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… the lungs, joints, and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or … site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small cut, insect bite or bruise. For more …
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… or two drinks, putting you at increased risk of falls or injury. If you’re on medication and think you might drink … vision and fast reaction times. Drinking alcohol decreases brain activity, distorts vision and hearing, and affects …
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… Mad cow disease is a fatal disease that slowly destroys the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) in cattle. It … (vCJD), which is fatal. Over time, vCJD destroys the brain and spinal cord. What causes them? Experts are not … In affected cows, these proteins are found in the brain, spinal cord, and small intestine. There is no proof …
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… extra chromosome . This affects the way a baby's body and brain develop during pregnancy and after birth. Doctors … chromosome carries a group of genes that tell the body and brain how to develop. Having an extra chromosome changes the … dislocated neck bones. This condition often occurs after an injury. Symptoms may include: Neck pain. Limited neck …
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… blood pressure seizures increased risk for seizure (such as brain injury, stroke, brain tumor) Since this medication may rarely cause seizures …
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… What is kernicterus? Kernicterus is a very rare type of brain damage that occurs in a newborn with severe jaundice . … builds up to very high levels and spreads into the brain tissues. This causes permanent brain damage. Kernicterus may be prevented by treating …
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… (anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder-BED), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), certain nervous … interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (including brain scan for Parkinson's disease), possibly causing false … (anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder-BED), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), certain nervous …
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… natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. Other Uses This section contains uses of this drug … conditions that increase your risk of seizures (including brain/head injury, brain tumor, eating disorders such as …
Medications
… natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. Other Uses This section contains uses of this drug … conditions that increase your risk of seizures (including brain/head injury, brain tumor, eating disorders such as …
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… and people who have weak immune systems because of stress, injury, certain medicines, or other reasons. Most people who … problems. If shingles affects the nerves that start in the brain (cranial nerves), problems may include: Inflammation , … If the shingles virus affects the nerves that begin in the brain (cranial nerves), serious problems involving the face, …
