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… Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Cancer Risk On this page: Overview Overview Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of colon cancer. The amount … of increased risk depends on the type of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease of the …
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… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from the disease. Stem cells can be found in bone marrow . Bone …
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… Celiac Disease: Eating a Gluten-Free Diet Actionset Overview Celiac disease (or celiac sprue) is a problem with digesting … on the person's own body. (This is called an autoimmune disease.) Celiac disease seems to run in families. Celiac …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Roles of Different Doctors On this page: Overview … are involved in taking care of people with coronary artery disease? After a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), you should visit your primary care physician …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want … you can talk to your doctor about them. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … is for people who have symptoms from peripheral arterial disease, such as leg pain when they exercise. This decision …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Helping a Loved One On this page: Getting Started … a family member or other loved one who has coronary artery disease, you may want to know what you can do to help. Your … Help keep track of medicines. People with heart disease typically take a few medicines each day. Make sure …
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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Caring … Overview Caring for a child who has congenital heart disease can be challenging. But there are things you can do … meet other parents who have a child with congenital heart disease. They can offer support and answer questions. …
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… Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) On this page: Related … What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for conditions in which fat …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may … you can talk to your doctor about them. Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? 1 Get the Facts 2 … to help decide how best to treat your coronary artery disease. Don't have an angiogram. This decision aid is for …
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… Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess On this page: Overview Related … ovary. This abscess is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . A tubo-ovarian abscess is usually diagnosed … ovary. This abscess is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . A tubo-ovarian abscess is usually diagnosed …
