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Related articles: Halitosis Definition Halitosis is a symptom that manifests itself in an odor of unpleasant, frequent or persistent breath. Most often this problem is the result of inadequate or poor oral hygiene and gum or periodontal diseases. In such contexts, halitosis results from the fermentation of food particles by anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria within the oral cavity, which produce volatile sulfur compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan

Related articles: Hallux valgus Definition Hallux valgus is a progressive deformation of the first toe, which causes it to deviate towards the inside and the other fingers; consequently, there is also a prominence of the medial portion of the head of the 1st metatarsal bone The deviation of the big toe shows the formation of the so-called "onion", a protuberance that indicates a painful inflammation of the corresponding mucosa bag (bursitis), which tends to worsen with the rubbing of the shoe

Definition Hallucinations in sleep consist of particularly vivid sensations or illusions, which can occur at the beginning of sleep (hypnagogic) or at the time of awakening (hypnopompic). These phenomena can affect the visual apparatus or other sense organs and are not easily distinguishable from normal REM sleep dreams

Related articles: Alve alterations Definition Disorders of defecation of various nature, from incontinence, to diarrhea, to constipation Possible Causes * of Alve alterations Amyloidosis Colon cancer Spastic colitis duodenitis Enteritis Giardiasis Systemic lupus erythematosus Myelitis myelopathy Diabetic neuropathy Bowel obstruction Intestinal polyps Scleroderma Multiple sclerosis Chronic fatigue syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome Cauda Equina syndrome Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Colorectal cancer Anus tumor Ovarian cancer

Related articles: Changes in the menstrual cycle Definition --- Possible Causes * of changes in the menstrual cycle Acromegaly Alcoholism Fanconi anemia Bulimia Endometrial cancer Dermoide cysts Hemorrhagic corpus luteum Uterine fibroids Ectopic pregnancy Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Systemic lupus erythematosus Meningitis Menopause Cushing's disease Hashimoto's disease Obesity salpingitis Schistosomiasis Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Prader-Willi syndrome Ovarian cancer Pituitary tumors

Related articles: Alopecia Definition The various types of alopecia can be divided into: - non-cicatricial forms (temporary forms of alopecia with transient functional inhibition of the hair papilla). Examples are androgenetic alopecia, post-pregnancy, malnutrition, psychophysical trauma, alopecia areata, traction alopecia, iatrogenic (from drugs), etc

Related articles: Anedonia Definition Anhedonia is the loss of interest or the inability to feel pleasure in performing activities that are usually gratifying; it can therefore be seen as a form of flattening of the emotional and affective state. Anhedonia can involve one or more areas, such as, for example, food, sex, social interactions and somatosensory experiences

Related articles: Anaphylaxis Definition Anaphylaxis is an acute and violent reaction of the organism towards a particular antigen or allergen (a normally harmless substance that triggers allergic manifestations in some individuals; for example, peanuts, the venom injected by the bee at the time of the bite and some drugs, in particular the penicillin)

Related articles: Amenorrhea Definition Absence, or interruption for at least six months, of the menstrual cycle. Possible Causes * of Amenorrhea Acromegaly Nervous anorexia hemochromatosis Primitive and Secondary Hemochromatosis Ectopic pregnancy Wilson disease Menopause Cushing's disease Obesity Polycystic ovary syndrome Turner syndrome Pituitary tumors

Related articles: Amyloidosis Definition Amyloidosis is a condition characterized by the accumulation, often in the extracellular area, of insoluble protein material (called amyloid). Depending on the form of amyloidosis that affects the patient, amyloid deposits can accumulate locally, causing limited symptoms, or in a diffuse way, interfering with the structure and function of many organs