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… Hair Loss On this page: Cause Prevention … loss diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your past health and examine your scalp and hair loss pattern. Your … the family can be treated with medicines or hair transplant surgery. Some people choose to wear hairpieces, like wigs or …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview … high on the growth chart from birth, this may be his or her healthy size and growth rate. He or she may simply be bigger … may be lower for some people. For more information, see the topics Obesity , Weight Management , Healthy Eating , or …
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… Genetic Influences on Weight On this page: Overview Overview … Fever and severe physical stress, such as recovery from surgery or from extensive burns, increases your BMR. Body … Management Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC … syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal …
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… Types of Hair Loss On this page: Overview … include: Mental stress or physical stress, such as recent surgery, illness, or high fever. Poor nutrition, especially … Elsevier. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC … Anyone who experiences these symptoms should visit a health care provider immediately. What should I do if I …
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… Medicines for Bone Loss On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your doctor or pharmacist knows about all your health problems. The medicine for one health problem may …
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… Vision Loss Evaluation On this page: Overview … Eyesight Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … - Family Medicine Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … plastic pants/diapers/garments for incontinence (loss of control of your bladder or bowels). Doing so may … the following side effects occur: unusual/extreme tiredness weight loss headache swelling ankles/feet increased …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … growth. This medication is not used for sudden/patchy hair loss, unexplained hair loss (for example, if you have no … fainting chest pain swelling of hands/feet unusual weight gain tiredness difficulty breathing especially when …