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… Parkinson-Plus Syndromes On this page: Overview Overview Parkinson-plus … than Parkinson's. It often leads to disability within 5 years. While there is currently no cure for PSP, some … balance. Problems with understanding spoken or written language may develop. A problem called "alien limb" can occur in …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works … It is used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation damages the genetic material of cancer cells, which stops their … damaged. And sometimes side effects may show up months or years after radiation therapy. These can include: Skin …
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… With Depression and Anxiety From Heart Failure On this page: Joan's Story Joan's Story Joan … need months to recover physically from the heart attack 2 years ago that led to her heart failure. She didn't realize … need months to recover physically from the heart attack 2 years ago that led to her heart failure. She didn't realize …
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… Vaginal Fistula On this page: What is a vaginal fistula? A fistula is a passage or hole that has formed between: Two organs in your … starts with some kind of tissue damage. After days to years of tissue breakdown, a fistula opens up. A vaginal …
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… Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … occur right away after the ECT treatment and can be managed by the health professionals doing the procedure, if … occur right away after the ECT treatment and can be managed by the health professionals doing the procedure, if …
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… Kidney Stones On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … severe pain in the flank, which is felt just below the rib cage and above the waist, usually on only one side of the … Some medicines can cause kidney stones to form. Your age, gender, and whether you have a family history of kidney …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of Tests … The doctor looks at the test results—along with your age and other factors—to find out the chance that your baby … A . The doctor looks at these test results—along with your age and other factors—to find out the chance that your baby …
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… Rectal Problems Caused by Abuse On this page: Overview Overview Signs of abuse may not be apparent … resources available to help. Adults need to protect young children because children cannot protect themselves. Current as of: …
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… Urinary Incontinence in Women On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … Weak muscles in the lower urinary tract . Problems or damage either in the urinary tract or in the nerves that … had a hysterectomy. Obesity or being overweight. Older age. Bladder stones . Structural abnormalities of the …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is narrowing or blockage of arteries that causes poor blood flow to your arms and … of the blood vessels (vasculitis) and old injuries that damaged the blood vessels. What Increases Your Risk Many things …
