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… bought off the shelf at the pharmacy. What are ways I can prevent getting a vaginal yeast infection? Some ways to prevent getting a yeast infection include: avoid unnecessary … a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and …
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… You might pass out. You may have a higher risk of stroke. Treatment may include a pacemaker to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. Medicines might be used to prevent the heart from beating too fast. Blood-thinning …
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… control problems may need help using a catheter each day to prevent infection and kidney damage. To help prevent bowel problems, parents usually begin working with … high in fibre, such as whole grains and fruits. This helps prevent constipation. Check your child's skin each day for …
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… healthy eating, and getting enough sleep. How can you help prevent depression from coming back in a child or teen? … Sometimes even the best treatment and support may not prevent depression from returning. Health Tools Health Tools … Know the signs of a relapse. Learn what to do to prevent depression from returning. Know the signs of …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had "mini-strokes" (transient … by stopping platelets from clumping together. This helps prevent the platelets from forming blood clots, which can … amount of aspirin in this medication may not be enough to prevent heart attack. If you need aspirin to prevent heart …
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… an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your … due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. …
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… you may want to have your gallbladder removed. How can you prevent them? There is no sure way to prevent gallstones. But you can reduce your risk of forming … In a small number of cases, surgery may be done to prevent other problems from gallstones. Laparoscopic surgery …
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… goals of controlling mild to moderate lupus symptoms is to prevent flares. You can: Get plenty of rest. Some people … clothing when you are outside. Exercise regularly to prevent fatigue and joint stiffness. Pace yourself. Don't do … if you have one or more of the following signs of a stroke. Symptoms of a stroke happen quickly. A stroke may …
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… by an injury or condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, or diabetes. What are the symptoms? People who have … by an injury or condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, or diabetes. What are the symptoms? People who have …
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… vigorous exercise a week. Don't go more than 2 days without exercising. Walking is a good choice. You also may want to … help certain people lower their risk of a heart attack or stroke. But taking aspirin isn't right for everyone, because … vigorous exercise a week. Don't go more than 2 days without exercising. Walking is a good choice. You also may want to …
