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… Overview The goal in treating cholesterol is to lower your chance of having a heart attack or a stroke. The goal … footnote 1 The two main types of treatment are: Heart-healthy lifestyle. Medicines called statins. The way you … had diabetes for more than 15 years. Your diabetes has caused problems with your eyes, kidneys, or nerves. Your risk …
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… the breakdown of nerve cells in Parkinson's disease can cause other symptoms. These other symptoms, also called … fills and empties. Parkinson's disease can also change how well you can feel that your bladder is full. Your doctor may … Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… below. Immediately after your surgery General anesthesia is used during the CABG procedure, so you may be unconscious … will be removed and you should be able to swallow food as well as medicines. A major step in your recovery is … Disease Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… Coping When Your Child Is Near the End of Life On this page: Overview … You might try to approach a member of your child's health care team. It could be a doctor, but it may be a … to show their support. They can bring meals or clean your house. They can help give out information to others about your …
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… Overview Herbal supplements that may be used to relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia … , and saw palmetto. In general, the trials using these substances have been short, and self-reported improvement … 1344–1351. Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Treatment Overview Prolotherapy involves injecting a substance in or near the joint. The injection is intended to cause inflammation. The body responds to the inflammation by … Back Pain Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Baths for Eczema On this page: Overview Overview You can use a dilute bleach bath to help heal your eczema (atopic … with fresh lukewarm water. It is important to rinse well to avoid irritating the skin. Pat your skin dry. Avoid … your eyes. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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… Information Overview Not having enough tears (dry eye) is caused by a lack of one or more of the substances that make up tears. Dry eyes are common in those … Ointment Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… or a hemoglobin A1c test. The A1c test is one of the tests used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. If you have diabetes, this test is done to check how well your diabetes has been managed over the past 2 to 3 … 15, 2018. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… cells. It is also part of important enzymes and hormones as well as antibodies that support the immune system. Protein … Counting Carbs Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Don't Use Insulin Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Use Insulin … Management Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
