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… as hepatitis and HIV. People who use street drugs after giving birth are usually advised not to breastfeed. On this page: Overview Pharmaceutical drugs Cocaine and methamphetamine … (crystal meth) Heroin Inhalants Help to stop using Overview Support is available to help you understand how …
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… best results, it’s important to understand how to exercise safely so you don’t injure yourself. Here are some … Be sure you know how to use exercise equipment properly and safely before you begin. Have a qualified exercise … exercises every second day so your muscles have time to recover. To avoid injury, use controlled movements and correct …
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… Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for Snoring On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a procedure … the pharynx. What To Expect It takes about 3 weeks to recover from surgery. It may be very difficult to swallow …
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… Stroke: Bladder and Bowel Problems On this page: Overview Overview Urinary incontinence Some people who have a stroke … including infection, constipation, and the effects of medicines. If you have problems controlling your bladder, …
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… Palatoplasty for Snoring On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a procedure that … and periods of not breathing (apnea) related to the medicines used to make you sleep during surgery. Swelling, …
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… Monitoring Your Body's Response to Exercise On this page: Overview Overview There are several ways to measure your body's … very little change. If this does not happen, consider any medicines you may be taking that could affect your BP and/or …
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… Noise-Induced Hearing Loss On this page: Overview Overview Hearing loss caused by noise can occur in people of … frequent exposure to loud or moderately loud sounds over a long period of time (often years) can cause permanent …
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… Tongue Problems On this page: Overview Overview Brightly coloured changes in the colour of your … of folic acid, iron, riboflavin, or vitamin B12 in the diet over a long period of time. With good nutrition, symptoms …
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… How to Stop Bleeding From a Head Wound On this page: Overview Overview Minor cuts on the head often bleed heavily because … remove, apply pressure around the object, not directly over it. Apply steady pressure for a full 15 minutes. Use a …
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… and folic acid supplements. Treatment may also include medicines. For example, a medicine called luspatercept may … and folic acid supplements. Treatment may also include medicines. For example, a medicine called luspatercept may …
