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… especially in men. This can lead to a gout attack. Many conditions can change uric acid levels. Your doctor will … especially in men. This can lead to a gout attack. Many conditions can change uric acid levels. Your doctor will …
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… weight. Your BMR can change slightly in response to certain conditions. For example, starvation or very low-calorie … by overeating, exercise, some medicines, and some brain conditions. Fat distribution. Typically, men store fat in … weight. Your BMR can change slightly in response to certain conditions. For example, starvation or very low-calorie …
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… you or your child. Some umbilical hernias have an extra skin flap over them. These hernias look odd and are more … Paco, age 41 My daughter was born with really big bulging skin around her belly button. It was awful-looking. It … you or your child. Some umbilical hernias have an extra skin flap over them. These hernias look odd and are more …
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… health problems that make surgery dangerous. You have a skin infection that could also infect the material used to … the anesthesia. Infection and bleeding. Nerve damage, numb skin, or a loss of blood supply to the scrotum or testicles … health problems that make surgery dangerous. You have a skin infection that could also infect the material used to …
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… be done to check for internal injuries or to rule out other conditions, such as rare blood disorders. A doctor who … be done to check for internal injuries or to rule out other conditions, such as rare blood disorders. A doctor who …
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… poisoning are easy to miss and may seem related to other conditions. The higher the amount of lead in the body, the … poisoning are easy to miss and may seem related to other conditions. The higher the amount of lead in the body, the …
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… Use of supplements such as iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal …
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… or smoking or having a history of smoking. Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, … (TB). HIV. Cancer or getting treatment for cancer. Conditions that involve the nerves and brain. Examples … or obesity. Having COVID-19 can be much worse if you have conditions like these. Have a weakened immune system. You …