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What are the symptoms of stage 4 chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

The majority of people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL, don’t have symptoms in the early stages, which may last for years, according to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. CLL develops when diseased blood cells, known as lymphocytes, are unable to perform normal immune functions and progressively crowd the lymphatic system and bone marrow. The lymphocytes fail to reach maturity and gradually interfere with the healthy production of red and white blood cells and platelets.\nIn stage 4 of CLL, the excessive buildup of faulty lymphocytes may drastically reduce white blood cells an..

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What is the ICD-9 code for shortness of breath?

ICD-9 codes are the numbers used by in the United States for referencing and billing medical conditions based upon the ninth version of the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, according to MDHealthResource. In general, codes in the 786 series of the ICD-9 pertain to conditions featuring symptoms of the respiratory system.

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What is scabies?

Alongside itching, symptoms of scabies also include thin tracks of tiny bumps or blisters on the skin, according to Mayo Clinic. These burrows typically appear in folds of the skin such as between fingers, around the waist, in armpits, around breasts and on the knees. Scabies infestation often appear on the face, neck, scalp, hands and feet in infants and young children. Symptoms of scabies may take up to six weeks to appear for first-time infestations, and signs can show in people previously infected within a few days of exposure. Any sign of scabies requires doctor consultation.\nClose physi..

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How many miles does it take to lose a pound?

The Mayo Clinic says that one pound is equivalent to 3,500 calories. Individuals can lose roughly a pound per week by running five miles each day. A strength training program can help runners avoid muscle loss during this process. If five miles per day is too much, lowering caloric intake can also help take off the pounds.

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Is vinegar good for you?

Vinegar is mostly found in kitchens and is a compound that contains medicinal properties enabling the body to function well. It has antibacterial, antiviral and antioxidant properties that help to kill microbes found in food. It is also used to relieve different types of pain, including insect stings. Apple cider vinegar mixed with water revitalizes dying hair, notes Manning.

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What are the effects of scurvy?

Vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy, which is uncommon in the United States, and affects the skin, blood vessels and the healing process, states Healthgrades. Easy bleeding or bruising, fatigue, nosebleeds, frequent infections and painful, swollen joints are symptoms of scurvy. Some people experience only mild symptoms, while others develop severe anemia and repeated infections. People who experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, fainting, muscle pain or rapid heartbeat should seek medical attention immediately.\nPeople can help prevent scurvy or limit its effect..

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What are some treatments for AIDS?

Treatment for HIV and AIDS can be difficult, notes Mayo Clinic, often involving multiple pills at specific times throughout each day. Side effects may include nausea and vomiting, bone loss or weakness, heart disease, high blood sugar, and breakdown of muscle tissue. The goal of HIV treatment is to reduce the body's viral load until it is undetectable. Viral load testing occurs at the beginning of treatment and every three to four months during therapy.

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What are some Epley exercises?

The Epley maneuver is an exercise regimen used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. It is conducted with the assistance of a doctor or physical therapist, and usually takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete. When the head is firmly moved into different positions, calcium crystal debris that cause vertigo slip out of the semicircular canal into an area of the inner ear, where they no longer cause symptoms.

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How do you learn the dental procedure codes?

The Indiana Dental Association provides a link to the ADA catalog, through which a visitor can purchase coding products that include the procedure codes, books, the code companion training and help manual, and the Code Check app. These products can also be obtained by calling the American Dental Member Service Center.\nThe Code Check app, available for purchase as of October 1, 2015 for iOS and Android mobile devices, contains a searchable database of codes for 2014 and 2015, a list of deleted and revised codes, and a favorites section in which to store codes that are frequently used. The trai..

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How does the rice diet work?

Wikipedia states the simplified daily guidelines of the rice diet as four to six vegetables, three to five fruits, six to 11 starch servings, one to two dairy servings and 1 to 3 ounces of animal protein. Zero to 4 tablespoons of olive oil are also included in the daily servings of the rice diet plan.\nWebMD notes that alcohol is not allowed in the program, and the diet is separated into three phases. The rice diet plan is considered very restrictive because it only allows a certain amount of calories each day in each low-portion meal.\nThere are no packaged foods or meal requirements and no i..

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