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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Bariatric surgery is … is connected to the middle part of the small intestine. Food skips (bypasses) the rest of the stomach and part of … the surgery. You'll start with only small amounts of soft foods and liquids. Bit by bit, you will be able to eat more …
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… can also cause an abnormal Pap test. What increases your risk for an abnormal Pap test? Human papillomavirus (HPV) can raise your risk for having an abnormal Pap test. Certain sexual … and having more than one sex partner, can put you at risk for getting HPV . Smoking and having an impaired immune …
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… may require workers to use protective eyewear to reduce the risk of foreign objects or substances or body fluids getting … in an adult or child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler . 8 to 10: Severe pain Severe eye pain 5 to … or older child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Diabetes or immune problem No Diabetes or immune …
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… Bodywork On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Bodywork uses … How effective bodywork is has not been proved. Risks Bodywork can be safe when your health professional is … How effective bodywork is has not been proved. Risks Bodywork can be safe when your health professional is …
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… 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older … under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain a baby or toddler is in. Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that the baby cannot sleep, cannot get comfortable, and cries …
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… like these that don't go away, especially if you are at risk for endocarditis. If endocarditis isn't treated soon, … to check the health of your heart. What increases your risk? Your risk is higher if you have a problem that affects blood flow …
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… more of this important nutrient into your diet. Know which foods have potassium. Potassium is in many foods, including vegetables, fruits, and milk products. … or sweet potato instead of bread at dinner. Are there any risks from potassium? A potassium level that is too high or …
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… about things that interest you. Avoid talking about the food you are eating or thinking about your weight gain … about things that interest you. Avoid talking about the food you are eating or thinking about your weight gain …
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… flexible. Do not place ice directly on the skin. Frozen food pack. Use a small bag of frozen peas or corn wrapped in … flexible. Do not place ice directly on the skin. Frozen food pack. Use a small bag of frozen peas or corn wrapped in …
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… varices, beta-blockers have been shown to reduce the risk of having a first episode of bleeding. They also reduce risk in people who have had a variceal bleed. They are … varices, beta-blockers have been shown to reduce the risk of having a first episode of bleeding. They also reduce …