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… It was once known as multiple personality disorder. People who have it have two or more separate personalities. … A mental health professional usually diagnoses DID while treating the person for other conditions like anxiety, … A mental health professional usually diagnoses DID while treating the person for other conditions like anxiety, …
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… and the less the person's body cells respond to insulin. People who are overweight mostly in the upper body have … the greatest risk for type 2 diabetes. Lack of exercise. People who get little or no exercise often have much greater insulin resistance than people who exercise on a regular basis. Age. Teens and older …
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… Overview The first symptom of Lyme disease in most people is an expanding red skin rash (called erythema migrans or an EM rash). In about a third of people, the rash looks like a bull's eye, with a pale centre … but this is rare). Muscle and joint pain. About 20% of people have virus-like symptoms only (no rash) or have no …
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… (NES) On this page: Overview Overview People with non-epileptic seizures (NES) have periods of … by not recognizing or responding to an emotional conflict. People with NES have periods of loss of or change in … sense of smell or touch. Tingling sensation to the skin. People with NES usually exhibit only one symptom. But if …
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… tell family, friends, and co-workers and to understand how people may react. It may be easier if you prepare for those … sharing. Think ahead about how much you want to tell people at work about the cancer. Consider what kinds of support you want. Many people will ask what they can do to help you. Think about …
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… recommendations. How do I find the right shoes? For some people, the only acceptable option is a sandal or athletic … to your shoes to make them more comfortable. But most people will be able to find a shoe that causes little or no … heel from slipping out. A sole that doesn't hurt. For some people this means a flexible sole that allows your toes to …
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… Fainting is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness. When people faint, or pass out, they usually fall down. After they are lying down, most people will recover quickly. The term doctors use for … reflex is often easy to predict. It happens to some people every time they have to get a shot or they see blood. …
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… can lead the hypnosis, or the therapist can teach people to hypnotize themselves (self-hypnosis). You can also … seems to put the body in a state of deep relaxation. Some people believe hypnosis causes the brain to release natural … pressure, heartbeat, and hunger. How Well It Works Some people have found hypnosis to be helpful for anxiety, …
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… symptoms. These systemic symptoms occur especially in people who have severe disease. Problems associated with … ), causing open sores ( ulcers ) of the skin. And people who have rheumatoid arthritis seem to develop plaque … deposits in arteries ( atherosclerosis ) earlier than people who do not have rheumatoid arthritis. Nerves and …
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… of using tobacco. If you smoke, reduced use has problems. People who smoke only a few cigarettes have more health problems than people who don't smoke. People who cut back on the number of cigarettes they smoke …