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Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is a condition that causes you to have too much calcium in your bloodstream and not enough in your… What causes hyperparathyroidism? A number of things can cause your parathyroid glands to make too much PTH. These include: A benign (non-cancerous) growth on your…
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Childhood Vaccines: What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them
Most schools and daycares require certain childhood vaccines, but they’re also good for your child’s health… it before starting high school. What is the HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine helps prevent human papillomavirus infection, which can cause cervical cancer, anal cancer, head and neck cancers…
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus. In most women, abnormal uterine bleeding is caused… the cause. Post-menopause Hormone replacement therapy is a common cause of uterine bleeding after menopause. Other causes include endometrial and uterine cancer. These cancers are…
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Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition in which the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is abnormally thick. There are four types… too thick. A thick layer may indicate endometrial hyperplasia. Your doctor will take a biopsy of your endometrium cells to determine if cancer is present…
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Peptic Ulcer Disease
A peptic ulcer is a raw area in the stomach or near the top of the small intestine. The lining… use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This includes aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. In rare cases, the disease can be caused by cancerous and noncancerous tumors…
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Central Precocious Puberty
Central precocious puberty is the early onset of puberty. It can occur in children younger than 8 or 9 years… problems that occur in your child’s brain. These include: Brain tumor Infection of the brain Radiation to the brain, such as cancer treatment Trauma to…
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Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea is when one or both breasts make milk or a milky discharge unrelated to milk production in breastfeeding… t fit well) Pituitary tumors. Often these are located in the pituitary gland in the brain. Most tumors are benign, meaning not cancerous. Certain medicines. These…
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Blood Poisoning
Blood poisoning happens when an infection enters your bloodstream and your body reacts to the infection… What is blood poisoning? Blood poisoning (sepsis) has nothing to do with poison. Instead, it’s primary cause is the presence of germs, which enter your bloodstream from an infection…
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that occurs in your leg veins. It can break off and travel to… What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. These clots usually occur deep down in your leg veins. DVT is common and…
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Chronic Cough
A chronic cough is one that lasts for 8 weeks or more… What is chronic cough? Coughing is necessary to clear your throat and airways. A chronic cough lasts for 8 weeks or more. It’s commonly caused by allergies, acid reflux (heartburn), some health conditions,…
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a serious virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is spread from person to person through… What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver. Normally, the liver breaks down waste products in your blood. But when the liver is inflamed,…
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Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a stomach disorder in which stomach muscles don’t contract properly, leading to problems crushing food before digestion… What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis is a disorder involving your stomach muscles. It is sometimes called delayed gastric emptying. Normally, after you swallow food, your stomach…
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Why Should I Breastfeed?
Deciding whether or not to breastfeed is a very personal decision. Learn about the advantages and challenges of breastfeeding… Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby. Many health organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), recommend that mothers breastfeed their newborn…
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How to Protect Yourself From Job-related Skin Problems
An overview of job-related skin conditions, their causes and symptoms, and what can be done to avoid and treat… Did you know your skin is your body’s largest organ? It is. And it’s important to keep it safe, whether you’re at home or at…
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Infertility
Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect… What is infertility? Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect both women…
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Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying… A person’s overall health is about much more than the absence of disease. It’s the state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Ultimately, it’s…
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What Parents Needs to Know
Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria. It can lead to infections in the lungs, blood, and brain. The vaccine prevents… Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria. It can lead to infections in the lungs, blood, and brain. Pneumococcal disease causes health problems in children…
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Thyroiditis
Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of thyroiditis, a name for several disorders that cause inflammation of… What is thyroiditis? Thyroiditis refers to a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the thyroid. Your thyroid is the gland located in the front of your…
