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… Shigellosis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … It is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 are most likely to get the condition. What … contaminated if they are harvested from a field that has sewage in it. Also, flies can breed in infected feces and then …
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… Aortic Dissection On this page: … such as being hit by the steering wheel of a car during a crash, and conditions that are present at birth, such as … Severe chest injury, such as might occur in an automobile crash, may also cause aortic dissection. Diseases of the …
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… Parkinson's Disease On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to … people with Parkinson's have depression. In the later stages of the disease, they may have a fixed or blank … medicine. Mild changes in thinking may occur in earlier stages of Parkinson's disease. Dementia , hallucinations , and …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … happens by chance. It isn't related to the parents' age, race, or family history. If the babies you're carrying … increase your chance of a multiple pregnancy include being age 35 or older or having fraternal twins on your side of …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Symptoms Examinations and … So it's important to see your doctor and get help to manage your symptoms. What causes restless legs syndrome? … kidney failure, rheumatoid arthritis , diabetes , nerve damage, anemia, Parkinson's disease , and withdrawal from …
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… gets lower, I will think about getting an ICD. Marie, age 71 About 6 months ago I had a heart attack. It affected … combines a pacemaker for heart failure and an ICD. Lucy, age 55 My doctor said I could get an ICD. We talked about … that inside my body. So I'm not going to get one. Martin, age 75 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are …
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… a change in the way you do your activities, medicines to manage pain, exercise, physiotherapy, or steroid injections … time, with or without treatment. Many people are able to manage their symptoms with things like changes in the way they do their activities, medicines to manage pain, exercise, physiotherapy, or steroid injections. If …
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… Renal Artery Stenosis On this page: … you were diagnosed with high blood pressure at an early age. Or maybe medicine doesn't lower your blood pressure. … stroke. Treatment for renal artery stenosis helps reduce damage to the kidneys and also helps reduce your risk of heart …
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… Steve's Story: Coping With Arthritis On this page: Steve's Story Steve's Story After being away from … and decided to go ahead with the surgery," Steve says. At age 55, Steve got a new hip, and he's happy that he did. "I … down stairs without grabbing onto the railing." He encourages others who might need surgery to find a doctor they can …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … it is taken up by your thyroid gland . Depending on the dosage used, the radioactivity in the iodine destroys most or … urine and saliva. How long it takes will depend on your age and on the dose you received. Young people get rid of …
