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… Genetics On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What are genes? Genes are the … These changes can be a sign of a disease or a sign of an increased risk for getting a disease. Testing may be done … have inherited gene changes that affect your response to medicines. Identify family members, crime suspects, or …
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… Reaction to Insect or Spider Venom On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Bites and stings from insects … require medical care. Symptoms of infection may include: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness near the bite … require medical care. Symptoms of infection may include: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness near the bite …
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… Rashes or Sores in the Groin On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Rashes in the groin or genital … also need to be evaluated and treated. Certain diseases may increase your risk of a serious infection. People with … also need to be evaluated and treated. Certain diseases may increase your risk of a serious infection. People with …
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… Multiple Sclerosis Progression On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Multiple sclerosis … But many face increasing disability as they get older. Related Information Multiple Sclerosis (MS) … But many face increasing disability as they get older. Related Information Multiple Sclerosis (MS) …
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… in Men (Male Breast Cancer) On this page: Related Information What is male breast … Male breast cancer mostly affects older men. Things that increase a man's risk of breast cancer include: Radiation … or progesterone . This helps your doctor know which medicines will work best for you. How is male breast cancer …
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… Thyroid Nodules On this page: Related Information What are thyroid … hormone. When this happens, you may need treatment. What increases your risk for thyroid nodules? You are more likely … to your head, neck, and chest (especially during childhood) increases your risk for thyroid nodules. You do not get …
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… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview Related Information Overview It's never too late to start … with about 5 to 10 minutes of activity at a time. Then increase your time as you get more comfortable with the … and joints through a full range of motion. This helps increase flexibility. When you stay flexible, regular …
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… Ankylosing Spondylitis On this page: Related Information What is ankylosing … Often a flattening of the normal curve of the neck, an increase in the forward curve of the upper back, and bent … Early symptoms include: Dull pain in the back. Flares of increased pain. Limited motion. Feeling tired. Eye problems. …
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… Fibromyalgia: Managing Fibro Fog On this page: Overview Related Information Overview "Fibro fog" is the name … to get yourself thinking. Moderate physical activity can increase your energy and help clear the fibro fog. Talk with … to get yourself thinking. Moderate physical activity can increase your energy and help clear the fibro fog. Talk with …
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… Bad or Changed Breath On this page: Related Information What is bad breath? … in people who miss meals or are dieting. Chewing food increases saliva in the mouth. When you are not eating, … syndrome or scleroderma. When you are taking certain medicines. After drinking alcohol beverages. Other causes of …
