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… Paraffin Wax for Arthritis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You can use paraffin wax (which … paraffin bath, available from a medical supply store, or a slow cooker or double boiler. If you use a slow cooker, a … if you have lost feeling in your hand or foot, such as from diabetes (diabetic neuropathy). Wait until you are fully …
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… Healthy Eating and Older Adults On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Good nutrition is important for … if there are programs in your community that offer free or low-cost meals. Buy low-cost nutritious foods, like dried … MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… and Vegetables to Your Diet On this page: Get started Related Information Get started Eating more fruits and … cook vegetables. Pump up the flavour Dip raw vegetables in low-fat salad dressing, hummus, or peanut butter. Toss raw … MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is postural … body systems seem to be out of balance. POTS may follow certain triggers such as a viral illness, a surgery, or … including when and how they started. Check how your blood pressure and heart rate change when you move from …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A liver and spleen scan is … is put into a vein ( IV ) in the arm. It moves through the blood to the liver and spleen . Areas of the liver and … spots in the pictures. Areas where the tracer collects in low amounts or does not show up are seen as dark spots. The …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Menstrual … athletes. Emotional stress. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes or irritable bowel syndrome. Medicines such as … problems started when you began taking a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing …
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… Eating too much of these unhealthy fats could lead to high cholesterol and heart disease. Start with small changes … or canola oil instead of butter for cooking. Drink skim or low-fat milk instead of 2% milk or whole milk. Pick leaner … - Internal Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered …
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… It can also help you control other diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, that can make kidney disease worse. … This topic can give you some general ideas about how to follow the diet your doctor or dietitian recommends. Note : …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview An electrocardiogram (EKG … other diseases or conditions are present. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cigarette smoking, diabetes, and a family history of early heart disease. How …
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… and response to treatment. Your doctor may start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. This medication … the following very serious side effects: muscle stiffness high fever increased sweating fast heartbeat sudden … personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type) diabetes eating disorders (such as bulimia) heart problems …