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… Paget's Disease of Bone On this page: What is Paget's disease of bone? Paget's disease is a problem of abnormal bone growth. It may affect …
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… Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause … What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a genetic red blood cell disorder. It changes …
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… and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who … and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who …
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… exposed to irritating chemicals. Falls. Sex. A genital injury often causes severe pain that usually goes away … diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area? "Hardware" … pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area No Diabetes, …
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… Peptic Ulcer Disease On this page: Cause What Increases … of ulcers. Physical stress caused by a serious illness or injury. Examples are a major trauma, surgery, or the need to … Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria Helicobacter …
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… Ascites and Liver Disease On this page: Overview Overview Ascites is the … be a complication of other health problems, such as liver disease and some cancers. How is ascites treated? Treatment … be a complication of other health problems, such as liver disease and some cancers. How is ascites treated? Treatment …
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… Tay-Sachs Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Tay-Sachs disease? Tay-Sachs is a rare disease that is passed down through some families. A person …
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… First Aid for a Spinal Injury On this page: Overview Overview The possibility of a spinal injury must be considered anytime an accident involves the … move the person if you think he or she may have a spinal injury unless there is an immediate threat to his or her …
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… Abdominal Pain Following an Injury On this page: Overview Overview Blunt abdominal … deep enough to enter the abdominal cavity. After a minor injury to the belly, pain, nausea, or vomiting may occur. … other symptoms that continue, increase, or develop after an injury may be a sign of organ damage. Current as of: …
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… Stages of Lyme Disease On this page: Overview Overview … It takes at least 24 hours for a tick to transmit the Lyme disease bacteria. There are three stages of Lyme disease. If the disease isn't treated, it may progress in …
