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K35 — Acute appendicitis: Symptoms, diagnosis, and when to seek emergency care
Acute appendicitis is a common and potentially serious medical condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached…
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K30 — Dyspepsia: Indigestion explained and how to treat it
Dyspepsia, commonly known as indigestion, is a prevalent digestive discomfort experienced by many people at some point in their lives.…
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K26 — Duodenal ulcer: What it means and how to manage it
Duodenal ulcers are sores that develop inside the lining of the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. While…
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K25 — Gastric ulcer: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Gastric ulcers, also known as stomach ulcers, are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, esophagus, or small…
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K20 — Esophagitis: What it is, symptoms, and treatment options
Esophagitis refers to inflammation of the esophagus – the muscular tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach.…
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K74.60 — Liver cirrhosis: Understanding the progression and treatment
Liver cirrhosis represents a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by long-term liver damage. This damage can…
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K31.9 — Stomach condition: What could it mean and what to do
K31.9 represents a diagnostic code used in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) system, specifically denoting “gastritis and duodenitis, unspecified.”…
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K76.0 — Fatty liver disease: Causes, risks, and how to manage it
Fatty liver disease, medically coded as K76.0, is a growing health concern globally affecting millions of people. It encompasses a…