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… this page: Overview Overview Ask the following questions if your doctor recommends a new medicine for your health condition. General questions What is the name of the … blood pressure)? Why do I need this medicine? Are there any other medicine or treatment options? Is medicine covered by …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laparotomy is a surgical procedure … done with laparoscopy , which uses a smaller incision. Ask your surgeon why laparotomy is required. What To Expect … by laparoscopy. Are interfering with the normal function of other abdominal organs, such as the bowels or bladder. A …
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… If you have it, you may get a painful rash along with other symptoms. Mpox is from the same family of viruses as … A headache. Chills. The rash can show up anywhere on your body, such as on your genitals, anus, face, arms, or … These are usually only given to people who are at high risk of exposure to mpox. They are also usually given if you …
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… and a bite from a child rarely causes serious injury to another person or poses any health risks. Why do children bite? Children bite other people for … children should be seen by a doctor. What can you do about your child's biting? Not all biting can be prevented. What …
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… Diabetes Care Plan On this page: Your Plan Your Plan Your name: Date: You … sugar log. ___ A list of all your medicines and natural health products. ___ Your questions. ___ Other test results, if available. Today's measurements …
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… 19, 2024 On this page: What to expect Medical care during your first trimester Prenatal genetic screening Keep in mind … or caesarean birth? Do you and your partner lead a high-risk lifestyle? Do you have any medical conditions that may … with these conditions. Sometimes prenatal screening detects other medical conditions in your baby. No test detects every …
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… choke on food and everyday objects. You can help prevent your child from choking by offering the right kinds of foods … gum. Chunks of fruit, such as apple chunks. Toys and other objects Young children can choke on: Toys, such as: … and grapes. Prepare food for your children to reduce the risk of choking. Fruit with skins or pits, such as apples or …
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… "men-YEERS") disease is an inner ear problem that affects your hearing and balance. It normally occurs in only one ear at a time. But over time, it develops in the other ear in up to half of those who have it. The disease … hard to predict who will get Ménière's disease. But your risk may be higher than normal if you have: Another family …
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… about weight management Most people think that being at a healthy weight means being "thin." Actually, a healthy weight is a weight that lowers your risk for health problems. It's more about healthy living …
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… are experts on medical care. But you are the expert on yourself and your life. That's why it's important to be an … questions that people with cancer often ask. You may have other questions that are important to you. It's a good idea … most common side effects of each treatment? What are the risks? How long will treatment take? Are there costs not …