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Neuralgia, postherpetic
Localized pain in the area of involvement of shingles that persists beyond one month. The most common complication of shingles is postherpetic neuralgia. This occurs when the pain associated with shingles persists beyond one month, even…
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Show more- Micturition Urination, the act of urinating. The word 'micturition' comes from the Latin 'micturire' which has a slightly…
- Cancer, penis S: Cancer of the penis is a disease in which malignant cells originate in the tissues of the penis. Cancer of…
- Pathological hoarding Excessive hoarding of material goods, a condition that affects up to 40% of people with obsessive compulsive…
- Sociopathic personality See: Antisocial personality disorder
- Canker sore Canker sore: A small ulcer crater in the lining of the mouth that is often painful and very sensitive. Also…
- Bubo An enlarged lymph node ('swollen gland') that is tender and painful, particularly in the groin and armpit…
- Bladder pain Pain from the urinary bladder. Among the symptoms and signs of bladder infection are: > >feelings of pain…
- Tamponade, balloon A procedure in which a balloon is inflated within the esophagus or stomach to apply pressure on bleeding…
- Circle of Willis An arterial circle at the base of the brain that is of critical importance. The circle of Willis receives all…
- Cysts Cysts: Cysts are abnormal, closed sac-like structures within a tissue that contain a liquid, gaseous, or…
- Superior vena cava A large vein that receives blood from the head, neck, upper extremities, and thorax and delivers it to the…
- Advance grief See: Anticipatory grief