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… Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger 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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… hours. To prevent the body from rejecting the donor heart, your surgeon will give you powerful drugs … lifestyle involving daily medicines and regular medical care. This includes regular sampling (biopsies) of the … transplant candidates must demonstrate that they have quit smoking and/or overusing alcohol for a period of time …
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… release of urine during activities that put pressure on your bladder, such as coughing or laughing. The tension-free … tiny incisions in your abdomen and vaginal wall. No sutures are required to hold the tape in place. TVT surgery takes … the likelihood of a successful surgery? Losing weight, quitting smoking, or doing pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises …
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… Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger 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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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … you smoke cigarettes/use tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood …
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… Support Overview What is pain? Pain is your body's way of warning you that something may be wrong. … bad headaches, or nerve problems called neuropathy. What are the different types of pain? Different types of pain … a record of your pain and how treatment is working. These tools also can help you tell your doctor what your pain …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … you smoke cigarettes/use tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood …
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… muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood efficiently. If your heart gets weaker, you may develop heart failure. … has a directly toxic effect on heart muscle cells. Symptoms are the result of the weakened heart muscle. Symptoms … alcohol on muscles (alcoholic myopathy). Treatment includes quitting drinking. Quitting drinking often results in …
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… out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not … you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, touching your …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who … 6 weeks after they have been infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of … with HCV: Hepatitis A and B vaccines (if you are not already immune). Hepatitis A and hepatitis B virus may cause …