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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … including people. While most tick bites do not result in disease, some do. Ticks live in tall grass and wooded areas. … the tick is identified as the type of tick that can carry diseases, you will be provided instructions to keep the tick …
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… Osgood-Schlatter Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a knee problem that causes pain and swelling in …
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… Degenerative Disc Disease On this page: What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease isn't really a disease. It's a term used to describe …
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… Symptoms of Lyme Disease On this page: Overview Overview The first symptom of Lyme disease in most people is an expanding red skin rash (called … symptoms only (no rash) or have no symptoms at all. If Lyme disease is not detected and treated while early symptoms are …
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… Osteotomy and Paget's Disease On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Osteotomy and Paget's disease Osteotomy ("bone cutting") is a procedure in which a … an area where there is more or healthier bone. In Paget's disease , bone tissue breakdown and rebuilding frequently …
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… Carotid Artery Disease On this page: Health Tools Related … What is carotid artery disease? A carotid artery on each side of the neck supplies blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease occurs when a substance called plaque builds up in …
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… Autoimmune Disease Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … Test Overview Tests for autoimmune diseases measure the amount of certain antibodies in your … substances such as bacteria and viruses. But in autoimmune diseases, the antibodies attack and destroy your body's …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Nutrition On this page: Overview Overview Most people with Parkinson's disease can eat the same healthy, balanced diet recommended … the help of a dietitian or doctor. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease and side effects of medicines used to treat the …
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… Gingivectomy for Gum Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Risks Surgery Overview You may need surgery for severe gum disease ( periodontitis ) if it cannot be cured with … and scaling. A gingivectomy removes and reshapes loose, diseased gum tissue to get rid of pockets between the teeth …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Freezing On this page: Overview Overview In Parkinson's disease, freezing is a sudden, brief inability to start … your eyes. It tends to develop later in the course of the disease. Freezing can be very disabling when it affects the …
