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… condition is also called Raynaud's syndrome or Raynaud's disease. What causes it? Often Raynaud's has no known cause. … primary Raynaud's.) Raynaud's may be a symptom of another disease, such as lupus , scleroderma , rheumatoid arthritis … your doctor may do a blood test or other tests to rule out diseases that may be causing your symptoms. How is Raynaud's …
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… self-limiting and usually does not progress to chronic disease. It is a vaccine-preventable illness. Learn more … B, a lifelong illness, which can cause serious liver disease. Most (95%) adults who are exposed to hepatitis B … Some people have no symptoms or not realize they have the disease. Others may experience symptoms that appear 6 to 12 …
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… . Accessed May 22, 2015. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. MMWR , 64(RR-03): … . Accessed May 22, 2015. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Sexually transmitted …
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… diagnosed. Don't take medicines now. Wait to see how the disease progresses. Key points to remember Depending on the … get worse. A small number of people with MS have only mild disease and do well without treatment. But many get worse … sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system—the brain, …
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… and digest food. These problems include inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) or pancreatitis. Have had … This helps prevent infections. Crohn's Disease Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… Overview A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia often raises some important … professional legal advice as soon as possible. Early in the disease, the person with dementia may be able to take part … of transferring assets. Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 …
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… measles, chickenpox, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) disease, and pneumococcal infection. Talk to the doctor … infections, mumps, tuberculosis (TB), syphilis, Lyme disease, and illnesses caused by herpes viruses. Not getting … People who didn't get vaccines for mumps, Hib disease, or pneumococcal infections before age 2 are more …
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… memory and how well you can think and plan. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Agitation and … and physical examination for dementia or Alzheimer's disease Mild cognitive impairment and dementia … Dementia …
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… tissue covering the muscles within a very short time. The disease sometimes is called flesh-eating bacteria. When it … problems such as diabetes, cancer, or liver or kidney disease. Have cuts in your skin, including surgical wounds. … Necrotizing fasciitis is very rare. Bacteria that cause the disease usually don't cause infection unless they enter the …
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… to strongly recommend statins if you: Have coronary artery disease . Have peripheral arterial disease . Had a heart attack . Had a stroke or transient … or had an abdominal aortic aneurysm . Have chronic kidney disease . Statins recommended for these people Your doctor …