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… Coronary Artery Disease and Alcohol On this page: Overview Related … start drinking to try to lower your risk of coronary artery disease. You have many other options that can lower your … blood pressure , which is a risk factor for coronary artery disease . Increase your risk of stroke . Directly damage …
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… Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease On this page: Overview Overview Crohn's disease may cause sores, or ulcers, that tunnel through the … called fistulas , are a common complication of Crohn's disease. They may get infected. Crohn's disease can also …
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… Eating guidelines for gallbladder disease Last updated August 31, 2016 Download PDF Document … on what you can eat to reduce symptoms of gallbladder disease. It also covers what to eat after surgery. Steps you … to remove all fat from their diet if they have gallbladder disease. This is usually not necessary. Following a very low …
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… Smoking and Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Overview … you can take to decrease your chance of coronary artery disease and a heart attack . Smoking raises your risk of getting coronary artery disease and dying early from it. Carbon monoxide, nicotine, …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Sexual Problems On this page: Overview Related … Problems with sexual function in people with Parkinson's disease are common. Muscle stiffness and movement may make … can be improved by treatment with medicine. Parkinson's disease can affect the nerves that control the sexual …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … animals, the environment or infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets such as dogs, cats, …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease and Exercise On this page: Overview Related … exercise program. Peripheral Arterial Disease Citations Gerhard-Herman MD, et al. … of patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease. Circulation , published online November 13, 2016. …
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… Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … bent fingers ( contracture ) caused by Dupuytren's disease . This procedure may also be called percutaneous … brace at night for a few months. Why It Is Done Dupuytren's disease causes tissue under the skin of the palm of your …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Speech Problems On this page: Overview Overview Parkinson's disease can affect the muscles of the lips, tongue, throat, … changes when you speak. Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… Flap Procedure for Gum Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Risks Surgery Overview You may need surgery for severe gum disease ( periodontitis ) if it cannot be cured with … the roots of a tooth and repairs bone damage caused by gum disease . A gum specialist (periodontist) or an oral surgeon …
