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… helps fight infections by attacking the germs that cause diseases. But just like with any other part of your body, … Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Getting Support Myalgic …
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… Basics What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the … problems that can cause similar symptoms, such as Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. How is ulcerative … take an active role in managing a health condition. Bowel Disease: Changing Your Diet Symptoms The main symptoms of …
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… and long-term problems. These include joint destruction and kidney damage. Specific treatment depends on whether you are … Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Kidney Stones Osteoarthritis Adaptation Date: … and long-term problems. These include joint destruction and kidney damage. Specific treatment depends on whether you are …
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… of the heart and blood vessels Checks for coronary artery disease Checks for problems with blood vessels and heart … blood flow to the heart muscle Checks for coronary artery disease Checks for damage caused by a heart attack … or pressure, or shortness of breath Checks for signs of diseases that affect the walls and chambers of the heart …
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… Information Overview Whether a person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia should still be allowed to drive is a common dilemma faced by people who have the disease and by their caregivers. Taking away driving … people not drive if they have moderate Alzheimer's disease—when memory loss is noticeable and complex …
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… are benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) , Ménière's disease , vestibular neuritis , and labyrinthitis . Injury … with sugar, clear broth, and gelatin dessert. If you have kidney or heart disease and have to limit fluids, talk with … with sugar, clear broth, and gelatin dessert. If you have kidney or heart disease and have to limit fluids, talk with …
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… fibromyalgia . But you may have lab tests to rule out other diseases. Or these tests can find out if you have another disease along with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia may occur along with other joint and muscle (rheumatic) diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis . Finding these other …
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… large blood vessels in the abdomen and groin. To bypass the diseased part of the blood vessel, blood is redirected … man-made material. This graft is sewn above and below the diseased vessel so that blood flows through the graft and … or iliac arteries) in the abdomen and pelvis. Usually the disease must be causing significant symptoms or be …
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… a man-made material. This graft is sewn above and below the diseased artery so that blood flows through the graft and around the diseased part. In this picture, a graft bypasses the … footnote 1 , footnote 2 Learn more Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Bypass …
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… Ebola or Marburg virus infection? Ebola and Marburg virus diseases are rare but often deadly diseases that are caused by the Ebola or Marburg virus. A … started in Africa, and that is where most cases of the disease have happened. Infections have occurred in other …
