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… such as cirrhosis or cancer. The fluid is taken out using a thin needle put through the belly. The fluid is sent … a large amount of fluid that is causing pain or trouble breathing or that is affecting how the kidneys or the … to make sure that you don't have any bleeding or clotting problems. How It Is Done This procedure may be done in your …
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… headaches. Triggers include: Drinking alcohol. Sleep problems. It's best if you go to bed and wake up at the same … happen, how severe they are, and what you think may be causing them. Share this with your doctor. … headaches. Triggers include: Drinking alcohol. Sleep problems. It's best if you go to bed and wake up at the same …
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… brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, balance, … myelin and nerve cells in the central nervous system, causing muscle weakness and other symptoms. Most of the time, … for each person. You may go through life with only minor problems. Or you may become seriously disabled. Most people …
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… Take a breath. Try stress reduction techniques like deep breathing and meditation. Take a break. It's important to … Take a breath. Try stress reduction techniques like deep breathing and meditation. Take a break. It's important to …
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… that occurs with severe botulism may cause you to need a breathing machine (ventilator) for weeks, along with … that occurs with severe botulism may cause you to need a breathing machine (ventilator) for weeks, along with …
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… off a piece of bone. Treatment may include first aid and using a brace, cast, harness, or traction. It may also … the problem may be causing a fever? Some bone and joint problems can cause a fever. Yes Possible fever No Possible … to wake up. Not responding when being touched or talked to. Breathing much faster than usual. Acting confused. The child …
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… get worse, such as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chest pain or signs of dehydration (such as …
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… at a healthy weight. Not smoking. Managing other health problems. These include diabetes and high blood pressure. A … You may choose to take a different statin or a different dose to try to avoid side effects. What do numbers tell us … 2 footnote 5 footnote 4 footnote 3 The evidence is rated using four quality levels: high, moderate, borderline, and …