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… and sometimes powerful. This condition may be called diffuse esophageal spasm, or DES. These spasms can prevent food … or jaw. This pain can feel similar to a heart attack. If you have chest pain, you should be evaluated by a doctor as … (GERD) Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview It's important to take care of your supplies so that you can test your blood sugar safely … properly. Lancets must be thrown away safely after they're used. Put used lancets in a plastic container (such as a … Blood Sugar Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… airway and decreases the chance that it will collapse when you inhale. Other oral breathing devices supply electrical … swallowing. Discomfort, especially in the morning. Because the devices can be uncomfortable, people tend not to use … Sleep Apnea Current as of: November 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… tiny insects that can make a temporary home in the seams of your clothing or bedding (sheets, pillows, and blankets). … clothes regularly. What are the symptoms? Body lice can cause very bad itching, especially at night. They can also … safe for you. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Overview It is common to feel sad about changes caused by the stroke. Sometimes the injury to the brain from the stroke can cause depression. If you think you might be depressed, tell your doctor right … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge On this page: Overview Related … serious enough to call for emergency help. I know how to use my asthma action plan. I do what I enjoy doing, despite … and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If you have heart failure, the following tips may help you deal … Failure Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Overview It may be hard to tell if you have passed tissue, because when you pass tissue you may also pass large blood … Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview Overview Doctors use blood tests and follow guidelines from experts to diagnose diabetes. footnote 1 Criteria for diabetes You will be diagnosed with diabetes if you meet one of the … 15, 2018. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… or flesh-coloured. Most moles are harmless and do not cause pain or other symptoms, unless you rub them or they bump … when skin tags rub against clothing or get caught in jewellery. Your doctor may remove a skin tag in any of these … Procedures Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
