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… they could stack together or magnetically join across loops of the intestines and cause serious problems. … problems if swallowed. Lead poisoning may cause behaviour changes, lack of energy, or headaches. If you think someone … they could stack together or magnetically join across loops of the intestines and cause serious problems. …
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… Overview Overview Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of the cells that line the ducts and lobes of the breast. When … as inflammatory breast cancer and male breast cancer. When abnormal cells in the lining of a duct or lobe of the breast …
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… rod must be removed after 3 years. This is usually a simple procedure done in your doctor's office. Rarely (for example, … as protein C or protein S deficiency) high blood pressure abnormal breast exam personal or family history of cancer (especially breast or cervical cancer) high cholesterol or triglyceride (blood …
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… accurately pinpoint your ovulation day by monitoring your cervical mucus, your basal body temperature (BBT) , and your luteinizing hormone (LH) changes. During the 5 to 6 days before and on the day of … of less than 21 days or more than 42 days, monitoring your cervical mucus is your best bet for identifying your …
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… . Diseases passed in a family, such as Tay-Sachs , sickle cell anemia , and cystic fibrosis . Structural problems, … blood. The doctor uses an ultrasound to look for certain changes in the baby. Diagnostic tests involve taking some of … that a test will be positive—meaning the test result is abnormal—but the baby does not have the problem. This is …
Medications
… you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as depression, nervousness, mood swings) … swelling of the hands/feet increased urination at night abnormal vaginal bleeding breast lumps yellowing of the eyes … personal or family history of cancer (especially breast or cervical cancer) a miscarriage with some tissue remaining in …
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… lymphoma-NHL, multiple myeloma-MM) to prepare them for stem cell transplant. Stem cells, which are found mainly in the … doctor, usually about 11 hours before the blood filtering procedure. The dosage is based on your medical condition and … you to use another medication (G-CSF) to prepare for the procedure. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions on …
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… about 30 cm (12 in.) long. Tie the ends together to form a loop. If the loop is too large, wrap the floss around your fingers to … about 30 cm (12 in.) long. Tie the ends together to form a loop. If the loop is too large, wrap the floss around your …
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… Basics What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in or near your ovaries . The ovaries are two small … have cancer. Be kind to your body and mind. Getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and taking time to do things …
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… space around the spinal cord. There is a risk of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to radiation, including … compressed or pinched. No growths or bulges are present. Abnormal: Spinal bones (vertebrae) are missing, damaged, or … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery Cervical Spine (Neck) CT Scan Spine Herniated Disc … Test …