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… pass back to you or your partner(s), and may cause health problems later on. If that happens, talk with your health … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and … (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not …
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… can be a problem or can be serious. If you're having problems with side effects, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to lower your dose or change to a different medicine. Always be sure you … check the information that came with the medicine you're using. If you have questions, talk to your pharmacist or …
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… and hormone therapy for menopause. Medicines for erection problems. Caffeine (because of caffeine withdrawal). Some … Often, if you stop taking the medicine or take a smaller dose, your headache will go away. If you suspect your … non-prescription medicines, alcohol, or caffeine are causing your headache. Try limiting the use of these to see if …
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… falling asleep, this method may also help with your sleep problems. How do you do progressive muscle relaxation? The … falling asleep, this method may also help with your sleep problems. How do you do progressive muscle relaxation? The …
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… used? Anticoagulants are used to treat and prevent problems caused by blood clots. These problems include deep … talk to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to lower your dose or change to a different medicine. Always be sure you … check the information that came with the medicine you're using. If you have questions, talk to your pharmacist or …
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… can limit the baby's growth and cause other serious problems. Sometimes it's a first sign of a serious problem … pre-eclampsia, your doctor may recommend that you take low-dose aspirin during the second and third trimesters of … can limit the baby's growth and cause other serious problems. Sometimes it's a first sign of a serious problem …
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… Dilated cardiomyopathy can be caused by many diseases or problems that may or may not be related to your heart. … or an immune system problem. Drinking too much alcohol, using certain illegal drugs such as cocaine, or taking … of breath, especially with activity. Tiredness. Trouble breathing when you lie down. Swelling in your legs. You may …
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… into your skin. Patches may also give you a constant dose of nicotine for either 16 or 24 hours. The 24-hour patch may cause sleep problems, such as trouble sleeping or unusually vivid … use the same size of patch every week and then simply stop using the patch. Use the patch as long as you need to. The …
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… Information Overview People who have lupus may develop problems with different organs and systems of the body. … antibodies that attack certain blood-clotting factors, causing the blood to clot too easily. This is called … may cause no symptoms. But sometimes it can cause painful breathing, coughing, or chest pain. The heart. Inflammation …
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… find the cause of chest pain that is not caused by heart problems. Help find the cause of GERD symptoms if you have … before the test. Follow your doctor's instructions for using other medicines before the test. Do not drink alcohol … you have to gag. To help overcome this feeling, focus on breathing slowly. Your pulse and blood pressure may be …
