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… Caring for Someone Who Is Sick On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most people who get COVID-19 … all instructions on the label. Watch for signs that the illness is getting worse. The person may need medical care … of: April 28, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine Lesley Ryan MD - Family …
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… diagnose, and treat women who have heart disease. What increases a woman's risk? Most of the risk factors for heart … risk. These include pregnancy-related problems as well as medicines they may be taking, such as birth control pills or … disease and stroke is higher after menopause . This higher chance is not completely understood. But cholesterol, high …
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… Pregnancy: Prenatal Visit Schedule On this page: Overview Related Information Overview As your pregnancy moves along, … prenatal visits will happen more often. So you'll have the chance to get to know your doctor or midwife well. It's … prenatal visits will happen more often. So you'll have the chance to get to know your doctor or midwife well. It's …
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… Ringworm of the Skin On this page: Related Information What is ringworm? … Clothing that rubs the skin can irritate the rash. Sweat, heat, or moisture in the air (humidity) can make the itching … Clothing that rubs the skin can irritate the rash. Sweat, heat, or moisture in the air (humidity) can make the itching …
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… Shigellosis On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is a type of foodborne illness caused by infection with the Shigella bacterium. It … by diarrhea is the most common complication. Do not use medicines to prevent diarrhea. To prevent dehydration, take …
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… Problems and Staying Healthy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Here are some things you can do … before, during, and after exertion and when you're in the heat. Drink plenty of fluid if you have a fever or … before, during, and after exertion and when you're in the heat. Drink plenty of fluid if you have a fever or …
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… Cognitive Impairment and Dementia On this page: Overview Related Information Overview It's common to forget things … that are normal for them. People with MCI have a higher chance of one day getting dementia. But not all people who … that are normal for them. People with MCI have a higher chance of one day getting dementia. But not all people who …
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… About Choosing Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Choosing the birth control … overseas for 3 years. Before returning home, we had the chance to adopt an orphan in the village where we were … overseas for 3 years. Before returning home, we had the chance to adopt an orphan in the village where we were …
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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The Society of … with a person whose HIV status is unknown, there is a chance that you have the virus. If you do have HIV, your … can pass the virus from mother to baby. Treatment with medicines called antiretrovirals, both during pregnancy and …
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… Arthritis and Osteoarthritis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Rheumatoid arthritis and … being ill are present. Whole-body symptoms are not present. Related Information Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis … being ill are present. Whole-body symptoms are not present. Related Information Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis …
