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… Information Why do people sweat? Sweating is your body's way of cooling down and getting rid of some … Sometimes heavy sweating is normal. You may sweat a lot when you exercise, when you are too hot, or when you are frightened. It's normal for …
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… environment for bacteria to grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria … knowing which chemicals to add, and knowing how and when to safely add them. For more information on … other dangers, including keeping bathers informed of all risks. Bather load All hot tubs and pools are designed for a …
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… On this page: Overview Overview How can you live well with congenital heart disease? Here are some things you can do to help you live well when you have congenital heart disease. Get regular … as once a year. Prevent endocarditis. You may have a higher risk of an infection in your heart. Talk to your doctor …
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… is a measure of how hard blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body. Low blood … is too low. In general, low blood pressure symptoms happen when blood pressure is less than 90/60. What causes it? Some … drinking enough fluids ( dehydration ). Medicines. Examples are high blood pressure medicine or other heart medicines. …
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… (LCL). The LCL is a band of tissue on the outside of your knee. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your … For example, the LCL can be injured in football or soccer when the inside of the knee is hit. This type of injury can … lots of stop-and-go movements, jumping, or weaving. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include swelling, pain, and …
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… Facial Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer … or you may have to work very hard to breathe even when you're at rest (severe difficulty breathing). Severe …
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… the teeth. It is also called periodontal disease. There are two types of gum disease: Gingivitis (say … are present in plaque, a clear, sticky substance that your mouth produces. What are the symptoms? Healthy gums are … firm, fit snugly around the teeth, and do not bleed easily. When you have gum disease, you may see changes to your gums. …
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… including diphenhydramine) before each dose to decrease the risk of serious side effects. Since most people have nerve … pain (such as in the abdomen, arms, legs, back, joints) when receiving this medication, an opioid pain reliever is … Uses This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (high-risk neuroblastoma). Dinutuximab belongs to a …
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… is stiffness, pain, and limited range of movement in your shoulder . The tissues around the joint stiffen, scar … a year or more. What causes it? Frozen shoulder can develop when you stop using the joint normally because of pain, … movement. An X-ray may be done to see whether symptoms are from another condition such as arthritis or a broken …
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… TS make sounds or movements that they can't control. These are called tics. Tics usually start in early childhood. They … How is it diagnosed? A doctor can diagnose TS based on your child's medical history and symptoms. The doctor may … and your child know what to expect. It may help to identify when tics occur. Then you can try to avoid things that cause …
