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… and teenage years. In women, bone loss increases around menopause , when ovaries produce less estrogen , a hormone … But your risk increases if you: Have already gone through menopause. Most women go through menopause starting in their 50s, but some women go through …
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… a grain-filled pack at home. Put a thin cloth between the hot pack and your skin. Disposable heating patch. This is a … be reheated. It's made to stick to your skin. If it's too hot, try using it over your clothing. Hot water bottle. Fill the bottle about one-half full to …
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… are the symptoms? The main symptoms of PVD are floaters and flashes of light . Having floaters or flashes does not always mean that you are about to have a … are the symptoms? The main symptoms of PVD are floaters and flashes of light . Having floaters or flashes does not …
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… become thinner as you get older. Having gone through menopause. After menopause, the body makes less estrogen. This hormone … surgeries, such as having your ovaries removed before menopause. Lifestyle factors that increase your risk …
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… temperature (hyperthermia) can develop quickly in extremely hot environments, such as when a child is left in a car in the summer heat. Hot temperatures can also build up in small spaces where the … This is usually caused by short periods of stress in a hot environment. Heat syncope (fainting). It's caused by low …
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… eating processed meats like ham, turkey, salami, bologna, hot dogs, and pepperoni sticks has been linked to a higher … roti or bannock. Choose whole grain products if available. Hot lunch ideas Minestrone soup and a roll Chili and … or a chilled thermos to keep food and drinks cool. Keep hot food hot. Use a thermos to pack hot foods. Pre-heat the …
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… eye. What are the symptoms? Many people see floaters and flashes of light before they have symptoms of retinal … specks, and lines that float through your field of vision. Flashes are brief sparkles or lightning streaks that are … appear at the edges of your visual field. Floaters and flashes don't always mean that you will have a retinal …
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Medical tests
… electrical response while you look at different patterns or flashes of light. An ERG test can check for diseases and … and on your face. You will look at a screen that shows flashes of light (flash ERG) or a pattern of images (pattern … patterns (checkerboard or dotted) that appear in quick flashes on a screen. The size or intensity of the patterns …
Medications
… health care professional. This drug may also be used for hot flashes that occur with menopause. It may also be used for nerve pain. How To Use …
