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Diabetic Ketoacidosis

… ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious health problem that can occur if you have diabetes. It happens when chemicals called … pain. Nausea or vomiting. Fruity-smelling breath, which comes from the ketones in your blood. Trouble breathing. … insulin. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider: Know the reason for your …
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Shoulder Separation

… pulls out of the shoulder joint. Shoulder separations are common, especially in active young adults. Your shoulder … around the area. What causes shoulder separation? Different types of shoulder injuries can lead to shoulder … an athlete. 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

… cause problems. In adults, bacterial endocarditis is more common in men than in women. Bacterial endocarditis is … most cases of bacterial endocarditis. These are staphylococci (staph) and streptococci (strep). You may be at … 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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Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk)

… With age, the intervertebral disk may lose fluid and become dried out. As this happens, the spongy disk (which is … Lumbar disk disease can cause back and leg pain that interferes with daily activities. It can lead to leg weakness or … fails. 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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Migraine Headaches

… This often severe, throbbing type of headache is different from other types of headaches. Symptoms other than … to light (photophobia), and other visual changes are common. A migraine headache may last from 4 to 72 hours. … headaches. 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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Pulmonary Stenosis in Children

… The blockage and symptoms can get worse over time. It is uncommon for this condition to be found during pregnancy.  … may also find other signs or symptoms. The provider may refer your child to a pediatric cardiologist. This is a doctor … excellent. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s healthcare provider: Know the reason …
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Syncope in Children

… occur when not enough blood gets to the brain. Syncope is commonly called fainting. In most children, it’s usually … (red) blood getting to the brain. However, many different problems can cause a decrease in blood flow to the … prevent it. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s healthcare provider: Know the reason …
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Frostbite and Frostnip in Children

… Frostbite is damage to parts of the body from freezing. It occurs when ice crystals form in the skin or in deeper tissue. The most common sites for frostbite are the fingers, toes, ears, … covered. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s healthcare provider: Know the reason …
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Atopic Dermatitis

… are often on the face and the head in babies. It's most common in infants or very young children. Most will show … and the folds of the elbows. Symptoms can be a bit different for each person. Common symptoms include: Itching, … infection. 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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