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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Varicose … or a procedure is a better choice if you care a lot about how your legs look. Home treatment won't change the look of …
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… . The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach. Esophagitis can be painful and … pills. Infection. People who have a weak immune system are more likely to get esophagitis. This includes people … it also causes: Nausea or vomiting. Fever. Belly pain. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your …
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… Home treatment and medicine can relieve symptoms. What are the symptoms? The most common symptom is very itchy … on the body. But it most often happens on the palms of your hands or on the soles of your feet. The itching may be worse at night. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions about …
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… is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 are most likely to get the condition. What causes it? Shigellosis is spread when the bacteria in feces (stool) or on soiled fingers are ingested. Poor handwashing … symptoms at all but may still spread shigellosis to others. How is it diagnosed? Because many different diseases can …
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… is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but serious illness that can often be life-threatening. … It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup. Most people, however, are not affected by the toxins because they have …
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… this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Root planing and … Some dentists and dental hygienists will use an ultrasonic tool for the planing and scaling. This tool is not as … on them. How Well It Works If you maintain good dental care after the procedure, the progression of gum disease …
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… is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles … . The nerve damage may also affect your sense of taste and how you make tears and saliva. This condition comes on … it? The cause of Bell's palsy is not clear. Most cases are thought to be caused by the herpes virus that causes …
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… steering wheel of a car during a crash, and conditions that are present at birth, such as Marfan syndrome or … to move the legs. Sweating. Nausea. Fainting. Pale skin. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms, …
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… What are genital warts? Genital warts are skin growths in the … the genitals, in the urethra, or in the rectum or anus. How are they diagnosed? A doctor checks for genital warts by … and anal areas. The doctor may ask you questions about your symptoms and risk factors. Risk factors are things that …
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… is reduced. During an attack, you may feel short of breath. Your chest may feel tight and your breathing may be rapid or shallow. You also may cough or wheeze. What are the symptoms? Most people with exercise-induced asthma … breath) after activity, it's important to tell your doctor. How is it treated? If you have exercise-induced asthma, talk …
