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Flea, Mite, or Chigger Bites

… places (indoor or outdoor) that are infested with these different bugs is the main reason people are bitten. Fleas. … mite infestations. Mites can affect people of any age and income level. Chiggers. Chigger bites are due to infestation … steps Here are some tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

… intracranial hypertension? Experts don't know why IIH occurs. Obesity is a risk factor. Some medicines have been linked to a higher risk of it. These include common medicines like: Birth control pills Certain … for IIH. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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Avascular Necrosis

… collapse. This condition may happen in any bone. It most commonly happens in the ends of a long bone. It may affect one bone, several bones at one time, or different bones at different times. What causes avascular … or joint. 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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Bad Breath (Halitosis)

… interact with amino acids in foods and make smelly sulfur compounds. Gum (periodontal) disease. One of the main … infection. If the dentist can’t find the cause, they will refer you to your primary health care provider. How is … mouth moist, your dentist may suggest artificial saliva. Visit your dentist on a regular basis. Regular checkups can …
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Polymyositis

… Polymyositis is a disease that causes muscles to become irritated and inflamed. The muscles break down and … It most often happens in people ages 31 to 60. It rarely occurs in people younger than age 18. Experts think that … steps Here are some tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Eye Cancer: Intraocular Melanoma

… You also have melanocytes in your eyes. When these cells become cancer, it’s called intraocular melanoma (also called … your eyelid and muscles around the eye. Radiation. Different types of radiation can be used to treat this disease. … Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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