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… infections ( otitis media ) most often occur when children have cold symptoms, such as a runny or stuffy nose and a … more often in children than in adults. Young children have short, soft, more horizontal eustachian tubes that are … infection in young children. Almost all children will have at least one ear infection by the time they are school …
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… is a common gastrointestinal problem for people who have diabetes. Diarrhea that occurs at night is also common. … solid food waste remains in the intestines. If these nerves have been damaged by high blood sugar levels, food and waste … to the intestinal nerves usually does not occur unless you have had type 1 diabetes that requires treatment with …
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… pressure in varices that bypass the liver. In people who have esophageal varices, beta-blockers have been shown to reduce the risk of having a first episode of bleeding. They also reduce risk in people who have had a variceal bleed. They are usually prescribed for …
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… these infections are more likely to occur among people who have cuts or wounds and who have close contact with one another. How does it spread? … staph infections are more likely to occur among people who have cuts or wounds and who have close contact with one …
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… inability to urinate (urinary retention). You may need to have a tube inserted directly through the abdominal wall … in the urine (though not as much as with TURP). Men who have TUMT don't lose as much blood as men who have TURP. So men who have TUMT have less need for a blood …
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… Breakfast cereals made with wheat, barley, or rye, or that have the term "malt" or "malted" in their names. Malt is … least at first. Oats may cause symptoms in some people who have celiac disease. This may be a result of contamination … barley, or rye during processing. But many people who have celiac disease can eat moderate amounts of oats without …
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… Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Many people have hair or scalp problems. Hair may thin or fall out, … the scalp that leaves white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders. It may be a form of a skin condition called … the scalp that leaves white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders. It may be a form of a skin condition called …
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… what caused a bruise. Bruising easily doesn't mean you have a serious health problem, especially if bruising is … that are on the skin all the time. Some people have sudden unexplained bruising or blood spots under the … for signs of a skin infection . Check Your Symptoms Do you have bruises or blood spots under the skin? If a bruise is …
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… or exercising with resistance tubes or bands. If you haven’t done many strengthening activities before: Be sure … exercise equipment properly and safely before you begin. Have a qualified exercise professional show you the correct … Increase the amount of effort slowly so your muscles have a chance to adapt before moving onto anything more …
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… a heart attack, after angioplasty , and for people who have coronary artery disease or peripheral arterial disease . Some people have changes, or mutations, to a certain gene (CYP2C19). … using clopidogrel properly. This test checks to see if you have genes that let your body use this medicine. But experts …