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… What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Surgery Overview Laser in-situ … doesn't damage nearby tissues. The flap is then replaced, allowing for rapid healing. LASIK is performed in a surgeon's … is better at treating lower levels of farsightedness than higher levels. Risks The risk of complications from LASIK …
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… Overview Self-Care Medicines Complementary Treatments Related Information What is … causes ME/CFS. It seems to follow after a flu-like illness. High stress may also lead to ME/CFS for some people. And … with some or all of these may be a symptom of undiagnosed diabetes. Severe headache that does not improve with home …
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… Screening and Eye Exams for Adults On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If you know that you … complete eye examinations more often. For people who have diabetes, experts recommend a yearly eye examination. If you … (1): 39–45. DOI: 10.1139/i06-126e. Accessed July 19, 2020. Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert …
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… Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread On this page: Overview Related Information Overview HIV does not survive well … be spread from one person to another in any of the following ways: Casual contact In studies of hundreds of … the infected person or contact with the infected person's blood. HIV is not spread in such settings where exposures …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview A poison is … of poisonings occur in the home. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning. That's because they're naturally … Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …
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… Artery Disease: Family History On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You're more likely to have … some risk factors for coronary artery disease, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, may be related to certain inherited genes . …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Poisonous … tongue, scalp, or feet Do you have numbness or tingling below the bite? Yes Numbness or tingling below bite No … a fever? Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… Ménière's Disease On this page: Related Information What is Ménière's … who will get Ménière's disease. But your risk may be higher than normal if you have: Another family member who has it. An autoimmune disease , such as diabetes, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis. Had a head injury, …
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… Cellulitis On this page: Related Information What is cellulitis? … the infection and reduce symptoms. Some people are at higher risk for cellulitis, such as those who have diabetes, a weakened immune system, or edema . They also …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Alcohol and … substance use disorder. They may use drugs to get a "high" or to relieve stress and emotional problems. Drugs … Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …