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… Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is low blood pressure? Blood pressure is a … recommend that you: Stand up slowly. Add more salt to your diet. Drink more water. Drink little or no alcohol. Wear …
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… Colon Polyps On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What are colon … in adults. Over time, some polyps can turn into colorectal cancer . It usually takes many years for that to happen. … Have people in your family with colon polyps or colorectal cancer. Inherit a certain gene that causes you to develop …
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… Type 1 Diabetes On this page: Condition Basics Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … the person can be tested to look for autoantibodies. Prevention Currently there is no way to prevent type 1 …
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… Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) On this page: Condition Basics Health Tools When to Call a Doctor Examinations and … leukemia (CML)? Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood … people take an active role in managing a health condition. Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain Cancer: Controlling Nausea …
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… Female Sexual Problems On this page: Condition Basics Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … and Perimenopause Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging Prevention Being sexually active (alone or with a partner) …
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… Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What are … What causes them? Lung nodules may be caused by: A lung cancer. A cancer that has spread (metastasized) to the lung from …
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… Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What are genital … including the ones that cause 70 to 90% of anal and genital cancers and 90% of genital warts.  In Canada, HPV … including the ones that cause 70 to 90% of anal and genital cancers and 90% of genital warts.  In Canada, HPV …
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… Varicose Veins On this page: Condition Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … veins. Blood clots. Learn more Pregnancy: Varicose Veins Prevention Varicose veins may be prevented to some extent. …
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… High Cholesterol On this page: Condition Basics Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations … to. Making a plan for change, managing stress, seeing a dietitian, and tracking your food and activity can help. …
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… Gestational Diabetes On this page: Condition Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … keep your blood sugar level in a target range. A registered dietitian can help you make a healthy eating plan and teach …