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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Try Electrical Cardioversion? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … some risks. For example: You may have minor burns on the skin where the patches were placed. Some people have a …
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Cancer: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting From Chemotherapy … preventing and controlling nausea and vomiting. Your doctor should be able to find one that works for you. Prevent … melt in your mouth, or as a patch that is taped to your skin. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions for …
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… disorder (TMD) . Maintain good posture. Slumping your shoulders or staying in positions in which your upper body … your face. Avoid sleeping on your stomach. When you sleep, use a single, flat pillow or a specially designed pillow to … disorder (TMD) . Maintain good posture. Slumping your shoulders or staying in positions in which your upper body …
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… Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Related … of low blood sugar during exercise or up to 24 hours later. Use proper footwear and the right equipment. Pay attention … cannot do as much as usual, talk to your doctor. Things you should know about blood sugar levels Ask your doctor if your …
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… Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery On this page: Overview … to help you lose weight. This type of surgery is only used for people who are very overweight and have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise. …
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… Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … effects of weight-loss medicines may include headaches, nausea, and bowel problems. Weight-loss medicines can be …
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… Information and resources on cancer for health care professionals Last updated November … cancer recurrence, cancer-specific mortality and all-cause mortality for some types of cancer (research has … exercise. All people with cancer, unless advised otherwise, should avoid being inactive. People with cancer should aim …
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… Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … that you don't need to worry about—the problem may never cause harm. Without a doctor's guidance, these results may …
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… Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview If you have substance use disorder , your doctor may suggest … Your doctor or counsellor will help you decide whether you should have inpatient or outpatient treatment. The choice …
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… you need to add the medicine to the inhaler each time you use it. Some come with a supply of medicine already in them. … it. How you load a dose depends on the type of inhaler you have. How to use the inhaler There are a few things to know … medicine), you might be using a spacer with it. But you should not use a spacer with a dry powder inhaler. Check …