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… the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). If you have chronic HBV infection: You may develop liver cancer even if you do not have cirrhosis. But most people who have HBV and …
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… Infants On this page: Overview Overview You may choose to breastfeed. This can be more challenging … with multiple babies. But support and guidance can help you be successful. Talk to your doctor, your midwife, or a lactation consultant if you
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… psychiatrists, and counsellors may not be as important to you as finding someone with whom you are comfortable. Professionals who might provide … plans do not cover all types of therapists. Check with your health plan for details. Choosing a counsellor or …
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… It is natural to have some questions about the medications you are taking. You may be curious about generic or brand name medications, or you may have concerns about side effects. This section of …
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… kind of bacteria than the kind that causes strep throat. You may have this kind of bacteria in your body. Sometimes it may cause an infection, but most of the time it doesn't make you sick or cause symptoms. But if you pass the bacteria to …
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… But when it happens for weeks, months, or years, you may have chronic constipation. Chronic constipation can affect the quality of your life. But you can work with your doctor to learn how to manage it with …
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… Email a Qualified Exercise Professional There are many ways you can add physical activity to your healthy lifestyle, no matter your age or activity level. Ask us your physical activity …
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… Overview Overview Nerves carry messages back and forth from your low back and legs. By testing how well your muscles, reflexes, and sense of feeling are working, your doctor can tell whether there is pressure on a nerve …
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… Treatment Overview A ureteroscopy is a type of procedure. Your doctor may do it to remove kidney stones from one of your ureters. These are the tubes that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder. Your doctor may also do it to …
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… Surgery Overview YAG laser capsulotomy is surgery to help you see clearly after cataract surgery. You may need this surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy again. This happens when a …