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… most people will recover quickly. The term doctors use for fainting is syncope (say "SING-kuh-pee"). Fainting one … get dehydrated, or take certain medicines, such as ones for high blood pressure. Fainting caused by the vasovagal … to drive. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Incision Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related Information Overview After surgery, you will need to take care of the incision as it heals. Caring for your incision may help lower the risk of problems like … to Expect Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… of the skin in days rather than weeks. They build up and form thick plaques. The plaques range in size from small to … How can you protect your skin, scalp, and nails? Caring for your skin If you have psoriasis, your skin is very … medicines. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Cranial ultrasound uses reflected … test is most commonly done on babies. Cranial ultrasound for babies Cranial ultrasound can only be done on babies … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Breast Cancer Types On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of … factors Some breast cancer cells have: Hormone receptors for estrogen and progesterone. Some breast cancers need the … or Recurrent Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Every year, thousands of older adults … talk to your doctor about what might be most helpful for you. Taking care of yourself Exercise regularly to … Eyesight Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… and Prostate Cancer On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Both prostate cancer and its treatment … ( TURP ) may be done. Urinary problems caused by treatment for prostate cancer Because the prostate surrounds the … or Metastatic Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Your Child and the Dentist On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Choosing a dentist A visit to the dentist can be a scary thing for children. The odours, the tools, the sounds, and the big … Decay Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Diabetes Causes Blindness On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Diabetes damages small blood vessels … your vision. This bleeding can also cause scar tissue to form. The scar tissue can pull on the retina and cause the … Evaluation Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Causes Foot Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need … foot care, you can prevent most of these problems. Caring for your feet can be quick and easy. Most of the care can be … Neuropathy Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
