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… or along with other signs of hyperthyroidism . What are the symptoms? Most people who develop Graves' ophthalmopathy have one or more of the following symptoms: Dry, itchy, irritated eyes A staring or bug-eyed … How is it treated? Treatment will depend on how severe your symptoms are. Treatments may include corticosteroid …
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… who smoke or stand for long periods of time. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of venous insufficiency affect the legs. Symptoms may include swelling (often in the ankles), …
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… grow in the appendix and cause an infection. What are the symptoms? The main symptom of appendicitis is belly pain. … your stomach. In some cases, appendicitis doesn't cause any symptoms except for belly pain. The pain in your belly may … do a physical examination and ask you questions about what symptoms you have, when they started, and what was happening …
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… in muscle meat (such as steak) or in milk. What are the symptoms? Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) causes the brain to become damaged over time. It is fatal. Symptoms include: Tingling, burning, or prickling in the … there are much more common illnesses that cause these same symptoms. Having tingling in parts of your body does not …
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… cause severe pain. Esophageal spasm is not common. Often, symptoms may suggest that esophageal spasm is the result of … don't work right. Anxiety or panic attacks can also cause symptoms like this. What causes it? The cause of esophageal … hot or very cold foods may trigger an episode. What are the symptoms? Most people with this condition have chest pain …
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… and may require immediate medical care. What are the symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite? Brown recluse … you may not know that you have been bitten until other symptoms appear. Symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite include: Reddened …
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… that keeps the valve from closing properly. What are the symptoms? Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) doesn't cause any symptoms or pain. But it can result in kidney damage if a … A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be a symptom of VUR. Symptoms of a UTI may include fever, pain or burning with …
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… males than in females. It may run in families. What are the symptoms? In adults, the symptoms include: Trouble swallowing. This is the most … in the chest or upper belly. Heartburn. In children, common symptoms include: Refusing to eat. Not gaining weight as …
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… you from being able to do your daily activities. Your leg symptoms do not get better after at least 6 weeks of … that is likely to get better after surgery. Surgery is an emergency if you have cauda equina syndrome . Signs include: … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… and tender, especially right before their periods. These symptoms are called fibrocystic breast changes. They may … may make some women's breasts feel lumpy and tender. These symptoms go away after a woman starts her period. You are … breasts if your mother or sisters have them. What are the symptoms? If you have fibrocystic breasts, you may notice …