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… pain and confirm the diagnosis. Abscesses are pockets of infection within the breast. They may be quite painful, and … pain and confirm the diagnosis. Abscesses are pockets of infection within the breast. They may be quite painful, and …
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… Memory cells help the immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? …
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… impair breathing. Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Infection, such as pneumonia. These usually can be treated … impair breathing. Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Infection, such as pneumonia. These usually can be treated …
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… stained or discoloured teeth may be caused by: An injury or infection. Fluorosis, which means using too much fluoride . … stained or discoloured teeth may be caused by: An injury or infection. Fluorosis, which means using too much fluoride . …
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… your whole heart. This means you have a lower risk of infection. You also do not have a large scar like you would … your whole heart. This means you have a lower risk of infection. You also do not have a large scar like you would …
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… lotions and pastes to remove moles, may cause bleeding, infection, and scarring. It's important that your doctor … lotions and pastes to remove moles, may cause bleeding, infection, and scarring. It's important that your doctor …
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… safer sex helps prevent HPV , a sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer. Get regular … safer sex helps prevent HPV , a sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer. Get regular …
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… tests are done during pregnancy to look for possible problems with the baby (fetus). Birth defects develop when … , sickle cell anemia , and cystic fibrosis . Structural problems, such as heart defects and neural tube defects , … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Pregnancy: …
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… up in the blood and lead to intellectual disability and problems with the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Early treatment can help prevent most problems. Babies born with PKU need to start treatment soon … include: A musty odour to the skin, hair, and urine. Skin problems. Being sensitive to light. Without early treatment, …
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… in male babies. And it can be linked to other medical problems that your doctor may want to check for. In rare … to run in families. It may also be linked to other medical problems, such as Down syndrome and congenital heart … pass stool within the first one or two days of their life. Problems passing stool can be a symptom of Hirschsprung …
