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Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants that can cause a skin rash called allergic contact dermatitis when they touch your skin. The red...
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The cause of chronic kidney disease is not always known. But any condition or disease that damages blood vessels or other structures in the kidneys...
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Antihistamine pills are used to relieve the symptoms of the rash from poison ivy, oak, or sumac. Prescription medicines, such as corticosteroids, may...
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Only the oil (urushiol) from poison ivy, oak, or sumac plants can cause a rash (allergic contact dermatitis). The best way to avoid contact with...
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If you have chronic kidney disease that progresses, you may have the option of a kidney transplant. Most experts agree that it is the best option...
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A rash (allergic contact dermatitis) from poison ivy, oak, or sumac plants usually is diagnosed through a physical exam and questions about your...
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The rash (allergic contact dermatitis) from poison ivy, oak, or sumac generally is mild and can be treated at home. Home treatment for the rash...
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Call a doctor if:The rash (allergic contact dermatitis) from poison ivy, oak, or sumac causes great discomfort that is not relieved by home treatment...
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There is no single test that can diagnose bulimia or any other eating disorder. But these illnesses may have a visible effect on your health and...
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The risk for anorexia nervosa increases if you:1, 2Have a family history of an eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia nervosa.Have certain...
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The risk of developing bulimia or another eating disorder is greatest if a person:2Has a biological parent, brother, or sister who has an eating...
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Call your doctor immediately if you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with bulimia and now:Is not able to pass urine.Notices that his or...
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Medicines such as antidepressants may reduce the frequency of the binge-purge episodes of bulimia. They may also be used to treat other mental health...
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Bulimia (say "boo-LEE-mee-uh") is a type of eating disorder. People with bulimia will eat a large amount of food in a short time (binge). Then they...
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There is no known way to prevent anorexia nervosa. Early treatment may be the best way to prevent the disorder from progressing. Knowing the early...