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… Abscessed Tooth On this page: Related Information What is an abscessed tooth? An … or gum disease can cause an abscessed tooth. An abscess forms around a tooth when pus can't drain. A pocket of pus forms around a tooth when the body tries to fight an …
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… Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Related Information Condition Overview What is respiratory … Reye syndrome , a serious but rare problem. For more information, see Quick Tips: Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines … our content . Media gallery Respiratory system in a child CPR for babies: Rescue breathing … Condition Overview What …
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… used to scar the retina and hold it in place until a seal forms between the retina and the layer beneath it. The seal … helps keep this area from moving so that a seal can form between the retina and the layer beneath it. In most … Detachment of the choroid (a part of the tissue that forms the eyeball) or swelling in the retinal area may delay …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Related Information What is endometriosis? … of your uterus grow outside of your uterus. These cells form clumps of tissue called implants. They usually grow on … change into endometrial cells. Endometrial cells may have formed outside your uterus before you were born. Genetics. …
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… and Skin Conditions On this page: Related Information What are the most common skin … It causes pus-filled pimples that may break open and form dark spots surrounded by loose skin. Babies are born … loose clothing and give him or her a cool bath. For more information, see the topic Heat Rash . Diaper rash is red and …
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… as Birth Control On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Breastfeeding can be used as a … that the baby receives only breast milk. You can't use formula or other supplements. And you have to breastfeed for … only and your period has not returned, you must use another form of birth control if you do not want to get pregnant. …
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… Cholangitis (PBC) On this page: Related Information What is primary biliary … by damage to the bile ducts in the liver. Much like other forms of liver disease, PBC permanently damages the liver as … the immune system appears to be involved. As with other forms of liver disease, treatment focuses on reducing …
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… Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Related Information What is pulmonary embolism? … most common cause of such a blockage is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein in the leg and travels to the lungs. … most common cause of such a blockage is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein in the leg and travels to the lungs, …
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… Tooth Decay On this page: Related Information What is tooth decay? Tooth decay … decay. A clear, sticky substance called plaque is always forming on your teeth and gums. Plaque contains bacteria … " bottle mouth "—tooth decay caused by the sugar in milk, formula, or juice. Babies aren't born with decay-causing …
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… Eye Anatomy and Function On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The eye is shaped like a round ball, with … main layers. These layers lie flat against each other and form the eyeball. The outer layer of the eyeball is a tough, … retina, which contains nerve cells that process visual information and send it to the brain; and the retinal pigment …
