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… common than venous skin ulcers. They happen when artery disease is present (sometimes in combination with venous disease). These ulcers tend to be extremely painful. They … Deep Vein Thrombosis Diabetic Kidney Disease Varicose Veins Venous Insufficiency Current …
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… are exposed to second-hand smoke , or have chronic lung disease (such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [ COPD ]) and other chronic medical problems. … viral respiratory infection. Asthma Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system. It causes inflammation …
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… valve . Have atrial fibrillation . Have coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease . Have a deep vein thrombosis or are at high risk … valve . Have atrial fibrillation . Have coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease . Have a deep vein …
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… that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling … of Health works with Health Canada and the BC Centre for Disease Control to stay informed on any emerging evidence to …
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… Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise … Medicine & W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… can also get higher when the liver is severely damaged or diseased, because the liver normally breaks down lactic … Blood problems, such as severe anemia or leukemia . Liver disease or liver damage that prevents the liver from … can also get higher when the liver is severely damaged or diseased, because the liver normally breaks down lactic …
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… High values High FSH values in a woman may mean: A genetic disease is present. Loss of ovarian function before age 40 … working as they should. Testicles have been damaged by a disease or by treatments, such as X-rays or chemotherapy. … High values High FSH values in a woman may mean: A genetic disease is present. Loss of ovarian function before age 40 …
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… cortisol level can be caused by severe liver or kidney disease, depression , hyperthyroidism , or obesity . … that affect the adrenal glands directly, such as Addison's disease or a tuberculosis infection of the adrenal glands. … cortisol level can be caused by severe liver or kidney disease, depression , hyperthyroidism , or obesity . …
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… Overview Taking care of a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can be a difficult, stressful, … or spiritual advisors. Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Tips Dementia Citations … . … Overview Taking care of a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can be a difficult, stressful, …
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… impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very infectious. It … and clean. Help them to wash their hands often. As the disease develops, loose crusts on the skin can be soaked for …
