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… Continuous Glucose Monitoring On this page: Overview Overview When you test your blood sugar, you learn your blood sugar level at that time. But you can't tell … of your target range. This is helpful for people who have problems knowing when they have low blood sugar ( …
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… Childbirth: Epidurals On this page: Treatment Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Side … numbness and muscle weakness in your legs will probably wear off within 2 hours after the epidural medicine is … side effects may include a severe headache after delivery, problems urinating or walking after delivery, and a fever. A …
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… Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related … originated in Europe and has been practiced there since the early 1900s. There are many essential oils used in … And some can interfere with a child's hormones, causing problems like abnormal breast growth. Nor should anyone use …
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… Corneal Ring Implants for Nearsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … may include: Infection. Glare or halos. Night vision problems. Overcorrection or undercorrection. Experts do not …
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… Chelation Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related … part of plaque that obstructs the flow of blood to the heart) in the arteries, and then EDTA "cleans out" the … deposits from the arteries, reducing the risk of heart problems. Research results have been inconsistent. Chelation …
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… Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … menstrual cycles, your doctor can prescribe medicine for problems like bloating or for more severe PMS symptoms. … hormones are low and don't rise and fall each month. Learn more Menopause and Perimenopause When to Call a Doctor …
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… Emergency Contraception On this page: How to Use It How Well It Works Side … footnote 1 The copper IUD can stay in place for 10 years. In some cases it can be used longer. footnote 2 Talk … the fetus. But some pills, such as ulipristal, may cause problems with the pregnancy. More research is needed to know …
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… Crohn's Disease On this page: Symptoms What Happens When to Call … common symptoms include mouth sores, bowel blockages, anal tears (fissures), and openings (fistulas) between organs. … or ulcers, that tunnel through the intestine and into the nearby tissue. These are often around the anus and rectum. …
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… Cardiac Device Monitoring On this page: Overview Overview Cardiac devices … sure that they are working right and aren't causing any problems. Doctors also check the battery. Your doctor can also get information about your heart rate and heart rhythm. Cardiac devices can keep a …
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… PTSD and Suicide Thoughts On this page: Overview Overview With … possessions. Writing or drawing about death or suicide. Hearing voices that tell you to harm yourself. If you think your spouse or a loved one is at risk for suicide: Learn the warning signs listed above. Take these signs …