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Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure [1] in which the muscles of the cardia (lower esophageal sphincter or LES) are cut, allowing food and liquids to pass to the stomach.It is used to treat achalasia, a disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax properly, making it difficult for food and liquids to reach the stomach.
Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) is an endoscope treatment designed to relieve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The TIF procedure, similar to Nissen fundoplication , alleviates GERD symptoms by wrapping a portion of the stomach around the esophagus.
UVB can cause the formation of freckles and dark spots, both of which are symptoms of photoaging; these are most common in people with fair or light skin. [7] With frequent long-term exposure to UVB rays, signs of photoaging might appear and precancerous lesions or skin cancer may develop. [4]
It can appear hours to days after exposure. Treatment: Treating contact dermatitis usually involves applying steroid creams or ointments to your skin, Dr. Zeichner says. In more severe cases, your ...
Treatment is with either nicotinic acid or nicotinamide supplementation. [1] Improvements typically begin within a couple of days. [1] General improvements in diet are also frequently recommended. [3] Decreasing sun exposure via sunscreen and proper clothing is important while the skin heals. [1] Without treatment death may occur. [3]
The standard treatment for dermatomyositis is a corticosteroid drug, given either in pill form or intravenously. Immunosuppressant drugs, such as azathioprine and methotrexate, may reduce inflammation in people who do not respond well to prednisone. Periodic treatment using intravenous immunoglobulin can also improve recovery
Cherry angioma, also called cherry hemangioma [1] or Campbell de Morgan Spot, [2] is a small bright red dome-shaped bump on the skin. [3] It ranges between 0.5 – 6 mm in diameter and usually several are present, typically on the chest and arms, and increasing in number with age. [3] [4] If scratched, they may bleed. [5]
A 3-day treatment course with the 0.015% gel is recommended for the scalp and face, while a 2-day treatment course with the 0.05% gel is recommended for the trunk and extremities. [61] Treatment with the 0.015% gel was found to completely clear 57% of AK, while the 0.05% gel had a 34% clearance rate. [62]