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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Uses The combination of …
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… are common with radiation therapy. The skin in the area of your body that is getting radiation may turn red and tender, … during radiation therapy. And you should check with your doctor before using any deodorants, lotions, or creams on the treated area. To care for your skin: Use lukewarm water for showers or quick baths. …
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… Some types of surgery also change the connection between your stomach and intestines. Having weight-loss surgery is a … are the types of weight-loss surgery? Depending on whether your weight-loss surgery is to make your stomach smaller or to change the path of your
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… contact with a human papillomavirus (HPV) . You can infect yourself again by touching the wart and then touching another part of your body. You can infect another person by sharing towels, … can tell if a skin growth is a wart by looking at it. Your doctor may take a sample of the wart if it isn't clear …
Medical tests
… . Mammograms can find tumours that are too small for you or your doctor to feel. There are several types of mammograms . … images of the breast into an electronic file. This allows your doctor to see different views of the breast without … stage. Mammograms don't prevent breast cancer or reduce your risk of developing cancer. But from ages 40 to 70, …
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… for 1 to 2 weeks before you have the test. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the non-prescription and prescription medicines you take. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have: Recently had an X-ray test using … if you have travelled outside the country. This helps your doctor look for the parasites, fungi, viruses, or …
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… This buildup is called plaque. When one or both of your carotid arteries are narrowed, it can make it hard for blood to flow to the brain. This buildup also raises your risk of stroke. This procedure may improve blood flow to your brain and lower your risk of having a stroke. You will …
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… measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood. Glucose comes from carbohydrate foods . It is … of energy used by the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body's cells use the glucose. Insulin is produced in … when the amount of glucose in the blood rises. Normally, your blood glucose levels increase slightly after you eat. …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … peas, lentils and some vegetables and fruit. To increase your intake: Choose oatmeal, oat bran or cereal with added psyllium for breakfast Add barley to your favourite soup or serve as a side dish Replace meats in …
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… for acute kidney injury may be done daily until your kidneys are working again. You are connected to a filter (dialyzer) by tubes attached to your blood vessels. Your blood is slowly pumped from your body into the …