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This comprehensive book covers all you need to know about this
condition and covers causes, tests and treatment options including
surgical and non-surgical treatments. Pectus excavatum is a
condition acquired at the time of birth. It results in a deformed
chest with the sternum (breastbone) sunk into the chest. Among all
diseases that affect the appearance of chest wall, this one is the
most common. It occurs three times more frequently among males than
females. This essential compendium is a must have if you or a loved
one is suffering from this devastating condition.
Scoliosis is a disorder in which your backbone becomes curved at
the wrong angles. Its name is derived from the Greek work 'skolios'
which means 'crooked.' The normal shape of your backbone is such
that it is bent forward in the middle and backward at the top and
bottom. When you view a normal backbone from the side, you can see
the curve. And when you view from front, it looks straight. But if
you acquire scoliosis, this means that your backbone develops more
curves, which give your backbone an abnormal shape. The curves may
develop at both the top and bottom of the backbone. This results in
a backbone which has the shape of a 'C' or an 'S.' It is very
important to diagnose scoliosis as early as possible. This is
because if you get scoliosis while your bones are still growing,
your scoliosis will get severe over time. And the severity of your
backbone curve will worsen as long as your bones are growing. So if
the diagnosis was late, you have given your backbone curve a lot of
time to get worse. On the other hand, if you diagnose it soon after
you acquire scoliosis, you may be in the position to apply a number
of treatment methods such as braces to stop the worsening of your
backbone curve or even improve the curve.
Polymyositis (PM) is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes
weakness and swelling of the skeletal muscles, which control
movement. If you or a loved on is suffering from this devastating
disease, Polymyositis: Causes, Tests and Treatment is the reference
book you need to beat the disease and live a symptom free life.
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. The word
'blepharitis' comes from two Greek words: blepharos which means
'eyelid' and 'itis' which typically means inflammation. It can
cause irritation, itching and redness on the eyelids, at the part
where eyelashes grow. Blepharitis can happen due to a number of
reasons such as a bacterial or a skin infection. If you are
suffering from blepharitis, this book gives you all the information
you need to know about causes, tests and treatments. Plus, a
complete listing of naturopathic physicians for every state.
Canine parvovirus, "parvo," is a viral disease that is common in
puppies under six months old. Parvovirus is a kind of virus that
has many types. Each type normally affects specific species such as
dogs, cats, or humans. Today, canine parvovirus is one of the most
widespread diseases found in dogs. If the disease is not diagnosed
early enough, it can cause death. If it's diagnosed early and an
aggressive therapy is used for treatment, the dog can be saved.
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