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Voice Disorders

… laryngitis is when the swelling lasts for a long time. Common causes include a chronic cough, smoking, using … together smoothly inside your larynx. Anything that interferes with vocal cord movement or contact can cause a voice … surgery. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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The Digestive System: An Overview

… in the mouth, where food and liquids are taken in. It's completed in the small intestine. What is included in the … digestive system: The first step in the digestive process occurs in the mouth. This is where food is chewed and broken … the stomach. The stomach completes 3 mechanical tasks. It stores, mixes, and empties: First, the stomach stores the …
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Well-Child Checkup: 3 Years

… behavior to get an idea of their development. By this visit, most children are doing these: Notices other children … of healthy food choices at each meal. Don't give up on offering new foods. It often takes a few tries before a child … as on the refrigerator: 800-222-1222. If you own a gun, store it unloaded in a locked location. Never allow your …
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Well-Child Checkup: 5 Years

… behavior to get an idea of their development. By this visit, your child is likely doing some of the following: … you do allow soda, save it for very special occasions.  Offer nutritious foods. Keep a variety of healthy foods on … never touch a gun. If you own a gun, make sure it's always stored unloaded and locked up. Use correct names for all …
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Treatment for McArdle Disease

… disease is a rare muscle disorder. Muscle cells can’t store energy well. Energy in muscles is stored as glycogen. McArdle disease is one of a group of … Not taking certain medicines, such as statins Possible complications of McArdle disease People with this disease …
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Treatment for McArdle Disease

… disease is a rare muscle disorder. Muscle cells can’t store energy well. Energy in muscles is stored as glycogen. McArdle disease is one of a group of … Not taking certain medicines, such as statins Possible complications of McArdle disease People with this disease …
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Understanding Bladder Cancer

… ureters, bladder, and urethra. This body system makes, stores, and gets rid of liquid waste called urine. The two … may spread to other parts of the body. Why some cells become cancer is not always clear. But bladder cancer is … lining inside of the bladder. Bladder cancer may grow in different ways: Papillary tumors. These stick out from the …
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Pacemakers

… into your body is called implantation. There are several different types of pacemakers. Your doctor will explain which … of infection every day for a week. Return for a follow-up visit as advised. Ask your doctor when it will be safe to … inches away from your pacemaker when wirelessly charging or stored. Follow any other instructions given to you by your …
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