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… blood. Your body makes antibodies to attack and destroy substances such as bacteria and viruses. But in autoimmune diseases, the antibodies attack and … blood. Your body makes antibodies to attack and destroy substances such as bacteria and viruses. But in autoimmune …
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… Overview A rash in your vaginal area ( vulva ) may be caused by irritation of the skin from many sources, such as … dermatitis A common cause of a rash is contact with a substance that causes irritation or an allergic reaction ( … dermatitis A common cause of a rash is contact with a substance that causes irritation or an allergic reaction ( …
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… system , allergy shots may not be recommended. Children may use allergy shots if they have persistent asthma made worse … shots, your allergist or doctor injects small doses of substances that you are allergic to (allergens) under your … shots, your allergist or doctor injects small doses of substances that you are allergic to (allergens) under your …
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… and side effects. These include infection, early menopause , and pain that in rare cases could last for months. … upper thigh (femoral artery). Then the doctor injects a substance called contrast material into the catheter. The … upper thigh (femoral artery). Then the doctor injects a substance called contrast material into the catheter. The …
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… syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a term used to describe a group of painful conditions. Examples of … may be left with long-lasting pain and disability. What causes it? The cause of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is not well …
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… trying to stay away from environmental risks and harmful substances. Secondary prevention At the secondary prevention … and its symptoms from progressing. Some of the assessments used to identify risks include blood pressure tests, blood … parts of physical fitness that relate to your health. It focuses on how healthy, strong and safe your heart, bones, …
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… Obesity On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk What Happens Examinations and … such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. What causes it? Obesity is complex. You gain weight when you take … as https://www.diabetes.ca/managing-my-diabetes/tools---resources/body-mas… on the Diabetes Canada website. If your …
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… infections (STIs). It is a family of over 100 types of viruses that can infect the penis, vulva (area outside of the … of HPV, about 40 of these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 per cent of cancers of the cervix, plus some less … anus, penis, vagina and vulva. Two other types of HPV cause most cases of genital warts, which are flat or …
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… are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that commonly cause PID. Other infections that are not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined … have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely …
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… and Adults On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To … asthma. Asthma in adults also can be related to exposure to substances at work. This is called occupational asthma . … mites, or animal dander. Being around chemicals or other substances at work (occupational asthma). Changes in …
