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… quantities has a directly toxic effect on heart muscle cells. Symptoms are the result of the weakened heart muscle. … worse. Treatment includes medicines and lifestyle changes. Dilated Cardiomyopathy … quantities has a directly toxic effect on heart muscle cells. Symptoms are the result of the weakened heart muscle. …
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… cause a type of keratitis (inflammation of the cornea). Changes in the type of contact lens and the way the lens … and make the eye dry. Dryness may lead to patchy loss of cells in the cornea. Trying a different type of lens may … and make the eye dry. Dryness may lead to patchy loss of cells in the cornea. Trying a different type of lens may …
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… caused by a virus. The normal blood flow to the brain changes, and this can cause symptoms. Encephalitis is not … can check the spinal fluid for an increase in white blood cells and protein. The virus, bacteria, parasite, or fungus … and active again. Chickenpox (Varicella) Cold Sores Genital Herpes Headaches Meningitis …
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… brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The nerve cells that control how you feel pain, touch, or temperature … Severe nausea or vomiting. Seizures can also cause sudden changes in consciousness, feeling (sensation), emotion, or thought. Some people have abnormal body movements, such as muscle twitching. How often …
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… of bloodstream infections. Home hemodialysis may require changes to your home. You and a friend will need to complete … do it when you travel. You may be able to do it while you sleep. You can do it by yourself. It doesn't require as many … as hemodialysis, and it does not use needles. The procedure may be hard for some people to do. It increases …
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… of a cystoscope inserted into the urethra. Urethral bulking procedures are usually done under local anesthesia or with … For example, you may have trouble urinating after the procedure. This often goes away after a few days. Some other … of a cystoscope inserted into the urethra. Urethral bulking procedures are usually done under local anesthesia or with …
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… your dentist may prescribe antibiotics before a dental procedure. Some procedures can cause bacteria in the mouth to enter the … your dentist may prescribe antibiotics before a dental procedure. Some procedures can cause bacteria in the mouth …
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… and have a risk of serious problems, surgery or a catheter procedure might be done to restore blood flow. These procedures are not commonly done. How is post-thrombotic … and have a risk of serious problems, surgery or a catheter procedure might be done to restore blood flow. These …
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… For short-term pain relief after some surgeries and other procedures. For anesthesia during some smaller procedures, such as finger surgery. Nerve blocks are used to … For short-term pain relief after some surgeries and other procedures. For anesthesia during some smaller procedures, …
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… during treatment for cancer. And it may be hard to adjust. Changes that may affect a person's body image include: … or permanently, because of colorectal cancer surgery. Body changes Physical changes can include damage to or loss of nerves, blood …