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… a pregnancy test. After that, you'll have some privacy to get ready. You'll be asked to take off your clothes below … But you will get a covering to drape around your waist. When it's time for the procedure, your doctor will ask you … vagina. It opens the vagina a little bit. You may feel some pressure. The speculum helps your doctor view the inside of …
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… Last updated June 1, 2021 Being more physically active can help you feel better, deal with stress more easily, and … if you experience angina symptoms (such as chest pain or pressure), feel faint or light-headed, or become extremely … feel pain or extreme discomfort It's common to feel tired when you're more active, and this is when injuries can …
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… means that you don't have enough sodium in your blood compared to water. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a … failure. Some medicines may cause it. It can also happen when you lose water through exercise, vomiting, or diarrhea … medicine that is causing your low sodium levels. You may get medicine to raise these levels. You may be told to limit …
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… long list of serious diseases. Without it, your child could get very sick. Thanks to immunization, many diseases are no … diseases Human papilloma virus (for girls) Did you know? When babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, they usually cry less if they're …
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… death. It can occur at any age, but it is most shocking when it happens to young adults or athletes. While the media … and died suddenly. Have fainted (syncope). Have had low blood pressure during or after exercise. Have extreme left …
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… diagnosed? Your doctor can find a molar pregnancy with: A blood test to measure your pregnancy hormones. A pelvic … incomplete miscarriage . How is a molar pregnancy treated? When you have a molar pregnancy, you need treatment right … need to use birth control during this time so you don't get pregnant. It's very important to see your doctor for all …
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… cell transplant can use stem cells that come from your own blood or bone marrow. Or the stem cells can come from another person. When they come from you, it's called an autologous stem cell … some cancer cells. So the stem cells may be treated to get rid of any cancer cells before being put back into your …
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… Examples include: Antacids. Antidepressants. Some blood pressure medicines. Cold medicines (antihistamines). Calcium … Examples include: Antacids. Antidepressants. Some blood pressure medicines. Cold medicines (antihistamines). …
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… Overview At times, your symptoms may suddenly flare up and get much worse. This is called a COPD exacerbation (say "ig-ZAS-ur-BAY-shun"). When this happens, your usual symptoms quickly get worse and … machines. Oxygen, to increase the amount of oxygen in your blood. Treatment may also include: Intravenous (IV) fluids …
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… not high-risk— would have the heartbeat checked more often. When your baby's heartbeat is not being checked, you may be … have to stay close to the monitor next to your bed. You can get out of bed and sit on a chair or stand near the monitor. … into your uterus. It's attached to your baby's scalp. When might you have each type of monitoring? Monitoring at …