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… syndrome (IBS). You meet the Rome III criteria for IBS if your symptoms began at least 6 months ago, you have had … is linked to a change in the appearance or consistency of your stool. Having any of the following symptoms supports … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… bowel movements. Pain, itching, and bright red blood on your stool are common symptoms of hemorrhoids. Blood in the … a lot of blood in the stool, not just on the surface, call your doctor or midwife right away. If there are just a few … Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… this page: Overview Overview A pain diary may help you and your doctor find out what makes your pain better or worse. Use the diary and pain scale … today? Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… become more competitive. Sometimes you'll need to urge your child to get off the couch and exercise. You can help motivate your child by your example—when you get regular exercise … and Teens Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… tear ducts in babies clear up on their own by the time your child is 6 months old. They usually have no effect on … are draining normally from the eyes. Other tests can help your doctor find out where the blockage is or how it was … Tests Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… hemorrhoids. How To Prepare If you have hemorrhoids, tell your doctor before the examination begins. Your doctor will try not to bother your hemorrhoids. How It … the Doctor Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… sometimes called systolic heart failure. This is because your left ventricle doesn't squeeze forcefully enough during systole, which is the phase of your heartbeat when your heart pumps blood. So the amount of … 1, 2022. Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… tips may help you stand and walk using good posture: Keep your ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle in a line. Avoid locking your knees while standing. Try placing one foot on a low … to Standing Current as of: October 10, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… medicines can make you feel light-headed or affect your balance. A few examples are: Antibiotics. Blood … a prescription or non-prescription medicine may be causing your light-headedness or vertigo, call your doctor. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview When you use one part of your body in the same way over and over again, it can cause … an overuse injury. Overuse injuries happen when you stress your joints, muscles, or other tissues without allowing them … Active Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
