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… all people who have rheumatic fever develop rheumatic heart disease. This infection causes swelling and muscle damage to … all people who have rheumatic fever develop rheumatic heart disease. This infection causes swelling and muscle damage to …
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… What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver . In time, … like hugging. Prevention There is no vaccine to prevent the disease. Anyone who has hepatitis C can spread the virus to … with a social worker or counsellor about what having the disease means to you. You also may want to find a support …
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… to treat symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Have surgery to treat your symptoms. Key points to remember GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) symptoms may not get better on their own. It's … symptoms. FAQs What is GERD? GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the flow of stomach juices back up into the …
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… tube that was cut in a tubal ligation . Remove the diseased part of the tube. This may be done to treat a … to treat people whose infertility is caused by: Blocked or diseased fallopian tubes. Severe endometriosis. A tubal … might recommend IVF if: You have severe tubal damage or disease. You are 35 or older. You may want to try to get …
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… those who smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Children of people who smoke are more likely to … those who smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Children of people who smoke are more likely to …
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… condition, such as a chronic infection, inflammatory bowel disease , a malabsorption syndrome , or colorectal cancer . … condition, such as a chronic infection, inflammatory bowel disease , a malabsorption syndrome , or colorectal cancer . …
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… reducing your risk of heart attack increase resistance to disease, including adult onset diabetes reduce stress, …
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… allergies, post-nasal drip, or asthma. Several chronic lung diseases also cause a dry, hacking cough. Some people cough … allergies, post-nasal drip, or asthma. Several chronic lung diseases also cause a dry, hacking cough. Some people cough …
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… Helicobacter Pylori Tests Peptic Ulcer Disease Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: … Helicobacter Pylori Tests Peptic Ulcer Disease Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
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… or radiation therapy may be used to control your disease. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … or radiation therapy may be used to control your disease. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …