Diseases and
medical procedures
Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication
Procedimientos
Pharyngitis
Padecimientos
It is the swelling of the pharynx due to an infectious process of viral or bacterial origin, which can be acute or chronic, causing a sore throat, headache, high fever, swollen lymph nodes, irritation, and swallowing…
Plantar fasciitis
Padecimientos
It is a condition of the sole of the foot that produces intense pain and inflammation in the heel and that radiates to the toes due to being at rest or standing for a long time,…
Phenylketonuria
Padecimientos
It is a hereditary condition in which there is an excessive accumulation of phenylalanine in the body, as a result of an abnormal gene responsible for producing an enzyme that helps metabolize this amino acid present…
Pheochromocytoma
Padecimientos
It is a normally benign tumor that grows in one or both adrenal glands, releasing hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline, among others, which cause migraine, high blood pressure, excessive sweating, and palpitations. It usually appears…
Atrial fibrillation
Padecimientos
It is a serious anomaly in which there is heart rate acceleration and the atria beat uncontrollably and irregularly, hindering breathing. If it is not diagnosed and treated in time, it can cause the formation of…
Ventricular fibrillation
Padecimientos
It is an arrhythmia or heart rhythm abnormality in which the ventricles do not contract orderly and only vibrate, causing the heart to stop pumping blood to the body, which is why it constitutes a medical…
Fibroadenoma
Padecimientos
Fibromyalgia
Padecimientos
It is a neurological condition that can appear at any age in all genders, although its incidence is higher in women, causing chronic pain in muscles, bones, ligaments, and joints, as well as weakness, tiredness, insomnia,…
Lung scaring
Padecimientos
We are talking about a condition in which, due to various causes, the lungs are damaged at alveolar level, leaving scars that affect respiratory capacity, since the hardened scar tissue prevents these organs from performing their…
Cystic fibrosis
Padecimientos
It is a serious genetic disease that causes severe damage to various organs, including the lungs and the digestive system, altering the cells responsible for the production of mucus, digestive juices, and sweat, transforming them into…
Yellow fever
Padecimientos
It is a hemorrhagic viral infection caused by arboviruses of the Flavivirus family, transmitted by the bite of Aedes and Haemogogus mosquitoes, common in tropical areas, which can cause serious life-threatening health complications. There are three…
Rheumatic fever
Padecimientos
It is an inflammatory condition caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococcus bacterial infection in the throat not treated properly, which can cause serious cardiovascular, joint, brain, and skin damage. Although it can occur at…
Typhoid fever
Padecimientos
It is a serious condition caused by a bacterial infection by Salmonella typhi that affects the intestine and sometimes the bloodstream, spreading through feces, urine, water, and contaminated food, or by direct contact with an infected…
Anal fistula
Padecimientos
This condition is caused by the blockage of an anal gland, causing an abscess that tears the tissue of the perianal area, producing a connective anomaly (forming a tunnel) that leads to a dysfunction in the…
Anal fissure
Padecimientos
It is a condition that consists of a tear in the tissue mucosa that lines the anus, mainly caused by constipation and hard voluminous bowel movements, producing varying pain and bleeding, depending on the severity of…
