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… or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… (hypertension) while they are pregnant. They may have: Chronic hypertension. This is high blood pressure that … you may have more risk of having high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and diabetes later in life. Work with your …
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… to find what you are looking for as quickly as possible. Diseases and conditions Allergies Asthma Bowel and Gastrointestinal Conditions Cancer Colds and Flu COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Diabetes Disease and … HIV Infectious Diseases Joints and Spinal Conditions Kidneys Lungs and Respiratory Conditions Multiple Sclerosis …
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… nephrotic syndrome? Nephrotic syndrome is a sign that your kidneys aren't working right. As a result, you have: High … of cholesterol in your blood. Nephrotic syndrome isn't a disease. It's a warning that something is damaging your … treatment doesn't stop the kidney damage, you may develop chronic kidney disease . How can you care for yourself? Work …
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… example: You may feel pain more easily. Your risk for heart disease is higher. Your immune system has a harder time … And not getting enough sleep is linked with a number of chronic (long-term) diseases and conditions, including … Many people with heart failure also have sleep apnea. Chronic pain. Pain can make it hard to sleep, and chronic …
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… and both are then eliminated from the body through the kidneys. Some health professionals have also used chelation … therapy to treat atherosclerosis and/or coronary artery disease, although there is not enough scientific evidence to … from diseased arteries. Many people report less pain from chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, lupus, and …
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… Illness On this page: Overview Overview COVID-19 is a disease caused by a type of coronavirus. This illness was … year old may also be at high risk. Asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other … palsy. Being overweight (obesity). Diabetes. Chronic kidney disease. Liver disease. Substance use disorders. …
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… carbon dioxide gas (CO2) or carbonic acid (H2CO3). Your kidneys and lungs balance the levels of carbon dioxide, … the cause of many kinds of symptoms, including many kidney diseases, some lung diseases, and metabolic conditions. How … (especially antacids). Conditions such as anorexia , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , fluid in the …
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… and makes part of the fluid for semen. Prostatitis can be chronic (long-lasting) or, less often, acute (short-term). … of a urinary catheter . What are the symptoms? Symptoms of chronic prostatitis are often mild and start slowly over … of prostatitis. The symptoms, treatment, and course of the disease vary for each type. Acute prostatitis Symptoms …
