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Prostate Cancer – Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
…does have risks. The main risks of radical prostatectomy are incontinence (loss of bladder control) and impotence (loss of the ability to get or keep an erection long enough to…
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
…treated since the death happens without warning. Your doctor, however, may be able to help you cope with your loss by recommending sources for grief counseling. Coping with the loss…
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
…doesn’t work properly with the brain. The brain favors the eye that does work correctly. This causes a loss of vision in the other eye. Amblyopia usually affects only one…
Teens and Alcohol
…underage drinking. Some parents create a written agreement or contract with their children about the consequences of underage drinking and drinking and driving (loss of driving privileges, loss of free…
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
…the early stages. Contact your healthcare provider if you begin to notice the following symptoms or signs: Loss of appetite Unplanned weight loss Weakness and fatigue Nausea Jaundice (which is…
Depression After a Heart Attack
…as 1 out of every 3 people who have a heart attack report feelings of depression. Women, people who have had depression before, and people who feel alone and without…
Food Poisoning
…certain types of food poisoning. Food poisoning caused by the Listeria bacteria can be very dangerous for the unborn babies of pregnant women. The infection is usually very mild for…
Addison’s Disease
…50 years of age. However, it can occur at any age and affects both men and women. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of Addison’s disease? Symptoms appear over a period…
Mumps
…the brain. It can also lead to hearing loss and meningitis (infection of membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord). Mumps can also cause miscarriage in pregnant women. Contact…
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
…around the vagina and/or discharge from the vagina for women Discharge from the penis for men Pain during sex or when urinating Pain in the pelvic area Sore throats in…