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… Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Cigars and pipe tobacco are … cause serious health problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck. Smoking cigars and pipes may increase the risk of heart disease. Related Information …
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… You exercise less than you are used to doing. You take medicines that raise your blood sugar as a side effect. Examples include some anti-inflammatory medicines (corticosteroids) and some decongestants. You are … important in case you are too sick to speak for yourself. Related Information High Blood Sugar Level Record Steps for …
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… Artery Disease On this page: Health Tools Related Information What is … Some people also have a procedure to lower their risk. Medicines You may take aspirin or another medicine to … Some people also have a procedure to lower their risk. Medicines You may take aspirin or another medicine to …
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… of Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Exposure On this page: Overview Related Information Overview People exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES) before birth have an increased risk of certain health problems. These problems may include a slightly increased risk of infertility or changes in the reproductive …
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… Bowel Disease (IBD) and Cancer Risk On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of colon cancer. The amount of increased risk depends on the type of inflammatory bowel …
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… Coronary Artery Disease and Alcohol On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many experts say that light to … , which is a risk factor for coronary artery disease . Increase your risk of stroke . Directly damage heart muscle … abnormal heart rhythms ( arrhythmias ). Interact with your medicines if you are being treated for heart disease (or …
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… cuff damage without surgery. Try using rest, ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medicines, and physiotherapy. If you have symptoms that … your tendon tissue is strong and healthy. There is a good chance that your tear will get worse over time. You had a …
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… Breath-Holding Spells On this page: Related Information What are breath-holding … the spells, your child may need treatment. To decrease the chance of more spells, make sure that your child gets plenty … the spells, your child may need treatment. To decrease the chance of more spells, make sure that your child gets plenty …
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… Diaphragm for Birth Control On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Diaphragms are not … will have an unplanned pregnancy. footnote 1 There is less chance of getting pregnant if you and your partner use an … to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. Your doctor can help you choose the …
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… What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Needle aponeurotomy … Has a shorter recovery time. Has fewer risks. But the chance that a contracture will come back is higher and … Has a shorter recovery time. Has fewer risks. But the chance that a contracture will come back is higher and …
