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… reduce the chance that the virus will be spread. Who can get molluscum contagiosum? Anyone who has skin-to-skin … can produce unwanted side-effects and are only considered when cryotherapy and curettage do not work. If you have … using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal …
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… doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can … Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … baby or babies. The risk of premature birth is higher when you are carrying multiple fetuses, which increases an …
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… to reach a balance. Periods also may not be regular when you get closer to perimenopause and menopause . Menopause occurs … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… Quick Tips: Diabetes and Shift Work On this page: Get Started Get Started Managing … routine of medicine, eating, exercise, and sleep. But when you work night shifts or have changing work shifts, it … that always contains your at-work essentials, such as: Your blood sugar meter and supplies. Medicines. Planned snacks …
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… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … and wooded areas. They are easiest to spot on a person when they are feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, … tick(s). If you cannot reach the tick or see it clearly, get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health …
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… your doctor will do medical/lab tests (such as complete blood count, liver function tests, blood pressure, EKG, pulse, eye/skin exam) to monitor for side … consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when this drug is stopped. Tell your doctor right away if …
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… Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … stenosis is changes in the spine that can happen as you get older. These changes include thickening of soft tissues, … But they may work for only a short time. Surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve roots. Unless the symptoms are …
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… page: Health Tools Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … of the injury. You have signs of damage to the nerves or blood vessels. These include: Numbness, tingling, or a … around your forearm just below your elbow. It may spread pressure throughout the arm instead of putting it all on the …
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… of the eye, called the cornea. The fundus also contains blood vessels and the optic nerve . There are two types of … you to look in different directions. The doctor may apply pressure to your eyeball through the skin of your eyelids by … this test. If the test is painful, let the doctor know. When dilating eyedrops are used Dilating drops may make your …
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… rapid speech). Be especially watchful for these symptoms when a new antidepressant is started or when the dose is … week so that the drug can reach a high enough level in your blood. Set a date for quitting, and stop smoking sometime in … of nicotine and this medication may increase your blood pressure. Your doctor may need to monitor your blood