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… symptoms, such as Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. How is ulcerative colitis treated? Medicines can … screening by a dermatologist. footnote 2 Irritable bowel syndrome Some people who have ulcerative colitis also have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) . It isn't as serious as ulcerative colitis. …
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… older than 50 are more likely to have a serious cause. Sudden (acute) injuries Pain from an injury may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may occur soon … the compression of nerves in the lower back ( cauda equina syndrome ). Overuse injuries You may not remember a specific …
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… symptoms slowly, over months or years. Or you may get them suddenly, such as after pregnancy or an illness caused by a … A blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism . Sudden cardiac death (the heart suddenly stops working). This may be more …
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… Gas, Bloating, and Burping . Constipation . Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) . Heartburn . Peptic Ulcers . Diverticulitis … Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Feeding Your Premature Infant Following a Low-Fibre Diet Foodborne Illness and Safe … Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Feeding Your Premature Infant Following a Low-Fibre Diet Foodborne Illness and Safe …
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… necrosis (osteonecrosis)? Avascular necrosis is bone death that occurs when the blood supply to the bone is … groin pain, decreased hip movement, and a limp. Pain may be sudden and become worse with standing or walking. Rest … groin pain, decreased hip movement, and a limp. Pain may be sudden and become worse with standing or walking. Rest …
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… Conditions Basics What is roseola? Roseola (roseola infantum) is a mild illness caused by a virus . It is … better. What are the symptoms? Roseola often starts with a sudden high fever 39.4°C (103°F) to 40.6°C (105°F) that … younger than 18 years of age because of the risk of Reye syndrome . The roseola rash will go away without medical …
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… regurgitation. In rare cases, the valve problem starts suddenly and without warning. This is called acute aortic … buildup on the valve, and an enlarged aorta. Causes of sudden aortic valve regurgitation include endocarditis and … valve. Enlargement of the aorta. Rheumatic fever. Causes of sudden (acute) aortic valve regurgitation include: …
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… in my normal routine (for example, sleeping, eating, recent death of a loved one, or divorce)? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, … in my normal routine (for example, sleeping, eating, recent death of a loved one, or divorce)? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, …
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… they awake with shortness of breath, which often occurs suddenly. People who experience PND often have to sit up on … wearing supportive stockings can help relieve the swelling. Sudden weight gain Weight gain may be the first noticeable … the amount of sodium and water the body has retained. A sudden weight gain may mean that excess fluid is building up …
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… heart rhythms (arrhythmias) Syncope (fainting) Palpitations Sudden death Kidney failure Reduced functioning of your kidneys … heart rhythms (arrhythmias) Syncope (fainting) Palpitations Sudden death Kidney failure Reduced functioning of your …