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… (NES) On this page: Overview Overview People with non-epileptic seizures (NES) have periods of … by not recognizing or responding to an emotional conflict. People with NES have periods of loss of or change in … sense of smell or touch. Tingling sensation to the skin. People with NES usually exhibit only one symptom. But if …
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… of genes that make normal hemoglobin (hemoglobin A). These people have normal red blood cells unless they have some … (hemoglobin A) and one set that makes hemoglobin S. These people carry the sickle cell trait (and are called " … condition. Two sets of genes that make hemoglobin S. These people have sickle cell disease. Both parents either carry …
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… spreads easily between family members, sexual partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for as long … Breasts Genitals Waist Back Buttocks Infants and elderly people may have a rash on the head, neck, palms of hands or …
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… tell family, friends, and co-workers and to understand how people may react. It may be easier if you prepare for those … sharing. Think ahead about how much you want to tell people at work about the cancer. Consider what kinds of support you want. Many people will ask what they can do to help you. Think about …
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… recommendations. How do I find the right shoes? For some people, the only acceptable option is a sandal or athletic … to your shoes to make them more comfortable. But most people will be able to find a shoe that causes little or no … heel from slipping out. A sole that doesn't hurt. For some people this means a flexible sole that allows your toes to …
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… Fainting is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness. When people faint, or pass out, they usually fall down. After they are lying down, most people will recover quickly. The term doctors use for … reflex is often easy to predict. It happens to some people every time they have to get a shot or they see blood. …
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… can lead the hypnosis, or the therapist can teach people to hypnotize themselves (self-hypnosis). You can also … seems to put the body in a state of deep relaxation. Some people believe hypnosis causes the brain to release natural … pressure, heartbeat, and hunger. How Well It Works Some people have found hypnosis to be helpful for anxiety, …
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… symptoms. These systemic symptoms occur especially in people who have severe disease. Problems associated with … ), causing open sores ( ulcers ) of the skin. And people who have rheumatoid arthritis seem to develop plaque … deposits in arteries ( atherosclerosis ) earlier than people who do not have rheumatoid arthritis. Nerves and …
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… of using tobacco. If you smoke, reduced use has problems. People who smoke only a few cigarettes have more health problems than people who don't smoke. People who cut back on the number of cigarettes they smoke …
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… you can help with. For example, animal shelters often need people to walk dogs or play with cats. And local food banks may need people to organize shelves or help visitors find what they … or hobbies. You may find groups for hikers, caregivers, people who enjoy board games, or for those who just like …
