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… Mononucleosis Complications On this page: Overview Overview Most … removed surgically (tonsillectomy). Brain and spinal cord problems. Cardiac problems, such as irregular heart rhythms, … Reye syndrome can develop if you give aspirin to a person younger than 20 to treat symptoms of mono. Aspirin should …
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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that … the roof of your mouth with a soft-bristled brush. To avoid problems with your dentures: Don't use dentures that are too …
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… Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … cleft cysts are found in the neck. They don't usually cause problems unless they get infected. These cysts are most … in the groin, or behind the knee. It can cause serious problems if it involves the blood vessels in the brain or …
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… Multiple Sclerosis (MS) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … nervous system —the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, balance, … for each person. You may go through life with only minor problems. Or you may become seriously disabled. Most people …
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… Hemorrhoids On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … a lighted scope. If this doesn't show a clear cause of your problems, your doctor may do other tests. How are … pregnant, sleeping on your stomach with a pillow under your hips will help reduce swelling of hemorrhoids. Try not to …
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… Rheumatoid Arthritis: Classification Criteria On this page: Overview Overview The … The doctor counts how many large joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles) and how many small joints (the small … The doctor counts how many large joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles) and how many small joints (the small …
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… First Aid for Low Back Pain On this page: Overview Overview For the first day … of a sofa or chair. Lie on your side with your knees and hips bent and a pillow between your legs. Lie on your … of a sofa or chair. Lie on your side with your knees and hips bent and a pillow between your legs. Lie on your …
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… Varicose Veins On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical … the skin. What Happens Varicose veins usually don't cause problems. There are things you can do at home to help with …
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… Tick Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … diseases, and most tick bites don't cause serious health problems. But it's important to remove a tick as soon as you … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… Alzheimer's Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … sure the person eats well. You can also help manage sleep problems. Your loved one may also need help with bladder and … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? …
