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… risks. The less you drink, the lower your risks. On this page: How alcohol affects your health If you don’t want to … health impacts, negative social interactions or relationship problems, or negative impacts on your school or work, or …
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… Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin Area On this page: Overview Overview The groin area … and between the toes. Daily cleaning can help prevent these problems. If you are helping someone with their daily … infection can cause a rash. So can irritation from problems with bladder or bowel control. Protective underwear …
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… Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Deciding About Surgery On this page: Overview Overview The … has a high rate of success and a low risk of causing other problems if you are otherwise healthy. But the surgery is an … successful outcomes, there is a risk of death and serious problems during surgery. About 5% or less of people having …
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… Medicines During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview … could be risky too. If you or your baby would face worse problems without treatment, then your doctor or midwife may … are known to increase the chance of birth defects or other problems. But sometimes there's more risk for the mother and …
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… Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … are found during imaging tests that were looking for other problems. A small sample of the kidney may be removed to … Massage Therapy Meditation Getting Support Relationships take on new importance when you're faced with cancer. …
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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Caring for Your Child at Home Caring for Your … medicines safely. Blood thinners can cause serious bleeding problems. Ask for help if you need it. If you aren't … medicines safely. Blood thinners can cause serious bleeding problems. Ask for help if you need it. If you aren't …
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… Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) On this page: Overview Overview Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) … neglect, abuse, and family mental health or substance use problems. ACEs screening is a quick way for a doctor to … Household members with mental health or substance use problems. Abuse. You'll answer "yes" or "no" to each …
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… Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver On this page: Overview Overview You have a choice … the staff and equipment. They are right there if you have problems with the birth. And a hospital offers a wide range … doctor or send you or your baby to a hospital if there are problems. Birthing centres are smaller and less formal than …
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… Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … is an option for a few people who have severe lung problems that are caused by cystic fibrosis (CF) . The … personal goals. Risks The main risks of lung transplant are problems during the surgery and rejection of the donated …
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… Pneumatic Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … the detachment affected the macula. Risks The most common problems after this surgery include: Scarring on the retina. … gas bubbles getting trapped under the retina. Less common problems include: The detachment spreading into the macula . …