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… hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is … effects of high thyroid hormone levels occur: increased sweating sensitivity to heat mental/mood changes (such as …
Medications
… drug). It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. Other Uses This section contains uses … once a day or in divided doses. You may take it with food if stomach upset occurs. Take this medication with a … medical condition and response to therapy. Antacids and nutritional tube-feeding (enteral) products may decrease the …
Medical tests
… signals needed for vision. These tests measure electrical activity that occurs in your eye when you look at something. … response (VER): Follow your doctor's instructions about eating to avoid low blood sugar. Avoid caffeine within 12 … response (VER): Follow your doctor's instructions about eating to avoid low blood sugar. Avoid caffeine within 12 …
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… to correct mild to moderate nearsightedness in otherwise healthy eyes. It's also thought to be the best procedure for correcting high nearsightedness (greater than 7 dioptres ). But the … to correct mild to moderate nearsightedness in otherwise healthy eyes. It's also thought to be the best procedure for …
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… Your age and overall health, to make sure that you are healthy enough for a surgery. If you are able and willing to … longer. Repairing a smaller aneurysm, which doesn't have as high a risk of rupture, does not help a person live longer. … Your age and overall health, to make sure that you are healthy enough for a surgery. If you are able and willing to …
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… level before entering the water to ensure it is not too high. Even if the hot tub or pool will not be used for a … when it is not in use. Children are at higher risk of overheating than adults. Keep small children, especially infants, … do not regulate temperature well and overheat too quickly. Physical hazards Pool and hot tub users are always at risk …
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… of the urethra. To prevent the temperature from getting too high outside the prostate, a temperature sensor is inserted … return to work 1 to 2 days after treatment. Sexual activity can be resumed 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. Why It … the penis, and other procedures. In December 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about …
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… ask questions about your symptoms and past health and do a physical examination. Your doctor will want to know: When … or other shoe inserts (orthotics). These are better for treating a flexible toe, but they can also provide some relief … treatments don't control your pain, if your toe limits activity, or if you can't move the toe joint (fixed toe …
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… syndrome? Malabsorption syndrome is the inability to absorb nutrients, vitamins, and minerals from the intestinal tract … syndrome? Malabsorption syndrome is the inability to absorb nutrients, vitamins, and minerals from the intestinal tract …
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… is partly or completely blocked. The blockage prevents food, fluids, and gas from moving through the intestines in … is partly or completely blocked. The blockage prevents food, fluids, and gas from moving through the intestines in …