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… prevention eating guidelines When it comes to lowering your risk of getting cancer, there are some things you can’t control, like age, sex, and family … activity (for example, running or tennis). If you are not already active, check with your doctor before starting any …
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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 … from heat. Do not remove the patch from the pouch until ready for use. At room temperature, the patches expire in 6 …
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… Overview Sedation is the use of medicine to help you feel relaxed and comfortable during a procedure. … pain. Sedation may be used with an injection to numb the area or with other medicine to reduce pain. It's often used … issues may increase the risk of problems. These include: Smoking. Sleep apnea. This happens during sleep when a …
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… Sex and Your Heart On this page: Overview … they may have problems having sex or enjoying sex. If you are having sexual problems, talk with your doctor. Your … walking. If you can do moderate exercise, you're probably ready to start having sex again. Your doctor might tell you
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… Gestational Diabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Condition …
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… Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus) 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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… illness caused by the Salmonella enterica bacterium. There are many different kinds of these bacteria. Salmonella … winter. Children are the most likely to get salmonellosis. Young children, older adults, and people who have impaired … recently eaten, and your work and home environments. A stool culture and blood tests may be done to confirm the …
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… or above] or cold enough [4 C (40 F) or below]. Foods that are associated with staph foodborne illness include: Meats. … typically come on quickly. How severe they are depends on your susceptibility to the toxin, how much contaminated food … people have become ill from eating the same things. A stool culture and blood tests may be done if your symptoms …
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… joint. What causes it? Nursemaid's elbow usually occurs in young children. It happens when a young child is pulled or … the socket of the elbow joint and the supporting ligaments are not fully developed. This injury is especially common in … stop. Don't pull your child. Wait until your child is ready to go with you without resistance. If this is not …
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… cervix. Placenta previa can cause problems such as these: You may have too much bleeding, which can be dangerous for … weight, or with a birth defect. What causes it? Doctors aren't sure what causes this problem. But some things make … close to your due date. These medicines help get your baby ready for birth by speeding up lung development. Tocolytic …