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… Prostatitis On this page: What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … check which type of prostatitis you have or to look for another cause of your problems. How is prostatitis treated? …
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… Overview Many people see more than one doctor or health professional. Your primary care doctor, or family doctor, may refer you to another doctor for a problem. You may see a specialist for …
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… Pain, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … to find the exact cause of a child's pain. Pain without other symptoms that goes away completely in less than 3 … or longer Fever for 1 week or more Does your child have a health problem or take medicine that weakens his or her …
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… (sometimes called premature ovarian failure) occurs when your ovaries-which store and release eggs-stop working … of primary ovarian insufficiency are similar to those of menopause. Your menstrual periods may become irregular—you … your overall health. This condition can increase your risk of bone thinning and fractures (osteoporosis) and heart …
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… , selenium, and zinc. Some multivitamins also contain other ingredients that aren't vitamins or minerals. These … still having periods need more iron than men do. But after menopause , women's iron needs are the same as men's. Some … that provides only a single vitamin or mineral (unless your doctor or dietitian has recommended that you take an …
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… Tools Uses of Blood Transfusion Blood Donation Blood Types Risks of Blood Transfusion Receiving a Blood Transfusion … a tube from a bag to an intravenous (IV) catheter and into your vein. When is a blood transfusion needed? You may need … If you have low blood volume, you are given plasma and/or other fluids to maintain blood pressure. If you have lost a …
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… Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and … don't know why some men have more severe symptoms than others. What are the symptoms? BPH causes urinary problems … flow of urine, needing to urinate often, or feeling like your bladder isn't completely empty after you urinate. BPH …
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… Urinary System Learning Center Learn about your urinary system health Many people will have some kind … common urinary problems may need only home treatment. But other more serious problems may need a doctor's care. … an Injury in Children Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults Urinary Tract Infections in Children …
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… Overview Health Tools Heart tests can help your doctor find out if you are at risk for a heart problem, if you have a heart problem, and … your heart's electrical system. Check your pacemaker or other implanted device. See if your heart can handle more …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … you only a little relief if your symptoms are caused by other health problems, such as rheumatoid arthritis, … You will likely have a nerve test to see if you are at risk for nerve damage. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome …