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… Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Experts believe … pork). Eat less processed meat (like bacon, hot dogs, sausage, and some deli meats). Eat less food made from refined … and may even be curable. Consider vaccinations. Females ages 9 to 26 can get the HPV vaccine to protect against the …
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… Chronic Lung Disease in Infants On this page: Conditions Basics … for problems from chronic lung disease and for growth and development problems. Get your child immunized as … smoke around your child. Growth and Development, Newborn Medical Specialists Premature (Preterm) …
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… Using a Cane On this page: Overview Overview A walking aid—a … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Joan Rigg PT, OCS - Physical Therapy Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Joan Rigg PT, OCS - Physical Therapy This information does not replace the …
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… Osteoarthritis On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … is the type of arthritis that many people get as they age. It can happen at any age, but it is most common in … to moderate arthritis can manage their symptoms for many years with treatment. A treatment plan may include: Pain …
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… Warts and Plantar Warts On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … the feet. Most warts go away on their own within months or years. How do they spread? Warts are spread by direct … warts from spreading. Keep your warts covered with a bandage or athletic tape. Don't bite your nails or cuticles, as …
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… Spondyloarthropathies On this page: … and feet. The fingers and toes may swell, causing a "sausage digit." Reactive arthritis can also cause fever, weight … often precede the arthritis symptoms, sometimes by many years. The severity of the rash does not mirror the severity …
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… Phototherapy for Eczema On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … Exposure to UV light may result in skin cancer. Skin damage. Exposure to UV light can cause sunburn and early aging of the skin. This includes wrinkles, loose skin, and age spots. Cataracts and other eye problems. Protect your …
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… Heart Failure Symptoms On this page: Overview Overview If you have heart … their activities that they realize they have been avoiding physical exertion. This decrease in your ability to exert yourself physically is what doctors call low exercise capacity. …
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… Tai Chi and Qi Gong On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related … maintain good health and quality of life. Risks As with any physical activity, people who perform tai chi or qi gong may … maintain good health and quality of life. Risks As with any physical activity, people who perform tai chi or qi gong may …
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… Pleural Effusion On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is pleural … ask questions about your symptoms and past health and do a physical examination. The doctor will do a chest X-ray to … ask questions about your symptoms and past health and do a physical examination. The doctor will do a chest X-ray to …
