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Ruptured Eardrum

…of air into the ear to try to make the eardrum move. A normal eardrum moves when the air reaches it; an eardrum with a hole in it does not…

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Incision Care After Surgery

…reduce the risk of infection and help you return to normal sooner. Incisions vary by size and location. Path to improved health After surgery, your healthcare provider will tell you…

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Clostridium Difficile (C. diff.) Infection

…difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria that lives in many people’s intestines. C. diff. is part of the normal balance of bacteria in your body. It also lives…

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Depression in Older Adults

…adults who are more than 65 years of age. However, it is not a normal part of growing older. Possible reasons for depression include: Age Retirement Health conditions, such as…

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Anaphylaxis

…During a normal reaction, your body produces antibodies to fight the allergen. During a severe reaction, your immune system can panic. This leads to anaphylaxis, which is very dangerous. Allergens…

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Diabetes and Exercise

…changes how your body absorbs insulin. Your blood sugar may be normal when you begin exercising but quickly drop during your workout. Be sensitive to this. Hypoglycemia usually occurs gradually,…

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Diabetes and Heart Disease

…and exercise are working to keep their blood sugar in a normal range. Lose weight–and keep it off. Losing weight helps a lot of health problems. For example, if you…

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Eating Disorders

…hide food for binges. People who have bulimia are usually close to normal weight, but their weight may go up and down. What is binge eating? Binge eating disorder is…

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Glaucoma

…SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of glaucoma? At first, glaucoma has no symptoms. It causes no pain and your vision is normal. Eventually, without treatment, you will start losing your…

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Head Injuries

…right away or may take several days. SYMPTOMS Symptoms of a head injury With a head injury, it’s normal to have a headache and nausea. You may be dizzy or…

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