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… Amblyopia On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is … family had it or if your child had a premature birth or low birth weight. What are the symptoms? In most cases, … or glasses. This will help your child use the weak eye. Related Information Cataracts Eye Problems, Non-Injury …
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… Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment Related Information Condition Overview What is … don't drink more than one alcohol drink a day. Eat foods high in fibre to help avoid constipation. Don't smoke. If … cough due to smoking or bronchitis. Pelvic organ prolapse . Diabetes. Parkinson's disease. Alzheimer's disease. Multiple …
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… types of heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your chance of having to go to the hospital for heart … angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which … (such as change in the amount of urine) symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, …
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… Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump On this page: Overview Related Information Overview An intra-aortic balloon pump … (IABP) is a mechanical device that helps the heart pump blood. It is a long, thin tube called a catheter with a … balloon pump (IABP) reduces the workload on your heart, allowing your heart to pump more blood. The IABP is placed …
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… Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome On this page: Overview Related Information Overview About 1 out of 3 … people with lupus produce an antibody that attacks certain blood-clotting factors, which can cause the blood to clot … antibody syndrome need to be closely monitored. Related Information Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) …
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… pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … sudden heavy bleeding, missed periods) dark urine yellowing eyes/skin This medication may rarely cause serious … cancer) low levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL) depression diabetes severe headaches/migraines heart problems (such as …
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… Signs of Suicide in Older Adults On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Suicide rates increase with age and are highest among white men age 65 and older. Divorced and … and their most common method of suicide is firearms. The following warning signs may be present in older adults who have …
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… Changing Your Eating Habits On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Developing healthier eating … may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as … want to stop eating it and see if your symptoms get better. Related Information Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) …
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… Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Pregnancy doesn't seem to … a team of health professionals who specialize in cancer and high-risk pregnancies. Related Information Abnormal Pap Test Current as of: …
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… Symptoms of Lyme Disease On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The first symptom of Lyme … symptom). Headache and stiff neck. Fever (which may be high in children, but this is rare). Muscle and joint pain. … and tingling in the hands, feet, or back. Severe fatigue. Related Information Lyme Disease Test Current as of: …
