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Wheat Allergy – Overview, Causes and Prevention

Overview of wheat allergy Wheat allergy is an adverse immune response triggered by specific proteins found in wheat. When an individual with a wheat allergy consumes wheat or wheat-containing products, their immune system identifies certain wheat proteins as foreign invaders, leading to an allergic reaction. This reaction is characterized by …

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Wrist Pain – Types, Causes and Treatment

Definition Wrist pain is a common and discomforting ailment characterized by pain, tenderness, or aching sensations in the wrist area. It can stem from various factors, such as repetitive strain injuries from activities like typing, writing, or excessive use of electronic devices, as well as sports-related injuries, fractures, arthritis, or …

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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) – Types, and Treatment

What is Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome? Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is characterised by attacks of rapid heart rate (tachycardia), which is shown in an electrocardiogram (ECG). In some people the ECG abnormality may be present without any symptoms such as tachycardia. The heartbeat is regulated by electrical impulses that travel through the atria (upper …

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Wells Syndrome or Eosinophilic Cellulitis – Overview and Causes

Definition Wells syndrome or Eosinophilic cellulitis is an acute, rare dermatosis of unknown etiology. Eosinophilic cellulitis is reported infrequently in children and is manifested by eosinophil infiltration in the dermis. Eosinophilic cellulitis presents with sudden onset of single or multiple mildly painful or pruritic, erythematous plaques. The lesions are usually …

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Wilms Tumor – Causes, Diagnosis, and Complications.

What is Wilms Tumor? Wilms tumor is a rare kidney cancer that is highly treatable. Most kids with Wilms tumor survive and go on to live normal, healthy lives. Also known as nephroblastoma, Wilms tumor can affect both kidneys, but usually develops in just one. Doctors believe that the tumor …

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Whipple’s disease- Causes, Complications, and Treatment

Definition Whipple’s disease is a multi-system infectious bacterial disease that interferes with the body’s ability to metabolize fats. Caused by the bacterium Tropheryma whipplei, the disorder can affect any system in the body, including the brain, eyes, heart, joints, and lungs, but usually occurs in the gastrointestinal system. Neurological symptoms …

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