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… leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), or have inflammation of the spinal cord that causes weakness of the legs, backache, loss of …
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… is an infection caused by a virus. It affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) of mammals, including humans. … is an infection caused by a virus. It affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) of mammals, including …
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… and medicine. You and your doctor may decide to first try treating your high cholesterol without medicine. Changing some … You might have to make a few changes to follow a heart-healthy diet. The truth is that making lifestyle changes … part of your daily routine. For some people, some forms of physical activity might be unsafe or should only be started …
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… medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. If these … except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use. Conditions of Use: The information in this database is …
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… damage and affect the growth of the baby's cells. Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to have damage. The term fetal … from mild to severe. Alcohol can cause a child to have physical or mental problems that may last all of his or her …
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… for you to breathe. Emphysema (say "em-fuh-ZEE-muh"). In a healthy person, the tiny air sacs in the lungs are like … To find out if you have COPD, a doctor will: Do a physical examination and listen to your lungs. Ask you … typically combines exercise, breathing therapy, advice for eating well, and other education. Self-care Much of the …
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… listeriosis? Listeriosis is a foodborne illness caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes ( … the elderly, and adults with impaired immune systems . Healthy adults and children sometimes are infected with L. … Listeriosis is diagnosed based on a medical history and physical examination. Your doctor will ask you questions …
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… and your symptoms. It also depends on whether your knee was healthy when the tear happened, or if your knee already had … and what you were doing when your knee started to hurt. A physical examination will help your doctor find out if a … (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Treatment Overview Your choices for treating a torn meniscus are: Treatment without surgery. This …
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… order tests to confirm the diagnosis. These may include: Spinal fluid analysis. By doing a lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap), your doctor can check the spinal fluid for an increase in white blood cells and …
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… Chilblains (Perniosis) Cholesterol and Triglycerides: Eating Fish and Fish Oil Cholesterol in Children and Teens … Surgery Femoropopliteal Bypass Surgery Giant Cell Arteritis Healthy Diet Guidelines for a Healthy Heart Heart Attack and … Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement Phlebectomy Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke …
