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Rubella German Measles

… But in rare cases, it may cause more serious problems. If you are pregnant and get infected with the rubella virus, … droplets on it and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth before washing your hands. If you have rubella, you are most likely to spread it a few days before the rash starts until 5 to 7 days after the rash first appears. But …

Birth Control How to Use the Ring

… is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your vagina. It's also called the vaginal ring. … How to use a ring Talk to your doctor about what day to start using a vaginal hormonal ring . Usually, a ring is … the same day of the week that you inserted the ring 3 weeks before. To remove it, use your fingers to hook or grasp it …

Diabetic Retinopathy

… Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When should you call your doctor? Examinations and … there are no symptoms of diabetic retinopathy until it starts to change your vision. When this happens, diabetic … dilated eye examination regularly can help find retinopathy before it changes your vision. On your own, you may not …

High Blood Pressure Using the DASH Diet

… that are high in those nutrients. Don't make big changes in your diet all at once. Make small changes, and don't give … to Your Diet DASH Diet Sample Menu Healthy Eating: Starting a Plan for Change Dealing with barriers and … mad at yourself. Lots of people have to try and try again before they reach their goals. If you feel like giving up, …

Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke

… right for everyone, because it can cause serious bleeding. You and your doctor can decide if aspirin is a good choice … never had a heart attack or stroke: Talk to your doctor before you start taking aspirin every day. Aspirin lowers the risk of …

Advance Care Planning Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis

… Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … kidney dialysis, which will allow death to occur naturally. Before you decide to stop kidney dialysis, you may want to … You may feel better on dialysis than you did before you started treatment. If dialysis lets you do the activities …

Healthy Eating Staying With Your Plan

… Healthy Eating: Staying With Your Plan Actionset Overview Eating one healthy meal isn't … meals in a single day. The hard part is making changes in your daily life so that you start eating healthy every day—and keep eating healthy every …

Breast Engorgement

… Basics What is breast engorgement? Breast engorgement means your breasts are painfully overfull of milk. This usually … If you suddenly stop breastfeeding. When your baby suddenly starts breastfeeding less than usual. This may happen when … making milk about 2 to 5 days after your baby is born. (Before that, they make colostrum , which contains important …

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Heart Failure Avoiding Triggers for Sudden Heart Failure

… Failure Actionset Overview Triggers are things that make your heart failure symptoms worse. Triggers upset the … and cause a heart failure flare-up. Check with your doctor before you start an exercise program. Your doctor can help you make a …