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… density is a measurement of how dense and strong the bones are. If your bone density is low compared to normal peak density, … that you and your doctor check your fracture risk using a tool such as FRAX to help decide whether you should be …
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… Travel Health On this page: Overview Health Tools Before You Go Precautions Along the Way What to Do if You Get Ill Post-Travel Care Overview How can you stay healthy on …
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… Antidepressant withdrawal is a problem that can happen if you stop taking or reduce the dosage of your antidepressant … never stop or taper off without a doctor's help. What are the symptoms? Symptoms usually start within 3 days after … of your medicine until you're not taking it at all. If you are already on a tapering plan and you have symptoms, your …
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… Pregnancy-Related Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will …
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… of the nervous system that can appear 15 to 50 years after you had polio. It affects your muscles and nerves, and it … time and cause you to have weak muscles again. Researchers are studying other possible causes of post-polio syndrome. … can occur with both conditions. If you think you may be depressed, talk to your doctor. Treatment can often greatly …
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… Tachycardia On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is … tachycardia (SVT) means that from time to time your heart beats very fast for a reason other than exercise, …
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… Bunions On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery What is a … and the joint swells or enlarges. What causes a bunion? You may get bunions if: The way your foot is shaped puts too …
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… Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Condition … pain; are vomiting up blood; or have black, sticky (tarry) stools. These signs may mean that there is bleeding in the …
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… Rheumatoid Arthritis On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery … loss. Mild fever. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose RA, your doctor looks at a combination of your symptoms and test …
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… Ankle Sprain On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Physical Rehabilitation Condition … sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury that happens when you stretch or tear the ligaments in your ankle. Most …