PREGNANCY
hCG – Blood pregnancy test
The acronym Beta hCG, or BhCG, refers to the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin. Its blood dosage is widely used as a pregnancy test, as this is a hormone produced by the embryo’s cells.
DERMATOLOGY
Gynecology
Breast Pain: Causes, Treatment and the Risk of Cancer
Breast pain is an extremely common symptom. About 60% of women experience some degree of mastalgia, but few consider this symptom important enough to seek medical help.
Nephrology
Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) With Antibiotics
Urinary tract infections should always be treated with antibiotics. The length of treatment and type of medication depends on the severity of the infection and the patient’s medical history.
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Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) With Antibiotics
Urinary tract infections should always be treated with antibiotics. The length of treatment and type of medication depends on the severity of the infection and the patient’s medical history.
Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. It is characterized by a painful rash in a band, usually on one side of the body. The pain may persist after healing, as postherpetic neuralgia.
Male Yeast Infection: Symptoms, Pictures & Treatment
Candida balanoposthitis is a type of male candidiasis affecting the genital area. Symptoms include itching, redness and swelling of the penis, as well as white discharge.
Photos of shingles (herpes zoster)
See real images of shingles (herpes zoster) on different parts of the body. Identify the visual signs of varicella-zoster virus infection and understand how it manifests itself on the skin in a clear and educational way.
Anal Itching (Pruritus Ani): 12 Causes and Treatment
Anal itching is a very common condition that often causes a lot of discomfort and embarrassment. Itching in the anus is a symptom, not a disease in itself.
DERMATOLOGY
AUTHORS & REVIEWERS
Dr. Pedro Pinheiro
GP and Nephrologist
Dr. Renata Campos
GP and Nephrologist
Dr. Renato Oliveira
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Fernanda Campos
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Dr. Joana Bracks
Dermatologist
Dr. Claudia Miliauskas
Psychiatrist
Dr. Miguel Pinheiro
Radiologist
Dr. Joana Pinheiro
Dermatologist
Dr. Leandro Basto
General surgeon
Dr. Daniel Setta
Cardiologist
