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… Restrictive Cardiomyopathy On this page: Related Information What is restrictive … When your heart muscle is stiff, it can't stretch to allow enough blood to enter its lower chambers, the ventricles . So blood
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… Mononucleosis (Mono) On this page: Related Information What is mononucleosis … But a person who has a weakened immune system may be at higher risk for mono. You can pass EBV to others for several … or naproxen (Aleve), for a sore throat or headache or to lower a fever. When you have mono: Don't play contact sports …
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… Guillain-Barré Syndrome On this page: Related Information What is Guillain-Barré … the sides of your face. Trouble speaking, chewing, and swallowing. Not being able to move your eyes. Back pain. … spreads to muscles that control breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. Call your doctor or get help right away if …
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… B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer On this page: Overview Related Information Overview People who are infected with … antiviral therapy to treat chronic HBV infection may lower your risk for developing liver cancer. If you have … with ultrasound of the liver, liver function tests, and blood tests every 6 to 12 months are recommended for people …
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… Stopping Facial Bleeding On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If emergency care is not needed, the following steps will protect the wound and protect you from another person's blood. Wash your hands well with soap and water, if …
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… Types of Chest Injuries On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A blow to the chest can cause a minor or serious injury. It is … that organs inside the chest, such as the lungs, heart, or blood vessels, have been damaged. Other symptoms often …
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… Pressure Injuries: Stages On this page: Related Information Pressure injuries are … of the skin. It can look like a scrape (abrasion) or a shallow crater in the skin. Sometimes this stage looks like a … such as infection of the bone ( osteomyelitis ) or blood ( sepsis ), can occur if pressure progress. Sometimes …
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… Heart Failure Complications On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Even if you are treating your … learn to take the proper steps to prevent them. The table below outlines the complications of heart failure. Common … Anemia Decreased oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in red blood cells Weakness and fatigue May raise risk of problems …
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… What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Surgery Overview Tooth extraction is the … steadily decrease in the days after the extraction. A blood clot will form in the tooth socket after the … of your cheek or lip. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If the dentist gave you a …
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… Giant Cell Arteritis On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is giant cell … (say "ar-tuh-RY-tus"), or GCA, is inflammation of the blood vessels. It mostly affects the arteries that carry … are the symptoms? Symptoms may start either suddenly or slowly. They may include: A new headache, often near the …