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… Preventing Falls in the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview During a hospital … the nurse for help. If you are on crutches or have other problems that make walking difficult, call the nurse for … reach. Your bed should be low enough so that you don't have problems getting out of bed. The wheels on your bed should …
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… Depression During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Depression is … birth defects. But not treating depression can also cause problems during pregnancy and birth. If you become pregnant, … birth defects. But not treating depression can also cause problems during pregnancy and birth. If you become pregnant, …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Implant On this page: Overview Overview The implant is used to … pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. The doctor can help … or can't take estrogen because you have certain health problems or concerns. It may reduce heavy bleeding and …
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… It helps you to avoid taking risks or having to face problems caused by a manic episode. If you have concerns … It helps you to avoid taking risks or having to face problems caused by a manic episode. If you have concerns …
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… Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes On this page: Overview Overview Cigars and pipe … smoking. They're addictive. They can cause serious health problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of … smoking. They're addictive. They can cause serious health problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of …
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… Genital Herpes On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to … may trigger a new outbreak. Genital herpes can cause other problems—some serious—if the virus travels to other parts of … birth. This can cause the newborn to have serious health problems that affect many body systems. Learn more Other …
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… High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … affect how your baby grows. It can also cause other serious problems for both you and your baby. Sometimes it's a first … Sudden swelling of your face, hands, or feet. New vision problems (such as dimness, blurring, or seeing spots). A …
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… Testicular Prosthesis On this page: Overview Overview A testicular … and bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum. But these problems aren't common. If a prosthesis is implanted before … and bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum. But these problems aren't common. If a prosthesis is implanted before …
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… Hepatitis C On this page: Health Tools How It Spreads Prevention … (chronic) infection. Treatment may also help prevent liver problems. These include cirrhosis and liver cancer. Health … take an active role in managing a health condition. Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking How It Spreads Hepatitis C is …
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… Upper and Middle Back Pain On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to … a vertebra fracture; pressure on the spinal nerves from problems such as a herniated disc; and osteoarthritis. What … Poor posture. Pressure on the spinal nerves from certain problems, such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis . A …