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… Determining the Seriousness of a Burn On this page: Overview Overview The seriousness … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Homocystinuria On this page: … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Drug Allergies On this page: What is a drug allergy? A drug allergy occurs when your immune system overreacts to something in a medicine. Your body's immune system fights back by setting off an …
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… With Jet Lag Actionset Overview You can't wait to go to your sister's wedding and see family and friends. But you're … you have trouble sleeping, even though you're tired. And your stomach is giving you problems. You have jet lag. Jet … you may have diarrhea. Jet lag can happen to anyone. Your age, fitness, health, and how often you fly don't make a …
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… Heart Murmur On this page: … sound that the blood makes as it flows through the heart. Your doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to your heartbeat. When you have a heart murmur, your doctor …
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… Allergies to Insect Stings On this page: Topic … you are stung by an insect, poisons and other toxins enter your skin. It's normal to have some swelling, redness, pain, … around the sting. But you may have an allergic reaction if your immune system reacts strongly to allergens in the …
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… Paget's Disease of Bone On this page: … to: Genetics. You're more likely to get Paget's disease if your parents, brothers, or sisters have it. Viruses. The … To diagnose Paget's disease, the doctor will ask about your past health, do a physical examination, and order tests …
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… Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac On this page: … contact. After you've come in contact with these plants, your immune system may start to react to the oil as though … days, but you will only get a rash where the oil touched your skin. The rash usually lasts about 10 days to 3 weeks. …
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… Campylobacteriosis On this page: … fever within 2 to 5 days after exposure to the bacteria. Your diarrhea may be bloody, and you may feel sick to your stomach and vomit. The illness usually lasts 1 week. …
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… Brain Aneurysm On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … and others can't. The following risk factors may increase your risk for an aneurysm or, if you already have an aneurysm, may increase your risk of it rupturing: Family history. People who have a …