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… page: What is placental abruption? Placental abruption is a … during pregnancy. It gives the baby food and oxygen from your body. In a normal pregnancy, the placenta stays firmly … rupture of membranes for 24 hours or more, especially when there is an infection in the uterus. What are the …
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… page: What is iron toxicity? Iron toxicity occurs when the body has too much iron. The most common cause of … iron toxicity is accidental overdose of iron pills. How can you prevent it? There are some things you can do to help …
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… Injury On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury? An LCL … (LCL). The LCL is a band of tissue on the outside of your knee. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your … For example, the LCL can be injured in football or soccer when the inside of the knee is hit. This type of injury can …
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… the most common cause of back pain. Injuries often occur when you use your back muscles in activities that you don't … No Difficulty moving back Is it very hard to move or somewhat hard to move? "Very hard" means you can't move it at … example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner. HomeTreatment …
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… page: What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a foodborne illness … based on a medical history and physical examination. Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms, … packaging. Food packaging labels provide information about when to use the food and how to store it. Reading food …
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… Basics What is clubfoot? Clubfoot (also called talipes equinovarus) … factors that is not well understood. If someone in your family has clubfoot, then it is more likely to occur in … and do not show well on X-ray. How is clubfoot treated? When treatment for clubfoot starts soon after birth, the …
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… page: What is mononucleosis (mono)? Mononucleosis (mono) is a … a sore throat and swollen glands. And then it can leave you feeling tired and weak for weeks or months. Mono goes … kiss on the lips isn't likely to spread EBV. It's spread when saliva from an infected person gets into another …
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… page: What is flat head syndrome? Flat head syndrome means that a … positional plagiocephaly. Flat head syndrome doesn't hurt your baby. And in most children it goes away on its own when the child can sit and stand. If some flattening …
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… (MERS) On this page: What is Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)? Middle East … with infected saliva or droplets from coughing. In general, you need to have close contact to become infected. Close … stay in the hospital. The incubation period-the time from when a person is first exposed to MERS until symptoms …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is traveller's diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is a … used to wash food, or irrigation water may be affected. When the traveller drinks this water or eats contaminated … and stools with blood or mucus. These symptoms mean you have serious diarrhea, which is more likely to lead to …
