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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About Testing Genetic … lung diseases and will get them at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). Some types of abnormal AAT can also damage the liver. AAT deficiency is a rare disorder and is the …
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… Complex Regional Pain Syndrome On this page: … but most people have. CRPS can happen to anyone at any age. Females in their 40s to 60s are more likely to get it. … that may be blotchy or shiny. Skin that may feel hotter or colder than other areas of your body. Swelling, joint …
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… Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … right for a while. It most often happens as a result of damage to your kidneys over many years. But it can also happen … pain relievers called NSAIDs and certain antibiotics. Being older. The kidneys begin to work less well as people age. …
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… Low Back Pain On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … overuse, injury, illness, or changes that happen with age, such as arthritis. In most cases, it's not clear what … . This type of arthritis is usually caused by getting older. When arthritis affects the small joints in the spine, …
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… Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack On this page: Alan's Story Alan's Story Alan is something of a miracle man. At the age of 32, he had a massive heart attack. But more than 40 … positive and finding the humour in any situation is a message Alan shares with everyone he talks with about heart …
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… Ménière's Disease On this page: … of those who have it. The disease usually occurs in people ages 40 to 60, but anyone can have it. What causes it? The … come less often after that. In some cases, each attack damages the inner ear. Over time your inner ear may become so …
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… Carotid Artery Stenting On this page: Treatment Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … Infection. Bleeding at the catheter insertion site. Damage to the blood vessel at the catheter insertion site. … again. The risks of a procedure depend on things like your age and your overall health. Citations Meschia …
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… Type 1 Diabetes On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … nerves, and kidneys. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but it usually starts in children or young adults. It's … complications. If complications are treated early, the damage may be stopped, slowed, or possibly reversed. Health …
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… same for everyone who has atrial fibrillation. But on average, people who have atrial fibrillation are 5 times more … 5 Your own risk of bleeding may be higher or lower than average, based on your age and your own health. For example, your risk may be …
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… doctor. You and your doctor will want to consider: Your age and how long you expect to live. Your PSA level. Your … is so small it can only be seen through a microscope. Your age and current health make you a good candidate for active … doctor. You and your doctor will want to consider: Your age and how long you expect to live. Your PSA level. Your …
