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… Fitness: Getting Around Barriers to Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Even when you … and the excuses you make to avoid something you dislike or fear. Why don't you exercise? For a few days or a week, write … do. Read or talk with experienced people about preventing injuries. Have someone with experience watch you exercise to …
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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your Appointment Asking About … go to all appointments. Call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results … test results if the tests were done by a different doctor. Learn more Different types of appointments Appointment for a …
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… Nephrotic Syndrome On this page: … people may not need medicine if they are at low risk for problems or are getting better on their own. Others may need … or they come back, you may need treatment for months to years, or even for the rest of your life. If treatment …
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… Swimmer's Itch On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … To lower your chance of getting swimmer's itch: Don't go near lakes or ponds that are known to have outbreaks of … Information Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Skin Changes Current as of: March 22, 2023 …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Overview All … and development. Talking about sex can be awkward, but the earlier you start the discussion, the better prepared your … with peer pressure and media influences as he or she gets older. If you are unsure of how to begin such a …
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… Prediabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … diabetes. You may also avoid or delay some of the serious problems that you can get when you have diabetes, such as heart attack, stroke, and heart, eye, nerve, and kidney …
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… Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies On this page: Overview Overview Many … rhinitis, include: Corticosteroid nasal sprays. These clear up a stuffy (congested) nose. They also help relieve … or liquids (oral), or a nasal gel, drop, or spray. Possible problems with nasal sprays include irritation, burning or …
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… Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview … is recommended for: Gangrene with or without infection. Unbearable pain when at rest. Non-healing, untreatable ulcers. … (EKG or ECG) may be performed. People with major medical problems, such as diabetes or heart, lung, or kidney …
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… sleep apnea, because it has been linked with other health problems including high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart failure, and depression. It also can lead to car … your first choice if your sleep apnea is caused by a blockage that can be fixed easily. Will treating sleep apnea …
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… from spreading. When your menstrual periods stop at around age 50 (menopause) and your estrogen levels drop, … cases, scar tissue remains after menopause and can cause problems.) Several hormones may be used. You would start … birth control hormones works for you, you can use them for years (unless you plan to get pregnant). For some women, …
