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… how well treatments are working. Examine bones for signs of cancer and sometimes for fractures or degenerative bone … Diagnose gall bladder disease. Evaluate the extent of some cancers, especially lymphomas and lung cancer. Help a doctor choose the best treatment for cancer …
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… can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on … the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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… United States Centers for Disease Control provide updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of … your medical condition, on whether you are preventing or treating the illness, and your response to treatment. Dosage …
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… mix of fluids in your body. It also helps keep your heart beating normally and your nerves and muscles working as they … alcohol use disorder, severe burns, and—in some cases—cancer treatments may be the cause. What are the symptoms? … alcohol use disorder, severe burns, and—in some cases—cancer treatments may be the cause. What are the symptoms? …
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… the uterus or ovaries. Very low or very high body weight. Eating disorders, such as anorexia , bulimia , or fad … ovaries, such as chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy or radiation treatment in adulthood may … ovaries, such as chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy or radiation treatment in adulthood may …
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… coronary artery disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, some cancers, and type 2 diabetes. Being aware of your risk can … No. 00-4084). Available online: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/prctgd_c.pdf . What does your score mean? … steps toward lowering your risk. Explore more Healthy Eating: Overcoming Barriers to Change Weight Management …
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… potassium, low magnesium, high calcium) gout lupus skin cancer This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana … your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can increase the risk for … to the sun. It may also increase your risk for skin cancer, especially if you take it for a long time. Limit …
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… of shingles do not develop. It should not be used for treating active shingles, nerve pain caused by shingles, or for the prevention of chickenpox. Vaccines may not fully protect … system disorders (such as due to HIV infection, certain cancers such as leukemia/lymphoma, cancer or radiation …
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… own. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. If you don't, your procedure may be … in a clinic or a hospital. When cirrhosis of the liver or a cancer is suspected, the biopsy may be done during a … at under a microscope for liver diseases such as liver cancer or cirrhosis . Other samples of liver tissue may be …
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… to contribute to amenorrhea. Exercising a lot without eating enough can cause you to have low body fat. And some … pregnant. Lifestyle changes, such as exercising less and eating more, can help your periods start again. Your doctor … conditions are low energy availability (exercising without eating enough), amenorrhea (not having menstrual periods), …
