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Venous Ulcers

… when your leg veins can’t pump blood back up to your heart completely. Blood then pools in your lower legs, making your … infection of the skin), or persistent dermatitis may be referred to a dermatology or wound care specialist. Can venous … be needed. 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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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

… any symptoms. If you have symptoms of tachycardia that come and go, your healthcare provider will likely do an ECG. … to go to the hospital for cardioversion. This procedure restores your heartbeat to a normal rhythm by passing an … of WPW. 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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Bacterial Endocarditis in Children

… that bacteria will affect the heart. Some of the most common ways bacteria get into the blood include: Dental … endocarditis in a child? Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. They can include: Flu-like symptoms, … 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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Caring for Your Bridge

… help you thread floss under a fixed bridge. Dental visits See your dentist at least twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. These dental visits help keep your teeth and gums in good condition. Your … with your new bridge Your new bridge can help make chewing comfortable again. It can also let you feel confident about …
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Lung Cancer Risk Assessment

… arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, silica, vinyl chloride, nickel compounds, chromium compounds, coal products, and … ethers. In recent years, workplaces have become safer from these substances. But the dangers still exist if … home, you can buy a test kit from your local hardware store and do it yourself. You can also contact your local …
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Learning Disorders in Children

… level, and intelligence. The problem is bad enough to interfere with school or everyday activities. What causes a … a child with a learning disorder receives, processes, or communicates information in a different way. Which children … Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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Vitamin B-12 Deficiency Anemia

… like an oval. Healthy red blood cells are round. This difference in shape causes the bone marrow to make fewer red … deficiency anemia? Vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia is more common in people whose families come from northern Europe. … B-12. 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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Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T)

… is A-T diagnosed? A-T is diagnosed only after your doctor completes a detailed health history, does a physical exam, … are possible complications of A-T? Other problems that may occur with A-T include: Weakened immune system. Increased … any smoking in your house, and not allowing any ill visitors can help protect your child. Always wash your hands …
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