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… water as you breathe compressed air. Pressure changes can cause injuries when you drop down into the water (descend) … Scuba injuries may be mild. But in some cases, they can cause serious problems or even death. Types of pressure … and the volume of air in your body decreases. This can cause problems such as sinus pain or a ruptured eardrum. As …
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… "TIH-nee-uh VER-sih-kuh-ler") is a fungal infection that causes many small, flat spots on the skin. The spots may … can be lighter or darker than the skin around them. What causes it? Tinea versicolor is caused by a fungus . This fungus lives all around us, …
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… Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that causes intense mood swings, impulsive behaviours, and severe … dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to treat this disorder. Medicines, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and … dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to treat this disorder. Medicines, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and …
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… or if you have side effects that are not as serious. What causes it? Any medicine can cause an allergic reaction. A … are: Penicillins (such as ampicillin or amoxicillin). Sulfa medicines. Anesthesia. Aspirin and other non-steroidal … there is a chance that you may also be allergic to similar medicines, such as amoxicillin. What are the symptoms? The …
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… This results in a complete inability to urinate. It can cause kidney damage, which may be reversed if the problem is … from the bladder (chronic urinary retention, or CUR). This causes urine to remain in the bladder after urination … (UTI) . But repeated urinary tract infections can also be caused by long-term inflammation or infection in the …
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… Overview Abnormal vaginal bleeding with fever may be caused by an infection in the pelvic organs . During your … up the vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes and cause an infection. This is more common during menstruation … between periods. Fever. Pelvic infections are usually caused by bacteria. It is important to treat pelvic …
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… polyps are growths in your large intestine (colon). The cause of most colon polyps is not known, but they are common … polyps or colorectal cancer. Inherit a certain gene that causes you to develop polyps. People with this gene are much … colon polyps? You can have colon polyps and not know it, because they usually don't cause symptoms. They are most often …
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… with anyone who might have fifth disease . A virus that causes fifth disease can suddenly stop the body from … plenty of fluids when you exercise. Strenuous exercise can cause dehydration and reduced oxygen levels in your blood. This may cause red blood cells to sickle. Children can exercise and …
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… also called Raynaud's syndrome or Raynaud's disease. What causes it? Often Raynaud's has no known cause. (This is … atherosclerosis . It may also be caused by taking certain medicines, using vibrating power tools for several years, … that affect the flow of blood, such as smoking and some medicines. What are the symptoms? During an attack of …
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… Overview A sports hernia is an injury of the inguinal area caused by repetitive twisting and turning at high speed. … the condition results from overuse of groin muscles, which causes stress on the inguinal wall. A sports hernia can be … to perform manoeuvres, such as sit-ups, to see whether they cause pain. Resting the groin muscles for several weeks …
