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  2. Leflunomide - Wikipedia

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    Leflunomide, sold under the brand name Arava among others, is an immunosuppressive disease-modifying antirheumatic drug , [8] used in active moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

  3. Peripheral edema - Wikipedia

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    The condition is commonly associated with vascular and cardiac changes associated with aging but can be caused by many other conditions, including congestive heart failure, kidney failure, liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, trauma, alcoholism, altitude sickness, pregnancy, hypertension, sickle cell anemia, a compromised lymphatic system or merely long periods of time sitting or standing ...

  4. Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema

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    RS3PE typically involves the joints of the extremities, specifically the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints, wrists, shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles. [4] It is more common in older adults, with the mean age between 70 and 80 years in most studies. [4] [5] It occurs more often in men than in women with a 2:1 ratio.

  5. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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    In cases of swelling, the extremities' circumference is measured over time for reference. In early stages of lymphedema, elevating the limb may reduce or eliminate the swelling. Palpation of the wrist or ankle can determine the degree of swelling; assessment includes a check of the pulses.

  6. 10 Reasons You Should Never Ignore a Swollen Uvula, According ...

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    Allergic reactions are a relatively common cause of throat swelling in general, but sometimes the uvula can be affected alone. “This is known as uvular angioedema,” says Dr. Morrison.

  7. Ankle problems - Wikipedia

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    This inflammation can cause pain and stiffness [5] and is one of the most common causes of ankle problems. [7] In many types of arthritis, progressive joint degeneration in the joint occurs and smooth "buffered" cartilage is gradually lost, causing the bones rub against each other and wear, as well as the soft joint tissue.

  8. Some hospitals seeing increase in RSV, 'walking pneumonia ...

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    Although it typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms and most people recover in one to two weeks, it can be a serious infection for infants and older adults, resulting in hospitalization, the CDC ...

  9. Food poisoning is extremely common. But that doesn't ... - AOL

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    Food poisoning symptoms can vary widely in severity, as can the length of time one feels sick. Many people feel better after several hours, but it is not uncommon for symptoms to persist for 24 to ...