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Colon cancer
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Infectious diseases
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(Infectious diseases)
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Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many microorganisms colonize in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful, but ...
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Erectile dysfunction
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(Erectile dysfunction)
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... as stress, anxiety or depression.
Drug and alcohol use, especially if you're a long-term drug user or heavy drinker.
Prolonged bicycling, which may compress nerves and affect blood flow to ...
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Irritable bowel syndrome
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(Irritable bowel syndrome)
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects your large intestine (colon). Irritable bowel syndrome commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating gas, diarrhea and constipation. ...
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Crohn's disease
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(Crohn's disease)
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... of Crohn's disease may involve different areas in different people. In some people, just the small intestine is affected. In others, it's confined to the colon (part of the large intestine). The most common ...
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
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(Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
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... tract. Symptoms usually develop over time, rather than suddenly. Ulcerative colitis usually affects only the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. It occurs only through continuous ...
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Gangrene
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(Gangrene)
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... recently had any prolonged exposure to extreme cold that made your skin change color or turn numb?
Do you use injectable drugs, including recreational drugs?
Have you been diagnosed with any other ...
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Galactorrhea
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(Galactorrhea)
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... frequent breast self-exams, a skin rash on the chest or prolonged clothing friction
Nerve damage to the chest wall from chest surgery, burns or other chest injuries
Spinal cord surgery, injury or tumors ...
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Type 1 diabetes
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(Type 1 diabetes)
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... one drink a day for women and two drinks or fewer daily for men.
Stress. The hormones your body may produce in response to prolonged stress may prevent insulin from working properly.
For women, ...
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Thrombophlebitis
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(Thrombophlebitis)
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... prolonged inactivity, such as sitting for a long time or lengthy bed rest.
Self-care methods can ease pain and reduce your risk of clots. Various treatments, including medications and surgery, are available ...
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Dry eyes
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(Dry eyes)
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Periods of excessive tearing
Blurred vision, often worsening at the end of the day or after focusing for a prolonged period
When to see a doctor See your doctor if you've had prolonged signs and ...
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Broken ribs
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(Broken ribs)
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... trauma.
Direct impact
Motor vehicle accidents
Falls
Child abuse
Contact sports
Repetitive trauma
Sports such as golf or rowing
Severe and prolonged coughing spells
The following ...
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Chronic kidney failure
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(Chronic kidney failure)
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... (glomeruli)
Polycystic kidney disease
Prolonged obstruction of the urinary tract, from conditions such as enlarged prostate, kidney stones and some cancers
Vesicoureteral (ves-ih-koe-yoo-REE-ter-ul) ...
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Rectovaginal fistula
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(Rectovaginal fistula)
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... disease or radiation. This test does not locate fistulas but can help with planning repair.
Other tests. If your doctor suspects you may have inflammatory bowel disease, he or she may order a colonoscopy. ...
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Proctitis
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(Proctitis)
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Proctitis is an inflammation of the lining of the rectum. The rectum is a muscular tube that's connected to the end of your colon. Stool passes through the rectum on its way out of the body.
Proctitis ...
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Colon cancer
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(Colon cancer)
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Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last several inches of the colon. Together, they're often referred to as ...
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Rectal cancer
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(Rectal cancer)
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See: Colon cancer ...
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Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
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(Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
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Protect yourself and the people you care about in Shanghai China.
The most common types of cancer among women are breast, colon, lung, ovarian, and uterine cancer. Studies suggest that lesbians and bisexual ...
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Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
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(Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
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... and bisexual women should talk with their doctors about how to prevent heart disease.
Cancer. The most common cancers for all women are breast, lung, colon, uterine, and ovarian. Several factors ...
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Vulvar cancer
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(Vulvar cancer)
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... and the involved organs in a procedure called pelvic exenteration. Depending on where your cancer has spread, your surgeon may remove the lower colon, rectum, bladder, cervix, uterus, vagina, ovaries and ...
