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… Hidradenitis Suppurativa On this page: … or the inner thighs. The condition can come and go for many years. What are the symptoms? Red lumps that may look like … weight, or lose weight, by eating healthy foods and being physically active. Being overweight could make this …
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… Coping After a Traumatic Event On this page: Overview Overview A traumatic event is a very upsetting … cause them. Having trouble with sexual relationships. Have physical changes, such as: Having headaches, dizziness, or … memory loss or trouble concentrating. It can take months or years to heal from a traumatic event. But most people get …
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… Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … fever by asking about your past health and by doing a physical examination. If your doctor thinks you have … fever by asking about your past health and by doing a physical examination. If your doctor thinks you have …
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… Complete Blood Count (CBC) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … low. Why It Is Done A CBC may be done as part of a regular physical examination. There are many other reasons that a … damage to body tissues (such as a heart attack ), severe physical or emotional stress (such as a fever, injury, or …
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… 4 After the procedure. Problems can also happen months or years after the pacemaker is implanted. These problems are … My doctor says a pacemaker could help me feel better. Jack, age 66 I had a heart attack a while ago, and now I have … device in my body. So I don't want it right now. Serena, age 55 My girlfriends and I go on a big trip every year. We …
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… to help people living with chronic conditions be more physically active. It also has resources for health care … possible toolkit. Over 100 volunteers participated in the development, including persons with chronic conditions … (PWCC), health care professionals and researchers. Image More information on the development of Active For …
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… Immunotherapy for Allergies to Insect Stings On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … maintenance shots every 6 to 8 weeks over the next 3 to 5 years. footnote 1 Depending on your situation, your doctor … doctors do not give allergy shots to children younger than age 5. Citations Golden DBK, et al. (2016). …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … have a test, such as a CT scan or ultrasound , every few years to check your repaired aorta. Be sure to tell your … will check: The shape and location of your aneurysm. Your age and overall health, to make sure that you are healthy …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview If you have a … is highly toxic. Visit the Government of Canada's webpage on pesticides and pest management at … Environmental Illness Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Lead Poisoning …
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… Obesity On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … fat. Medicines are used along with diet changes and more physical activity to help you make lasting changes. If you … naturally burn more calories than other people. Regular physical activity can raise your metabolic rate. Very …
