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… What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that affects your bones. It means you have bones … levels of estrogen in men can lead to bone loss. Certain diseases of the: Hormone (endocrine) system, such as … hyperthyroidism . Stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal diseases), such as malabsorption, Crohn's disease , …
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… Serious but rare problems can include: Heavy bleeding. Injury to the eye area. Inflammation of the tissue that … meningitis ). Leakage of the fluid around the brain. Brain injury. Scarring from surgery could decrease your sense of … risks can include heavy bleeding, meningitis , and brain injury. But these happen in less than 1 out of 100 sinus …
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… the mumps vaccine existed, mumps was a common childhood disease in Canada and the United States. What causes it? … people as much as you can so that you don't spread the disease. How is mumps treated? In most cases, people recover … Skin Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2008). Updated recommendations for isolation of …
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… emergency services immediately. Protect the person from injury. Keep them from falling if you can, or try to guide … mouth. Do not try to hold down the person. This can cause injury, such as a dislocated shoulder. Provide a safe area … of a sudden, severe headache. A seizure follows a head injury. A person with diabetes has a seizure. A seizure …
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… Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Safer Sex Sexually Transmitted Infections … MD - Family Medicine Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise … MD - Family Medicine & Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease This information does not replace the advice of a …
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… What is angina? Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease , or heart disease. For most people, it feels like chest pain or … or get help right away. Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack and Unstable Angina Current as …
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… . Accessed May 22, 2015. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. MMWR , 64(RR-03): …
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… the heart muscle. It's most often caused by coronary artery disease (sometimes called heart disease). Coronary artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis (sometimes called …
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… and the supporting ligaments are not fully developed. This injury is especially common in children between ages 2 and 3 … Although physical abuse is sometimes the cause of this injury, most often a parent, caregiver, or sibling is simply … or is trying to help or hurry a child along. But if the injury recurs often, abuse may be suspected. What are the …
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… This type of hair loss usually stops within 6 to 12 months. Diseases, such as lupus and hyperthyroidism . Heavy metal … child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …
