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… your kidneys aren't working right. As a result, you have: High levels of protein in your urine. Low levels of protein in your blood. You may also have high levels of cholesterol in your blood. Nephrotic syndrome … Some people may not need medicine if they are at low risk for problems or are getting better on their own. Others …
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… of calcium. Adequate intake of calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis." "Development of cancer depends on … that is labelled as "a good source of calcium" may still be high in fat, salt, or sugar. Terms you can trust A food … at least 15% of the Daily Value of the vitamin or nutrient. High in fibre Has 4 or more grams of fibre. Related …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview During a blood … strokes in children who already had a stroke or are at high risk for a first stroke. footnote 1 How Well It Works … collect too much iron in the body (iron overload). Very high levels of iron can lead to hemochromatosis , which can …
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… How a Caesarean Section Is Done Who To See Why It Is Done Risks and Complications What to Expect After C-Section … birth. You are carrying more than one baby ( multiple pregnancy ). You had a C-section before, and you have the … during labour (uterine rupture). She also has a slightly higher risk of a problem with the placenta , such as …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A varicocele (say … have found that varicocele repair produces favourable pregnancy rates. But others have noted that these pregnancy … have chosen not to have a varicocele repaired. footnote 1 Risks Risks of a varicocele repair include: Infection at the …
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… takes many years for that to happen. What increases your risk? You are more likely to have colon polyps if you: Are … contain cancer cells. After you have had polyps, you have a higher chance of developing new polyps. If you have had … contain cancer cells. After you have had polyps, you have a higher chance of developing new polyps. If you have had …
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… Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. If you have sex without birth control, there's a … STIs. Barrier methods. Typically, barrier methods are not highly effective at preventing pregnancy. The diaphragm, the … STIs. Barrier methods. Typically, barrier methods are not highly effective at preventing pregnancy. The diaphragm, the …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Corneal ring implants are … al. (2009). Intrastromal corneal ring segments for low and high myopia. In M Yanoff, JS Duker, eds., Ophthalmology , … al. (2009). Intrastromal corneal ring segments for low and high myopia. In M Yanoff, JS Duker, eds., Ophthalmology , …
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… Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Chelation … at any dose. Many years ago, chelation therapy was given in high doses and may have been linked to kidney damage, … in low doses, some negative effects may occur, including high blood pressure, headache, rash, low blood sugar, and/or …
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… reduces cramping and heavy menstrual bleeding. And it is a highly effective method of birth control . Hormonal IUDs prevent pregnancy for 3 to 5 years, depending on which IUD is used. … reduces cramping and heavy menstrual bleeding. And it is a highly effective method of birth control . Hormonal IUDs …
