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… are more likely to have osteoporosis if you did not reach your ideal bone thickness ( bone density ) during your childhood and teenage years. In women, bone loss … are at lower risk for osteoporosis than older women. But your risk increases if you: Have already gone through …
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… may be so small that you don't notice them. If you or your children come in direct contact with a bat, or if you … to the rabies virus, it's very important to get medical care before symptoms begin. If symptoms appear, it's too … to the rabies virus, it's very important to get medical care before symptoms begin. If symptoms appear, it's too …
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… or yard work for you. Consider getting help from your community. Your community may have annual events to help homeowners … with raking leaves in the fall or painting the house. Check your city's website or the local newspaper, and sign up to …
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… have vaginal dryness around the time of menopause. Or if your ovaries were removed during a hysterectomy … The estrogen affects only the vaginal area. Talk with your doctor if you have any problems during intercourse … If you have other symptoms of menopause, talk to your doctor about systemic estrogen therapy (ET) and other …
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… by the NNHPD before they can be sold in Canada. Always tell your doctor if you are using a natural health product or if you are thinking about combining one with your conventional medical treatment. It may not be safe to forgo your conventional medical treatment and rely only on a …
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… varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, and your doctor's preference. In general, meniscus surgery is … if: You have regained motion with minimal pain. You are not taking opioids. 4 to 6 weeks Regain full range of motion 1 … if: You have regained motion with minimal pain. You are not taking opioids. 4 to 6 weeks Regain full range of motion 1 …
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… by proxy (MSBP) is a mental health condition in which a caregiver makes up or causes an illness or injury in a person under their care, such as a child, an elderly adult, or a person who has … of the child's symptoms and other related events. Talk with your doctor about your concerns. Report your concerns to …
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… not enough evidence to support using a treatment. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you would like to try or are already using. Be extra careful about any treatment that: Is based on scientific … that you would like to try or are already using. Be extra careful about any treatment that: Is based on scientific …
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… especially coughing and wheezing, GERD could be making your asthma symptoms worse. Steps you can take that may … (if needed), eating a low-fat diet, raising the head of your bed, and not eating for at least 3 hours before you go … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… energy for the body and breaking down toxic substances. Your doctor may order a liver function panel if you have … you have recently been exposed to a hepatitis virus or are taking a medicine that may cause liver damage. To learn … you have recently been exposed to a hepatitis virus or are taking a medicine that may cause liver damage. To learn …
