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… Checks for coronary artery disease Checks for damage caused by a heart attack Echocardiogram Makes moving pictures of the heart Helps find the cause of unexplained chest pain or pressure, or shortness of … this test, often called a stress test or treadmill test. In younger people who don't have symptoms of heart disease, an …
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… High blood pressure . Kidney disease . Epilepsy . You use alcohol or illegal drugs, or you smoke. You are younger than 17 or older than 35. You are pregnant with more … such as HIV or hepatitis C . Other infections that can cause a problem include cytomegalovirus (CMV) , chickenpox , …
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… or another. Most of the time, our body movements don't cause problems. But sometimes symptoms may occur from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. The groin areas are located on each side … Age 12 and Older Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Male Genital Problems and Injuries Female Genital …
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… may feel guilty after eating a piece. If you are angry because you think you can't eat the foods you like, you may feel … feelings you have about following the diet. ___ Confused ___ Afraid ___ Angry ___ Deprived or resentful ___ … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Hydrocele Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Domestic Violence: Checklist of Things … for Erection Problems Peyronie's Disease Physical Abuse Premature Ejaculation Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer … (TURP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Types of Domestic Abuse Urge Incontinence in Men Urinary Incontinence in Men …
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… concentrate. The concentrate is processed to kill any viruses that might have been in the plasma. Recombinant … clotting factors. Children may also be taught to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. Younger children and those who have developed antibodies …
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… for this surgery. Tubes can help with ear infections because they: Allow air to enter the middle ear . Allow fluid to … ear, A cold or some other upper respiratory infection can cause the eustachian tubes to swell, blocking the normal … warm, moist environment makes it easy for bacteria and viruses to grow, causing an ear infection. Incision made in the …
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… the bilirubin level stays high and isn't treated, it can cause brain damage called kernicterus . This can lead to serious lifelong problems. What causes it? Jaundice occurs because your baby's body has more bilirubin than it can get rid …
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… is a problem with the skull that causes a baby's head to be oddly shaped. In rare cases it causes pressure on the baby's brain, which can cause damage. It is also called craniostenosis. A baby's skull …
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… Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk and products made from it was 150 times … than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected by the illnesses. Some argue that because they grew up consuming raw milk without falling ill, …
