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… (enteropathic arthritis). Spondyloarthropathies are sometimes called spondyloarthritis. Although all … spondylitis causes stiffness and low back pain. Over time, the pain usually moves from the lower back into the … on the skin) often precede the arthritis symptoms, sometimes by many years. The severity of the rash does not …
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… the heart backs up in your circulatory system. Most of the time, this leads to heart failure . Heart failure doesn't … causes it? The cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy is sometimes never found. But there are a number of diseases or … How is restrictive cardiomyopathy treated? Most of the time, treatment focuses on relieving symptoms, improving …
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… in the spine. Some curves in the spine are normal. But sometimes a spine makes a large curve from side to side in the … grafts, are then put over the spine. Bone for grafts is sometimes taken from other parts of the body, like the hip bone, … But this is much less common now than in the past. By the time a person leaves the hospital after surgery, he or she …
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… types of counselling for self-injury. Medicines are sometimes used with counselling. Ask your doctor about the … child. If you are feeling emotional, it's okay to take some time to yourself. It's best to approach your child when … child. And you can't make your child stop self-injuring. Time and counselling can help your child get better. Build a …
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… and doors closed if it is not too hot to do so Spend time in public spaces, such as libraries and shopping malls where air tends to be cleaner and cooler Reduce time spent outdoors and avoid strenuous activities. The …
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… to lie still with your head tipped backward. Risks Anytime you're exposed to radiation, there's a small chance of … amount of tracer taken up by the thyroid gland at certain times after the tracer is given. The measured amount of … tracer in the thyroid gland at each one of these times is at normal levels. Abnormal: The test shows either …
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… with the graft. You might have the test one or more times in the first year after this procedure. Then you will … risks or complications of a major surgery, and the recovery time is shorter. But there is a higher risk that you will … with the graft. You might have the test one or more times in the first year after this procedure. Then you will …
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… most often caused by a virus. It usually occurs at the same time as or right after you have had a cold. Less commonly, … and by asking questions about your symptoms. Sometimes the doctor will use a cotton swab to take some fluid … also close your eye and use warm, wet cloths on it a few times a day if it hurts. How can you prevent it? Pink eye …
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… your child not to swallow it. Use disclosing tablets from time to time. They can help you see if any plaque is left on your … your child not to swallow it. Use disclosing tablets from time to time. They can help you see if any plaque is left on …
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… seeing friends and doing things. They may also have a hard time sleeping and may not feel like eating. How is it … aging. The symptoms of depression in older adults are sometimes like symptoms of other diseases. So depression may not … Older adults may need medicine for a longer amount of time than younger adults. Many older adults don't take all …
