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… Causes of Hair Loss: Medicines and Medical Treatments On this page: Overview Overview Medicines and medical treatments can cause hair loss . Medicines Many medicines that can cause hair …
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… Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Bipolar Disorder On this page: Topic Overview Topic Overview … They are not a replacement for medicine or other therapy used to treat bipolar disorder. footnote 1 , footnote 2 … al. (2012). Omega-3 for bipolar disorder: Meta-analyses of use in mania and bipolar depression. Journal of Clinical …
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… Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy On this page: Overview Overview Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is caused by long-term heavy alcohol use . It is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy . The heart …
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… Diuretics and Potassium Supplements On this page: Overview Overview Some diuretics can cause low levels of potassium. A delicate balance of potassium … take potassium supplements, tell your doctor if you also use a salt substitute that contains potassium. You may need …
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… Medicines That May Cause Arm or Leg Problems On this page: Overview Overview Some medicines can cause leg problems. A few examples are: Birth control pills …
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… Expiratory Volume and Forced Vital Capacity On this page: Overview Overview Forced expiratory … is the most important measurement of lung function. It is used to: Diagnose obstructive lung diseases such as asthma … FEV1 result than a healthy person. See how well medicines used to improve breathing are working. Check if lung disease …
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… Breastfeeding: When Baby Doesn't Want to Stop On this page: Overview Overview There may be times … types. It often takes time for a breastfed baby to get used to an artificial nipple. Or it may be time to use a cup. If your weaned baby wants to nurse again, try …
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… Asthma Diary Template On this page: Overview Overview Week of ________________________ If I use a peak flow meter: My personal best peak expiratory flow … Date AM/PM peak expiratory flow (if I use a peak flow meter) Trigger Symptoms Quick-relief …
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… Functional Incontinence On this page: Overview Overview Functional incontinence means that you can't get to or use a toilet in time to urinate. This usually happens because something gets in your way or you aren't able to walk …
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… Heat and Cold Treatment for Cancer Pain On this page: Overview Overview Heat and cold treatments can help with … towel or pillowcase between the pack and your skin. Don't use heat or cold in an area where you have poor blood flow. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …