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… Heatstroke: Emergency Symptoms On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Signs of rapidly progressing … (such as paramedics) are not going to arrive soon. Related Information Heat-Related Illnesses …
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… is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … Encephalitis can lead to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die … to the chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most …
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… Asbestos and Lung Cancer On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Asbestos is a substance that … been linked with cancer. Most contact with asbestos is work-related. Some older homes may still have asbestos …
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… Complications of Lupus On this page: Overview Related Information Overview People who have lupus may … are stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, miscarriage, and pre-eclampsia. The lungs. Inflammation of the …
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… Non-Epileptic Seizures (NES) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview People with non-epileptic … both non-epileptic and epileptic seizures. NES are usually related to a mental health problem, like an emotional …
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… Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty On this page: Procedure Overview How It Is Done What to Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Procedure Overview Peripheral … oxygen-rich blood flow to muscle and tissue. These images show angioplasty for the iliac artery. Angioplasty can …
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… Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … Overview Self-Care Medicines Complementary Treatments Related Information What is … feet up. Or your doctor may recommend eating more salt or taking certain medicines. Sleep problems may improve with …
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… Pregnancy: Hand Changes On this page: Overview Related Information Overview During pregnancy, changes in … also can be a more serious sign of preeclampsia, a problem related to pregnancy. For more information, see the topic …
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… Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Immunization against … for 3 minutes. Do not drink tap water or well water or beverages containing ice cubes. Do not brush your teeth with tap …
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… wait 30 to 60 seconds to allow the inhaler valve to refill. Related Information Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use … wait 30 to 60 seconds to allow the inhaler valve to refill. Related Information Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use …
