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What is Nephrotic Syndrome?

Nephrotic Syndrome
...causes include:[1][19][20] Diabetic nephropathy, which results from long-term high levels of blood glucose Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication Amyloidosis, a bone-marrow disorder that causes malformed protein chains, mostly found among older...

What is Pneumothorax?

Pneumothorax
...to a hospital in the quickest possible way, e.g. in an ambulance. What causes a pneumothorax? A pneumothorax is the presence of air between the two thin layers of membrane,...

What is Hyperthyroidism?

hyperthyroidism
...underactive and causes a lack of thyroid hormone, is more common.[4] Sometimes, a period of hyperthyroidism can occur as part of thyroiditis, inflammation of the thyroid gland, and follow or...

What is Essential Hypertension?

Essential Hypertension
...appear, urgent medical attention should be sought. Causes of essential hypertension Essential hypertension is defined by its lack of identifiable causes. However, certain risk factors that make the condition more...

What is Folate Deficiency?

Folate Deficiency
...volume increases during pregnancy, meaning that plasma levels and red blood cell numbers increase. Folate is needed to produce red blood cells, so pregnant women experience an increased demand for...