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… Disorders Addison's Disease Celiac Disease Infections Lyme Disease Misdiagnosis of Lyme …
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Conditions Basics What is Peyronie's disease? Peyronie's disease is an abnormal curvature of the penis caused by scar tissue in the erectile tissue. Because the scar tissue prevents straightening of …
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… them. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … Your options Treat Alzheimer's disease with medicines for as long as they are helpful. Don't take medicines. Try other ways to improve thinking …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? 1 Get the … surgery to relieve symptoms of Dupuytren's disease. Try other treatments instead, such as … restore, the use of your hands. Dupuytren's disease sometimes comes back after surgery. …
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… decide if aspirin is a good choice for you based on your risk of a heart attack and … decide if aspirin is a good choice for you based on your risk of a heart attack and …
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… caused by changes in the brain. Some of the symptoms may be linked to a loss of chemical … brain to communicate properly. What are the symptoms? For most people, the first symptom … of Alzheimer's disease is memory loss. Other symptoms include having trouble making …
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… or get worse when the person is exposed to heat, such as in a warm bath or direct … with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 days. … often. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop …
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… surgery along with medical therapy (a heart-healthy lifestyle and medicines). Don't have … other health problems, and not smoking. A cardiac rehab program can help you have a … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… or angioplasty. Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and eating better could help … of arteries in your arms and legs. It causes poor blood flow. When you walk or … Treatment for PAD is a combination of healthy lifestyle changes and medicines to …
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… arteries will cause a heart attack. Other tests may give you and your doctor all the … need to make treatment decisions. These other tests do not have the risks of an angiogram. If, during the test, your doctor sees that your arteries are …
