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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your Appointment Asking About … doctor and what will be done during the visit. Your child's age and developmental level will determine how best to prepare him or her. And ask your older child if he or she would like to speak to the doctor …
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… Questions About Medicines for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview While working … with your other medicine. This is a special concern for older people, who are more likely to be taking several … thinking about becoming pregnant, it is important to plan ahead and talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks …
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… Nephrotic Syndrome On this page: … the tissues into the blood. When the tiny filters are damaged, too much protein slips from the blood into the urine. … lasting problems. Often treatment is not as successful in older children and adults. If your symptoms are severe or …
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… the body. Treatment choices are different for that stage of cancer. Key points to remember Radiation therapy or … cause symptoms. Most cases of prostate cancer occur after age 65. If your father, brother, or son has had prostate … David, age 62 Lots of men get prostate cancer as they get older. I guess that makes me a statistic. My doctor told me …
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… by radiation treatments. Key points to remember For early-stage breast cancer, studies show that women who have … abnormal cells grow out of control in the breast. Early-stage breast cancer means that the cancer cells haven't spread … your doctor. Some women, such as those who are age 70 or older, may not need radiation. Does one type of surgery work …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People On this page: Facts About Alcohol and Drug Use in … Young People Substance use still remains a leading cause of injury and death in young people. It also causes social and … Young People Substance use still remains a leading cause of injury and death in young people. It also causes social and …
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… Blood Transfusion On this page: Health Tools Uses of Blood Transfusion … is a medical treatment that replaces blood lost through injury, surgery, or disease. The blood goes through a tube … transfusion if you lose too much blood, such as through: Injury or major surgery. An illness that causes bleeding, …
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… Sensual Exercises for Erection Problems On this page: Overview Overview Sensual exercises … at the neck, slowly caress and/or kiss your partner from head to toe. Then, have your partner turn over. Repeat the … at the neck, slowly caress and/or kiss your partner from head to toe. Then, have your partner turn over. Repeat the …
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… Hot Flashes and Menopause On this page: Overview Overview A hot flash is a … body heat, often with profuse sweating and reddening of the head, neck, and chest. These symptoms can occur with mild to … body heat, often with profuse sweating and reddening of the head, neck, and chest. These symptoms can occur with mild to …
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… Saline Nasal Washes for Sinusitis On this page: Overview Overview Most of the time … Aim the stream of saline solution toward the back of your head, not toward the top. The saline wash should go in one … Aim the stream of saline solution toward the back of your head, not toward the top. The saline wash should go in one …