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… to each other, such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and diabetes. When you have more than one health problem, you have different health care needs. One disease can make another disease worse, and the total effect of all the diseases may …
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… What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve . This nerve carries … you have glaucoma. Carry a wallet card or other identification that says that you have glaucoma. Learn more Using … Trabeculoplasty for Glaucoma Surgery for Glaucoma and a Cataract Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma Tube-Shunt Surgery for …
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… symptoms. It can also help lower your risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, and other long-term health problems. … so that they no longer function. Genetic and autoimmune diseases . Removal of both ovaries (oophorectomy). This … urinary tract infections. Higher risk of tooth loss and gum disease. When To Call Call your doctor if you have: …
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… may want to consider hospice palliative care if: You have a disease or illness that is expected to shorten your life. Treatment that tries to cure the disease or prolong your life has become more of a burden … may benefit from hospice palliative care when their disease has reached an advanced stage: Cancer AIDS ALS …
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… Repeated episodes may be caused by inflammatory bowel disease . Diarrhea may also be caused by malabsorption … or take medicine that weakens your immune system ? Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems Do …
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… arthritis. Osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease) is the most common type of arthritis. Less common … includes things like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune … includes things like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune …
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… for having: A genetic condition, such as Down syndrome . A disease that can run in families, such as Tay-Sachs disease … test, your doctor may: Put a thin, flexible tube called a catheter through your vagina and cervix into the placenta. … transabdominal CVS. The doctor uses ultrasound to guide the catheter or needle to the right spot. What are the benefits …
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… themselves. (Family history means having relatives with the disease.) Women who have tested positive for gene changes … sexual interest. And it raises your risk for other diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis . When your ovaries are removed, …
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… a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are … to Avoid Infection Opportunistic Infections in HIV HIV medication Antiretroviral medicines for HIV HIV: Antiretroviral …
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… information on health topics like: Childhood and adult disease prevention Infant vision and dental care …
