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… Hernia: Surgery in Adults On this page: Related Information Adults need to have inguinal hernia repair surgery in the following situations. Hernias that contain a loop of intestine … treatments to the groin area may have poor healing and a higher risk of the hernia coming back. Related Information …
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… Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The physical signs of alcohol … Not feel hungry, not eat well, and lose weight. Notice tiny blood vessels on your skin that look like spider webs … when on your feet. Have liver problems, such as cirrhosis . Related Information Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health …
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… Pulmonary Fibrosis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Pulmonary fibrosis is a … These include a medical history, physical examination, blood tests, lung function tests, chest X-ray, and CT scan. … for pulmonary fibrosis aims to make breathing easier and slow the progress of the disease. Treatment includes …
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… Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Some insect and spider bites or … caused by a parasite that infects human liver cells and red blood cells. Malaria is an infectious disease carried by … America, Africa, or Asia), especially in the past 2 months. Related Information Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites …
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… Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Premature ventricular … heartbeats can happen in the upper chambers (atria) or lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart. With PVCs, the … in your body. Having too little oxygen in your blood, which could happen if you have COPD or pneumonia. …
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… Poisonous Lizards On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The Gila monster and the … cause severe swelling and may damage underlying tissues, blood vessels, nerves, joints, or bones. The force may cause … lizard, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately. Related Information Snake and Lizard Bites Current …
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… (Epididymal Cyst) On this page: Related Information What is a spermatocele? … they cause pain or embarrassment or when they decrease the blood supply to the penis (rare). Treatment is not usually … remove the spermatocele (spermatocelectomy) may be needed. Related Information Epididymitis Hydrocele Male Genital …
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… Types of Ulcerative Colitis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The severity of … who have severe ulcerative colitis may have: More than six bloody stools a day (loose stools). Fever, rapid heartbeat, … can be so severe that they require hospitalization. Related Information Ulcerative Colitis Citations …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Magnetic resonance imaging … in the pictures. The contrast material may be used to check blood flow, find some types of tumours, and show areas of …
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… Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Related Information What is pelvic organ … from pelvic organs pressing against the vaginal wall. Your lower belly may feel very full, and you may feel as if … Enterocele Vaginal Closure Surgery (Vaginal Obliteration) Related Information Female Sexual Problems Urinary …
