Claustrophobia - Better Health Channel.
A person with claustrophobia may panic inside an enclosed space, such as a lift, aeroplane or crowded room. Symptoms of an anxiety attack may include sweating, accelerated heart rate, hyperventilation, shaking, nausea or fainting. With ... [... more]
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Iain Murray-Lyon
This definitive guide explains clearly what Hepatitis C is, outlines the course of the disease and the associated symptoms, and describes how it is transmitted. The author discusses available treatments as well as lifestyle changes that may help. ... [... more]
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Gastroenteritis - giardiasis
Giardiasis is a form of gastroenteritis, also known as gastro. It is caused by the parasite Giardia Lamblia. It can lead to diarrhoea, fatigue and weight loss, although many people do not develop any symptoms at all. Giardiasis can be spread by ... [... more]
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Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D.
You hold in your hands the most valuable and easy-to-use home medical reference ever published. Written by Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld, a distinguished physician and best-selling author, Symptoms is a complete guide to all the aches, pains, and ... [... more]
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Artificial cardiac pacemakers
An artificial pacemaker for the heart works by supplementing the heart's natural rhythm. Conditions like 'sick sinus syndrome' or 'heart block' are characterised by the heart's inability to beat regularly and effectively. Symptoms may include ... [... more]
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Toxoplasmosis - reducing the risks
Humans become infected with Toxoplasma gondii parasites through contact with infected animal faeces, usually cat faeces. Normally, symptoms are mild and will resolve within a few weeks without needing treatment. However, intrauterine infection ... [... more]
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Chronic fatigue syndrome and exercise
Exercise is difficult for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, research suggests that, in many cases, a graded and careful exercise program may improve CFS symptoms. Chronic fatigue ... [... more]
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Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis describes diseases caused by abnormal deposits in the body of the protein amyloid. Amyloidosis is a type of bone marrow disease.The symptoms of amyloidosis vary widely, depending on which tissues and organs are affected. Amyloidosis ... [... more]
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Kidney cancer
Kidney cancer is more common in people over the age of 55 years and is more common in men than women. Cigarette smoking is a high risk for kidney cancer. Symptoms may include blood in the urine, pain or ache in the lower side, a lump in the ... [... more]
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Neil R. Bockian, Ph.D.
Now you can overcome the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and develop a more positive outlook on life, starting today. Inside is a compassionate and complete look at the most up-to-date information on managing the symptoms of BPD ... [... more]
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James Forleo, DC
In this breakthrough book, Dr. James Forleo proposes a return to the body as the site of self-healing. The problem, he says, is that we don't understand the language of signs and symptoms it uses to communicate its healing messages. Health Is ... [... more]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection and it usually does not cause any symptoms. About four out of five women will be infected with HPV at some time in their life. To have a Pap smear, you need to see a doctor, ... [... more]
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