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… Overview The goal in treating cholesterol is to lower your chance of having a heart attack or a stroke. The goal … footnote 1 The two main types of treatment are: Heart-healthy lifestyle. Medicines called statins. The way you …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Check Your Symptoms Overview A healthy body temperature is maintained by the nervous system … to stay at its normal temperature by transferring heat. Sweating and blood flow to the skin ( thermoregulation ) help …
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… Overview Print this form and fill in Section 1 before your appointment. Complete section 2 at the end of your … recent change in my normal routine (for example, sleeping, eating, recent death of a loved one, divorce)? Health conditions or diseases Do I have any health problems? Have I …
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… Vaginal Fistula On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is a vaginal fistula? … is a passage or hole that has formed between: Two organs in your body. An organ in your body and your skin. A fistula … Before surgery, your doctor will see whether the tissue is healthy or needs to heal first. You may need medicine or …
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… Missed or Irregular Periods On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … periods. Obesity also can cause menstrual problems. Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia . Increased … to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, …
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… Shigellosis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What … on soiled fingers are ingested. Poor handwashing habits and eating contaminated food may cause the condition. … lab tests are the best way to diagnose shigellosis. Your doctor will most likely still do a physical examination …
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… Facial Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … problems can be caused by a minor problem or a serious condition. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, or facial … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… Baker's Cyst On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is a Baker's cyst? A … upper calf. You are most likely to feel this when you bend your knee or straighten it all the way. Sometimes the pocket … bandage. Loosen the bandage if it is too tight. Stay at a healthy weight. Being overweight puts extra strain on your …
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… Acute Bronchitis On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What … comes on quickly and gets better after 2 to 3 weeks. Most healthy people who get acute bronchitis get better without … have a cough for more than 4 weeks. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and examine …
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… a baby and are worried that you may have toxoplasmosis, ask your doctor about getting tested. Routine testing is not … causes toxoplasmosis. You can get the infection by: Eating infected meat that hasn't been fully cooked or … baby and check for the infection. How is it treated? In healthy people, the infection often goes away on its own. …
