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Unsuitable discharge of feces, which in children happens beyond the age of typical bowel control attainment (usually around two to two and a half years). This phenomenon can also manifest in older individuals and those facing physical or mental disabilities. Factors leading to this issue encompass delayed mastery of bowel control, persistent constipation where liquid…

A trademarked label for the corticosteroid medication dexamethasone, formulated as drops or ointment to address inflammatory issues in the ears and eyes.  

A drug classified as a stimulant laxative, employed to manage constipation and facilitate bowel emptying before medical procedures like X-rays, endoscopies, and intestinal surgeries. Potential side effects encompass abdominal cramps and diarrhea. However, it’s important to avoid using this drug in situations involving intestinal obstruction.  

An inhaler-administered medication utilized to manage mild asthma in children, as well as allergic or exercise-triggered asthma in adults. This same medication is also employed as a nasal spray to address allergic rhinitis, in the form of eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis, and can be taken orally for food allergies. Side effects encompass coughing and…

An umbrella term encompassing conditions like Asperger’s syndrome and autism, characterized by challenges in social interaction accompanied by obsessive behavior. These issues typically emerge in childhood and often continue throughout one’s lifetime.  

A superficial, grayish oral sore. Snail trail ulcers are a distinctive indication that emerges in the secondary phase of syphilis.  

Sleeping drugs, a category of medications utilized to address insomnia, encompass benzodiazepines, antihistamines (commonly available without a prescription), antidepressants, and chloral hydrate. These substances induce sleep by diminishing the activity of nerve cells within the brain. Sleeping medications should be consumed at the lowest efficient dosage and for the briefest duration possible. Typically, they should…

“Slapped cheek syndrome,” an alternate term for fifth disease, is an infection triggered by erythrovirus. This condition is characterized primarily by the appearance of redness on the cheeks.  

A method used to obtain images of the skull involves taking X-rays. In instances of head injuries, these X-rays are utilized to identify fractures or foreign objects, as well as to assess conditions that impact the bones of the skull.  

A formation that appears on or within the skin, which can be either malignant or benign. Common benign types include keratoses and squamous papillomas, while others include sebaceous cysts, cutaneous horns, keratoacanthomas, and haemangiomas.