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… Heart Failure Types On this page: Overview Overview Heart failure means that your heart muscle does not pump as much blood as your body … be causing your heart failure. People with heart failure can have more than one type. For example, left-sided heart …
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Types of Hair Loss On this page: Overview Related … anagen, catagen, and telogen. The anagen phase is when your hair grows—your hair follicle forms a new hair shaft. … is caused by your method of hairstyling. Certain hairstyles can pull hair too tight; for example, tight braids or tight …
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… Common Types of Birthmarks On this page: Overview Related … are present at birth or develop shortly after birth. They can be many different sizes, shapes, and colours, including … bumpiness of port-wine stains. If a port-wine stain makes you or your child feel shy or self-conscious, ask your …
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… Breast Cancer Types On this page: Overview … normal breast tissue, it is said to be invasive. The main types of invasive breast cancer are: Ductal carcinoma. This … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Common Types of Hernias On this page: Overview Overview A hernia is … happens when tissue bulges through a weak spot in your groin area. When you have an inguinal hernia, you may … after surgery in the belly, in the area of the incision. It can happen months or even years after surgery. This type of …
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Types of Contact Lenses On this page: Overview Related … Consult an eye doctor who is willing to work with you to select the best type of lens for your needs and … and require more intensive cleaning. Soft lenses that can correct astigmatism are called toric lenses. Daily-wear …
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Types of Kidney Stones On this page: Overview Related … stones are made of uric acid, a waste product in urine. You're more likely to have uric acid stones if you have: Low … stones. Some kidney stones are struvite stones. These can be serious, because they are often large stones and may …
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… Sunburn: Skin Types On this page: Overview Overview Your skin type affects how easily you sunburn. Sun … never sunburn, and you tan deeply. Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma Sunburn Current as of: March …
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Types of Migraine Headaches On this page: Overview Overview There are two main types of migraine headache: Migraine without aura (common … to severe and gets worse with normal physical activity. You also may have nausea and vomiting and may feel worse …
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Types of Allergic Rhinitis On this page: Overview Overview Experts can classify allergic rhinitis by how often a person has it … and how severe it is. Allergic rhinitis is: Intermittent if you have symptoms fewer than 4 days a week or fewer than 4 …