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Arsenic in drinking water

… Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve function. …
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Retinal Imaging

… of your eye. How It Feels The tests themselves don't cause pain or discomfort. For some tests, very bright light may … of your eye. How It Feels The tests themselves don't cause pain or discomfort. For some tests, very bright light may …
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Hair Analysis

… months before the test. How It Feels There is generally no pain or discomfort associated with this test. But if you … months before the test. How It Feels There is generally no pain or discomfort associated with this test. But if you …
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Heart Failure Avoiding Triggers for Sudden Heart Failure

… If you become short of breath or dizzy or have chest pain, stop, sit down, and rest. Do not exercise when you do … If you become short of breath or dizzy or have chest pain, stop, sit down, and rest. Do not exercise when you do …
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Caregiver Support Talking About Advance Care Planning

… Who do I call if my loved one is having problems, such as pain? Talk to your loved one about his or her wishes. What … Who do I call if my loved one is having problems, such as pain? Talk to your loved one about his or her wishes. What …
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Albumin Urine Test

… the time. How It Feels This test usually doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. Risks There are no known risks from … the time. How It Feels This test usually doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. Risks There are no known risks from …
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Common Types of Birthmarks

… become sore and bleed (ulcerate). Ulceration can be very painful. If this happens, apply pressure to the area … become sore and bleed (ulcerate). Ulceration can be very painful. If this happens, apply pressure to the area …
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GERD Controlling Heartburn by Changing Your Habits

… Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be painful and, if allowed to continue, can lead to … Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be painful and, if allowed to continue, can lead to …
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Nuchal Translucency Screening Test

… technologist if your bladder is so full that you're in pain. For an abdominal ultrasound: You'll lie down on your … technologist if your bladder is so full that you're in pain. For an abdominal ultrasound: You'll lie down on your …
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Drug Allergies

… and itchy skin. Coughing, wheezing, a runny nose, chest pain, chest tightness, or trouble breathing. A fever. … and itchy skin. Coughing, wheezing, a runny nose, chest pain, chest tightness, or trouble breathing. A fever. …