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… Difference Between Influenza (Flu) and a Cold On this page: Overview Overview Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both types of upper respiratory infections (URIs) . … Colds usually last 1 to 2 weeks. As the cold gets worse, your nose may get stuffy with thicker mucus . You can catch …
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… Heart Failure: Avoiding Colds and Flu On this page: Overview … dangerous if you have heart failure, and you are at higher risk of developing dangerous complications, such as pneumonia. Wash your hands often, especially when you are around people with …
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… Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer On this page: Overview Related … that can lead to cirrhosis . The damage that results increases the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular … antiviral therapy to treat chronic HBV infection may lower your risk for developing liver cancer. If you have chronic …
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… Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women On this page: Related … are more likely to have osteoporosis if you did not reach your ideal bone thickness ( bone density ) during your childhood and teenage years. In women, bone loss increases around menopause , when ovaries produce less …
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… bed. After your nail separates from its nail bed, no matter what the reason, it won't reattach. Nails grow back slowly. … are red and sore and cuticles that bleed. Nail-biting also increases the chance of bacterial infections around your … if the nail is partly attached. Soak your finger or toe in cold water for 20 minutes after trimming the nail. Apply a …
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… Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) On this page: Overview … tailbone (coccyx) can occur when you slip or fall and hit your tailbone (impact injury). The most common symptom of a … chance of developing an infection when the skin over your tailbone is cut, scraped, or punctured after an injury. …
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… think that any of your fingers might have frostbite? Yes Cold temperature exposure No Cold temperature exposure Have you had a major … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . …
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… you think that any of your toes might have frostbite? Yes Cold temperature exposure No Cold temperature exposure Have you had a major … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . …
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… Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes On this page: Overview … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Overview A blow to the chest can cause a minor or serious injury. It is not unusual to have the "wind knocked out of … after a chest injury, it is important to determine whether your pain might be caused by a heart problem. If you do not have any symptoms of a heart attack or angina , your pain is probably caused by your chest injury. Serious …
