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… Stem Cell Donation On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Healthy adults ages 17 to 35 … donate stem cells. If you wish to be a stem cell donor, a blood sample is taken from you and tested for tissue type. … from the back of your pelvic bone using a special hollow needle. This is a surgical procedure done under a local …
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… Caregiving: Foot and Toenail Care On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Checking a person's feet and … the skin. This is especially important for people who have diabetes. Keeping toenails trimmed—and polished if that's … likes—also helps the person. If the person you care for has diabetes or has foot problems, such as bad bunions and …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Many people … atherosclerosis , arteriovenous (AV) malformations , and high blood pressure. Nerve problems, such as multiple … Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …
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… Medicines and Medical Treatments On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Medicines and medical … This may continue for 6 months and then it usually stops. Blood thinners called warfarin and heparin. Arthritis … colchicine. Bipolar disorder medicines, such as lithium. High doses of vitamin A. Vaccinations, especially for …
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… or narrow coronary artery. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that bring oxygen to the heart muscle. It may … coronary intervention (PCI). Angioplasty helps blood flow more normally to the heart muscle. If you have coronary … likely continue to take one of the medicines. If you have a high risk of bleeding, your doctor may shorten the time you …
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… Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Related Information What is postpartum … A history of postpartum depression. This puts you at high risk of having it again. Poor support from family, …
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… Launching Adult Children Retirement or Senior Stage of Life Related Information What is a family life … each stage, you face challenges in your family life that allow you to build or gain new skills. Gaining these skills … you can achieve interdependence, you must first have a high degree of independence. The relationship skills you …
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… Hospital Policies and Breastfeeding On this page: Overview Related Information Overview It's important to have support … you to have your baby in the room with you. It can allow you to breastfeed more often. Supplemental feedings. … your breast milk from birth. If staff feed your baby water, sugar solution, or formula right after birth without a …
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… Ginger for Morning Sickness On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Ginger may relieve … fresh ginger in hot water, used as a tea. Ginger in a sugar syrup base, available at health food stores. Eating … to your doctor about using ginger for morning sickness. Related Information Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness …
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… Pregnancy: Hand Changes On this page: Overview Related Information Overview During pregnancy, changes in … palms and soles of the feet are caused by changing hormone levels. The symptoms go away after delivery. Moisturizers … of 0.9 kg (2 lb) or more over a 24-hour period. An elevated blood pressure. Protein in your urine (a lab test is …
