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… Overview Overview Crohn's disease may cause sores, or ulcers, that tunnel through the intestine … of Crohn's disease. They may get infected. Crohn's disease can also cause anal fissures. These are narrow tears that … the anal canal. An anal fistula can often be treated with medicines. But sometimes surgery to repair the fistula may …
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… in the last trimester. These problems are usually caused by carpal tunnel syndrome . They usually go away … fingers. When there is pressure on this nerve, your grip can be weak and your hand can be clumsy. The nerve doesn't control feeling in your …
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… it's called lumbar spondylosis. These changes don't always cause symptoms. But they are a common cause of spine problems that can range from mild to severe. What causes it? As your body … first treated with ice or heat and with over-the-counter medicines. Physiotherapy and daily exercises can be helpful. …
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… your thumb away from your fingers becomes swollen. What causes it? People can get de Quervain's when they hurt or use the thumb or … too much. Common activities that need your wrist and thumb can cause the problem. Some activities that might cause de …
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… muscle doesn't pump as much blood as your body needs. Because your heart can't pump well, your heart and your body try to make up for … of heart failure in the short term. But over time it can make heart failure worse by further enlarging the heart …
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… are small, usually less than 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) across, and can be easily inserted into the nose. A disc battery in the … must be removed immediately. The moist tissue in the nose can cause the battery to release strong chemicals (alkali) …
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… hair, or on the body, especially the chest and back. What causes it? Usually extra hair growth (hirsutism) is not a medical problem. It can run in families or be a part of a woman's ancestry. In … body's hormone level. Antiandrogens. These are prescription medicines that lower the amount of male sex hormones in your …
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… will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Wisdom Teeth: Should I … recommend that you have your wisdom teeth removed if they cause pain or an infection, crowd other teeth, or get stuck (impacted) and can't break through your gums. Some dentists and oral …
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… will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Atrial Fibrillation: … without a regular rhythm and may beat too fast. This may cause symptoms, such as feeling dizzy, tired, or short of … This resets your heart rhythm. You may take rhythm-control medicines (antiarrhythmics) before and after cardioversion. …
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… will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Abdominal Aortic … to remember Most abdominal aortic aneurysms, or AAAs, never cause problems. But sometimes they burst, which is often deadly. Screening can find these aneurysms before they burst. Screening can be …
