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… stretching Trunk twist Upper body bends What to avoid Medicines that are not approved by your doctor or midwife … drugs Tobacco smoke Sources of foodborne illness that may cause listeriosis or toxoplasmosis infection, such as raw … mean that you keep seeing the doctor who did your weight-loss surgery, along with seeing the doctor or midwife who is …
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… quick results, but not really [be] able to stick with it because it was too strict." "I finally realized it wasn't a … I have to do these things. I can't stop doing them just because I lose the weight.' "So it became much more of a … things I've done." Maggie got started by joining a weight-loss program and setting some goals. The long-term goal was …
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… Overview A rash in your vaginal area ( vulva ) may be caused by irritation of the skin from many sources, such as … go away with home treatment. Contact dermatitis A common cause of a rash is contact with a substance that causes irritation or an allergic reaction ( contact …
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… as well as normal. Most people develop heart failure because of a problem with the left ventricle. But reduced … may weaken and not pump blood as well as normal. What causes it? The most common cause of right-sided heart failure is actually left-sided …
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… of saliva almost stops during sleep. Many other things can cause bad breath, such as missing meals, being dehydrated, … syndrome or scleroderma. When you are taking certain medicines. After drinking alcohol beverages. Other causes of … can you care for yourself? Mouth care Gargle with water. Floss your teeth once each day. Use a mouthwash for temporary …
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… Secondary high blood pressure is high blood pressure that's caused by another disease or condition. It can also be caused by certain medicines. If your doctor can treat what's causing the high … disease, such as narrowing of the kidney arteries. Certain medicines, such as birth control pills, amphetamines, some …
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… Information Overview In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain. Children can have back pain after an injury or sports event. It can also be caused by an overuse injury. An overuse injury can happen … of their body in the same way over and over again. This may cause pain, swelling, or tenderness in that part of the …
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… pain. Pleurisy is sometimes called pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system by a virus or bacteria may cause pleurisy. Pleurisy usually lasts a few days to 2 … In very rare cases, the virus or bacteria may spread and cause pleurisy in others. Other causes of pleurisy include …
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… this page: Overview Overview Many times mild groin pain is caused by a minor injury that you may not have even noticed. … though pain may be an early sign of an inguinal hernia . Causes of groin pain Pain felt in the groin may be coming … body (radiating or referred pain). This kind of pain may be caused by: A kidney stone passing through a ureter . A …
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… page: Overview Overview Epilepsy that causes focal seizures is sometimes called focal epilepsy, because the seizures start at a specific focus or location … with this type of disorder, the electrical charges that cause seizures begin in a specific area in the brain, …