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… Actionset Overview Blood thinners are medicines that help prevent blood clots. Because they prevent clots, they also help prevent heart attacks, … your blood thinner for a short time before any surgery or medical or dental procedure. Your doctor will tell you when …
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… have failed to reduce the pressure in the eyes enough to prevent damage to a person's eyesight. Trabeculectomy is not … The long-term effectiveness of trabeculectomy surgery in preventing loss of vision from glaucoma is less certain. It … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… diabetes and arthritis . Hemochromatosis can be treated to prevent serious problems. But without treatment, … doctor will do a physical examination and ask about your medical history. If the doctor suspects hemochromatosis, you … tests because hemochromatosis is not common. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) does not recommend …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … and children have more food allergies than adults. Have a medical condition that makes it easier for allergens to pass … with a severe allergic reaction reduces the risk of death. Prevention Food allergies often occur in people who have a …
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… Virus Actionset Overview The following tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the … towels, and nail files. Use lotions or ointments to prevent chapped or broken skin. These skin problems can … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… Overview A variety of pads may be used to treat or prevent calluses and corns . Protective padding cushions the … , which keep toes from rubbing together. They are used to prevent soft corns. Toe crest pads , which relieve pressure … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… are most likely to get pregnant. Do not use this tool to prevent pregnancy. In the tool, you will enter the typical … to predict your ovulation dates. Do not use this tool to prevent pregnancy. Explore more Getting pregnant Fertility … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… in the lower legs then leads to tissue breakdown. You can prevent or heal a venous skin ulcer by helping your blood … Specially fitted compression stockings are designed to help prevent fluid from pooling in the legs. You should wear … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… for exercising. You feel grouchy, angry, or depressed. Preventing problems from overtraining It's better to prevent overtraining in the first place than to treat it … Current as of: October 10, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… Overview The intrauterine device (IUD) is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a small, plastic, T-shaped device. … types of IUDs. Hormonal IUDs release a type of progestin to prevent pregnancy for 5 years. Copper IUDs do not use hormones and prevent pregnancy for 10 years. In some cases an IUD can be …
