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Many doctors believe that psoriasis may be passed down from parents to their children (inherited). White (Caucasian) people who carry a certain gene...
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Psoriasis (say "suh-RY-uh-sus") is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery...
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Psoriasis is usually long-lasting, returns often (chronic), and can be unpredictable. Symptoms may come on suddenly (flare) and then improve and go...
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Blood clots that temporarily block blood flow to the brain are the most common cause of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Blood clots may develop...
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Home treatment is not appropriate for a transient ischemic attack (TIA). If you think you are having a TIA, do not ignore the symptoms and do not...
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Some people call a transient ischemic attack (TIA) a mini-stroke, because the symptoms are like those of a stroke but do not last long. A TIA happens...
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Your doctor will probably prescribe several medicines after you have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Medicines to prevent blood clots are...
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If you have significant blockage in the carotid arteries in your neck, you may need a carotid endarterectomy. During this surgical procedure, a...
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Immediate evaluation is recommended if you have had or are having a transient ischemic attack (TIA). The purpose of evaluation is to:Check for...
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A routine eye exam can detect farsightedness (hyperopia) and other refractive errors, eye disease, and other diseases that can affect the eyes. A...
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Medicines are not used to correct farsightedness (hyperopia).
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People who are farsighted see objects that are at a distance better than those that are up close. If you are farsighted, close objects may be so...
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If you have a sudden change, loss, or disturbance in your vision, see the topic Eye Problems, Noninjury to evaluate your symptoms. You may need...
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Farsightedness (hyperopia) cannot be prevented. Early screening can prevent years of eyestrain. Early screening can also identify other conditions...
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The main symptom of farsightedness (hyperopia) is blurred vision, especially when viewing near objects. If you are farsighted, you may have trouble...