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… (skin cancer) . How are seborrheic keratoses diagnosed? Your doctor will look at the skin growth. He or she may need … But if one bothers you or you don't like how it looks, your doctor can remove it. Your doctor may: Freeze it off (cryotherapy). Cut it out …
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… The shot is used to prevent pregnancy. You get the shot in your upper arm or rear end (buttocks). The shot gives you a … need another shot. The shot may cause bone loss. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. How well does it … have an unplanned pregnancy. footnote 1 Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines …
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… while you help with wiping or getting dressed. Wash and dry your hands well, and put on gloves. If you can, place a bed … Or if you have a helper, help the person lift the hips as your helper slides the bedpan under the person's buttocks. … water supply. Dry the bedpan or let it air-dry. Take off your gloves and throw them away. How to help with a urinal …
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… topics are here to help. Allergy shots for asthma Assessing your asthma knowledge Asthma action plan: Red zone Asthma … Asthma Asthma: Controlling cockroaches Asthma: Educating yourself and your child Asthma: Identifying your triggers Asthma: …
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… Overview Overview Use this form to describe the severity of your heart failure symptoms and whether they get worse. … that develop. Take this form with you when you visit your doctor. Symptoms Describe severity of symptoms and when they started Shortness of breath   Swelling in your legs or ankles   Sudden weight gain   Tiredness or …
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… urinate more than usual for days or weeks after delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. … fluid. If you had an incision ( episiotomy ) or a tear in your vagina during childbirth, your bowel movements may be painful. You also may have …
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… stage one. During this stage, you may develop a rash on your body. This rash can appear on any body part, including your hands and feet, legs and arms, face or genitals. Mpox … of cases at risk of developing the infection. Contact your  regional health authority's local public health office …
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… problems are severe, repeat over a long time, and disrupt your life. The most common symptoms include: Intense … with anger, such as violent temper tantrums. Hurting yourself, such as cutting or burning yourself. Suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts. Times when …
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… this page: Overview Overview Your body needs protein to help build and repair muscle, … and other body tissues. Getting enough protein also helps your body fight infection, balance body fluids, and carry oxygen through your body. When you have a wound that's healing, think of …
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… of the uterus before the procedure. For the procedure, your doctor may give you medicine to help you relax. You may also get medicine to help with pain. First, your doctor places a tool called a speculum into your vagina. This opens the vagina a little bit. Next, the …