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… Dupuytren's Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Dupuytren's disease? In Dupuytren's (say "duh-pwee-TRAHNZ") disease, tissue under the skin in the palm of your hand, …
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… may occur from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. The groin areas are located on each side of the body … pain from the hip), or limping include: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease . It affects the blood supply and proper placement … ( toxic synovitis ). Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This disease causes inflamed, swollen, stiff, and often painful …
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… develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. They can also be caused by the natural process of … 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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… right away when a permanent tooth has been knocked out. An injury could crack, chip, or break a tooth. Or it could make … have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain … off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are: Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and …
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… a lack of good communication. Medical errors may result in injury or death. Some examples of medical errors are: Having … a lack of good communication. Medical errors may result in injury or death. Some examples of medical errors are: Having …
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… illness. Having HIV puts you at a higher risk for foodborne diseases, so learn how to prepare and store food safely. For … illness. Having HIV puts you at a higher risk for foodborne diseases, so learn how to prepare and store food safely. For …
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… can develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Back problems and injuries often occur during sports … lifting or pulling heavy objects, and having a degenerative disease such as osteoporosis . Slumping or slouching alone … , osteoporosis , spinal stenosis , and Paget's disease . They are most common in older adults. In rare …
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Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) On this page: Overview … occur when you slip or fall and hit your tailbone (impact injury). The most common symptom of a tailbone injury is pain when you sit, especially if you slump or sit …
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… Heat After an Injury On this page: Overview Overview Experts disagree about the use of heat after an injury. Some experts: Do not recommend using heat because it … swelling, especially in the first few hours right after the injury. If you decide to use heat and you notice that the …
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… Traumatic Brain Injury On this page: What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from a mild concussion to a severe …