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… Insufficiency On this page: Related Information What is venous insufficiency? … are more likely to get it. So are people who smoke or stand for long periods of time. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of … wear compression stockings. Get regular exercise. Stay at a healthy weight. Avoid long periods of standing or sitting. …
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… Resistance to HIV Medicines On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) … keep resistance from happening. When should you be tested for resistance? You may be tested for infection with a … Medicines Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Dyspepsia On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Dyspepsia is a common condition and … symptom. These symptoms include: Belly pain or discomfort. Bloating. Feeling uncomfortably full after eating. … Heartburn Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Breast Pain (Mastalgia) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many women have breast tenderness and … to the armpit and arm. The pain is usually most severe before a menstrual period and is often relieved when a period … Breasts Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Pneumonia and AIDS On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Pneumocystis is a fungus that can … if you need to take drugs to prevent PCP. How can you care for yourself if you get PCP? Take your antibiotics as … Pneumonia Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… about 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will give you pain medicine for this. You may also have other symptoms such as nausea, … low energy and get tired quickly. It may take 3 to 6 months for your energy to fully return. You will probably need to … damaged and not working well. It's also done to harvest a healthy kidney for organ donation. How Well It Works For
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… Examinations and Tests On this page: Overview Related Information Overview At each prenatal visit in the second … blood pressure will be checked. Your urine may be checked for bacteria, protein, or sugar. Your doctor or midwife will … Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Baby Blues On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many women get postpartum … of 100 women. footnote 1 If your moodiness or anxiety lasts for more than 2 weeks, or if you feel like life isn't worth … Ask for help from others, so you can get as much sleep, healthy food, exercise, and overall support as possible. …
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Healthy Eating: Staying With Your Plan Actionset Overview … stay there. Let's begin with these key ideas: Your reason for wanting to eat healthy is very important. It won't work … it may be helpful to read: Healthy Eating: Starting a Plan for Change . How do you stay with a healthy eating plan? …
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… Using Backpacks Safely On this page: Get started Related Information Get started Backpacks are handy for carrying books—and lots of other things. But if they're … Low Back Pain Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …