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… Get the flu vaccine every year. Talk with your doctor about getting a pneumococcal vaccine. Stay up to date on your … able to make decisions for yourself. Birth control and pregnancy If you can become pregnant and don't want to be, … and become pregnant, what are the possible health risks during pregnancy? Congenital Heart …
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… sugar levels stay high, diabetic retinopathy will keep getting worse. New blood vessels grow on the retina. This … What Happens Diabetic retinopathy begins as a mild disease. During the early stage of the disease, the small blood … complications. Risk factors that you can control include: Pregnancy. Women who have diabetes are at increased risk of …
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… the cause isn't known. Thyroid problems, diabetes, and pregnancy are some of the things that make carpal tunnel … This includes staying at a healthy weight, not smoking, and getting regular exercise. Keep your wrists straight, or only … and any recent activities that could have hurt your wrist. During the examination, your doctor will check the feeling, …
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… Children Gastroparesis GERD: Esophageal Erosion and Ulcers Getting Enough Fibre Giardiasis Groin Problems and Injuries Heartburn Heartburn During Pregnancy Heartburn Symptom Record Heartburn: Changing Your …
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… straightening of the penis, the curvature is most obvious during an erection. The curvature may cause pain for the … on its own. For men who have a slight curve that isn't getting worse and who have good erectile function, treatment … is not needed. But if pain is a problem, or if the curve is getting worse and interfering with your sexual activity, …
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… some women lose their babies through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or other misfortune. This loss can be … a baby after a pregnancy loss If you've had a baby die during pregnancy and are now pregnant again, know that it is … provider. After a stillbirth, some women may feel detached during a new pregnancy. If you experience these feelings, …
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… the doctor finds ovarian cancer, it can be safely removed. During surgery, a non-cancerous cyst that is causing … is found. What To Expect General anesthesia usually is used during surgery. After a laparoscopy, you can usually resume … Infection may develop. The bowel or bladder may be damaged during surgery. Current as of: August 2, 2022 …
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… can start with the same symptoms. For example, pain during urination can be a symptom of both kidney stones and … Older Urinary Problems and Prostate Cancer Urinary Problems During Pregnancy Urinary Symptoms After an Injury in Children …
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… in a joint, usually a big toe joint . The pain often starts during the night. It may get worse quickly, last for hours, … in the joints and tissues. A gout attack usually starts during the night with moderate pain that grows worse. … your symptoms will start to get better. To ease the pain during a gout attack, rest the joint that hurts. Taking …
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… to unprotected sex and/or sexual assault. This can lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , … to a developing baby (fetus) if alcohol or drugs are used during pregnancy. Recognizing a problem Alcohol Alcohol is … or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care …