Search Results for: blockage
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What Is Facial Nerve Paralysis?
Damaged or inflamed facial nerves can cause temporary facial paralysis. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and how you can seek help.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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What Causes Kidney Stones in Children?
You may think of kidney stones as an adult problem, but kids can get them too. Here are the symptoms of kidney stones in kids — and how to prevent them.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Saving Janet’s Leg: Vascular Surgery at UPMC Passavant
Learn about how UPMC Passavant's limb salvage program saves lives, including patient Janet C. of Mercer County.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Lifesaving Medicine When Life Turns on a Dime
Ben Garverick remembers virtually nothing about what happened to him on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. But it's something his mother Joy — a critical care nurse — will never forget.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Brain Aneurysms Symptoms and Treatment
A brain aneurysm (also known as a cerebral aneurysm) is a bulging, weakened area in the blood vessel wall. Know the symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Signs of Poor Circulation and How to Treat It
Poor circulation might be a sign of a more serious problem with your blood vessels. Learn to recognize the signs of poor circulation.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Treating Jackie’s Heart Disease: A Magee-Womens Heart Program Story
Retired UPMC nurse Jackie Stogoski visited the Magee-Womens Heart Program at UPMC Passavant due to chest pain. Now, she walks 13,000 steps a day.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Urethral Stricture? Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Urethral stricture is the blockage of the urethra, restricting the free flow of urine. Learn common causes, symptoms and treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Buried Penis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Buried penis is a little-known condition where a normal-sized penis becomes covered in folds of skin and fat. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology