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… Night Sweats On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What are night sweats? … in menopause have night sweats. Night sweats can also be related to other health problems. It's important to see your … results of your examination. For example, you might have blood tests or an X-ray to help find the cause of your …
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… Presbyopia On this page: Related Information What is presbyopia? … that reverse presbyopia are being developed and tested. Related Information Contact Lenses Farsightedness … that reverse presbyopia are being developed and tested. Related Information Contact Lenses Farsightedness …
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… Partner Support During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Why is it important to support … and after pregnancy may feel happier and less stressed. Lower stress in moms during pregnancy may help infants too. … time to exercise, visit friends, or spend time on a hobby. Related Information Pregnancy Current as of: …
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… Osteochondritis Dissecans of a Joint On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) … a piece of bone or cartilage (or both) inside a joint loses blood supply and dies. It may be caused by injury or by … osteochondritis dissecans focuses on resting the joint to allow the cartilage and bone to heal and the swelling to …
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… Cell Disease: Splenic Sequestration On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Splenic sequestration is a … sickle cell disease . It happens when a lot of sickled red blood cells get trapped in the spleen. The spleen can … and young children who have sickle cell disease. It may follow a respiratory infection. In older children and adults, …
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… Determining the Seriousness of a Burn On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The seriousness of a burn is … the skin to injure muscle, ligaments , tendons , nerves, blood vessels, and bones. These burns always require medical … for signs of infection during the healing of any burn. Related Information Burns and Electric Shock Swelling …
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… Sudden Changes in Vision On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Vision changes may mean a … lines the back of the eyeball (retina), optic nerve, or blood vessels in the eye . Evaluation by a health … may be a sign of a problem such as glaucoma or iritis . Related Information Eye Injuries Eye Problems in Children: …
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… Preventing Bleeding Episodes On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many people who have hemophilia … what sports are right for you or your child. Keep the following in mind before you take part in a sport or activity: … Basketball. Bicycling. Bowling. Tennis. Sports that have a high risk for bleeding include: Soccer. Football. Hockey. …
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… Hiatal Hernia On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is a hiatal … may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as … wedge under the head of your mattress. (Adding extra pillows does not work.) Do not wear tight clothing around your …
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… and Other Seasonal Allergies On this page: Related Information What are seasonal … allergy medicine may help with some symptoms. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Managing your allergies … Limit the time you spend outside when pollen counts are high (during midday and afternoon). Wear a pollen mask or …