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… Pulmonary Rehabilitation On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … for short— will not cure your breathing problems. But it may help you do your daily tasks, such as … program. They also will identify other concerns, such as heart problems, that might affect how well you can exercise …
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… Trabeculectomy (Filtration Surgery) for Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … the white part of the eye, and the conjunctiva, the clear thin covering over the sclera. This new opening allows … several weeks after surgery. After surgery, people who have problems with constipation may need to take laxatives to …
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… Testicular Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you … around it is covered with sterile cloth. Your doctor will wear gloves. It is very important that you do not touch this …
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… Biophysical Profile (BPP) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … test may include a non-stress test with electronic fetal heart monitoring and a fetal ultrasound . The BPP measures … of pregnancy. If there is a chance that your baby may have problems during your pregnancy ( high-risk pregnancy ), a …
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… Heavy Menstrual Periods On this page: … These can check for anemia, a bleeding disorder, or other problems. A pelvic ultrasound. This test can look for any … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn How this information was developed . … …
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… Ventricular Tachycardia On this page: … tachycardia? Ventricular tachycardia is a type of fast heart rhythm that starts in the lower part of the heart … occurs after heart surgery. Inherited heart rhythm problems, such as long QT syndrome or Brugada syndrome, are …
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… Essential Tremor On this page: … body over time. Essential tremor doesn't cause other health problems, but it can make work or other activities more … may also include occupational therapy. This can help you learn to do your daily activities more easily. Surgery may be …
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… Common Types of Hernias On this page: Overview Overview A hernia is a bulge caused by tissue … in men. Umbilical hernia An umbilical hernia is a bulge near the belly button, or navel. Intestines or other tissues … straining, or pregnancy. A very small hernia may not cause problems. But your doctor may recommend repairing the …
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… Fainting On this page: What is fainting? … faint because of: The vasovagal reflex, which causes the heart rate to slow and the blood vessels to widen, or dilate. … can be serious. These include: Heart or blood vessel problems such as a blood clot in the lungs, an abnormal …
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… Nausea or Vomiting During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Many women have problems with nausea and sometimes vomiting ( morning … can affect other problems, such as constipation or heartburn, that may occur during pregnancy. Symptoms of mild …
