?

Embolism lung is a serious complication to be suspected in cases of dyspnea, in a patient at risk of deep vein thrombosis. I Main symptoms are: sudden dyspnea, chest pain,

Knowing how to unplug from work during the vacations

It is important to remember that relaxation and self-care are not just luxuries: they are essential to avoid negative consequences, such as discomfort, discomfort, or slipping into a particular condition such as what has been termed burn-out.

Risk factors, complications and prevention of panic attack

Panic, either as an occasional attack or as a recurrent disorder, may begin in adolescence or shortly thereafter, affecting women more than men.

Abdominal pain: what to do?

Many diseases can cause abdominal pain, but some conditions can be life-threatening and therefore require surgical treatment. What to do? It is necessary for the victim not to eat or

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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver, brought about by infection with Hepatitis C virus (HCV), of which there are 6 variants, characterized by different genotypes, different epidemiological distribution

Food allergies and intolerances

Physical reactions to certain foods are common, but for the most part they are caused by afood intolerance rather than a food allergy. A food intolerance can cause some of

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-term inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum.

Malabsorption syndrome

The role of the small intestine is to complete the chemical breakdown of food and to absorb almost all nutrients. Malabsorption syndromes are a group of conditions united by the

Abdominal hernia

An abdominal hernia occurs when a viscera or part of a viscera leaks out of the abdominal cavity where it is contained, due to the weakening of one of the

Constipation

IConstipation is a condition of the digestive system in which an individual produces stool that is difficult to expel. In most cases, this occurs because the colon has absorbed too

Hiatal hernia

Hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm, the large muscle that separates the abdomen and chest. The diaphragm has a small opening (hiatus)

Diarrhea

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Celiac disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that can occur in genetically predisposed people in whom the ingestion of gluten results in damage to the small intestine. It is estimated to

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