Public condition directory
Browse public condition summaries from China medical resources by stable specialty category.
Ingrown toenail
Ingrown toenail refers to the condition where the edge of a toenail or fingernail grows into the surrounding skin of the nail groove. It most commonly affects the big toe, causing pain, inflammation, and swelling. This can make weight-bearing on the affected foot difficult, impacting walking and subsequently affecting the patient's quality of daily life.
View detailsMedullary thyroid carcinoma
Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a malignant tumor originating from calcitonin-secreting cells or parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland. It is a pathological subtype of thyroid cancer, accounting for 7% of all thyroid cancers, with intermediate malignancy. It can involve lymph node invasion and hematogenous metastasis. Clinically, it presents as thyroid nodules, and some patients experience endocrine dysfunction symptoms such as diarrhea, facial flushing, and hyperhidrosis. It commonly affects young and middle-aged individuals, with a higher incidence in females than males.
View detailsSebaceous cyst
A sebaceous cyst is a cystic mass formed when the excretory duct of a sebaceous gland in the skin becomes blocked, leading to the accumulation of sebum that cannot be discharged. Sebaceous cysts are characterized by a cyst wall formed by the sebaceous duct and contents resembling a tofu-like retention material, hence they are commonly known as epidermoid cysts. They are slow-growing, benign lesions. They are frequently found in areas with a high concentration of sebaceous glands, such as the head, face, and back.
Small bowel tumor
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View detailsThyroid cyst
Thyroid cysts are common cystic nodules of the thyroid gland, most of which are formed by cystic degeneration of thyroid nodules or thyroid adenomas. They are more common in women, and the incidence increases with age. They are generally painless or cause mild pain and move up and down with swallowing.
View detailsThyroid mass
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View detailsAcute appendicitis
The appendix is a slender, curved, blind-ended tube located in the lower right abdomen, between the cecum and the ileum. Acute appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the appendix caused by various factors. Acute appendicitis is typically characterized by migratory right lower quadrant pain, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as fever, nausea, and vomiting.
View detailsDiastasis recti
The rectus abdominis muscle is located on both sides of the midline of the abdomen, consisting of two muscles, left and right, connected by the linea alba in the middle. Normally, the distance between the two sides is within two finger-widths. It is an important component for maintaining core stability, protecting abdominal organs, maintaining intra-abdominal pressure, and participating in physiological functions such as defecation, childbirth, and vomiting. Diastasis recti refers to the separation of the two bellies of the rectus abdominis muscle, which commonly occurs in pregnant and postpartum women. The main symptoms include abdominal muscle weakness, low back pain, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and a bulging of the midline of the abdomen after childbirth.
View detailsThyroid adenoma
Thyroid adenoma is a benign tumor originating from thyroid follicular cells and is the most common benign tumor of the thyroid gland. This disease is sporadically distributed nationwide, with a higher incidence in women aged 20-40, and a male-to-female ratio of 1:5 or 1:6.
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