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… Graves' Ophthalmopathy On this page: Health Tools What is … ophthalmopathy? Graves' ophthalmopathy may get worse if your thyroid levels are out of balance. It may also get … you are given radioactive iodine therapy. Smoking increases your chances of developing Graves' ophthalmopathy. And it …
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… Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) On this page: Health Tools What is … Having bradycardia (say "bray-dee-KAR-dee-uh") means that your heart beats very slowly. For most adults, a heart rate … 100 beats a minute while at rest is considered normal. If your heart beats less than 60 times a minute, it is slower …
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… Decision-Maker (SDM) On this page: Overview Choosing Your Substitute Decision-Maker Decisions a Substitute … Information Overview What is a substitute decision-maker? Your substitute decision-maker (SDM) (health care agent, proxy, surrogate) can make decisions …
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… Leukemia On this page: Health Tools What is … is where blood cells are made. White blood cells help your body fight infection. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Platelets help your blood clot. When you have …
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… Dry Eye Syndrome On this page: Health Tools What is … dry eye syndrome? Dry eye syndrome is a problem involving your tears. Your eyes need tears to stay clean and healthy. Tears are …
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… Injury: Physiotherapy and Rehab On this page: Overview Health Tools Overview Rehabilitation … For Achilles tendinopathy , physiotherapy can decrease your pain. It can allow you to gradually return to your normal activities. For an Achilles tendon rupture, you …
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… Hysterectomy On this page: Health Tools Why It Is Done Hysterectomy Types Comparison of … is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is surgery to take out your uterus. This is the organ in your lower belly where a fetus grows during pregnancy. After …
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… Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) On this page: Health Tools What is … build up in the blood and change the chemical balance in your body. This problem can be very dangerous and needs to … vein (IV). What causes it? If you have diabetes, sometimes your blood sugar level may get high before you know …
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… Medicines as Prescribed On this page: Overview How to Take Your Medicines Overcoming Barriers to Taking Your Medicines Overview Taking medicine as your doctor prescribes may improve your health and may prevent future problems. Not taking medicines …
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… High Triglycerides On this page: Health Tools Cause Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines … are high triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. You need some for good …
