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… medical genetics and counselling. They are sensitive to the physical and emotional aspects of these decisions. Your … medical genetics and counselling. They are sensitive to the physical and emotional aspects of these decisions. Your …
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… than peritoneal dialysis. Home hemodialysis can give you more flexibility in when, where, and how long you have … your treatment at home, on your own schedule. It gives you more freedom than hemodialysis. It can be done at home or in … work, but I really like the flexibility. I feel like I have more control in my life. Ed, age 58 I haven't worked a …
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… that you can. Work with your doctor to decide what level of activity is right for you. Do not smoke or use tobacco. … that you can. Work with your doctor to decide what level of activity is right for you. Do not smoke or use tobacco. …
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… off the pain. When Steve couldn't deal with the pain anymore, he went to see a doctor. An X-ray showed that he had … off the pain. When Steve couldn't deal with the pain anymore, he went to see a doctor. An X-ray showed that he had …
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… sports for 4 weeks. Don't lift anything heavy. Too much activity increases the chance that your spleen may break … sports for 4 weeks. Don't lift anything heavy. Too much activity increases the chance that your spleen may break …
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… Do things together, such as going to movies or on walks. Activity may help the person think less about using tobacco … tobacco. Help with a slip-up or relapse. Most people need more than one try to quit using tobacco. If the person slips … tobacco. Help with a slip-up or relapse. Most people need more than one try to quit using tobacco. If the person slips …
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… cut (incision) to be sore for a few weeks. You will feel more tired than usual for several weeks after surgery. You … cut (incision) to be sore for a few weeks. You will feel more tired than usual for several weeks after surgery. You …
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… and usually results in a slower heart rate. The electrical activity of the heart starts in the sinoatrial (SA) node in … calcium channel blockers, and digoxin. Heart block is more common in older people and may be the result of age and … calcium channel blockers, and digoxin. Heart block is more common in older people and may be the result of age and …
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… body in lots of other ways. For example: You may feel pain more easily. Your risk for heart disease is higher. Your … body in lots of other ways. For example: You may feel pain more easily. Your risk for heart disease is higher. Your …
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… pain, you may want to wait to see whether you have more. Surgery is the best way to prevent gallstone attacks. … surgery if you have only one mild attack. But if you have more than one painful attack, you're likely to have more in the future. The risks of not treating gallstones may …