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… or both testicles . It causes the scrotum or groin area to swell. A congenital hydrocele is one that a baby is born with. The swelling from a hydrocele may look scary, but it is usually … belly area. This is called a communicating hydrocele. The swelling comes and goes. This problem is usually fixed with …
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… Test Overview A cardiac blood pool scan shows how well your heart is pumping blood to the rest of your body. … the ejection fraction . It provides an estimate of how well the heart is working. This test has other names, … test can be done in slightly different ways to check how well the heart is working. Why It Is Done A cardiac blood …
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… until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well. If you have ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis), … this medication is used for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well. Though it helps many people, this medication may …
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… cause a "rebound effect" . It makes your mucous membranes swell up more than before you used the spray. If you have a … Effectiveness of influenza vaccine in the community-dwelling elderly. New England Journal of Medicine , 357(14): … Effectiveness of influenza vaccine in the community-dwelling elderly. New England Journal of Medicine , 357(14): …
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… Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) Vitamin D and …
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… located behind the ears and at the back of the neck may swell and feel painful. The rash, which may be itchy, begins …
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… cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your … a special diet for chronic hepatitis? No. Try to eat as well as you can to help support your liver and overall … eat if you are too tired to make meals or are not feeling well. Aim to keep healthy snacks and easy-to-make foods …
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… diapers. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables by rinsing them well with running water. If possible, use two cutting … cold [ 4°C (40°F) or below]. Follow labels on food packaging. Food labels provide information about when to use the … cold [ 4°C (40°F) or below]. Follow labels on food packaging. Food labels provide information about when to use the …
