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Health Encyclopedia: Hypothyroidism Complications

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Hypothyroidism carries serious physical and mental risks for all ages. Studies indicate that subtle adverse health effects occur even with subclinical hypothyroidism, a condition in which the patient has no symptoms but blood tests indicate hypothyroidism. Fortunately, hypothyroidism is now easily diagnosed, and treatment will restore normal thyroid function and relieve symptoms and physical signs of the disease. With treatment, a patient should expect to live a normal life, free of...

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Cholesterol

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

Can sleep affect cholesterol? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which varying degrees... Read more »

Google Health: First Impressions

By Manny Hernandez , Health Expert

At the end of April 2008, Google (the same web site that you use to search for the nearest grocery... Read more »

Children Have Sleep Problems Too

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Have you ever watched a child sleep? They don't just lie there. They sprawl. Arms and legs akimbo.... Read more »

Allergies, Cold, Sinusitis, Flu -- Which Is It?

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

It's that time of year again, the time when a sniffly nose, head congestion, coughing, etc. often... Read more »

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Sleep Apnea: Causes

CausesAny structural abnormality in the face, skull, or airways that causes some obstruction or collapse in the upper airways and reduces air pressure can produce sleep apnea syndrome. Abnormalities... Read more »

Ear Infections: Surgery

SurgeryChildren may be considered candidates for surgery if they have:OME lasting longer than 4 months that is accompanied by hearing lossOME that is persistent or recurrent (even if there is no... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis

Not all people with suspected sleep apnea require medical tests. Expensive diagnostic efforts are probably not required for individuals who have no other health risk factors and whose... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Prognosis

PrognosisSleep apnea has a strong association with several diseases, particularly those related to the heart and circulation.Adverse Effects of Sleep Apnea on Heart and CirculationResearchers are... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Surgery

SurgerySurgery is sometimes recommended, usually by throat specialists, for severe obstructive sleep apnea. A patient should be sure to seek a second opinion from a specialist in sleep disorders. Few... Read more »

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