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how is ed caused by peyronie's disease?

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Peyronie's Disease: is internal scarring of the penis resulting in curvature and/or pain upon erection.  The pain, curve, or blood constriction can cause ED.  Many cases resolve on their own.  Others need medication or surgery.  Vitamin E studies have not been very positive.  Here's a link  http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400667/For-Men-Only-Peyronies-Disease.html
Usually men over 50 get this.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

what can cause celiac's disease?

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Nothing: Nothing causes celiac, you are born with mutated genes which lead you to develop celiac. Go to celiac.Org for more info.

Question 3

can plants cause diseases in humans?

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Some: plants can cause problems if eaten or  touched.

Question 4

is it true that elephantasis disease causes death?

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Elephantiasis: Elephantiasis is the common name for filariasis, or infection by tropical parasitic larvae transmitted by mosquitoes.  Filariasis is caused by nematodes (roundworms) that live in the lymphatics and subcutaneous tissues.  There are at least 3 different species.  It rarely causes death, but due to extreme swelling of body parts it causes much suffering ; disability. http://tinyurl.com/4mnoe.

Question 5

what causes disease and illnesses and body malfunctions ?

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Cause of illnesses: There are MANY causes of illness, lifestyle, genes, nutrition, smoking, stress, etc.  They combine together to produce imbalance or illness.  Most doctor visits are the result of poor lifestyle choices and stress but please continue to be monitored by your doc.  Focus on good nutrition, exercise, and stress management.  We are not at the mercy of our genes.  Lifestyle can help turn them on or off.

Question 6

causes of chrons disease?

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Not known yet: The cause seems to be a combination of genetics (different immune defects) and environmental triggers. The subtypes of crohn's disease may also have different immune defects, and for this reason people may respond differently to treatments. Though much more is known now about cd, we still don't know the cause. But stress and some foods can make it worse. Decreasing stressors can help a lot.

Question 7

what causes chagas disease?

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Chagas' disease: It is an organism called trypanosoma cruzi.  Read the Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chagas_disease

Question 8

what causes perthes disease?

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Leg Calve Perthes: Disease can be isolated or familial. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head occurs in growing children. The familial type, caused by heterozygous mutation in the COL2A1 gene on chromosome 12q13, is thought to be multi-factorial, with a recurrence rate of ~3%. LCPD is commonly seen in kids aged 4-10 years, some say 2-12, &amp; is more common in boys than girls.

Question 9

what cause crohn's disease ?

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Life: Immune disease, immune deficiencys, genetics, possile with stress added. See a good gastroenterologist. Inflammatory bowel disease must be treated as soon as diagnosed!

Question 10

could hamsters cause disease?

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Hamster zoonosis: Hamsters can directly or indirectly transmit Rabies, Tularemia, Salmonellosis, Lymphocytic 
choriomeningitis virus, Dermatophytosis (ringworm, dermatomycosis), Rodentolepiasis and Hymenolepiasis (tapeworms).

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