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… shots given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that cause an allergic reaction. Small doses of allergens are … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… (CAD) . It also increases your risk for diabetes. What causes it? Metabolic syndrome is caused by an unhealthy … for you. Triglycerides. 1.7 mmol/L or higher, or taking medicine for high triglycerides High-density lipoprotein … Less than 1.0 mmol/L Women: Less than 1.3 mmol/L Or taking medicine for low HDL cholesterol Blood pressure. 130/85 mm …
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… occur at any point along this electrical pathway. What causes it? Heart block can be caused by many things that … disease . Sarcoidosis or hemochromatosis . Use of certain medicines, especially beta-blockers, calcium channel … rates. Complete heart block is caused by the aging process, medicines, heart attacks, infiltrative heart diseases …
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… on furniture and counter tops. Keep objects that are used often within easy reach. Install handrails around the … Use locks on doors and cupboards. Lock up knives, scissors, medicines, cleaning supplies, and other dangerous items. Use … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Teresa L. …
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… "PAY-tunt") foramen ovale, or PFO. A PFO usually doesn't cause problems as the person gets older. But sometimes it can … Staff Medical Review: Kara L. Cadwallader MD - Family Medicine George Philippides MD - Cardiology Marco Mannarino MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 11, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy may be used to control your disease. Current as of: March … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Douglas A. Stewart MD - Medical Oncology Current as …
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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Healthy Eating Quitting Smoking … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Timothy R. Stockwell PhD - Psychologist, Addictions …
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… sphincter is a device made of silicone rubber that is used to treat urinary incontinence . An artificial sphincter … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Christopher G. Wood MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology …
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… Disorders On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What … Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Related … you are. Most are treated without surgery. You may get medicines and use home treatment, such as rest and applying …
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… in the pleural space. But too much fluid can build up because of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung … use the needle or catheter to take fluid out. You may get medicine before the procedure. This helps with pain and … sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on …
