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… of generalized anxiety disorder is not known. Some studies show that it might be passed through the family (genetic). … startled easily. Having problems falling or staying asleep. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your health and how often you worry or feel anxious. People with generalized …
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… the eardrum or the bones of the middle ear, which affects how well sound can move into the inner ear. Long-term … may become so severe that these changes no longer work. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical … tests may be done to check if you have hearing loss and how severe it is. You may be referred to an audiologist for …
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… cry or laugh for no reason and may have trouble controlling how long or intensely you cry or laugh. You may also feel none of the usual relief after crying or laughing. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can diagnose PBA based on … is sometimes mistaken for depression or bipolar disorder. How is pseudobulbar affect (PBA) treated? PBA is treated …
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… in people of any age. Whether a noise is harmful depends on how loud it is and how long you're around it. Noise can affect hearing in … tools, lawn mowers, household appliances, and vehicles. How does noise-induced hearing loss develop? To be heard, …
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… above 85 decibels (dB) are harmful. But this depends on how long and how often you are exposed to the sound and whether you wear … symphony Car races Gunshot, siren at 30 metres (100 feet) How to know when noise levels may be harmful An easy way to …
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… prevent them by taking good care of your teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth , gums, and the bones around your teeth … tooth pain when you touch a tooth or when you eat or drink foods that are hot, cold, sweet, or sour (a sensitive … or medical problems, such as anemia , that interfere with how well the body can absorb certain vitamins. Teething in …
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… effects may depend on what caused the fluid buildup, how bad it gets, and how the baby responds to treatment. What causes it? This condition is caused by an imbalance between how much fluid the brain makes and how well the body is able …
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… sac. Preterm labour. Placental abruption. Stillbirth. How is polyhydramnios diagnosed? Your doctor can use … fluid that surround the baby. If these measurements show too much fluid, more tests may be done to try to find the cause. How is it treated? In most cases, treatment is not needed. …
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… this can happen to police officers and health care workers. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about the … traumatic event. You'll also be asked about your symptoms, how long you've had them, and how they affect your life. Your doctor may ask if you have …
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… or burning feeling on your skin. Bumps on your skin that show up minutes or even days after you were in the water. The bumps may later turn into blisters. How severe the rash is may vary for people exposed to the same parasites. How is it diagnosed? A doctor can diagnose swimmer's itch by …