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… handout provides information about eating well while following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early … with these key nutrients. Iron Iron helps the body make red blood cells, which is important for growth and brain … plant-based iron sources, pair iron-rich foods with foods high in vitamin C: Orange, grapefruit Kiwi, strawberry and …
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… Medicines Surgery Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Related Information What are rotator cuff … Normal wear and tear. Using your shoulder for many years slowly damages the rotator cuff. As you age, everyday … include thinning and fraying of the tendons and reduced blood supply. It takes great force to tear a healthy rotator …
Medical tests
… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Mediastinoscopy (say … each possible biopsy result. Your doctor may order certain blood tests, such as a complete blood count or clotting factors, before your procedure. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and …
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… Menarche On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your first menstrual period is … acne. When you start your period, you'll notice a spot of blood on your underwear or when you use the toilet. The flow of blood from your vagina is usually light at first and …
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… Overview Warfarin is a medicine that helps prevent blood clots. It is often called a blood thinner. Doctors … give warfarin to reduce the risk of blood clots. Warfarin slows the time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it … a different time of the month) than what you are used to. Related Information Aortic Valve Stenosis Atrial …
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… also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the … about addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication, or if you take the … breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema, sleep apnea) diabetes a certain eye problem (glaucoma) heart problems …
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… Rabies On this page: Related Information What is rabies? Rabies … with symptoms such as fever, headache, difficulty swallowing, excessive drooling, muscle spasm or weakness, or … rabies vaccination may be recommended if you are at high risk of exposure because of your work or hobbies. It …
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… Giardiasis On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is giardiasis? … seem very pure. You can also get the infection if you swallow contaminated water while you swim. You can get giardia … lakes and streams before you drink it. When you travel in high-risk areas, drink bottled water and avoid raw fruits …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Chlamydia tests … caused by a chlamydia infection. Check people who are at high risk for being infected with chlamydia. A chlamydia … of symptoms. Abnormal: Chlamydia antigens or DNA are found. Related Information Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the …
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… GERD: Esophageal Erosion and Ulcers On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you have GERD, stomach … are called ulcers. What causes GERD? Normally when you swallow food, it travels down the esophagus. A valve opens to … may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as …
