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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Pericardiocentesis is done … this type of arrhythmia can cause death. There is also a chance of spreading infection from the skin to the … this type of arrhythmia can cause death. There is also a chance of spreading infection from the skin to the …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview When your doctor checks … normal and lasts only a few seconds. Risks There is a small chance that the doctor will find something on a pelvic … normal and lasts only a few seconds. Risks There is a small chance that the doctor will find something on a pelvic …
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… Problems Outside the Digestive Tract On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Complications of … Treatment of ulcerative colitis with corticosteroid medicines may increase the risk of cataracts. Eye problems occur in less …
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… includes programs and services to lessen the harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood … Impaired driving prevention programs. These programs increase awareness of the risks of driving under the … Research shows harm reduction activities can: Reduce stigma Increase access to support programs, and health and social …
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… What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Oxygen therapy increases the amount of oxygen that flows into your lungs … given in a hospital if you have a rapid, sometimes sudden, increased shortness of breath (COPD exacerbation). It can …
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… This is even more important when using corticosteroid medicines. How to use the inhaler Getting started To get … use. Do not swallow the water. Swallowing the water will increase the chance that the medicine will get into your bloodstream. …
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… Diverticular Bleeding On this page: Related Information What is … usual to move small, hard stool. A low-fibre diet also can increase the time stool remains in the bowel, adding to the … intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, injection of medicines, and in some cases surgery to remove the diseased …
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… Signs of Substance Use On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The following are some obvious … use of eyedrops to reduce the redness Careless grooming, increased fatigue, and changes in eating and sleeping … expected patterns of growth and development Possession of medicines or syringes Related Information Growth and …
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… Trochanteric Bursitis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Bursitis is an inflammation of … iliotibial band syndrome. Conditions such as gout may also increase the risk for bursitis. What are the symptoms? … bursitis includes: Rest. Ice packs to the affected area. Medicines to relieve pain and swelling. Weight loss, to …
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… Measuring Your Waist On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Waist circumference … check how much fat is on your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease … check how much fat is on your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease …
