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… stones are made of uric acid, a waste product in urine. You're more likely to have uric acid stones if you have: Low urine output. A diet high in animal protein, …
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… Overview Children who are depressed may have the same symptoms as adults. But adults may believe … depressed include: Being irritable and crying for no reason you can see. Avoiding friends and social events. Having … complaints such as headache or stomach ache with no cause you can see. Bipolar Disorder in …
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… Many prescription and non-prescription medicines may reduce your blood's ability to clot and cause bruising or bleeding … non-prescription medicine with a blood thinner may increase your risk of bruising and bleeding. Medicines used to treat … Advil or Motrin). Steroids, such as prednisone. If you have unexplained bruises and take one of the medicines …
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… be treated more successfully if it is caught early. Experts haven't recommended for or against routine skin cancer … cancer would benefit from having regular screening. But your doctor may suggest a regularly scheduled skin examination if your risk is higher than average because you have: Abnormal …
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… (MAC) means that an anesthesia specialist will care for you during your procedure. The specialist will make sure … breathing trouble or other problems. MAC is most often done when higher doses of sedative medicines are planned. So some … "MAC" to describe sedation that makes you fall completely asleep. Anesthesia Current as of: …
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… this page: Overview Overview Women who have had breast implants or surgery to remove cysts or … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… used in foods labelled "sugar-free" or "no sugar added." You'll find them in: Chewing gum. Toothpaste. Mouthwash. You'll also find them in sugar-free foods, such as: Candies. … it still has carbohydrate and calories. Sugar alcohols have about half to a third fewer calories than sugar. If you
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… fraction (HFpEF) is a type of heart failure. It happens when the heart's lower left chamber (left ventricle) pumps … sometimes called diastolic heart failure. This is because your left ventricle is not able to fill properly with blood … out with each heartbeat. You may be diagnosed with HFpEF when the ejection fraction is 50% or more. Although the …
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… Information Overview Pregnancy starts a new phase of your relationship with your partner. You can expect a natural shift in roles. It's likely that you will have less time to pay attention to each other. And your …
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… baby is having a hard time latching on to the breast, ask your doctor, midwife, or lactation consultant for help. To find out whether you have flat or inverted nipples: Place your thumb and …