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… Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) On this page: What is low blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard … heart medicines. Health problems. Examples are thyroid disease, severe infection, and neuropathy. Trauma. Examples …
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… Stages of Lyme Disease On this page: Overview Overview … It takes at least 24 hours for a tick to transmit the Lyme disease bacteria. There are three stages of Lyme disease. If the disease isn't treated, it may progress in …
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… Black Lung Disease On this page: What is black lung disease? Black lung disease is a common name for a lung disease that develops …
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… Misdiagnosis of Lyme Disease On this page: Overview Overview Misdiagnosis of Lyme disease is common. The bacteria that cause the illness are … with current lab tests. People often test positive for Lyme disease when in fact they have a different bacterial illness …
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… Osgood-Schlatter Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a knee problem that causes pain and swelling in …
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… Degenerative Disc Disease On this page: What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease isn't really a disease. It's a term used to describe …
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… Symptoms of Lyme Disease On this page: Overview Overview The first symptom of Lyme disease in most people is an expanding red skin rash (called … symptoms only (no rash) or have no symptoms at all. If Lyme disease is not detected and treated while early symptoms are …
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… Osteotomy and Paget's Disease On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Osteotomy and Paget's disease Osteotomy ("bone cutting") is a procedure in which a … an area where there is more or healthier bone. In Paget's disease , bone tissue breakdown and rebuilding frequently …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Nutrition On this page: Overview Overview Most people with Parkinson's disease can eat the same healthy, balanced diet recommended … the help of a dietitian or doctor. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease and side effects of medicines used to treat the …
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… Gingivectomy for Gum Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Risks Gum surgery can introduce harmful bacteria into the bloodstream. Gum tissue is also at risk of infection. You … Risks Gum surgery can introduce harmful bacteria into the bloodstream. Gum tissue is also at risk of infection. You …