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… in groups. Large moles may need to be closely watched because they can become cancerous later in life. Café-au-lait … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… Treatment Overview Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) uses a special type of pacemaker called a biventricular … of heart failure. But 27 out of 100 people treated with medicine alone had to go into the hospital for heart … during the study, compared with 16 out of 100 who got only medicine. footnote 2 The combination of a pacemaker and an …
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… caffeine can make you feel nervous or grouchy. And it can cause an upset stomach, diarrhea, and headaches. Alcohol … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Heather …
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… Endometriosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When To … want to get pregnant. For pain and bleeding, you can try medicines or have surgery to remove the endometrial tissue … to get pregnant. Treatments include: Over-the-counter pain medicines like ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) or …
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… options Have a carotid artery procedure along with taking medicines and having a heart-healthy lifestyle to help … Don't have a procedure. Reduce stroke risk by taking medicines and having healthy habits. Is this decision for … of plaque or a blood clot could move to the brain and cause a stroke . How can you reduce your risk of stroke? There …
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… for growth. It plays an important role in how the body uses food for energy ( metabolism ). The amount of GH in the … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Alan C. Dalkin MD - Endocrinology Current as of: …
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… that's is safe for you will vary depending on the cause of your abnormal heart rhythm and whether you have other … a heart rhythm problem. This is especially true if you take medicine that affects your heart rate, such as … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
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… and keep friends. Healthy friendships are important, because children in this age group are increasingly sensitive … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
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… weeks 15 and 20 to look at the baby's genes. It can also be used later in pregnancy. Amniocentesis for genetic testing … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… have a more serious problem that needs treatment. What causes it? Normally, the muscles in your throat and esophagus … and through your esophagus. A dry mouth can be caused by medicines or another health problem. What are the symptoms? … that affects the lower esophageal muscle (achalasia). Medicines. If you have dysphagia related to GERD, heartburn, …
