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… Cancer Staging and Grading On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The stage of a cancer describes … helps predict how long the person will survive and what chance there is of a cure. Cancer stages There are several … helps predict how long the person will survive and what chance there is of a cure. Cancer stages There are several …
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… area where you are having symptoms. If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you … Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Heat-Related Illnesses Hyperventilation Insect Bites and Stings and …
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… worse. A comfortable, well-fitted shoe offers you the best chance of: Relieving pain in the foot or toe that is caused … narrow, or pointed-toe shoes. High-heeled shoes increase pressure on the front of the foot and on the toe … injuries to their feet are more likely to become infected. Related Information Bunions Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes …
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… Breast Lumps On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Breast lumps are common, … cycle. Cysts are rare in women older than 50 and are not related to breast cancer. If you have a cyst, your doctor … and change with the menstrual cycle. Adenomas are not related to breast cancer. Intraductal papillomas are growths …
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… Washing Soiled Clothes and Linens On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Keeping clothes and bed linens … soiled clothes and linens right away can help reduce the chance of infection from germs. Soiled clothes and linens … soiled clothes and linens right away can help reduce the chance of infection from germs. Soiled clothes and linens …
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… Other treatments depend on your symptoms. They may include: Medicines to treat pain, digestive problems, or blood vessel … before you take a reading. Do not smoke. Smoking can increase your chance for a heart attack or stroke. If you need help …
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… HIV and Fatigue On this page: Related Information Feeling tired is common … more of the following: Having the virus itself Taking HIV medicines Taking other medicines, including those for pain, … body's defence system, so it has a harder time fighting off illness. Being depressed, anxious, or stressed Being in pain …
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… Cellulitis On this page: Related Information What is cellulitis? … progress to a more serious infection, causing severe illness that affects the whole body (sepsis) or other … your doctor about wearing compression stockings or sleeves. Related Information Skin Changes Swelling Current as …
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… Knocked-Out Tooth: First Aid On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Mouth injuries that are … puts the tooth back in the socket within 30 minutes. Chances of successful reimplantation are unlikely after 2 … puts the tooth back in the socket within 30 minutes. Chances of successful reimplantation are unlikely after 2 …
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… Motion Sickness On this page: Related Information What is motion … much evidence that they help, but it's safe to try them. Related Information Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo … much evidence that they help, but it's safe to try them. Related Information Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo …