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… Osgood-Schlatter Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is … knee called the tibial tubercle . Older children and teenagers often get Osgood-Schlatter disease during a growth …
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… Marine Toxins On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Marine toxins are chemicals and … officials about local advisories on algae blooms, dinoflagellate growth, or red tide. Do not eat fish or shellfish …
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… Depression, Anxiety, and Physical Health Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Depression and other health … Be kind to your body. Relieve tension with exercise or massage. Try stress-relief techniques that focus on relaxing …
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… Diabetes: Tests to Watch for Complications On this page: Overview Related Information Overview These are the tests … or type 2 diabetes. A1c blood test. This test shows the average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. It …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong … stand out from their peers. It may help if you encourage your child to explain diabetes to his or her friends and …
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… Capsaicin On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Capsaicin is the … Skin conditions such as psoriasis. Mouth sores due to chemotherapy or radiation. Follow the directions on the label. …
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… Heavy Menstrual Periods On this page: Related Information What are heavy … treated? In most cases, heavy menstrual periods can be managed with medicines or hormone treatments. If those …
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… Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A urinary catheter is a … much urine. Pain in the flank, which is just below the rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back. Blood in …
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… Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) On this page: Related Information What is bird flu? Bird … through bird droppings and saliva on surfaces such as cages, tractors, and other farm equipment. Most people don't …
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… Achilles Tendon Problems On this page: Related Information What is the Achilles … can help reduce stress on the tendon. You may get physiotherapy. In some cases, surgery may be needed. Surgery may …
