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… What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve . This nerve carries … with glaucoma may have very mild symptoms. But if the disease isn't treated, vision loss may get worse. It can … may have vision loss, but you may not notice it until the disease has become very serious. Any vision loss is most …
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… symptoms. It can also help lower your risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, and other long-term health problems. … so that they no longer function. Genetic and autoimmune diseases . Removal of both ovaries (oophorectomy). This … urinary tract infections. Higher risk of tooth loss and gum disease. When To Call Call your doctor if you have: …
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… may want to consider hospice palliative care if: You have a disease or illness that is expected to shorten your life. Treatment that tries to cure the disease or prolong your life has become more of a burden … may benefit from hospice palliative care when their disease has reached an advanced stage: Cancer AIDS ALS …
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… Repeated episodes may be caused by inflammatory bowel disease . Diarrhea may also be caused by malabsorption … or take medicine that weakens your immune system ? Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems Do …
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… arthritis. Osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease) is the most common type of arthritis. Less common … diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area? "Hardware" … pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area No Diabetes, …
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… risk of infection. It also increases the risk of getting a disease that is passed (transmitted) through blood, such as … diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area? "Hardware" … pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area No Diabetes, …
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… for having: A genetic condition, such as Down syndrome . A disease that can run in families, such as Tay-Sachs disease or hemophilia . Even if the results from your CVS … you might think about: Your chance of passing on a family disease to your baby. Your age. As you get older, you have a …
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… themselves. (Family history means having relatives with the disease.) Women who have tested positive for gene changes … sexual interest. And it raises your risk for other diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis . When your ovaries are removed, …
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… a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are …
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… information on health topics like: Childhood and adult disease prevention Infant vision and dental care …
