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… and frequent symptoms during pregnancy. Kidney disease. Diabetes . Neurological diseases, including peripheral … cause. Your doctor may recommend one or more of the following tests: Blood tests, such as a complete blood count , iron …
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… a lot. I could never stay in one position for very long." Dealing with the pain For several years, Steve dealt with … a lot. I could never stay in one position for very long." Dealing with the pain For several years, Steve dealt with …
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… Your vision gradually gets worse. But it gets worse so slowly that you may not notice it. Closed-angle glaucoma … Have a family history of OAG. Are Hispanic. Have type 2 diabetes. You have a higher risk for closed-angle glaucoma … (Filtration Surgery) for Glaucoma Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions Eye …
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… adults. Hemorrhoids . These are enlarged veins near the lower end of the rectum or outside the anus. An infection of … or abuse . Diseases, such as cirrhosis of the liver , diabetes, lymphoma , Crohn's disease , or ulcerative colitis … or an anal fissure can cause a small amount of bright red blood. You may see the bright blood on the surface of the …
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… and heartbeat. The ability to think and reason. It allows you to be awake (conscious), to have thoughts and … injuries that can cause nervous system problems include: Blood supply problems (vascular disorders). Injuries … ( overactive or underactive thyroid ). High blood sugar ( diabetes ) or low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ). Electrolyte …
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… checkup that includes: Listening to your heart Taking your blood pressure Measuring your height and weight Abdominal … group, rh type, and antibody screen To screen for the following STIs: HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia To screen … a genetic abnormality Urine tests to check for any sugar, protein or urinary tract infections Medical care …
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… the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White blood cells are an important part of the immune system. HIV … immunodeficiency syndrome). People with AIDS have a low number of CD4+ cells and get infections or cancers that … HIV is diagnosed before it becomes AIDS, medicines can slow or stop the damage to the immune system. If AIDS does …
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… With Cravings When You're Quitting Tobacco Date Rape Drugs Diabetes and Alcohol Drinking More Than You Want To? Drug … Smoking Open/close information section Medical Tests Blood Alcohol Test Self-Test for Breath Alcohol Toxicology … Coping With Cravings and Withdrawal Quitting Smoking: Dealing With Weight Gain Quitting Smoking: Getting Support …
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… Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Cancer Support: Dealing With Emotions and Fears Cancer Support: Managing … Change a Habit by Setting Goals Change Your Outlook to Lower Your Stress Cheryl's Story: Dealing With Depression … and Teens Depression, Anxiety, and Physical Health Problems Diabetes: Tracking My Feelings Differences Between ADHD and …
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… cause you to have too much, or too little, medicine in your blood. This increases your chances of side effects. Or it … for high blood pressure, you may develop dangerously low blood pressure. If you are taking a medicine for high … and over-the-counter medicines. Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions Prevent …