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… Senior Health Learning Center Learn about senior health Everyone ages … Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close information section Health Topics Absorbent … in Men Urinary Incontinence in Women Urinary Incontinence: Keeping a Daily Record Urinary Problems and Prostate Cancer …
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… Amniocentesis is a test to look at the fluid that surrounds your baby ( fetus ) in the uterus . Amniotic fluid has cells … may get a feeling of pulling or pressure in your belly. To keep yourself comfortable, breathe slowly and relax your … may get a feeling of pulling or pressure in your belly. To keep yourself comfortable, breathe slowly and relax your
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… or other nut or seed butter. You can get more protein in your food by adding high-protein ingredients. For example, … D. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is important to keep bones strong. Vegans can have nut milks and other foods … D. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is important to keep bones strong. Vegans can have nut milks and other foods …
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… about 30 minutes. Most of this time is spent preparing your eye and the laser. The actual treatment time is very … and then not shower for a day or two afterward. This can keep you from getting water in the eye. Unstable vision is … and then not shower for a day or two afterward. This can keep you from getting water in the eye. Unstable vision is …
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… The doctor puts a lighted tube through incisions in your belly. This tube is called a scope. Then the doctor … it before your surgery. Or your doctor may tell you to keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other … it before your surgery. Or your doctor may tell you to keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other …
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… tachycardia (SVT) means that from time to time your heart beats very fast for a reason other than exercise, … rate and learn ways to slow it down when you have symptoms. Keep a diary of your heart rate and symptoms. This way you … rate and learn ways to slow it down when you have symptoms. Keep a diary of your heart rate and symptoms. This way you …
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… is low bone density? Low bone density (sometimes called osteopenia) refers to bone density that is lower than the normal … is a measurement of how dense and strong the bones are. If your bone density is low compared to normal peak density, … treated? Low bone density is treated by taking steps to keep it from progressing to osteoporosis and, for a few …
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… The radioactive tracer used in this test can get into your breast milk and is not good for the baby. How It Is … on which area is being examined. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not interfere with the … on which area is being examined. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not interfere with the …
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… or Pharmacia CAP), may be used to provide more information. Your allergy test results may show that allergy treatment is … are applied. You will wear the patches for 24 to 72 hours. Keep the patch area dry when you bathe. And don't do any … are applied. You will wear the patches for 24 to 72 hours. Keep the patch area dry when you bathe. And don't do any …
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… vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as … can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have … you are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control. If you have concerns, also …