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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of Tests … The doctor looks at the test results—along with your age and other factors—to find out the chance that your baby … A . The doctor looks at these test results—along with your age and other factors—to find out the chance that your baby …
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… directions with care. You may have side effects such as headaches or trouble sleeping. Some medicines can treat both … work well. Medicine may cause side effects such as: Nausea. Headaches. Nervousness. Tiredness. Trouble sleeping. Don't … I can get through this without taking any medicine. Annie, age 32 As an executive, I have to travel a lot for my job. A …
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… is a highly focused beam of light. Heat from the laser damages the vein and causes scar tissue, which closes the vein. … the vein. Ablation means a doctor uses something to damage and close off the vein. A doctor inserts a tube into a … may use heat, chemicals, or a small wire to slightly damage the vein. Scar tissue forms and closes the vein. Or a …
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… options Use medicines to treat symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Have surgery to treat your symptoms. … aspirin can be harmful. H2 blockers . They sometimes cause headaches, dizziness, diarrhea or constipation, or nausea and vomiting. Proton pump inhibitors . Headaches and diarrhea are the most common side effects. How …
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… Sometimes surgery is done to prevent lasting nerve damage. You will likely have a nerve test to see if you are at risk for nerve damage. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy … syndrome that lasts a long time can lead to permanent damage to the median nerve . This can make it hard for you to …
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… there is a good chance that your illness can be cured or managed, your doctor may advise you to first try available … ways to make you more comfortable, such as helping to manage your pain and other symptoms. These can be tough … if: There is a good chance that it can be cured or managed. You think you can manage the possible side effects of …
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… it is to work. If CPR does work, you may have brain damage that affects your ability to talk, recognize loved ones, … less stressful for them if you state your wishes clearly ahead of time. FAQs What are CPR and life support? When you … stressful for your family if you state your wishes clearly ahead of time. No You're right. Although it may seem simpler …
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… doctor recommend an insulin pump? Your doctor might encourage you to get an insulin pump if: You have big swings in … like I am now in control of my diabetes—and my life. Sally, age 50 I was on an insulin pump for more than 2 years, and … to injections and feel happier with my life now. Abner, age 35 I got my pump as a teenager, and I love it. I'm a …
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… Mediastinoscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … , a tear in the esophagus , damage to a blood vessel, or injury to a nerve near the voice box (larynx) which may … , a tear in the esophagus , damage to a blood vessel, or injury to a nerve near the voice box (larynx) which may …
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… Voiding Cystourethrogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … in the bladder. If the test was done because of possible injury to the bladder, a tear is found in the bladder wall … in the bladder. If the test was done because of possible injury to the bladder, a tear is found in the bladder wall …