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… Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … doctor before you take these supplements. What should you expect after surgery? Most people get out of bed with help … of dislocation, pulmonary embolism, and deep infection during the first six months after elective total hip …
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… you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings … juice and alcohol. Some interactions can be dangerous. Harm during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, trying to …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a rare but potentially … Listeriosis can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at …
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… Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … are several risks to getting an ICD. Problems can happen during and soon after the surgery to implant the device. … heart failure and to prevent abnormal heart rhythms. You're expected to live more than 1 year. Your ejection fraction is …
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… your left ventricle is not able to fill properly with blood during the diastolic (filling) phase. So the amount of blood … less blood inside it to pump out. footnote 1 , footnote 2 What causes it? There are many things that can lead to heart … your left ventricle's ability to fill properly with blood during diastole. For example, causes can include: Natural …
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… Fibrosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call … birth. The doctor may also notice the signs of the disease during a routine examination. If your child has a positive … along to their child. Prenatal testing. This is done during pregnancy. This uses a sample of amniotic fluid from …
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… to the lungs. This problem is called a pulmonary embolism. During pregnancy, Doppler ultrasound may be used to look at blood … check for the risk of stroke. How To Prepare Depending on what the test is for, you may be asked not to eat or drink …
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… When teething, many babies drool. Teething happens during the same time that babies are putting "everything" … with your doctor. Why are my baby's teeth not coming in as expected? Some babies' teeth erupt later than average or in … has not had any teeth erupt, talk with your doctor. What if my baby loses a baby tooth because of an injury? …
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… when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … illness much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may …
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… Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What … discharge, especially if it occurs after menopause . Pain during sex. Pain in the pelvic area. Irregular bleeding … lymph nodes and check other tissues for signs of cancer. Pregnancy is no longer possible after a hysterectomy. If you …