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Sepsis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly Sepsis may progress to septic shock This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs When the damage is severe, it can lead to death Early treatment of sepsis improves
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Gallstones - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Gallstones are hardened deposits of bile that can form in your gallbladder Bile is a digestive fluid produced in your liver and stored in your gallbladder When you eat, your gallbladder contracts and empties bile into your small intestine (duodenum)
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited conditions that affect the body's connective tissues These tissues provide support and give flexibility to the skin, joints, blood vessels and organs There are 13 types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome The most common types cause very flexible joints, fragile skin, and a higher risk of bruising and injury Symptoms typically can be managed