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| Excessive accumulation of fluid in tissue leading to swelling |
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| A collection of fluid in a body cavity |
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| Overwhelming infection in bloodstream that has spread throughout the body. |
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| Chronic condition causing pain and stiffness of muscles, joints, and soft tissues |
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| Surgical removal of dead tissue - usually quite painful for the patient (burn victims, ulcers, etc.) |
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| A type of malignant tumor |
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| Only 5-10% of people with diabetes have this type. Pancreas does not produce insulin. |
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| Body does not make enough insulin or cells ignore the insulin. Usually preventable with healthy diet and exercise. Complications from diabetes include heart disease, blindness, neuropathy, amputation, kidney failure, stroke, and death. |
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| Pain relievers, over the counter |
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| Strong, highly regulated, prescriptive pain relievers |
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| blood thinners - decrease risk of clots |
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