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… Parkinson's Disease: Eating and Drooling Problems On this page: Overview … Overview Eating problems Parkinson's disease can affect many of the muscles used for chewing and … strengthen the muscles of your mouth. Drooling Parkinson's disease can affect many of the muscles used for swallowing. …
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… Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack On this page: Alan's Story Alan's Story Alan is … of a miracle man. At the age of 32, he had a massive heart attack. But more than 40 years, 4 bypass surgeries, 30 … he's still thriving. He learned how to cope with heart disease the hard way. Alan had always been healthy and …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Pain Management On this page: Overview Related … is a long-lasting problem for people who have sickle cell disease . Bouts of severe pain can last for hours to days … at home is a way of life for most people with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell pain varies from person to person, from …
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… Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … tunnel of stomach muscle. This surgery strengthens the valve between the esophagus and stomach ( lower esophageal … ( lower esophageal sphincter ) is no longer supported. Heartburn that comes back. Bloating and discomfort from gas …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring … Bark MD - General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery … Bowel Disease Caring for Your Ostomy …
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… Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Related … is one of the best things you can do to help prevent a heart attack or stroke . Being active is one part of a … If you are not active, you have a higher risk of heart disease (also called coronary artery disease ). It's never …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may … happen at times you can predict. They happen when your heart is working hard, such as during exercise. Your … of death from the procedure include heart failure, heart valve problems, and chronic kidney disease. The risk of …
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… Diabetes: Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Related … diabetes can cause problems that increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Many things can lead to a heart … of kidney damage, you may also have a higher risk for heart disease. Focus on good health. Work closely with your health …
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… Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) On this page: … relieve symptoms such as pain, and can help slow some diseases. In some conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, … such as: Rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ankylosing spondylitis. Juvenile idiopathic …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate? On this page: What does this tool help you … help you learn? This tool will help you find your target heart rate based on your age, resting heart rate, and activity level. Your target heart rate can …
