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Web MD — Neck & Back Injuries Allergic Reactions Bites and Stings Breathing Problems Broken Bones Chest Pain Drug Overdose Eye Injury Foreign Objects Head Injuries Low Blood Sugar Sprains & StrainsMore…
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Epilepsy Overview
Web MD — Epilepsy is diagnosed in 125,000 Americans each year. Find in-depth information here on such issues as seizures, symptoms, and treatments. Epilepsy is a group of related disorders characterized by a tendency for recurrent seizures. There are ...More…
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Mental Health: Pica
Web MD — Pica is the persistent eating of nonnutritive substances, such as dirt or paint. The Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology currently estimates that prevalence rates of pica range from 4%-26% among institutionalized populations. Research among ...More…
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Retinoblastoma Treatment (PDQ®) Topics
Web MD — Retinoblastoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the retina. The retina is the nerve tissue that lines the inside of the back of the eye. The retina senses light and sends images to the brain by way of the ...More…
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Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma - Description
Web MD — What is intraocular melanoma? Intraocular melanoma,a rare cancer,is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the part of the eye called the uvea. The uvea includes the iris (the colored part of the eye),the ciliary body (a muscle ...More…
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Ectopic Pregnancy - Topic Overview
Web MD — Ectopic pregnancy - In about 2% of pregnancies, the fertilized egg attaches to an area outside of the uterus, which results in an ectopic pregnancy (also known as a tubal pregnancy). In a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg travels through a ...More…
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Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors
Web MD — Extragonadal germ cell tumors form from developing sperm or egg cells that travel from the gonads to other parts of the body. "Extragonadal" means outside of the gonads (sex organs). When cells that are meant to form sperm in the testicles or .. ...More…
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Arthritis: Exercise to Treat Arthritis
Web MD — Although arthritis treatment usually includes medication, a tailored arthritis exercise program can help relieve pain and fatigue, and preserve joint structure and function. The stiffness, pain, and swelling associated with arthritis can severely ...More…
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Exercise and heart disease - WebMD
Web MD — If you have a loved one who's recently been diagnosed with heart disease or had heart surgery, the doctor probably told you that exercise is an important part of keeping the condition under control. But is it safe for your loved one to keep ...More…
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Plantar fasciitis: Exercises to relieve pain
Web MD — Key pointsHeel pain can be caused by stress placed on the plantar fascia ligament when it is stretched irregularly, which causes small tears and inflammation to develop. Stretching and strengthening exercises can help the ligament become more ...More…
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Low back pain: Exercises to reduce pain
Web MD — Key pointsLow back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or injury. Treatment can help you stay as active as possible, and it will help you understand that some continued or repeated back pain is not ...More…
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COPD: Using exercise to feel better
Web MD — Key pointsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often makes it difficult to breathe, which in turn may limit how active you are and how much you exercise. However, it is important to remain active and exercise when you have COPD. Activity ...More…