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… Overview Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection of fluid that builds up in the belly. It causes … swelling inside the belly. It may also cause a fever. This infection most often occurs when a person has had cirrhosis … Sometimes the fluid builds up without a clear cause. This infection is serious. Even if your symptoms are mild, you …
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… decrease production of estrogen, a hormone that protects against bone loss. So the older women get, the more likely … decrease production of estrogen, a hormone that protects against bone loss. So the older a woman gets, the more … reduce production of estrogen, a hormone that protects against bone loss. Learn more Low Bone Density Menopause and …
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… of the hormones estrogen and progestin. The ring protects against pregnancy for 1 month at a time. You wear one ring … of the hormones estrogen and progestin. The ring protects against pregnancy for 1 month at a time. You wear one ring …
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… or flotation devices. But be aware that they don't protect against drowning. They aren't a substitute for your … or flotation devices. But be aware that they don't protect against drowning. They aren't a substitute for your …
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… may have been caused by abuse Are there any symptoms of infection ? Yes Symptoms of infection No Symptoms of infection Do you think the problem may be causing a fever? …
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… may have been caused by abuse Are there any symptoms of infection ? Yes Symptoms of infection No Symptoms of infection Do you think the problem may be causing a fever? …
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… with a vagina. Douche. Have another sexually transmitted infection (STI). Don't use condoms. Bacterial vaginosis is … means condoms and diaphragms may break and not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or pregnancy. … means condoms and diaphragms may break and not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or pregnancy. …
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… pleural effusions don't become infected. But sometimes an infection causes pus to form in the pleural fluid. This is … pleural effusions don't become infected. But sometimes an infection causes pus to form in the pleural fluid. This is …
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… (insulin or pills). It can also rise when you have an infection or illness, an injury, or surgery. Even emotional … Are you having trouble drinking enough to replace the fluids you've lost? Little sips of fluid usually are not … You need to be able to take in and keep down plenty of fluids. Yes Unable to maintain fluid intake No Able to …
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… and other symptoms. Back surgery has some risks, including infection, nerve damage, and the chance that the surgery … tissue in the area of the surgery. That tissue can press against nerves and cause pain. There is some risk of … tissue in the area of the surgery. That tissue can press against nerves and cause pain. There is some risk of …