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… because of another health problem. Surgery can remove blockages and make the sinus openings bigger. This helps the … Allergies or other problems also can block the nasal passages and lead to sinusitis. There are two types of … sinus openings bigger by removing: Infected, swollen, or damaged tissue. Bone, to make a wider opening to let mucus …
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… Autologous Stem Cell Transplant On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … cells. A stem cell transplant may be used to replace damaged stem cells with new, normal stem cells. A stem cell … along with radiation). This destroys cancer cells or damaged stem cells. Transplanting the healthy stem cells. …
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… Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects On this page: Overview Overview What is radiation? … of being exposed to radiation? There is always a risk of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to any amount of … exposure, the number of exposures over time, and your age at exposure. In general, the younger you are when you …
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… Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and … Drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeine-containing beverage during the day can cause sleeplessness. Caffeine can … Even the small amount of caffeine in decaffeinated beverages can interfere with sleep. Nicotine, which can disrupt …
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… some diseases. Usually your baby can safely be born at this age. 40 weeks Head hair is usually present. The testicles of …
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… Self-Care Supplies On this page: Overview Overview More of your health care takes place … helpful first-aid supplies to have at home: Adhesive bandages, such as Band-Aids, in assorted sizes Adhesive tape, … 2.5 cm (1 in.) wide Cotton balls Elastic (such as Ace) bandage, 7.5 cm (3 in.) wide Hand sanitizer Medical gloves Roll …
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… about my insomnia and decided to try sleeping pills. Liz, age 45 I kept many bad habits I had picked up in college. I … and limit how much alcohol and coffee I drink. Alejandro, age 25 I used to worry about not going to sleep at night. So … for a short time to help me get the rest I need. Chris, age 33 I have several health problems and have started …
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… FAQs What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease damages the brain . It causes a steady loss of memory and … ability to do daily activities. They can be used in all stages of the disease. Memantine (Ebixa) can relieve symptoms … thinking problems. It may help you in the middle and late stages of the disease, when your symptoms are severe. You may …
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… you can't stay on the diet, you may end up feeling discouraged and give up on trying to change your eating habits. … follow a diet plan if I'm going to make this work. Dennis, age 29 I've tried dieting to lose weight before. It always … in the way I eat instead of doing a temporary diet. Sue, age 45 I've tried to lose weight on my own. But it is too …
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… may change. Uterine fibroids are more common as you age, especially from your 30s and 40s until menopause. Most … my period starts, it really helps relieve my pain. Amy, age 32 The pain before and during my periods was so bad, I … I think taking this medicine works well for me. Patricia, age 52 I started having really painful menstrual periods …
