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… inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is … This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, liver failure, liver cancer …
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… information section Health Topics Acquired Von Willebrand Disease Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Acute Myeloid … Cell Transplant Anemia Anemia During Pregnancy Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease Anticoagulants Antiphospholipid Syndrome and …
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… such as finger surgery. Nerve blocks are used to treat chronic pain when drugs or other treatments do not control … phenol into an artery, puncture of the lung, damage to the kidneys, diarrhea, and weakness in the legs. Nerve blocks are not recommended if you have a disease that affects blood clotting, take a medicine (called …
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… made against your own tissues. This is called an autoimmune disease . If your immune system makes low levels of … , and in liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and long-term (chronic) hepatitis . IgG . High levels of IgG may mean a … viral hepatitis, mononucleosis , rheumatoid arthritis, kidney damage (nephrotic syndrome), or a parasite infection …
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… Overview Hydrotherapy is the use of water to treat a disease or to maintain health. It was part of a health … gastrointestinal disease, heart disease, hemorrhoids, or kidney disease. It is important to discuss your physical … rely only on an alternative therapy. Chronic Pain Complementary Medicine Current as of: …
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… Certain natural health products. Chronic Kidney Disease Getting Enough Potassium Kidney Disease: Changing …
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… activities without medicine or other treatment. Acute and chronic pain Pain may last for a short time or a long time. … problems. These problems include cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic pain, and stomach … rash. Heartburn. Liver damage (with high doses). Stomach or kidney problems (with long-term use). Side effects of …
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… abnormal conditions, such as an infection, an autoimmune disease , or cancer. There are many possible causes of a … arthritis . Cancer, such as lymphoma or multiple myeloma . Chronic kidney disease . Infection, such as pneumonia , pelvic …
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… environment. Decreased alertness may also mean that a chronic illness has gotten worse. What causes confusion or … attack (TIA) or a stroke. A seizure disorder (epilepsy). A disease, such as a brain tumour or problems from diabetes. … , or altitude sickness. Metabolism problems from liver or kidney failure. Mental health problems, such as depression …
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… questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically … is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several …
