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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell … benefits: It reduces the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications … your knees apart or standing with one foot raised on a stool Squeeze the small ring between the thumb and middle …
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… Resection On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … instead of one large one. Recovery time is faster. You and your doctor will think about several things in deciding … called a stoma, on the outside of the body for the stool, or feces, to pass through into a colostomy bag. …
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… Contact Lenses On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … silicone discs shaped to correct refractive errors . After your doctor tests your vision, he or she will write a … of the lenses are essential for comfort, safety, and accurate correction. Improvements in contact lenses have made …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if you have any serious side effects, including: slow/fast heartbeat shakiness (tremor) fainting lung problems (such as … drink plenty of fluids so that you do not become dehydrated. If you are unable to drink enough fluids, talk with …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … shortness of breath trouble urinating fast/irregular heartbeat mental/mood changes (such as confusion) This … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of … unusual tiredness/weakness bloody/black/tarry stools chest pain shortness of breath difficulty swallowing …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … you have any very serious side effects, including: black stools fainting fast/irregular heartbeat vomit that looks like coffee grounds seizures eye …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your joints hurt when you do an activity, you can do a … several smaller tasks. Rest between tasks. Use electric tools. Electric tools such as can openers, blenders, power … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin … Dermatology Association. Do not let your baby get dehydrated or overheated. Make sure your baby is well hydrated in … or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer can develop in any skin …