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… Degenerative Disc Disease On this page: Related Information What is degenerative … by disc changes. This may include using ice or heat and taking over-the-counter medicines. If you develop health …
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… and fluid in the centre of the nerve layer (cystoid macular edema). Swelling of the clear covering of the eye … for your doctor to check for other eye problems, such as damage from diabetes. When a cataract isn't treated until after … You do not have glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or macular degeneration. Surgery may not improve eyesight in people who …
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… Toothache and Gum Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Toothaches … problems are common. But you can usually prevent them by taking good care of your teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth …
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… Hip Fracture On this page: Related Information What is a … images. A bone scan, which involves injecting a dye, then taking images. It can show hairline fractures, where the …
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… Feeding Your Infant On this page: Overview Related Information Overview From birth, infants … D supplement. When your baby is no longer breastfeeding or taking formula, your doctor may recommend a vitamin D …
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… Missed or Irregular Periods On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Menstrual … Think about whether the problems started when you began taking a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes …
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… Scalp Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Many people … protein, and other nutrients such as iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Damage to the hair shafts from burns or other …
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… Birthmarks On this page: Related Information What are birthmarks? A … Salmon patches (also called stork bites, angel kisses, and macular stains). Salmon patches are thin, flat, light pink …
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… Indoor Tanning: Is It Safe? On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When people use a tanning bed … melanoma . Indoor tanning, especially if used before age 35, increases your risk for all these skin cancers. And …
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… Osteoporosis Risk Factors On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Whether a person develops … minor injury, you are more likely to develop osteoporosis. Taking corticosteroids or certain other medicines. Some …