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… Insomnia On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens Examinations and … causes it? Insomnia is linked to many things. These include health problems, medicines, and stressful events. Your … body in other ways too. You may feel pain more easily. Your risk for heart disease is higher. Your immune system has a …
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… On this page: What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … you have prostatitis by asking about your symptoms and past health. Your doctor will also do a physical examination, … to tell what type of prostatitis you have just from your health history and symptoms. You may need tests to help find …
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… How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your past health and do a physical examination. The doctor will check … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … - Family Medicine Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… and survivorship, and where to find support. Cancer and healthy eating Prevention and recurrence Healthy eating advice is the same whether you want to lower your risk of getting cancer or are a cancer survivor and hope to …
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… Neglect. Examples are: Not providing food, clothing, or personal shelter. Not paying nursing home or assisted-living … neglect may include: Dehydration. Malnutrition. Untreated health problems. Pressure ulcers. Poor personal hygiene. … is a complex problem, and many things can contribute to it. Risk factors include: Domestic violence carried over into …
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… Headaches in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call the Doctor … to take pain medicines often. Occur along with a change in personality. Examinations and Tests Your child's doctor will … to take pain medicines often. Occur along with a change in personality. Examinations and Tests Your child's doctor will …
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… On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … infections. Your doctor will also ask about your child's health and do a physical examination. If your doctor thinks … Reflux (VUR) Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… blood sugar. Insulin pumps are very expensive. Contact your health plan to see if costs for the pump and the supplies … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Using an insulin pump Using an … daily shots have more problems with very low blood sugar. Personal stories about insulin pumps These stories are based …
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… Touch On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Like other … touch starts with the idea that people are naturally healthy. The way people live and think may disturb their … is to focus (or channel) healing energy to restore natural health. Practitioners of healing touch believe they can use …
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… Pelvic Organ Prolapse On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … Pelvic organ prolapse is common. It isn't usually a big health problem, but it can be uncomfortable or painful. It … that puts pressure on your belly can also increase your risk for pelvic organ prolapse. Things that can put pressure …