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… Overview Overview Muscles get stronger when they are used regularly, but especially when they have … body fat. Stronger bones. Better posture and balance. Lower blood sugar. Less stress. Fewer body aches. More energy. …
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… signs of stomach/intestinal bleeding (such as bloody/black/tarry stools, stomach/abdominal pain, bloody … vomiting/diarrhea, or if you are coughing/gagging/choking when eating or drinking, or coughing up blood. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your …
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… is the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal …
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… This medication is used to treat anemia caused by certain blood and bone marrow disorders (such as beta thalassemia, … benefit from it. To help you remember, mark your calendar when you need to receive each dose. Tell your doctor if your … serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your …
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… What are infertility tests? Infertility tests are done to help find out why a woman cannot become pregnant. The tests … usually include a physical examination, semen analysis, blood tests, and special procedures. Should I be tested? … find that they have been missing the most fertile days when trying to become pregnant. A woman should keep a record …
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… the area is in the mouth or on the lips, avoid swallowing blood by sitting up and tilting the head forward with the … the flap in place with a clean cloth or gauze. Apply steady pressure with a clean cloth to the injured area. Hold the … torn piece of tongue If a piece of tongue rips or tears off when it's removed from the metal, here are steps to follow: …
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… nosebleeds during pregnancy. That's because there is more blood flow to the tissue inside the nose (mucous membranes) when you are pregnant. There are things you can do to help … nasal spray like oxymetazoline (Drixoral) before applying pressure may help stop a nosebleed. Be safe with medicines. …
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… Malnutrition (not enough food). Untreated health problems. Pressure injuries (pressure sores). Unclean clothes, or an … or valuable things. Unpaid bills or lack of care, even when money isn't a problem. Forging the person's signature. … if you need help knowing what to do. To report abuse or to get help, contact your local health authority. Each province …
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… Overview Sudden heart failure occurs when heart failure gets worse very quickly. Your heart suddenly cannot pump as much blood as your body needs. Sudden heart failure causes rapid … red blood cells) and thyroid problems. Extremely high blood pressure, which can cause fluid buildup in the lungs …
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… Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams and Tests Treatment Overview … clear what's causing your hair loss, your doctor may do a blood test or look at a sample of your hair or scalp. How is … can control, like stress or medicines, you can treat it by getting rid of the cause. Cause Common causes of hair loss …
