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… Kidney Stones On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … severe pain in the flank, which is felt just below the rib cage and above the waist, usually on only one side of the … Some medicines can cause kidney stones to form. Your age, gender, and whether you have a family history of kidney …
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… Abnormal Uterine Bleeding On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … increase your risk) for abnormal uterine bleeding include: Age. Abnormal uterine bleeding is more common during the … prevent abnormal uterine bleeding. Explore more Weight Management Symptoms Symptoms of abnormal uterine bleeding …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of Tests … The doctor looks at the test results—along with your age and other factors—to find out the chance that your baby … A . The doctor looks at these test results—along with your age and other factors—to find out the chance that your baby …
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… Down Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … sooner these problems are found, the better they can be managed. Regular doctor visits can help your child stay in good … especially depression. But counselling can help to manage mental health. Occupational therapy can help teens and …
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… Urinary Incontinence in Women On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … Weak muscles in the lower urinary tract . Problems or damage either in the urinary tract or in the nerves that … had a hysterectomy. Obesity or being overweight. Older age. Bladder stones . Structural abnormalities of the …
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… I can get through this without taking any medicine. Annie, age 32 As an executive, I have to travel a lot for my job. A … too drowsy and they may be too hard for me to quit. Manuel, age 43 When I divorced my wife, Celia, I began to feel down … doctor, I decided to start taking an antidepressant. Louis, age 28 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are …
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… is a highly focused beam of light. Heat from the laser damages the vein and causes scar tissue, which closes the vein. … the vein. Ablation means a doctor uses something to damage and close off the vein. A doctor inserts a tube into a … may use heat, chemicals, or a small wire to slightly damage the vein. Scar tissue forms and closes the vein. Or a …
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… options Use medicines to treat symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Have surgery to treat your symptoms. Key points to remember GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) symptoms may not get better on their … to control symptoms. FAQs What is GERD? GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the flow of stomach juices back up …
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… Sometimes surgery is done to prevent lasting nerve damage. You will likely have a nerve test to see if you are at risk for nerve damage. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy … syndrome that lasts a long time can lead to permanent damage to the median nerve . This can make it hard for you to …
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… there is a good chance that your illness can be cured or managed, your doctor may advise you to first try available … ways to make you more comfortable, such as helping to manage your pain and other symptoms. These can be tough … if: There is a good chance that it can be cured or managed. You think you can manage the possible side effects of …