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… treatment for varicose veins . (Ablation means a doctor uses heat to damage tissue. This makes scar tissue form. The … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine David A. Szalay MD - Vascular Surgery Current as …
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… much of an appetite. The thought of food makes you feel nauseated, or you cannot taste anything. Be patient. Your … pain and/or are not very physically active. Take your pain medicine before you go to bed. Try not to take naps during … your surgery and early recovery. Be patient. Take your pain medicine. Try warm, moist packs and massage. Have a lump …
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… of social situations. For other people, many situations cause stress. This problem affects your daily life. You may be … social anxiety disorder includes counselling and sometimes medicine. Whether you need medicine depends on how much the condition affects your …
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… to change galactose into glucose, a sugar that your body uses for energy. A person with galactosemia doesn't have one … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Siobhan M. Dolan …
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… It Is Done Blood sample from a heel stick A heel stick is used to get a blood sample from a baby. The baby's heel is … John Pope MD - Pediatrics E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine R. Steven Tharratt MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - …
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… to find germs (such as bacteria) in the urine that can cause an infection. Bacteria can enter through the urethra and … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine Current …
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… (ACTH). Cortisol has many functions. It helps the body use sugar (glucose) and fat for energy ( metabolism ), and … down and relax for 30 minutes before the blood test. Some medicines, such as steroids, can affect cortisol levels for some time even after you stop taking the medicine. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle …
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… than the low-dose birth control pills do. Women who use the patch are slightly more likely to get dangerous … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
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… Overview A testicular ultrasound (sonogram) is a test that uses reflected sound waves to show a picture of the … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Howard Schaff …
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… thickness. If you are at increased risk for fractures caused by osteoporosis, routine screening should start sooner. … but are not willing to make lifestyle changes or take medicines to treat it. The test may be a good choice for you … and are willing to make lifestyle changes and take medicines to treat it. FAQs What is osteoporosis? …
