Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Peptic ulcer
(PUD; Duodenal Ulcer; Ulcer, Peptic; Ulcer, Duodenal) Peptic ulcer – Definition Peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of…
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Typhoid fever
(Enteric Fever) Typhoid fever – Definition Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever are serious illnesses caused by Salmonella bacteria. It may…
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Pinworm
(Roundworm) Pinworm – Definition Pinworms are very common parasites that live in the intestine. Pinworms are most active at night,…
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Peritonitis
Peritonitis – Definition Peritonitis is an inflammation or infection of the peritoneum. The peritoneum is a thin tissue lining that…
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Pancreatitis
(Chronic Pancreatitis; Acute Pancreatitis) Pancreatitis – Definition Pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas is…
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