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Author name: Dr Samuel Davis

Dr. Samuel Davis is a highly experienced physician with over 12 years of clinical practice. He graduated from a top-tier medical school with honors and completed his residency in internal medicine at a prestigious teaching hospital. Dr. Davis has a compassionate and patient-centered approach to medicine. He is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and technologies, regularly attending medical conferences and publishing research articles. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Davis is actively involved in community outreach and health education initiatives. He volunteers his time to educate the public on the importance of preventive health care and advocates for policies that promote access to affordable health care for all.

Dr Samuel Davis

Adrenal Gland Disorder: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Adrenal Gland Disorder The adrenal glands are small hat-shaped organs that are found on top of the kidneys. They are endocrine glands that produce various hormones that are essential to the function of the body, such as cortisol, aldosterone, androgens, and adrenaline. Adrenal glands disorders are characterized by abnormal production of hormones. Too little or …

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HYPERHIDROSIS

HYPERHIDROSIS Hyperhidrosis is a non-threatening medical disorder characterized by excessive sweating that is not necessarily related to heat or exercise. The excessive sweating associated with the condition usually occurs in the most active regions of perspiration including the hands, feet, armpits, groin and the facial area. This is due to the high concentration of sweat …

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FOCAL SEGMENTAL GLOMERULOSCLEROSIS (FSGS)

FOCAL SEGMENTAL GLOMERULOSCLEROSIS (FSGS) Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is a rare condition in which scar tissues develop on the glomeruli, which are tiny units within the body that filters blood. Each kidney is made up of approximately 1 million glomeruli. Glomeruli remove extra fluid, electrolytes, and waste from the bloodstream. If the glomeruli are damaged or …

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CHAGAS DISEASE

CHAGAS DISEASE Chagas disease is an inflammatory infectious disease caused by the parasite protist Trypanosoma cruzi found in the feces of the triatomine bug (kissing bug). Chagas disease is common in Central America, South America and Mexico (mainly in rural areas where poverty is widespread). According to estimates, about 8 million people in Central America, …

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BLADDER SPASM

BLADDER SPASM A bladder spasm is an involuntary muscular contraction of the bladder muscles, causing an urgent need to urinate. Normally, the bladder slowly feels up with urine till nerve signals sent to the brain triggers a need to urinate. This sensation gives an individual cue to start looking for the bathroom. In bladder spasm, …

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AMNIOCENTESIS

AMNIOCENTESIS Amniocentesis is a prenatal test in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the sac surrounding the fetus for testing. Amniotic fluid is a substance much like water that surrounds and protects the fetus during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid contains live fetal cells and other substances, such as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). These cells …

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ALOPECIA AREATA

ALOPECIA AREATA Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that causes hair to fall out in small patches. These patches may take any shape, they are usually round or oval. Alopecia areata mostly affects the scalp but may occur on any part of the body that has hair. The condition is due to an attack …

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