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… Leg Aneurysm On this page: What is a leg aneurysm? A leg aneurysm (say … "ANN-yuh-riz-um") is a bulge in a blood vessel (artery) in your leg. The bulge occurs in a weak spot in the artery. It … leg. What increases your risk? Family history. People who have a family member who had an aneurysm are more likely to …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What are social connections? Social connections are the relationships you have with the people around you. They may be close, like … to bounce back after stressful situations, is strengthened when you give and receive support. Building positive …
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… Basics Health Tools What is bradycardia? Having bradycardia (say "bray-dee-KAR-dee-uh") means that your heart beats very slowly. For most adults, a heart rate … of being very fit. Healthy young adults and athletes often have heart rates of less than 60 beats a minute. In other …
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… Basics How can you break your nose? You can break your nose during play, … can make your nose look crooked even if it is not broken. When the swelling goes down after a few days, it is easier … to tell if your nose is really crooked and possibly broken. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a broken nose include: …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a rash caused by … larvae of certain parasites. The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater (such as lakes and ponds) and …
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… Method Emergency Contraception How to Get Birth Control When to Call a Doctor … Another word for birth control is contraception. If you have sex without birth control, there is a chance that you …
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… page: What is rosacea? Rosacea (say "roh-ZAY-shuh") is a very … affects people over the age of 30. It causes redness on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. Some people get … infection caused by bacteria. It tends to affect people who have fair skin or blush easily, and it seems to run in …
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… Overview Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than the other. The brain chooses to … images only from the stronger eye. If the weak eye doesn't have to work, it isn't able to develop good vision. This … poor vision in the weaker eye. For amblyopia to be treated, your child must use the weak eye. This will force the eye to …
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… A suprapubic catheter is a thin tube that drains urine from your bladder. The tube is put into your bladder through a … on preventing infection. How can you care for yourself when using the catheter? Wash your hands before you handle … you need. If you have not received a kit, ask your doctor what you'll need. Some of the things you'll need include a …
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… Medicine therapy for epilepsy can fail for several reasons: You do not follow the treatment plan. You have to follow … than epilepsy is causing them. Taking antiepileptic drugs when you do not have epilepsy may not stop you from having … who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant may fear what effects the medicine will have on the baby. They may …
