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… the nerves and cord in the cervical spine can change how the spinal cord functions and cause pain, stiffness, … damaged. Loss of bowel or bladder control (incontinence). How is it diagnosed? A diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis … and vitamin B12 deficiency—as the cause of your symptoms. How is cervical spinal stenosis treated? In mild cases of …
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… can't avoid a trigger, bring a friend with you for support. How can you deal with a relapse? If you begin using drugs or … what to do if you have a lapse or relapse. Remind yourself how hard you've worked to stay sober or drug-free. Get … drugs, find out what caused you to relapse. Think about how you can prevent it from happening again. Put this in …
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… ICD is a medical decision you make based on your values. How do you turn off an ICD? Your ICD can be turned off by … without turning off the pacemaker. Your doctor can explain how your pacemaker might affect you at the end of your life. How do you decide? Many things can help you decide to leave …
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… Trouble breathing. Vision problems that get worse. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your … joint disease. You may have a physical examination to see how stiff your back is. Your doctor may also want to see … of the low back. This change can take up to a few years to show up on an X-ray. How is ankylosing spondylitis treated? …
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… when you urinate and pain or bleeding when you have sex. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will check your vagina for … can be tested in a lab to see what is causing the problem. How is vaginitis treated? If you're pregnant, talk with your … This usually is treated with estrogen creams or tablets. How can you prevent it? Here are some things you can do to …
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… So catheter care focuses on preventing infection. How can you care for yourself when using the catheter? Wash … the area around the catheter with soap and water daily. How do you empty the catheter bag? If your doctor has asked … back into its sleeve at the bottom of the collection bag. How do you replace the catheter? Your catheter may have to …
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… of balance. Depression. A decrease in mental abilities. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your … cause similar symptoms but have different treatments. How is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia treated? To treat this … need to take the supplements for the rest of your life. How can you prevent it? Most people who eat animal products …
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… pus. The area around the ingrown toenail is often painful. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical … look at your toe where the nail has grown into the skin. How is an ingrown toenail treated? You can try the following … medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. How can you prevent it? You may be able to help prevent …
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… or toenails. Because hair is an important part of how you look, hair loss can result in feeling unattractive. … who have one episode will have more episodes of hair loss. How is it diagnosed? Alopecia areata is diagnosed through a … thyroid gland hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism). How is alopecia areata treated? Because hair usually grows …
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… because fewer antibiotics can kill the bacteria. How is a VRE infection spread? VRE, like many bacteria, can … diarrhea, feel weak and sick, or have fever and chills. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor suspects that you are … kill the bacteria. This test may take several days. How is a VRE infection treated? If you get a serious …