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… Laryngitis On this page: … most common cause. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . Overuse of your voice, such as … may be caused by more severe problems such as nerve damage, sores, polyps , cancer, or hard and thick lumps …
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… How to Build Well-Being On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Practicing thoughts and … Health includes physical, mental, and emotional pieces. Growth in any of those areas may improve well-being. Here … Health includes physical, mental, and emotional pieces. Growth in any of those areas may improve well-being. Here …
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… Frequent Nosebleeds On this page: Overview Overview Nosebleeds that … close to the surface of the lining of the nose. An abnormal growth (polyp or tumour) in the nose or sinuses. Health … close to the surface of the lining of the nose. An abnormal growth (polyp or tumour) in the nose or sinuses. Health …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Side Effects How Well … to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. Radiation damages the cells in the area being treated, stopping or slowing the growth of the cancer cells. Why It Is Done Radiation therapy …
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… Yeast Skin Infection On this page: What is a yeast skin … for as long as your doctor tells you to. To help keep yeast growth under control, keep your skin clean and dry. Wear … for as long as your doctor tells you to. To help keep yeast growth under control, keep your skin clean and dry. Wear …
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… depends on the pattern of the tear, its size, and your age. Your health and activity level can also affect your … healthy when the tear happened or if your knee already had age-related changes. Tears caused by an injury in younger … they aren't repaired. When the tear is in a knee that has age-related changes, symptoms may be helped by rest, …
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… Dry Skin and Itching On this page: … skin? Dry skin is a common problem that can occur at any age. When you have dry skin, your skin may be rough, or … and it may itch. There are many causes of dry skin. As you age, your skin produces less of the natural oil that helps …
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… Undescended Testicle On this page: Conditions Basics … testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? … probably want to check your baby again at 3 to 6 months of age. By this time, the testicle may have moved into place on …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview Overview How can you … DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … The amount of vitamin B12 you need each day depends on your age and situation. footnote 1 Age 1 to 3 years: 0.9 micrograms (mcg) a day Age 4 to 8 …