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… test result is one that appears to find a problem when in fact there isn't one. This can lead to more tests … if: You are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. You have kidney problems. You've had more than one test that used … can cause a serious skin problem in people with kidney failure. An MRI may find other problems that have nothing to …
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… Being Active When You Have Health Problems On this page: Overview Related … a challenge if arthritis makes walking painful or if heart failure slows you down. But you can choose activities that … first, and then slowly do more. Planning to be more active Starting to be more active when you have health problems can …
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… Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes On this page: Overview Related … see how much of different kinds of nutrients you're eating. Start with the "% Daily Value" column on the food label. A … that can help maintain a normal blood pressure. Healthy kidneys keep the right amount of potassium in the blood to …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study? Decision Point You may want to … including high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart failure, and depression. It also can lead to car crashes. If … treat it. FAQs What is sleep apnea? You have sleep apnea when your breathing is often blocked or partly blocked while …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Use GnRH-A Therapy? Decision Point You may want to … therapy may be a good choice if you are close to menopause (when fibroids shrink), have heavy bleeding from fibroids, or … birth control pills and ibuprofen would be the best way to start. Now my periods are lighter. And, when I start taking …
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… Stress Incontinence in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … ( Kegels ). They may help you control your bladder when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or exercise. Medicines may … may be helpful as you make important health decisions. I started having stress incontinence after my son was born. My …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … symptoms from peripheral arterial disease, such as leg pain when they exercise. This decision aid is not for people who … closure of the artery. Blood clots. Allergic reaction. Kidney damage. Why might your doctor recommend having a …
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… or pressure, happen at times you can predict. They happen when your heart is working hard, such as during exercise. … An allergic reaction to the dye used to see the arteries. Kidney damage related to the dye. Bleeding or bruising where … raise the risk of death from the procedure include heart failure, heart valve problems, and chronic kidney disease. …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Decision Point You may want … tiny and don't affect your heart's ability to do its job. When is catheter ablation done? You and your doctor can … persistent ). How bad your symptoms are. If you have heart failure or a problem with the structure of your heart. If …
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… Supraventricular Tachycardia: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Decision Point You may want … tiny and don't affect your heart's ability to do its job. When is catheter ablation done? Catheter ablation might be … may be helpful as you make important health decisions. I started having episodes of really fast heartbeats 2 years …