Allergies and healthy living. An allergy is an excessive reaction of our immune system to certain substances. This reaction does not protect the body, but rather causes damage. What is an allergy? An allergy is an …
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Allergy to peanuts and / or nuts
What is an allergy to peanuts and / or nuts? In the case of a food allergy, the immune system reacts abnormally after eating a certain food. In the case of a peanut and / or …
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Allergy to household dust and / or pets. What is allergy to household dust and / or pets? Perennial allergic rhinitis is a long-term (longer than four weeks) or often recurring condition. It is accompanied by …
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What is alcohol dependence? Alcohol dependence is the loss of control over the use of alcohol. Despite negative consequences (work, social contacts and physical) the person continues to use alcohol. Symptoms alcohol dependence In the medical …
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What are ulcers? Canker sores are painful little mouth sores. The number can vary from a few to many ulcers at the same time. There are different types of ulcers. Canker sores: Signs of symptoms The most …
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What is discharge from the penis? We speak of discharge from the penis when clear or cloudy fluid comes out of the urethra. The urethra comes out on top of the glans. Often the cause is a …
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What is acute diarrhea in adults? Acute diarrhea is a sudden deviation from the normal stool pattern. The feces are mushy to watery and you lose more and more frequent faeces than usual. If it lasts longer …
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What is acute diarrhea? Acute diarrhea is a sudden change in the normal stool pattern. There too often, too much and too thin stools. It is usually over in four to ten days. If the diarrhea lasts longer …
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Chronius tendon | Achilles tendon injury
Chronius tendon | Achilles tendon injury is an injury to the tendon that runs from the calf muscle to the heel. The cause is usually prolonged overload, causing an inflammatory response in or around the tendon. The …
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What is an abortion? An abortion is an early termination of a pregnancy, whether or not desired. This information is about the desired termination of pregnancy, the abortion provocatus. In the Netherlands this is done for …
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