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… Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy On this page: Related Information What is … baby, it can cause brain damage and vision loss. Still, the chance of a pregnant woman getting the infection and passing … your baby from getting the infection. Lower your baby's chance of having serious health problems if he or she does …
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… Caring for Someone Who Is Sick On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most people who get COVID-19 … all instructions on the label. Watch for signs that the illness is getting worse. The person may need medical care … of: April 28, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine Lesley Ryan MD - Family …
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… diagnose, and treat women who have heart disease. What increases a woman's risk? Most of the risk factors for heart … risk. These include pregnancy-related problems as well as medicines they may be taking, such as birth control pills or … disease and stroke is higher after menopause . This higher chance is not completely understood. But cholesterol, high …
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… Pregnancy: Prenatal Visit Schedule On this page: Overview Related Information Overview As your pregnancy moves along, … prenatal visits will happen more often. So you'll have the chance to get to know your doctor or midwife well. It's … prenatal visits will happen more often. So you'll have the chance to get to know your doctor or midwife well. It's …
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… On this page: Test Overview How It Is Done Risks Related Information Test Overview A breast … problems are first discovered by women themselves, often by chance. Breast lumps can be non-cancerous (benign) or … or nipples, such as puckering or dimpling. An unusual increase in the size of one breast. One breast unusually …
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… Ringworm of the Skin On this page: Related Information What is ringworm? … Clothing that rubs the skin can irritate the rash. Sweat, heat, or moisture in the air (humidity) can make the itching … Clothing that rubs the skin can irritate the rash. Sweat, heat, or moisture in the air (humidity) can make the itching …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Coronary … it hard to lie in one position for a long time. Risks The chance of a coronary calcium scan causing a problem is … test results. This means that the test shows a high chance of plaque in the arteries of the heart when it is not …
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… Shigellosis On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is a type of foodborne illness caused by infection with the Shigella bacterium. It … by diarrhea is the most common complication. Do not use medicines to prevent diarrhea. To prevent dehydration, take …
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… Problems and Staying Healthy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Here are some things you can do … before, during, and after exertion and when you're in the heat. Drink plenty of fluid if you have a fever or … before, during, and after exertion and when you're in the heat. Drink plenty of fluid if you have a fever or …
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… Cognitive Impairment and Dementia On this page: Overview Related Information Overview It's common to forget things … that are normal for them. People with MCI have a higher chance of one day getting dementia. But not all people who … that are normal for them. People with MCI have a higher chance of one day getting dementia. But not all people who …
