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… Disease and Speech Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Parkinson's disease can affect … all of which are involved in producing speech. Stiff, slow muscles in these areas may lead to: Low voice volume or … Exercises to practice pitch changes when you speak. Related Information Parkinson's Disease Current as …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain types of glaucoma. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent … pulmonary disease-COPD, emphysema, lung infection) diabetes gout kidney problems (such as history of kidney …
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… Chronic Myofascial Pain On this page: Related Information What is myofascial pain … ongoing or longer-lasting muscle pain in areas such as the low back, neck, shoulders, and chest. You might feel the … that help relax muscles and relieve sleep problems related to myofascial pain. Related Information Chronic Pain …
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… Behavioural Training and Management On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Behavioural training … program should be chosen according to the child's needs. High-functioning autistic children may be enrolled in … children can provide examples for autistic children to follow. But other children are overstimulated in a regular …
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… a Carrier? Is Screening Accurate? Should You Be Screened? Related Information What Is Cystic Fibrosis? … children. Among whites, the chances of being a carrier are higher than in other racial and ethnic groups. You may … testing. You think that your risk of being a carrier is low. This may be true if you are of African or Asian …
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… To prevent stomach upset, your doctor may recommend a slow increase in your dosage when starting treatment. Dosage … (such as change in the amount of urine, painful urination, blood in the urine) new lump/growth in the neck (goiter) … are allergic to it; or to sulfa drugs; or to aspirin and related drugs (salicylates, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen); or to …
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… (G6PD) deficiency because it can severely damage your red blood cells leading to anemia (hemolysis). If you are of African or Mediterranean descent, you may be at higher risk for G6PD deficiency and you should be tested to … measurement of uric acid in the blood, resulting in falsely low levels (see Drug Interactions section). Be sure to tell …
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… Syndrome: Safe Posture and Movements On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs … Illnesses such as hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. Pregnancy. Making the same hand movements over and … Illnesses such as hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. Pregnancy. Making the same hand movements over and …
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… Symptoms of Pelvic Infection On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Abnormal vaginal bleeding with … cancer or receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy . Have diabetes . Are HIV -positive. Use steroids. Toxic shock … 2 days of the onset of a fever of 38.9 °C (102 °F) or higher. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle aches, …
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… Caregiving: Fingernail Care On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Nail care is important for … or warmth. This is especially important if the person has diabetes. Call the person's doctor if the cut doesn't heal … or warmth. This is especially important if the person has diabetes. Call the person's doctor if the cut doesn't heal …
