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… Paget's Disease of Bone On this page: What is Paget's disease of bone? Paget's disease is a problem of abnormal bone growth. It may affect …
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… Carotid Artery Disease On this page: Health Tools Related … What is carotid artery disease? A carotid artery on each side of the neck supplies … that are important to many health problems. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? …
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… Degenerative Disc Disease On this page: What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease isn't really a disease. It's a term used to describe …
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… Heart Valve Disease On this page: … What are the types of heart valve disease? Heart valve disease can affect any of the four valves. A valve may not …
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… Autoimmune Disease Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … look at several things to decide if you have one of these conditions. He or she will look at your symptoms and the … look at several things to decide if you have one of these conditions. He or she will look at your symptoms and the …
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… Gingivectomy for Gum Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Risks Surgery Overview You may need surgery for severe gum disease ( periodontitis ) if it cannot be cured with … and scaling. A gingivectomy removes and reshapes loose, diseased gum tissue to get rid of pockets between the teeth …
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… Peptic Ulcer Disease On this page: Cause What Increases … Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria Helicobacter … Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria Helicobacter …
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… Ascites and Liver Disease On this page: Overview Overview Ascites is the … be a complication of other health problems, such as liver disease and some cancers. How is ascites treated? Treatment … be a complication of other health problems, such as liver disease and some cancers. How is ascites treated? Treatment …
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… Stages of Lyme Disease On this page: Overview Overview … It takes at least 24 hours for a tick to transmit the Lyme disease bacteria. There are three stages of Lyme disease. If the disease isn't treated, it may progress in …
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… Complications of Paget's Disease On this page: Overview Overview Paget's disease can cause complications such as: Osteoarthritis . Paget's disease can damage the bone around a joint. This can cause …
