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… Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the … How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Do not use unapproved, unproven, or potentially dangerous … used in blends labelled as gripe water. In some batches, alcohol is a main ingredient. Ask your baby's doctor before … Medicines, such as antispasmodics or sleep aids. These and other medicines can have potentially serious and even deadly …
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… shower so that you can sit down. You can also get help from other people. Housekeeping services will clean your house and other services … you are experiencing confusion or taking prescription pain drugs. If you have had a serious arrhythmia or have ever …
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… an egg and then reseals and fills with fluid. What causes them? A functional ovarian cyst is caused by slight … Belly pain. Menstrual period changes. There are many other conditions that cause symptoms like those of a … Pill Cystectomy Laparoscopy Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Surgery for Ovarian Cysts Self-Care Use heat, …
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… These tests tell how well your kidneys are working. Another substance, creatine (say "KREE-uh-teen"), is formed … of blood creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) can be used to find the BUN-to-creatinine ratio. This ratio can … protein for 24 hours before the blood creatinine test and during the creatinine clearance urine test. Drink plenty of …
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… Most of these diseases can't be treated, and they can cause severe disability and a shortened lifespan. Genetic … having children and making choices about genetic tests during a pregnancy. Who Should Be Tested? The Ashkenazi … out you are a carrier of one of these genetic conditions, other members of your family (such as your brothers and …
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… test that is done to check kidney function or appearance. During a scan to look at kidney function, a radioactive … a triple renal study). Different radioactive tracers are used depending on what kind of scan is being done. Areas of … a brief sting or pinch as the needle goes through the skin. Otherwise, a kidney scan is usually painless. You may find …
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… and dilate slowly over a period of weeks. But a first-time mother often will not dilate until active labour starts. Late … and dilated. He or she will wear sterile gloves to do this. During labour, contractions in your uterus open (dilate) … down into the pelvis, it pushes against the cervix. This causes the cervix to relax and thin out , or efface. During …
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… high-risk condition. It often gets better on its own as the pregnancy progresses. As the uterus gets bigger, the … does cover the cervix. Placenta previa can bleed heavily during labour. But placenta previa that's present in the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Bacteria that infect the spine usually originate in other parts of the body and are carried to the spine through … treatments, as the result of injury, or as a result of IV drug use. Low Back Pain Current as …
