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… monosaccharides, and polyols. If you have digestive problems, these can make your symptoms worse. A low-FODMAP … them back to your diet to see what foods cause digestion problems. When you are on the low-FODMAP diet, there's a … monosaccharides, and polyols. If you have digestive problems, these can make your symptoms worse. A low-FODMAP …
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… Baker's Cyst On this page: What is a Baker's … use a cane or crutch and wrap your knee in an elastic bandage. In rare cases, fluid is drained with a needle or the … These can help rest your knees. If you have an elastic bandage, make sure it is snug but not so tight that your leg is …
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… People Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent Endocarditis On this page: Overview Overview If you have … defects since birth (congenital heart defects). Heart valve problems after a heart transplant. Your doctor can tell you … has several reasons for not advising all people with valve problems to take antibiotics: Taking antibiotics may not be …
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… sprains are common injuries that can result in lifelong problems. Some people with repeated or severe sprains can … Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems. If an ankle sprain does not heal correctly, the … wrap is easy and can be done at home. Elastic bandages are inexpensive and available at most pharmacies. You …
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… Eating Well During Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Eating well when … to eat during treatment for cancer because: You may have problems with side effects of treatment, such as nausea, … you still can't eat after 1 or 2 days. If you have serious problems eating and cannot get enough nutrients in your …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Patch On this page: Overview Overview The patch is used to prevent … pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. Your doctor can … It may not be right for you if you have certain health problems or concerns. It may increase your risk of blood …
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… Caregiving: Using a Bedside Commode (Toilet) On this page: Overview Overview A bedside commode … commode after a surgery or if someone has had some health problems that make it difficult to get to the toilet. … hours. Keeping a regular schedule may help people who have problems with incontinence (controlling urine). If you are …
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… Caregiving: Foot and Toenail Care On this page: Overview Overview Checking a … person. If the person you care for has diabetes or has foot problems, such as bad bunions and corns, think about taking … person. If the person you care for has diabetes or has foot problems, such as bad bunions and corns, think about taking …
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… Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … Feeling faint or very tired. With POTS, you may also have problems with: Blurred vision, headaches, nausea, and … Feeling faint or very tired. With POTS, you may also have problems with: Blurred vision, headaches, nausea, and …
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… Bedrest in Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What … may also prescribe bedrest if you have serious health problems during your pregnancy. Sometimes bedrest is … because bedrest has not been shown to help prevent certain problems, such as preventing preterm birth. footnote 1 Be …