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… Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is anemia of … called erythropoietin, or EPO. When the kidneys are damaged, they may not make enough EPO. Without enough EPO, the …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Symptoms Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Home Treatment Related Information What is … your symptoms. Stretching, walking, exercising regularly, taking a hot or cold bath, using massage, losing weight if …
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… Hemophilia On this page: Related Information What is hemophilia? In … action of your blood. Prevent injuries around your home. Related Information Genetics Von Willebrand Disease …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Keeping your blood … lower than 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L. footnote 1 Children of any age with type 2 diabetes In general, experts suggest an A1c …
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… Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Sexual … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Basic Dental Care On this page: Overview Common Concerns Routine Checkups Self-Care Caring for Your Child's Teeth and Gums Related Information Overview What is basic dental … the foods you eat. What you eat and whether you get enough vitamins and minerals can affect your dental health. If you …
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… History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If someone in your … whether to do something to lower it. This can include taking medicine or having surgery. Having a family history …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Alcohol and … you have become dependent on a drug until you try to stop taking it. People who are dependent on drugs may have …
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… Burns and Electric Shock On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Most burns … and cause of the burn; the affected body area; and the age and health of the burn victim. Any other injuries that …
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… Evaluating Pain in a Child On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Pain can be difficult for a … if not total, relief. Related Information Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Crying, Age 3 and Younger Hip Injuries, …
