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[...] A common reason for this type of damage is diabetes. Pancreas transplants can enable people with type 1 diabetes to give up insulin shots. An experimental procedure called islet cell transplantation transplants [...]
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[...] The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely. A fracture is a break in a bone. You can also injure other parts of the ankle such as tendons, which join muscles to bone, and cartilage, which cushions your joints. Ankle sprains and fractures are common sports injuries. [...]
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[...] a pain in your chest can be scary. It does not always mean that you are having a heart attack. There can be many other causes, [...]
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[...] you have coronary artery disease, the arteries in your heart are narrowed or blocked by a sticky material called plaque. Angioplasty [...]
[...] brain, your doctor may recommend that you take a blood thinner. Blood thinners reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by reducing the formation of blood clots in your arteries and veins. You may also take a [...]
[...] levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of heart disease. Your cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. There are usually no signs or symptoms that [...]
[...] that supply blood to heart muscle become hardened and narrowed. This is due to the buildup of cholesterol and other material, called plaque, on their inner walls. As the buildup grows, less blood can flow [...]
[...] many people think of heart disease as a man’s problem, women can and do get heart disease. In fact, heart disease is the number [...]
[...] These symptoms can sometimes be different in women. [...]
[...] arrhythmia is any disorder of your heart rate or rhythm. It means that your heart beats too quickly, too [...]
[...] puts you at risk for infective endocarditis, a kind of heart infection. To prevent it, doctors used to prescribe antibiotics before dental work [...]
[...] valve, sometimes has “floppy” flaps and doesn’t close tightly. This is called mitral valve prolapse, and it’s one of the most common heart valve conditions. Sometimes it causes [...]
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[...] Raynaud’s phenomenon, narrowing of blood vessels in the hands or feet [...]
[...] Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars. [...]
[...] Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause dermatitis, hives and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your [...]
[...] is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. It is not dangerous, but most types cause red, swollen and itchy skin. Factors that can cause [...]
[...] Contact dermatitis is a common cause of rashes. It causes redness, itching and burning where you have touched an irritant, such as a chemical, or something you are allergic to, like poison ivy. [...]
[...] is when a woman’s ovaries stop working before she is 40. POF used to be called premature menopause. However, POF is not the same as menopause. Some women with POF still have occasional periods. [...]
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[...] syndrome is a group of conditions that put you at risk for heart disease and diabetes. These conditions [...]
[...] you know what causes the most blindness in U.S. adults? It is an eye problem caused by diabetes, called diabetic retinopathy. Your retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. [...]
[...] blood will have too little calcium and too much phosphorous. Causes include injury to the glands, endocrine disorders or genetic conditions. Treatment is aimed at restoring the balance of calcium and [...]
[...] tumor that usually starts in the cells of one of your adrenal glands. Although they are usually benign, pheochromocytomas often cause the adrenal gland to make too many hormones. This can lead to high [...]
[...] cells from an organ donor into the pancreas of another person. It is used experimentally to treat type 1 diabetes. Islets are cells found in clusters throughout the pancreas. They are made up of several types of [...]
[...] you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. With Type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin. With Type 2 diabetes, the more common type, your body does not [...]
[...] Diabetes means your blood glucose, or blood sugar, is too high. With Type 1 diabetes, your pancreas does not make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose get into your cells to give them energy. Without insulin, too much glucose stays in your blood. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth. [...]
[...] you have diabetes, your body cannot make or properly use insulin. This leads to high blood glucose, or sugar, levels [...]
[...] is different from diabetes mellitus (DM), which involves insulin problems and high blood sugar. The symptoms can be similar; [...]
[...] Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or sugar, levels are too high. When you are pregnant, too much glucose is not good for your baby. Out of every 100 pregnant women in the United States, between three and eight get gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is diabetes that happens for the first time when a woman is pregnant. Gestational diabetes goes away when you have your baby, but it does increase your risk for having diabetes later. [...]
[...] you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can damage your nerves or blood vessels. [...]
[...] you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can damage the covering on your nerves or [...]
[...] you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can cause problems with other body [...]
[...] Without insulin, too much glucose stays in your blood. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and [...]
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[...] of gastroenteritis include diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, fever and chills. Most people recover with no [...]
[...] include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and laser therapy. You might also need nutritional support, since the cancer or treatment may make it hard to [...]
[...] can enable people with type 1 diabetes to give up insulin shots. An experimental procedure called islet cell transplantation transplants only the parts of the pancreas that make insulin. People who have transplants must take [...]
[...] diseases, such as hepatitis or [...]
[...] time. It’s a feeling of discomfort or a burning feeling in your upper abdomen. You may have heartburn or belch and feel bloated. You may also feel nauseated, or even throw [...]
[...] have probably had a problem with your stomach at one time or another. Indigestion and heartburn are common problems. You can relieve some stomach problems with over-the-counter [...]
[...] food more to lessen the amount of air you swallow when you eat can help reduce gas. For people with lactose intolerance, avoiding milk products will [...]
[...] and under your ribs on your left side. It is about as big as your fist. The spleen is part of your lymphatic system, which fights infection and keeps your body fluids in balance. It contains white blood cells that [...]
[...] gallbladder is most likely to give you trouble if something blocks the flow of bile through the bile ducts. That is usually a gallstone. Gallstone attacks usually happen after you eat. Signs of a gallstone [...]
[...] liver makes a substance called bile that helps with digestion. Your gallbladder stores it until you need it to digest fat. Then your gallbladder pushes the bile into tubes called [...]
[...] gallbladder is most likely to give you trouble if something blocks the flow of bile through the bile ducts. That is usually a gallstone. Gallstones form when substances in bile harden. Gallstone attacks [...]
[...] About 5 percent of people with cirrhosis get liver cancer. [...]
[...] Pancreatic cancer [...]
[...] food from your mouth to your stomach. If you have heartburn more than twice a week, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). With GERD, the muscles at the end of your esophagus do not close tightly enough. This [...]
[...] may feel a burning in the chest or throat called heartburn. Sometimes, you can taste stomach fluid in the back of the mouth. This is acid indigestion. If you [...]
[...] easier for the acid to come up. The leaking of acid from the stomach into the esophagus is called gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). GERD may cause symptoms such [...]
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[...] is a type of energy. People are exposed to small amounts of radiation every day from sources such as sunlight. A radiation emergency would [...]
[...] from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United [...]
[...] A disease is rare if fewer than 200,000 people in the United States have it. There are close to 7,000 rare diseases and about 25 million people in the U.S. have one. Many rare diseases are caused by changes in genes and are called genetic diseases. [...]
[...] you know that you have a genetic problem in your family, you can have genetic testing to see if your baby could be [...]
[...] don’t produce the right proteins or don’t produce them correctly, a child can have a genetic disorder. Gene therapy is an experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease. The most [...]
[...] how the brain, spinal cord and nervous system function. They cause mental retardation, including Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome. They also cause learning and behavioral disorders, such as [...]
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[...] that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis or any number of other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain [...]
[...] common types of headaches include migraines, cluster headaches and sinus headaches. Most people can feel much better by making lifestyle [...]
[...] treatments that you use along with standard ones. Examples of CAM therapies are acupuncture, chiropractic and herbal [...]
[...] Hiatal, a small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest. [...]
[...] include cuts, scrapes, scratches and punctured skin. They often occur as a result of an accident or injury, but surgical incisions, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren’t [...]
[...] whose heart has stopped or is no longer breathing. CPR can maintain circulation and breathing until emergency medical help [...]
[...] If you have thalassemia, your body has problems making hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen through your body. When your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body, you have anemia. [...]
[...] crescent or sickle. They don’t last as long as normal, round red blood cells, which leads to anemia. The sickle cells also get stuck in blood vessels, blocking blood flow. This can cause pain and [...]
[...] disorders or a diet that does not have enough iron. You can also get anemia from not getting enough folic acid or vitamin B 12. Blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, or cancer may also [...]
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[...] stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It causes an infection that is resistant to several common antibiotics. There are two types of [...]
[...] is a foodborne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria found in soil and water. It can be in a variety of raw [...]
[...] disease is a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria. You usually get it by breathing in mist from water that contains the bacteria. [...]
[...] but crypto can cause serious problems in people with weak immune systems such as in people with AIDS. To reduce your risk of crypto, wash your hands often, avoid water that may be infected, and wash [...]
[...] are powerful medicines that fight bacterial infections. Used properly, antibiotics can save lives. They either kill bacteria or keep them from [...]
[...] Vaccinate your cats, ferrets and dogs against rabies [...]
[...] is the name of a group of bacteria. In the United States, it is the most common cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella occurs in raw poultry, eggs, beef, and sometimes on unwashed fruit and [...]
[...] raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes, or in dogs, cats or farm animals. People get it from the bite of an infected [...]
[...] is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite. It affects both women and men, but symptoms are more common in women. [...]
[...] or mold spores may cause allergic reactions or asthma attacks in sensitive people. It can cause fungal infections. In addition, mold exposure may irritate your eyes, skin, nose, throat and [...]
[...] Impetigo – a skin infection [...]
[...] They may be red, swollen and painful, and sometimes have pus or other drainage. They can turn into impetigo, which turns into a crust on the skin, or cellulitis, a swollen, red area of skin that feels [...]
[...] case was reported in 1977. Two research labs still house small amounts of the virus. Experts fear bioterrorists could use the virus to spread disease.Smallpox spreads very easily from person to person. Symptoms [...]
[...] is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal (staph) but sometimes streptococcus (strep) can cause it, too. It is most common in children [...]
[...] transmit diseases to animals and people. Some of the diseases you can get from a tick bite are Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and [...]
[...] occurs in soil. It produces a toxin that affects your nerves. There are three kinds of botulism. Foodborne botulism comes from eating foods contaminated with the toxin. Wounds infected with toxin-producing [...]
[...] with bacteria that cause a cold-like infection. It can block blood vessels in the brain and lead to stroke and brain damage. It can also harm other [...]
[...] Symptoms include an uncomfortable, itchy rash, fever and headache. The rash is like blisters and usually appears on the face, scalp or trunk. The disease is usually mild and lasts 5 to 10 days, but it sometimes causes serious problems. Adults and older children tend to get sicker from it. Do not give aspirin to anyone sick with chickenpox since the combination might cause Reye Syndrome. [...]
[...] you have ever had athlete’s foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is actually a primitive vegetable. [...]
[...] the mouth or face. Genital herpes affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). You can get it from having sex, even oral sex. The virus can spread even when sores are not [...]
[...] Impetigo – a skin infection [...]
[...] United States. The disease is mostly a problem in developing countries with warm climates. If you travel to these countries, you are at risk. There are four different types of malaria caused by four [...]
[...] in the United States. Contaminated water supplies can lead to Giardia infections. Cats can transmit toxoplasmosis, which is dangerous for pregnant women. Others, like malaria, are common in other parts of the [...]
[...] tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough). Immunizations are important for adults as well as for children. Here’s [...]
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[...] intestines. Most types of E. coli are harmless. However, some types can make you sick and cause diarrhea. One type causes travelers’ diarrhea. The worst type of E. coli causes bloody diarrhea, and [...]
[...] body disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in the elderly. Dementia is the loss of mental functions severe enough to affect normal activities [...]
[...] is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria. It infects the genital area, lips, mouth, or anus of both men and women. You [...]
[...] the mouth or face. Genital herpes affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). You can get it from having sex, even oral sex. The virus can spread even when sores are not [...]
[...] is a curable sexually transmitted disease. It is most common in young adults. The bacteria that cause gonorrhea can infect the genital tract, [...]
[...] is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria. You get it by having sex or sexual contact with someone who is infected. Both [...]
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[...] an infected partner. They are classified as either low-risk or high-risk. Low-risk HPV can cause genital warts. High-risk HPV can lead to cancers of the cervix, vulva, vagina, and anus in women. In men, it can [...]
[...] healthy diet helps children grow and learn. It also helps prevent obesity and weight-related diseases, such as diabetes. The following guidelines will help you give your [...]
[...] you are overweight, you are not alone. Sixty-six percent of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Achieving a healthy weight can help you control your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. [...]
[...] line-height: 19.0px; font: 13.0px Arial;" style="margin: 0px 0px 13px; text-align: justify; font: 13px Arial;"> If you have diabetes, your body cannot make or properly use insulin. This leads to high blood glucose, or sugar, levels in your blood. Healthy eating helps to reduce your blood sugar. It is a critical part of managing your diabetes, because controlling your blood sugar can prevent the complications of diabetes. [...]
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[...] text-align: justify; font: 13px Arial;"> Accidents happen. Someone chokes on an ice cube or gets stung by a bee. It is important to know when to call 9-1-1 — it is for life-threatening [...]
[...] listen to your body. If you frequently feel exhausted or you are in pain, you may be overdoing it. Injuries can be the result. And be sure that you use your body and your equipment safely. What you eat and [...]
[...] causes of vision impairment and blindness in the United States are age-related eye diseases: macular degeneration, cataract and glaucoma. Other eye disorders, eye injuries and birth defects can also cause vision [...]
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[...] Infection – a urinary tract infection in the bladder is also known as cystitis [...]
[...] affect this vital tissue. They can affect your vision, and some can be serious enough to cause blindness. Examples [...]
[...] through which stool passes out of your body. Problems with rectum and anus are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, incontinence, and cancer of the rectum or anus. Many people are embarrassed to talk [...]
[...] larger.Varicose veins affect 1 out of 2 people over age 50. They are more common in women than men. Hemorrhoids are a type of varicose vein. Spider veins are like varicose veins, but they are smaller. [...]
[...] lymphatic system collects excess fluid and proteins from body tissues and carries them back to the bloodstream. [...]
[...] blood cells that defend you against germs. Throughout the vessels are lymph nodes. Along with your spleen, these nodes are where white blood cells fight infection. Your bone marrow and thymus produce the [...]
[...] should see a doctor. You need to make sure bleeding is not from a more serious condition such as colorectal or anal cancer. Treatment may include warm baths and a cream or other medicine. If you have large [...]
[...] can enable people with type 1 diabetes to give up insulin shots. An experimental procedure called islet cell transplantation transplants only the parts of the pancreas that make [...]
[...] a healthy kidney in your body. The transplanted kidney takes over the work of the two kidneys that failed, and you no longer need dialysis. During a transplant, the surgeon places the new kidney in your [...]
[...] muscles to bone, and cartilage, which cushions your joints. Ankle sprains and fractures are common sports injuries. medline [...]
[...] themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car or walking across the street. Common injuries [...]
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[...] Arthritis is the most common disease that affects bones in your knees. The cartilage in the knee gradually wears away, causing pain and swelling. Injuries to ligaments and tendons also cause knee problems. A common injury is to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). You usually injure your ACL by a sudden twisting motion. ACL and other knee injuries are common sports injuries. [...]
[...] Sprains and strains [...]
[...] it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls or sports injuries. Another cause is osteoporosis, which causes weakening of the bones. Overuse can [...]
[...] tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising and being unable to move [...]
[...] your wrist. Everyday activities like typing, racquet sports or sewing can cause pain, or even carpal tunnel syndrome. Wrist pain with bruising and swelling can be a sign of injury. The signs of a possible fracture [...]
[...] Carpal tunnel syndrome – compression of a nerve as it goes through the wrist, often making your fingers feel numb [...]
[...] cloning, which creates embryonic stem cells. Researchers hope to use these cells to grow healthy tissue to replace injured or diseased tissues [...]
[...] and other problems. PID is the most common preventable cause of infertility in the United States. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most common causes, but other bacteria can also cause PID. You are at risk [...]
[...] sense of well-being. A number of disorders can affect the ability to have or enjoy sex, including erectile dysfunction and female sexual problems. Concerns about infertility or fear of unplanned pregnancy can also come [...]
[...] called: Condylomata acuminate, Venereal warts Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The warts are soft, moist, pink or flesh-colored [...]
[...] periods, pain when urinating and increased discharge from the vagina. If untreated, it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, which causes problems with pregnancy and infertility. Gonorrhea can pass from mother to baby [...]
[...] chlamydia can infect the urinary tract. In women, infection of the reproductive system can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, which can cause infertility or serious problems with pregnancy. Babies born to infected mothers [...]
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[...] or high-risk. Low-risk HPV can cause genital warts. High-risk HPV can lead to cancers of the cervix, vulva, vagina, and anus in women. In men, it can lead to cancers of the anus and [...]
[...] collects excess fluid and proteins from body tissues and carries them back to the bloodstream. Edema, or swelling, may happen when there is an increase in the amount of fluid or because of a blockage [...]
[...] called: Gouty arthritis Gout is a common, painful form of arthritis. It causes swollen, red, hot and stiff joints. Gout occurs when uric acid builds up in your blood. [...]
[...] Cutis elastica, EDS Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that weaken connective tissues. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels and other organs. EDS [...]
[...] of an infection. Injuries can cause connective tissue disorders, such as scars. Others, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta, are genetic. Still others, like scleroderma, have no [...]
[...] Heart failure [...]
[...] These are the muscles you consciously control that help you move your body. An injury, infection or autoimmune disease can cause [...]
[...] Tears and injuries, such as sports injuries [...]
[...] care. Communication with health care providers and family members is an important part of making end-of-life [...]
[...] granulomatosis is a rare disease. It is a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. This limits the flow of blood to important organs, causing [...]
[...] The transplanted kidney takes over the work of the two kidneys that failed, and you no longer need dialysis. During a transplant, the surgeon places the new kidney in your lower abdomen and connects the [...]
[...] kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work your kidneys used to do. Unless you have a kidney transplant, you will need a treatment called [...]
[...] called: Diabetic nephropathy If you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can damage your kidneys. Your kidneys are [...]
[...] If the damage continues, your kidneys could fail. In fact, diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure in the United States. People with kidney failure need either dialysis or a kidney [...]
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