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… heart may not pump as well as it should. LVH is usually caused by high blood pressure. It may also be caused by a heart problem, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy … and help keep this condition from getting worse. What causes it? LVH is usually caused by high blood pressure. It …
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… also say that what happened to them is not important, because they don't want to bore someone else with their … that you want to and have time to listen. Ask for a story. Use an open-ended statement to encourage the person to share … you and Amy got married, but you didn't live together because she was taking care of her mother and you were needed on …
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… is to understand how certain thoughts about your trauma cause you stress and make your symptoms worse. You will learn … of your thoughts and feelings about the trauma. This is because each time you talk about the past, you become less … a stressful memory. Breathing exercises are sometimes used for this. What is cognitive processing therapy? A …
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… for blisters, cuts, cracks, sores, broken skin, corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails. Look at all areas of your feet, including your toes. You can use a mirror to see all parts of your feet. If you cannot … areas that tingle or are numb. Wash your feet every day. Use warm (not hot) water. Check the water temperature with …
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… don't join as expected during fetal development. This causes a split (cleft) in the lip. A cleft lip may be complete … defects of the head and neck. A cleft lip usually doesn't cause health problems. Surgery can be done to fix the split. What causes it? Doctors don't know what all of the causes are. But …
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… very back of the mouth. They are called wisdom teeth because usually they come in between ages 17 and 21. What causes problems? Wisdom teeth that are healthy and in the right position usually don't cause problems. You may have a problem if any of the following …
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… "jee-ar-DYE-uh-sus") is an infection of the intestines caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia . The illness is also … have symptoms. What are the symptoms? Giardiasis can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, gas, and nausea. You may feel sick once and then get better. Or your …
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… . How It Is Done Blood test A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. … sting or pinch. Urine test This test usually doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. Risks Blood test There is very … normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The normal range is just a guide. Your …
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… often affects children ages 6 to 12 years old. It can cause brain swelling and liver damage. It may be related to … in a few weeks and have no lasting problems. What causes it? Experts don't know what causes Reye syndrome. It often happens in children who have …
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… blood sample is drawn. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. … normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The normal range is just a guide. Your … be normal for you. High levels High gastrin levels may be caused by: Zollinger-Ellison syndrome , a rare disease that …
