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Balanoposthitis
Balanoposthitis refers to the swelling and inflammation of the penile foreskin and glans. It is a common clinical condition that can affect males of any age. The main symptoms include red patches, rashes, erosions, ulcers, and increased discharge on the foreskin, which may be accompanied by itching, burning sensation, and pain. Some patients may also experience frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination.
View detailsAllergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a chronic non-infectious inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa caused by an overreaction of the immune system in susceptible individuals after exposure to allergens. The main symptoms of allergic rhinitis include runny nose, nasal congestion, nasal itching, and sneezing.
View detailsAscites due to liver disease
Hepatic ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity due to causes such as cirrhosis and portal hypertension. The presence of ascites is an important sign that cirrhosis has progressed to the decompensated stage of liver function. The main symptoms include abdominal distension, abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, discomfort in the liver area, and low-grade fever, accompanied by liver palms, spider angiomas, jaundice, abdominal distension, abdominal masses, and varicose veins in the abdominal wall.
View detailsThrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia refers to a decrease in the number of platelets in the peripheral blood, with a platelet count of less than 100×10^9/L. It mainly manifests as various bleeding symptoms, such as petechiae, ecchymoses, epistaxis, gingival and conjunctival bleeding. In severe cases, there may be internal organ bleeding, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, genitourinary system bleeding, and cerebral hemorrhage. Thrombocytopenia is associated with decreased platelet production, increased destruction, increased consumption, and abnormal distribution.
View detailsThrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombocytopenic purpura is a common hematological disorder characterized by bleeding due to a low platelet count or impaired platelet function. This disease is more common in individuals over 60 years old and women of childbearing age. The main symptoms include skin and mucous membrane bleeding, and in severe cases, internal organ and intracranial hemorrhage.
View detailsPleural mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare primary pleural tumor that can originate from the visceral pleura, parietal pleura, mediastinal pleura, and diaphragmatic pleura. It is generally divided into two types: localized and diffuse. Localized mesothelioma is mostly benign, while diffuse mesothelioma is mostly malignant.
View detailsFallopian tube tumor
Fallopian tube tumors are benign or malignant tumors that occur in the fallopian tubes. They have a low incidence clinically, with benign tumors being even rarer than malignant ones. These tumors are often overlooked or misdiagnosed in the early stages due to a general lack of specific symptoms.
View detailsBlepharospasm
Blepharospasm refers to involuntary spastic contractions of the orbicularis oculi muscles of the eyelids and periorbital area, manifesting as frequent blinking or progressively worsening difficulty opening the eyes in one or both eyes. According to the etiology, it can be divided into primary blepharospasm and secondary blepharospasm. Primary blepharospasm refers to blepharospasm of unknown cause, also known as idiopathic blepharospasm. Secondary blepharospasm refers to blepharospasm secondary to certain diseases.
View detailsChalazion
A chalazion, also known as a meibomian cyst or meibomian gland lipogranuloma, is an idiopathic chronic non-suppurative inflammation of the meibomian gland. The meibomian glands in the eyelids secrete oil to keep the eyes moist, but when their ducts become blocked, it can lead to the formation of a cyst, known as a chalazion. A chalazion presents as a red, swollen lump on the eyelid, and the cyst can range in size from a grain of rice to a soybean.
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