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… Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Decision Point You may want to … problems with only lifestyle changes. Insomnia can be caused by menopause or problems such as depression , anxiety , … and friends. Some people use caffeine to help them get over feeling tired, but this may make their sleep problem …
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… Pain Management: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pump On this … is morphine, but other pain medicines are sometimes used. The pump is connected through a tube to a vein in your … on the PCA pump for you. But you are the only person who should press the button. Only you know when you need more …
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… Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have … to take them without problems. Side effects can include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, belly pain, weight loss, and lack of hunger. Some people with …
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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview One of the most … Lack of certain vitamins Miscarriage Stillbirth Low birth weight Intellectual disability Heart problems Learning and …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … It's important to treat obstructive sleep apnea, because sleep apnea makes you more likely to have high blood … airway muscles to keep the airway open. If you are very overweight, bariatric surgery may help you lose weight. Losing …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Decision Point You may want to … system , allergy shots may not be recommended. Children may use allergy shots if they have persistent asthma made worse … ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to have to get many shots over a long period of time. Talk with your doctor. Your …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … who can't be under anesthesia for long periods of time because of illness or age are more likely to have this surgery. … (2010). AGA medical position statement on the diagnosis and management of colorectal neoplasia in inflammatory bowel …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … symptoms. Take a "wait and see" approach to surgery because the hernia doesn't bother you much. Key points to … who have been pregnant several times, in people who are overweight, and in people who have had surgery in the belly. Why …
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… carrying books—and lots of other things. But if they're not used right, they can strain muscles and even cause back … children, who can be hurt by regularly carrying too much weight or by not wearing their backpacks safely. Choose the … materials, like canvas or nylon, weigh less. Wide, padded shoulder straps. A loaded pack will dig into shoulders if …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You … to replace your knee. Don't have this surgery. Instead, use other treatments, like exercise, weight loss (if you're overweight), medicines, or another …
