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… they have the infection. For men, symptoms can include: Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling … from the vagina Pain or a burning feeling while urinating Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods or …
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… artery stenting: Overview Carotid artery stenting is a procedure to open a narrowed carotid artery. There is a … brain. This buildup also raises your risk of stroke. This procedure may improve blood flow to your brain and lower … body. The stent will stay in your artery. After time, the cells lining the blood vessel will grow through and around …
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… skin decreases as the fat under the skin decreases. These changes, along with skin damage from exposure to the sun, … vitamins B12 , C, or K, or folate . Medical treatment for abnormal bruising or blood spots focuses on preventing or … include: Passing out (losing consciousness). Being very sleepy or hard to wake up. Not responding when being touched …
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… body. These include problems with: The blood. There may be changes in the blood cells, anemia, and changes to organs related to circulation, … notice swelling of the legs and ankles. They might have abnormal lab results when their urine is tested. Some people …
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… is video capsule endoscopy? Video capsule endoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to examine your small … for diagnosing Crohn's disease . How is it done? For this procedure, you swallow a capsule that is about 23 … have intestinal obstructions or narrowing (strictures) or abnormal connections or openings between two organs or parts …
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… will likely have medicine to make you feel relaxed and sleepy. Your doctor makes a small cut (incision) in your … there are no problems from the surgery. But sometimes the procedure is done as an outpatient procedure, which means you don't need to stay overnight in …
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… the release of an egg from the ovaries Thickening cervical mucus so sperm can’t reach the egg Thinning the … include condoms, diaphragms, contraceptives sponges and cervical caps. Diaphragms and cervical caps are not widely available in Canada. It is …
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… method that helps protect against STIs. Diaphragms and cervical caps are not widely available in Canada. Buying the … The Shot Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods Cervical Cap for Birth Control Contraceptive Sponge for … that could be something you just won't do. Diaphragms and cervical caps are not widely available in Canada. Buying the …
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… 3 to 5 minutes on each leg. To do this next stretch, you loop a strap around the bottom of your foot: Sit with your legs stretched out in front of you. Lean forward, and loop a strap around the bottom of your foot. Pull on the … for at least half an hour. Some people even learn to sleep on their belly, so they are in this position all night. …
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… the lining of the uterus (endometrium) in preparation for a procedure to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. Goserelin is also used to treat a … sweating, decreased sexual interest/ability, trouble sleeping, nausea, change in breast size, vaginal dryness, or …
