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… including diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies … benefits, but high levels can have a negative impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more …
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… soon as possible, rather than having surgery. What is IVF? During in vitro fertilization (IVF), a woman's eggs are … soon as possible, rather than having surgery. What is IVF? During in vitro fertilization (IVF), a woman's eggs are … soon as possible, rather than having surgery. What is IVF? During in vitro fertilization (IVF), a woman's eggs are …
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… Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move during these "off" periods. Apomorphine is a dopamine … Some people using apomorphine have fallen asleep suddenly during their usual daily activities (such as talking on the … drowsiness beforehand. This sleep effect may occur anytime during treatment with apomorphine even if you have used this …
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… longer for the pain to go away. You may start to feel pain during everyday activities, like lifting a jug of milk. How … elbow include: Using the correct techniques and movements during activities. If you feel that things you do at work … These can injure your tendon. Try to alternate hands during activities, if possible. Strengthening the muscles of …
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… medicine ( local anesthetic ) is used to prevent pain during this procedure. Intravenous (IV) pain medicine and a … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should … to numb your skin. It's important to lie very still during the procedure. Tell your doctor if you need to move …
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… is it diagnosed? Aneurysms are often diagnosed by chance during tests done for other reasons. In some cases, they are found during a screening test for aneurysms. If your doctor thinks … and Tests Aneurysms are often diagnosed by chance during examinations or tests done for other reasons. In some …
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… programs usually include: Close monitoring and supervision during the early part of your exercise program. Education … records the electrical activity of the heart. It is done during exercise to evaluate how your heart responds to … estimates the amount of blood reaching the heart muscle during rest and exercise. It is typically done to find out …
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… smoking, or having frostbite. (This is sometimes called secondary Raynaud's.) Certain things can trigger an attack … such as smoking and some medicines. What are the symptoms? During an attack of Raynaud's, the body limits blood flow to … physical examination. You'll need to describe what happens during an attack. If you can take a photo of the affected …
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… vaginal bleeding caused by the movement of your uterus during the surgery. If you had a laparoscopy, your stomach … heavy blood loss, general anesthesia problems, organ injury during surgery, and need for a larger laparotomy incision during surgery. Although fewer problems occur with …
