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… Obesity and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview How … are obese. But being very heavy does increase the chance of problems. Babies born to mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Birth defects, such as a heart defect or neural tube defects . Being too large. This …
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… Smart Decisions: Know Your Options On this page: Decisions About Medical Tests Decisions … medical tests have costs and risks as well as benefits. Learn the facts What is the name of the test, and why do you … opinion from a different type of doctor who treats similar problems. For more information, see the topic Surgery: What …
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… Stroke: Perception Changes On this page: Overview Overview When a stroke … parts relate to the whole is affected (spatial-perceptual problems). People with these problems may have more trouble learning to care for themselves. Signs of perception problems …
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… General Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview General … that are used. Serious but rare risks include breathing problems, heart problems, and stroke. Malignant hyperthermia is an …
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… Unwanted Hair in Women On this page: … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … What is …
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… Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done Risks … (portal vein). The other vein goes from the liver to the heart (hepatic vein). TIPS forms a channel that allows some … or nurse checks to make sure that you're not having any problems before you go home. Why It Is Done TIPS is used to …
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… Gambling Disorder On this page: … is a strong urge to gamble, even though it causes serious problems. You may feel that you can't control your gambling … What causes it? What causes gambling disorder isn't clear, but certain things put people at higher risk. For …
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… Symptoms From Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your score mean? What's next? … prostate gland . As the prostate gets bigger, it may cause problems when you urinate. Your score on this tool may help …
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… Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … so ill that you can't do your normal activities. Sleeping problems occur along with extreme fatigue that doesn't get … tired or not rested. It may be harder for you to think clearly, concentrate, and remember things. You may feel dizzy, …
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… Child Who Is Overweight: Medical Evaluation On this page: Overview Overview "Overweight" and … or medicine. A family history of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or gallstones. Sleeping problems your child may have, such as sleep apnea. Past …
