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… self-examinations for women ages 40 to 74 who do not have a higher risk of breast cancer. footnote 1 Studies show that … in small coin-sized circles. Use three different levels of pressure to feel all of your breast tissue. Light pressure … may not be painful to touch. Unusual thick areas. Sticky or bloody discharge from your nipples. Any changes in the skin …
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… relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to your brain. It is done by injecting a substance, such as … including paralysis and damage to the arteries that supply blood to the spinal cord. Other possible side effects include severely low blood pressure (hypotension), accidental injection of the alcohol …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … can raise the level of certain fats (triglycerides) in your blood. So you may be more likely to get health problems such … control, which is required for women who use this medicine. Home care might not control your acne. Your acne could get …
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… who has syphilis during pregnancy. Testing is done on blood, body fluid, or tissue samples. If a first screening … another test is done to confirm a syphilis infection. Your doctor may choose from many tests to screen for and … Why It Is Done A syphilis infection can spread through the bloodstream to all parts of the body. If not treated, …
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… medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse … diabetes kidney problems liver problems high or low blood pressure personal or family history of severe allergic …
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… problem, but there are things you can do to reduce your symptoms. Your symptoms may be worse or better from day … cases, you may need other tests, such as stool analysis or blood tests to rule out other problems. How is IBS treated? … and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fibre. Take a fibre supplement, such as Benefibre or …
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… or your risk for an allergic reaction. These include high blood pressure, breathing disorders such as asthma, or heart …
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… include: Urinating often during the day and night. Feeling pressure, discomfort, and a persistent urge to urinate. Having pain in your lower belly or pelvis. People with BPS may go days or … much urine is released. How can you care for yourself at home? Your doctor will help you manage your pain, but there …
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… is important, because they may need different treatment. If your doctor thinks that you may have another muscle or joint … and physical examination, your doctor may do: A complete blood count (CBC). An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) … rheumatica . Thyroid hormone tests to check for low or high thyroid gland activity. Thyroid problems can cause …
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… C virus. It is spread by contact with an infected person's blood. The most common way to get hepatitis C is by sharing … the whites of the eyes look yellow. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks you may have hepatitis C, he or she will … infected person's blood. In Canada, the activity with the highest chance of passing hepatitis C include sharing …