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Browse public condition summaries from China medical resources by stable specialty category.
Sciatica
Sciatica is not a specific disease but a symptom, referring to a pain syndrome that occurs along the course of the sciatic nerve due to various causes, specifically pain in the lower back, buttocks, posterior thigh, posterolateral calf, and lateral foot.
View detailsUrethritis
Urethritis is a lower urinary tract infection, referring to inflammation of the urethral mucosa from the bladder outlet to the external urethral orifice. It can be divided into acute and chronic based on its course. It is more common in women, with typical symptoms including urethral itching, dysuria, and a burning sensation in the urethra during urination.
View detailsEpididymitis
The epididymis is a tissue that surrounds and lies closely on top of the testis. It is the site where sperm mature and are stored. Epididymitis is a common infection of the male reproductive system, which can be divided into acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis. This disease is common in young and middle-aged men. The main symptoms include pain and swelling in the affected side of the scrotum.
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.
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