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… Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Cancer Risk On this page: Overview Overview Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of colon cancer. The amount … of increased risk depends on the type of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease of the …
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… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from the disease. Stem cells can be found in bone marrow . Bone …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Actionset Overview … weeks. If you have angina, heart failure, or other heart conditions, you may increase the number of times … weeks. If you have angina, heart failure, or other heart conditions, you may increase the number of times …
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… Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess On this page: Overview Related … ovary. This abscess is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . A tubo-ovarian abscess is usually diagnosed … ovary. This abscess is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . A tubo-ovarian abscess is usually diagnosed …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Movement Problems From Levodopa On this page: … and apomorphine. Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: … and apomorphine. Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … a hiatal hernia , which can cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, it will also be repaired during … content . Media gallery Esophagus Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) … Surgery Overview During fundoplication …
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… and Physical Examination for Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease On this page: Overview Overview … disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. In some cases, illnesses can cause confusion or other signs of dementia. … doctor will do a complete physical examination to look for conditions that could cause dementia. He or she also will …
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… Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Overview Overview … suddenly (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Many conditions, diseases, and medicines can create situations … suddenly (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Many conditions, diseases, and medicines can create situations …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Modifying Your Activities and Your Home On this … Overview When you have Parkinson's disease, you may find that making simple changes to your … occupational therapists, other people who have the disease, and the people who care for them may be good …
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… Oxygen Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) On this page: Treatment Overview What To … Citations Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (2021). Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2020 …
