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… your chances of getting thyroid cancer. What To Expect Most people don't feel different after treatment. But a few people may have nausea. Within a few days after treatment, … will depend on your age and on the dose you received. Young people get rid of radioactive iodine faster than older …
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… Why It Is Done A tuberculin skin test is done to find people who have tuberculosis (TB), including: People who have been in close contact with someone known to … TB. Health care workers who are likely to be exposed to TB. People with TB symptoms, such as an ongoing cough, night …
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… or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the … after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating Headache Muscle pain Malaise (a general sick feeling) … and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare …
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… increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First responders (police, …
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… the arteries. Doctors sometimes recommend daily aspirin for people at high risk of heart attack or stroke. But taking … is a good choice for you. Who should take aspirin For people who have had a heart attack: Aspirin can help prevent … doctor has probably already prescribed aspirin for you. For people who have had a stroke: Aspirin can help prevent a …
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… are some suggestions for avoiding these triggers. Other people who smoke. Avoid the smoking areas at your workplace. If there is an entryway where people who smoke gather during breaks or before work, find … to avoid the smokers. Work breaks. Avoid places where people who smoke go during the break. Seek out the company …
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… It's a product made mostly from the rubber tree. Some people have allergic reactions after repeated contact with … an increasing health problem. Latex allergy usually affects people who are routinely exposed to rubber products. This … workers and rubber industry workers. It may also include people who've had multiple surgeries or procedures in which …
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… lower the risk that too much scar tissue will form. Many people can go back to work and their daily routine soon … for a lumbar (low back) herniated disc works well for many people, but not for everyone. For some people, it can get rid of all or most of their symptoms. In …
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… Information Overview While there are certain symptoms that people with heart failure experience more commonly, there … can cause a wet cough—coughing up pink, frothy fluid. Some people experience wheezing, similar to that caused by … disorientation Brain Mental confusion Inability to think clearly Problems with memory or ability to understand language …
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… to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … towels, pillows, or face cloths while you have pink eye. Treating viral pink eye in a child Make your child comfortable …