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… or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms … of certain coastal areas, and the disease can be spread by eating raw or undercooked seafood and shellfish. What other …
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… tracer liquid is put into a vein (intravenous, or IV ) in your arm. The tracer moves through your body, where much of it collects in the specific organ … (PET)—HowToPrepare Before you have a PET scan, tell your doctor if: You have diabetes. If you take medicine to …
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… to Expect Treatment Overview Sometimes your digestive system isn't able to process foods. Total … You may need TPN if you: Have an injury to or had part of your intestines removed. Have a problem that makes it hard … or pancreatitis. Have had some medical treatments. TPN lets your intestines rest during healing. You can have TPN for …
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… Overview Overview How obesity affects your health depends on many things, including your age, youryour risk for these conditions. Binge Eating Disorder Bulimia Nervosa Obesity Obesity: Should I … your risk for these conditions. Binge Eating Disorder Bulimia Nervosa Obesity Obesity: Should I …
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… ________ Date and time of day: ________ Symptoms What were your symptoms? How long did the heartburn last? Do you have … or stomach pain? Does pain radiate to another part of your body? Impact of symptoms Were you unable to sleep? Were you unable to go to work? Were you unable to perform your normal activities? Possible triggers of symptoms Are …
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… 1 There are several ways you can use ginger to relieve your symptoms. Try: Ground ginger in a capsule, taken … in a sugar syrup base, available at health food stores. Eating crystallized ginger, which reportedly works for some … in a sugar syrup base, available at health food stores. Eating crystallized ginger, which reportedly works for some …
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… Hair loss is hair that is thinning or is falling out of your scalp. It's fairly common. Everyone loses some hair … medicine, or stress is the cause of hair loss, then treating the disease, changing medicines, or managing stress may stop the hair …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … know who to call and what to do in case of emergency. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using … professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Healthy adults ages 17 to 35 can register to donate stem … another blood sample will be taken. This is to see if your tissue type matches well enough for the transplant. If … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Healthy adults ages 17 to 35 can register to donate stem …