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… Shigellosis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … It is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 are most likely to get the condition. What … contaminated if they are harvested from a field that has sewage in it. Also, flies can breed in infected feces and then …
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… Pancreatitis On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … or heavy alcohol use . The disease can also be caused by an injury, an infection, or certain medicines. Long-term, or … antibiotics, steroids, and blood pressure medicines. Injury. High triglycerides . Sometimes the cause is not …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … for medical leave if needed. Get plenty of rest. Plan ahead for an early delivery. You're likely to deliver early, … for medical leave if needed. Get plenty of rest. Plan ahead for an early delivery. You're likely to deliver early, …
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… gets lower, I will think about getting an ICD. Marie, age 71 About 6 months ago I had a heart attack. It affected … combines a pacemaker for heart failure and an ICD. Lucy, age 55 My doctor said I could get an ICD. We talked about … that inside my body. So I'm not going to get one. Martin, age 75 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are …
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… Renal Artery Stenosis On this page: … you were diagnosed with high blood pressure at an early age. Or maybe medicine doesn't lower your blood pressure. … stroke. Treatment for renal artery stenosis helps reduce damage to the kidneys and also helps reduce your risk of heart …
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… Steve's Story: Coping With Arthritis On this page: Steve's Story Steve's Story After being away from … had gone as far as I could go with this and decided to go ahead with the surgery," Steve says. At age 55, Steve got a … had gone as far as I could go with this and decided to go ahead with the surgery," Steve says. At age 55, Steve got a …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … it is taken up by your thyroid gland . Depending on the dosage used, the radioactivity in the iodine destroys most or … urine and saliva. How long it takes will depend on your age and on the dose you received. Young people get rid of …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … urine and saliva. How long it takes will depend on your age and on the dose you received. Young people get rid of … urine and saliva. How long it takes will depend on your age and on the dose you received. Young people get rid of …
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… Mononucleosis (Mono) On this page: … (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve), for a sore throat or headache or to lower a fever. When you have mono: Don't play … (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve), for a sore throat or headache or to lower a fever. When you have mono: Don't play …
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… Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies On this page: Overview Overview Many … sprays include irritation, burning or itching of nasal passages, and sneezing. Overuse can make your congestion worse ( … always follow the directions about how much to use based on age and in some cases weight. Antihistamine/decongestant …
