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… family, friends, and others. They can also make you safer when you drive or when you work around your home. Hearing aids may help with … Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Brian D. O'Brien …
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… who: Have stable angina. This means you can usually predict when your symptoms will happen. Have already tried medicines … from the numbing medicine. Most people do not have pain when the catheter is in the blood vessel. You will probably … Angioplasty has some risks. They include: The need for emergency bypass surgery during the procedure. Heart attack. …
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… What is chronic hepatitis B? You have chronic hepatitis B when the virus is active in your body for more than 6 … infection will die of cirrhosis or liver cancer. footnote 1 When there is a lot of the virus in your body, your chance … be years away. I think I'll just keep an eye on it and visit my doctor for checkups. Teresa, age 55 What matters …
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… have trouble with toilet training or going to the washroom. Children who are in the first few years of elementary … resources on getting help in your area, or go to a hospital emergency room. How does PTSD develop? All people with PTSD … at any time. You may feel the same fear and horror you did when the event took place. You may feel like you're going …
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… lot of activity and stimulation. Allow the person to sleep whenever possible. During periods of high energy, sleeping … Always call a health professional (or 9-1-1 or other emergency services) if you think they are in danger of … lot of activity and stimulation. Allow the person to sleep whenever possible. During periods of high energy, sleeping …
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… may include problems like torsion of the testicle , an emergency condition that causes loss of blood flow to the … may include problems like torsion of the testicle , an emergency condition that causes loss of blood flow to the …
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… helps with others. This tool is not meant for people in emergency situations. Talk to your doctor right away if you … helps with others. This tool is not meant for people in emergency situations. Talk to your doctor right away if you …
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… if: footnote 2 It is clear that you have asthma symptoms when exposed to an unavoidable allergen ( allergic asthma ). … anaphylaxis, the shots are given in a doctor's office where emergency care can be provided if needed. Most reactions to … once every 6 to 12 months. Allergy shots should not be used when you: Have had a recent heart attack , unstable angina , …
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… by: Keeping your knee from sliding or twisting abnormally when the leg is straight or slightly bent. Preventing your … of the bone from the rest of the bone (avulsion fracture). When any of these things happen, the lower leg bone may … Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Brian D. O'Brien …