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… or impossible to distinguish it from shortness of breath caused by other health problems such as emphysema or severe … orthopnea is worse than "two-pillow" orthopnea, because you have less tolerance for lying flat. The reason you … to the heart, so fluid builds up inside the lungs and causes shortness of breath. Shortness of breath while …
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… is done to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve roots caused by age-related changes in the spine. It also is done to … much or don't move in a normal way. This extra movement causes wear and tear on the nerves or other soft tissues, … develops after surgery in some cases. Death from problems caused by surgery. But this is rare. If you have diabetes or …
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… and congestive heart failure are some of the leading causes of mortality and hospitalization in Canada. These … Reduced systemic inflammation Reduction in all-cause mortality and potential future cardiac events Improved … resistance training, working muscles to exhaustion can cause significant spikes in blood pressure. The Valsalva …
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… cancer recurrence, cancer-specific mortality and all-cause mortality for some types of cancer (research has predominantly focused on breast, colorectal and prostate cancers). Most … (starting with at least 60% of one repetition maximum). Useful resources Canadian Cancer Society Type 'physical …
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… symptoms may include bloating, burping, poor appetite, nausea, and weight loss. Most peptic ulcers are caused by infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ). Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such …
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… called gallstones. Most of the time, gallstones do not cause symptoms. When they do cause symptoms, the gallbladder is usually removed. This is … necessary. Following a very low fat diet can sometimes cause more stones to form. Instead, eating a diet that is …
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… impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group … and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the … than occasional itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney …
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… to other parts of the body. Minor cuts on the head often cause heavy bleeding. This is because the face and scalp have many blood vessels close to the … from a mild concussion to a severe head injury. Common causes of a severe head injury include car crashes, falls, …
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… the catheter is inserted. Sometimes, general anesthesia is used. The procedure is done in a hospital where you can be … create heat. This heat destroys the heart tissue that causes atrial fibrillation or the heart tissue that keeps it happening. Another option is to use freezing cold to destroy the heart tissue. Sometimes, …
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… Salicylic Acid Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Calluses and Corns Calluses and Corns: Protective Padding Calluses and Corns: Using Pumice Stones Care for a Skin Wound …
