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Crohn's Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine
<b>Crohn's disease</b> is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. It is an autoimmune disorder, meaning your body's immune system</b> ...
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Erythema Nodosum | Johns Hopkins Medicine
<b>Erythema nodosum</b> is characterized by tender, red bumps, usually found symmetrically on the shins. Up to 55 percent of cases have no clear identifiable</b> ...
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections | Johns Hopkins Medicine
After creating platelet-rich plasma from a patient’s blood sample, that solution is injected into the target area, such as an injured knee or a tendon. In some</b> ...
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Portal Hypertension | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Symptoms and signs of <b>portal hypertension</b> include: Gastrointestinal bleeding: You may notice blood in the stools, or you may vomit blood if any large</b> ...
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
<b>Multiple sclerosis (MS</b>) is a long-lasting (chronic) disease of the central nervous system. It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, a condition in which</b> ...
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Glomerulonephritis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
410-955-5000 Maryland. 855-695-4872 Outside of Maryland. +1-410-502-7683 International. When the kidneys' filters (glomeruli) become inflamed and scarred it is</b> ...
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Common Characteristics of Liver Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Some common liver disease symptoms include the following, each of which are described briefly below: Jaundice. A yellowing of the skin and eyes. Cholestasis. Liver</b> ...
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Thoracentesis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
<b>Thoracentesis</b> is a procedure to remove fluid or air from around the lungs. A needle is put through the chest wall into the pleural space. The pleural space</b> ...
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Kidney Transplant | Johns Hopkins Medicine
855-695-4872 Outside of Maryland. +1-410-502-7683 International. A <b>kidney transplant</b> is a surgery done to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney</b> ...
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Arthritis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
<b>Lupus</b>. This is a chronic autoimmune disorder. It causes periods of inflammation and damage in joints, tendons, and organs. Scleroderma. This autoimmune</b> ...
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