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… an hour earlier. Facing the end of your life may also cause you to confront your own spiritual questions and issues. … people feel short of breath. A doctor can prescribe medicines or other therapies to help make sure that these … It's not unusual to need more help to walk, bathe, and use the toilet. Later, you may need help turning over in …
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… pill, take it as soon as you remember. You may need to use a backup birth control method. If you miss two or more … how to take your missed pills. Pregnancy is more likely. So use a backup method of birth control for 7 days. If you miss … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… Frozen Shoulder On this page: … goes away slowly over the course of a year or more. What causes it? Frozen shoulder can develop when you stop using the … the affected area, followed by gentle stretching. Ice and medicines (including corticosteroid injections) may also be …
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… Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine) On this page: Overview Overview What is virtual … care as another way for you to see a doctor. You will use a computer, phone, or other device to talk to a doctor … doctor might give you a different web address or app to use. After you log in, you can talk with the provider. You …
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… fertilizers, and sparks from "sparklers." They can cause serious damage in a very short time, depending on the … When a chemical burn occurs, find out what chemical caused the burn. Call a Poison Control Centre immediately for … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… Overview The dawn phenomenon and the Somogyi effect cause high blood sugar levels, especially in the morning … hormones (growth hormone, cortisol , and catecholamines) cause the liver to release large amounts of sugar into the … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam …
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… coronary artery disease , diabetes , a history of substance use disorder , a personal history of rheumatic fever , or a … heart disease. Person has shortness of breath or fatigue caused by structural heart disease. Or the person does not … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
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… ROH-zee-uh") is a common skin problem that causes a rash. Although it can occur at any age, it is seen … of 10 and 35. Pityriasis rosea is usually harmless. What causes it? Experts aren't sure what causes pityriasis rosea. … to 8 weeks. If the rash itches, there are over-the-counter medicines that can help. Or your doctor may prescribe a …
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… noticeable to others. The episode is not severe enough to cause impairment in social or job functioning and does not require hospitalization. The symptoms are not caused by substance use. If you feel that you or someone you … Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine …
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… physical examination. Sometimes the health professional may use a more formal functional status examination to evaluate … independently, but they usually do not point to the cause. Alzheimer's disease is only one of several possible … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen …
