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… hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may … it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to … can support liver health. For people with fatty liver disease, modest weight loss may help slow liver damage. If …
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… As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 … virus tend to be worse with a greater risk of complications. How can influenza be prevented? You can reduce the …
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… What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread between birds by mosquitoes. … for West Nile virus? Many of the symptoms and complications of WNV can be treated, although there is no specific treatment, medication or cure for the infection. Most people who are …
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… are also found in the stool of infected people and the disease is spread in the same way. In addition, cholera … can live in the water of certain coastal areas, and the disease can be spread by eating raw or undercooked seafood …
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… doctors find and treat eye problems. Doctors can see if a disease is getting worse or if treatment is working. You may … blood vessels that are not normal, which are part of this disease. Your vision is getting worse and your doctor wants … doctors find and treat eye problems. Doctors can see if a disease is getting worse or if treatment is working. You may …
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… specialists are doctors who have completed advanced education and clinical training in a specific area of medicine … medicine specialist Hyperbaric physician Infectious disease specialist Internist Interventional cardiologist … following: Acupuncturist Audiologist Certified diabetes educator (CDE) Chiropractor (doctor of chiropractic medicine) …
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… This cavity normally contains a small amount of lubricating fluid that allows the two layers to slide over each … , or pancreatitis . Pleurisy may also develop as a complication of heart surgery. What are the symptoms? The symptoms … other conditions, such as heart failure or liver or kidney disease. How is it diagnosed? Many different health problems …
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… such as a bowel obstruction, liver problems, gallbladder disease, or cancer. Treatment depends on what is causing the … such as a bowel obstruction, liver problems, gallbladder disease, or cancer. Treatment depends on what is causing the …
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… and lower your chances of getting coronary artery disease. This fat is found in canola oil, olive oil, peanut … Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff … & Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator This information does not replace the advice of a …
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… or in people who have untreated or undertreated Graves' disease . The problem usually happens after a stressful … or in people who have untreated or undertreated Graves' disease . The problem usually happens after a stressful …
