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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Expectant management … bedrest). There is no evidence that long-term bedrest lowers the risk of preterm delivery. footnote 1 Studies have … bedrest for 3 days or more may raise your risk of getting a blood clot in the legs or lungs. footnote 2 Strict bedrest …
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… Pneumocystis Pneumonia and AIDS On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Pneumocystis is a fungus that … make it hard to breathe and to get enough oxygen into the blood. Pneumocystis pneumonia, or PCP, is the most common … your medicine. If you are taking IV medicine at home, follow your doctor's instructions. Get plenty of rest and …
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… Breast Pain (Mastalgia) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many women have breast … may come and go with monthly periods (cyclic) or may not follow any pattern (non-cyclic). Cyclic pain is the most common … Breast pain can get worse with changes in your hormone levels or changes in the medicines you are taking. Stress …
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… Levonorgestrel (LNg) IUD On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The levonorgestrel … reduces cramping and heavy menstrual bleeding. And it is a highly effective method of birth control . Hormonal IUDs … spotting during the first couple of months is common, followed by less bleeding thereafter. What are common side …
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… On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Biofeedback is a way … include skin temperature, muscle tension, heart rate, and blood pressure. It's done to improve a person's health and … Information Cancer Pain Chronic Pain Complementary Medicine High Blood Pressure Stress Management Current as of: …
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… Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If someone in your … cancer, your chances of getting those cancers may be higher. And if you have two or three relatives who have had … your risk, you can decide whether to do something to lower it. This can include taking medicine or having …
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… With heart failure, having too much fluid in your body can lower sodium levels in the blood. It can also cause symptoms such as swelling. Limiting … chewing gum, sucking on hard candy (sugarless if you have diabetes), or rinsing your mouth with water and spitting it …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview You may … pain may be caused by a problem with the upper part of the thigh bone (head of the femur) or the hip. Common causes of … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… Salmonellosis On this page: Related Information What is salmonellosis? … contaminated with salmonella. This can happen in the following ways: Food may be contaminated during food processing … infants, and those who have impaired immune systems are at highest risk. If you only have diarrhea, you usually recover …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Related Information Overview All children have … kids about sex and family life issues. In middle school and high school As children enter their teen years, they begin … dating partner. footnote 2 Talk to your child about the following advice. Avoid places that are secluded. Go where …
