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.