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If you have cataracts, these tips and visionaids may help you manage your vision problems and avoid or delay surgery:Tips for improving vision...
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There is no proven way to prevent cataracts. But certain lifestyle habits may help slow cataract development. These include:Not smoking.Wearing a hat...
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Paget's disease cannot be prevented. But you may prevent complications of Paget's disease, such as osteoarthritis, by taking medicine, staying at a...
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There are no specific medicines used to treat mono. Over-the-counter medicines may be used to help treat the symptoms of mono.Medication ChoicesOver...
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Mono is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). You are at increased risk of getting mono if you:Are between the ages of 10 and 24, especially if you...
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If you have been diagnosed with mono, seek care immediately if:You have severe pain in the upper left part of your abdomen. This may mean that your...
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Self-care-such as learning about the disease, avoiding undue stress on your bones, and getting regular exercise-may help you if you have Paget's...
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In healthy people, bone is constantly being replaced as bone tissue is broken down and absorbed into the body, then rebuilt with new cells. In the...
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Mononucleosis, also called "mono," is a common viral illness that can leave you feeling tired and weak for weeks or months. Mono goes away on its own...
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Usually no treatment for mono is needed other than:Getting plenty of rest.Gargling with salt water or using throat lozenges to soothe your sore...
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There is no surgical treatment for mono. Emergency surgery may be needed to remove a ruptured spleen if this complication occurs.
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Self-care is usually all that is needed if you have mono. Unless you have a serious complication of mono (which rarely occurs), no medicine or...
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Usually, mono is a mild illness that goes away without treatment after several weeks. When you have mono, your symptoms may come and go, and your...
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We don't know what causes Paget's disease. But genetic factors and viruses may play a role.Genetics. If your parents, brothers, or sisters have...
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Joint replacements are the most common surgeries doctors use to treat joint complications from Paget's disease such as osteoarthritis of the hip or...