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… of neurological conditions that are similar to Parkinson's disease but have unique features. These syndromes can be … can cause dizziness when standing up due to a drop in blood pressure. This can lead to falls. There is no way to … is linked to protein deposits called Lewy bodies in brain cells. The dementia symptoms can include problems with …
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… is a procedure to treat peripheral arterial disease of the legs. The procedure widens narrowed arteries in the pelvis or legs. It can help blood flow better. This may decrease leg pain or help wounds … Radiation risk There is always a slight risk of damage to cells or tissues from being exposed to any radiation, …
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… it hurt when you breathe? This can be a warning sign of a blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism . Yes … Pain and swelling in the lower leg can be symptoms of a blood clot. Yes Pain or swelling in one calf No Pain or … or take medicine that weakens your immune system ? Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No …
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… risk for a heart attack or stroke. Have coronary artery disease . Have peripheral arterial disease . Have had or are … attack (TIA). How do they work? Antiplatelets prevent blood clots from forming in your blood vessels and heart. … action by reducing the clumping of platelets. Platelets are cells that stick together, or clump, and help to form blood …
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… and Prepare for the Worst Health Threats in Your Community Disease Transmission from Humans, Animals, and Insects Get … for the Worst Earthquakes, slides, pandemic flu and other disease outbreaks, and accidents or exposures involving … into the air, for instance. If bacteria or viruses causing diseases such as anthrax , pneumonic plague, smallpox , or …
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… pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes for endometrial cancer cells. Removing and checking the cancerous lymph nodes will … grade of the cancer. And it may reduce the spread of the disease. The procedure can be done through an incision in … or by laparoscope . The surgery may be done: If cancer cells are found in certain lymph nodes that were removed in …
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… (systemic lupus erythematosus)? Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's natural defence system … problems with your skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, nerves, or blood cells. Systemic lupus erythematosus is the most common and …
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… you visited and whether you think you may have gotten a disease. Many diseases don't show up right away. And some … taking a few walks while on a long flight to increase the blood circulation in your legs. (Taking walks is good advice … every 1 to 2 hours during flights to prevent dangerous blood clots during long periods of travel. Sitting still …
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… Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening … Pregnancy Heavy Menstrual Periods HELLP Syndrome High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy Hormonal … Passing Tissue During Pregnancy Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess …
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… A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina. These infections are very … use during menopause. Having diabetes, especially if your blood sugar tends to be high. Having a disease that weakens the immune system, such as HIV. Using …
