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… oxygen supply begins to drop. A lack of oxygen can cause brain damage. What happens after a person survives a … Seem to be fine. Even a little water in the lungs can cause serious lung problems in the next hours or days. … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
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… lives despite chronic illness? Choose a group that focuses on helping members locate resources, share coping … and partnership with doctors? Avoid groups that use past bad experiences with the health care system to … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen …
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… suppress pain do not work properly.) Regardless of the cause, chronic pain syndrome affects all aspects of your life, … make it harder to manage chronic pain, especially if you use alcohol or drugs to deal with your symptoms. Chronic … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Martin …
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… Blackouts Caused by Alcohol or Drugs On this page: Overview Related … find blackouts very disturbing and seek treatment because of them. You may pass out during a blackout. This can be … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam …
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… pregnancy for 3 to 5 years, depending on which IUD is used. How well does it work? Most women have a significant … bleeding and cramps and, in many women, eventually cause menstrual periods to stop altogether. In this case, not … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… JC DeLee et al., eds., DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine , 3rd ed., vol. 2, pp. 2030–2056. Philadelphia: … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… can be controlled by a mouth switch if you are unable to use your limbs. Examples include: Bathing tools, such as tub … Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… of chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury (which used to be known as acute renal failure). It occurs when urea and other waste products build up in the body because the kidneys are unable to eliminate them. These … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
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… Overview Overview A stroke often causes memory problems. If a person has problems with memory, … try to do it in an environment where that skill will be used. People with memory problems usually have trouble … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney …
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… Overview Overview Aura is the term used to describe symptoms that may occur before a seizure. … body. Feeling separated from your body. Anxiety or fear. Nausea. An aura is often the first sign that you are going to … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …