Template:Infobox medical condition
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Usage[edit source]
This template organizes information about medical conditions in a structured infobox.
Example[edit source]
{{Infobox medical condition
| name = Irritable Bowel Syndrome
| synonyms = IBS, spastic colon
| image =
| caption =
| pronounce =
| specialty = [[Gastroenterology]]
| symptoms = Abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation
| complications =
| onset =
| duration = Long term
| types = IBS-C (constipation predominant), IBS-D (diarrhea predominant), IBS-M (mixed type)
| causes = Unknown
| risks = Food sensitivity, stress
| diagnosis = Based on symptoms, ruled out other conditions
| differential = [[Inflammatory bowel disease]], [[Celiac disease]], [[Gastroenteritis]]
| prevention =
| treatment = Dietary changes, medication, psychological therapy
| medication = [[Laxatives]], [[Antispasmodics]], [[Antidepressants]]
| prognosis =
| frequency = 10–15% globally
| deaths =
}}
Parameters[edit source]
- `name` - Name of the condition.
- `synonyms` - Other names or terms for the condition.
- `image` - Relevant image or diagram.
- `caption` - Caption for the image.
- `pronounce` - Pronunciation of the condition.
- `specialty` - The medical specialty related to the condition.
- `symptoms` - Common symptoms.
- `complications` - Potential complications.
- `onset` - Typical age or stage of onset.
- `duration` - Duration of the condition.
- `types` - Different types or categories of the condition.
- `causes` - Known causes.
- `risks` - Risk factors.
- `diagnosis` - How the condition is diagnosed.
- `differential` - Conditions to rule out in diagnosis.
- `prevention` - Preventative measures.
- `treatment` - Treatments available.
- `medication` - Medications commonly used.
- `prognosis` - Prognosis or outcome.
- `frequency` - Frequency or prevalence.
- `deaths` - Mortality rate or statistics.
Notes[edit source]
Place this template at the top of a medical condition's page to provide an organized summary of key details.