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… the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria, and can spread easily to other people. Pinkeye may also be caused by an allergy, air pollution or other physical or chemical irritants; however the …
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… and you may sometimes feel like sitting back and letting others take charge. Make sure others understand that you want to be involved in the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… and grade of a cancer helps doctors know what treatment to use. It also helps predict how long the person will survive … Stage IV : Cancer has spread beyond the lymph nodes into other parts of the body (metastasized). Doctors often need … into nearby lymph nodes (N). The spread of the cancer to other body parts (M, for metastasis). Most cancers can be …
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… Milk Thistle On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Milk … to help with liver function, diabetes, indigestion, and other conditions. It has been widely used in Europe, where … with prescription and non-prescription medicines or other natural health products you might be taking. A side …
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… in a few minutes. If you do not have damage to the skin or other symptoms, there is no reason to worry. If your skin is burned by electricity, there is cause for concern. Electrical burns may look minor at first. … body can be powerful enough to cause a fall. This can cause other injuries such as fractures. Electricity can also cause …
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… from the inner ear to the brain. The inflammation may cause sudden vertigo. This makes you feel like you're spinning … signals to the brain that the body is moving. But your other senses (such as vision) don't detect the same … of vertigo and dizziness may be caused by many problems other than labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis. Vertigo …
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… It is often a type called invasive ductal carcinoma. What causes it? The exact cause of breast cancer isn't known. But … that some men have a greater risk for breast cancer than others. Male breast cancer mostly affects older men. Things … cancer is a painless lump or swelling behind the nipple. Other symptoms can include a discharge from the nipple or a …
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… do not respond to medicine or if side effects of medicine cause other serious problems. Surgery may be needed when you have: … two parts of the intestine or between the intestine and other internal organs. Holes (perforations) in the large …
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… the release of urine (sphincter) no longer works. What causes total incontinence? One cause of total incontinence is … problem prevents the bladder from emptying as it should. Other causes can be spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, and other disorders that affect nerve function. In women it can …
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… as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza … disease and its complications, including getting sick with other infections. These include viral or bacterial … The symptoms of influenza can be similar to other respiratory illnesses including the common cold and …
