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… of gas, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, bloating, belly pain and cramping, and fever. Screen for colon cancer by … a barium enema or upper gastrointestinal series (barium swallow). Barium can interfere with test results. Travelled in … each day. You may need to collect more than one sample. Follow the directions in the kits. The contents may be …
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… such as blood in the urine, a lump that can be felt in the lower back or belly, or pain in the side or the back. How is it diagnosed? You may …
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… stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the brain. A blood clot can form in an artery that … or doing other tasks. Other symptoms may include joint pain or muscle stiffness or spasms. You may not be able to … include fever, pain with urination, blood in urine, and low back (flank) pain. Are having trouble keeping your balance. …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … footnote 1 You probably don't need this test if: You are at low risk for osteoporosis and are younger than 65. You have … slender body frame. Your race. People of European and Asian background are most likely to get osteoporosis. Your health. …
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… find that: Your breasts are swollen. They feel tender or painful. Women often describe this as a dull or aching pain, … have more side effects. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Wear a bra that gives your breasts good support. Ask your doctor about low-dose birth control pills. For some women, these help …
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… Image Parkinson's disease Image Spinal cord injuries and back pain … Supporting your condition …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … doctors recommend that you first try an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or … and get enough sleep. You may try acupuncture or biofeedback. FAQs What are migraines? Migraines are painful, …
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… It can also cause other long-term problems, like pelvic pain or tubal (ectopic) pregnancy. What causes it? PID is … the symptoms? The most common symptom of PID is pain in the lower belly. It's often described as cramping or a dull and … you don't take all of the medicine, the infection may come back. If your infection was caused by a sexually transmitted …
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… manage your diabetes during pregnancy. It helps you treat low or high blood sugar before it becomes an emergency. It … to receive the blood sample. Don't forget to put the lid back on the bottle right after removing the strip. Prick … the tip of the finger. If you do, the prick will be more painful, and you may not get enough blood to do the test …
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… Opioids are strong medicines. They can help you manage pain when you use them the right way. But they can cause … opioids to manage your pain, remember these safety tips. Follow directions carefully. It's easy to misuse opioids if you … take your opioid pills and patches to a pharmacy or take-back program. If you can't get to a pharmacy or a take-back