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… or puncture inside the mouth may bleed a lot. That's because there are many blood vessels in the head and neck area. … into the gum (intruded). Other dental injuries may be caused by grinding your teeth, especially at night. Your teeth … make your mouth sore. An injury to your mouth or lips may cause a large, loose flap of tissue or a gaping wound that may …
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… and stopping when it’s time Thumb-sucking versus pacifier use Caring for more than one baby Preparing siblings for …
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… Graves' Ophthalmopathy Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? …
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… in people ages 40 to 60, but anyone can have it. What causes it? The cause of Ménière's disease is not known. But it may be related … Allergies . What are the symptoms? Ménière's disease can cause symptoms that come on quickly and last from hours to …
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… Checks for coronary artery disease Checks for damage caused by a heart attack Echocardiogram Makes moving pictures of the heart Helps find the cause of unexplained chest pain or pressure, or shortness of … and heart rhythm Finds out if chest pain or pressure is caused by a heart attack or angina Checks how well your …
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… High blood pressure . Kidney disease . Epilepsy . You use alcohol or illegal drugs, or you smoke. You are younger … such as HIV or hepatitis C . Other infections that can cause a problem include cytomegalovirus (CMV) , chickenpox , … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… concentrate. The concentrate is processed to kill any viruses that might have been in the plasma. Recombinant … clotting factors. Children may also be taught to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. … developed antibodies (inhibitors) may not be able to infuse themselves. Deciding about regularly scheduled treatment …
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… for this surgery. Tubes can help with ear infections because they: Allow air to enter the middle ear . Allow fluid to … ear, A cold or some other upper respiratory infection can cause the eustachian tubes to swell, blocking the normal … warm, moist environment makes it easy for bacteria and viruses to grow, causing an ear infection. Incision made in the …
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… bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage caused by inflammation that can lead to emphysema and chronic … panniculitis). Have bronchiectasis without an evident cause. Who should be tested? An AAT deficiency test measures … or have stopped smoking. You have difficulty breathing because of COPD or emphysema. Injections of replacement alpha-1 …
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… stop breathing for up to 1 minute. These spells often cause a child to pass out (lose consciousness). Breath-holding … two types of breath-holding spells: A cyanotic spell is caused by a change in the child's usual breathing pattern, … frustrated. It's the most common type. A pallid spell is caused by a slowing of the child's heart rate, usually in …
