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… the valve closes after blood flows through. Blood flows normally through the valve. But the valve bulges backward a … heart. You will probably not need treatment. You can live a normal, healthy life. Mitral valve prolapse raises your risk … and white. They look like the strings of a parachute. In a normal heart, the two mitral valve flaps close completely, …
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… may also cause low platelets. But platelets may go back to normal levels if you treat the disease or stop using the … These larger spots are called purpura. Nosebleeds. Heavy menstrual flow. How is thrombocytopenia treated? Treatment … may also cause low platelets. But platelets may go back to normal levels if you treat the disease or stop using the …
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… their thighs, hips and abdomen. Contractions may resemble menstrual cramps and last between 20 and 45 seconds, but … for a walk, try to sleep or rest, make meals. Breathe in a normal manner until you can no longer talk or walk through …
Medical tests
… time. Do not get toilet paper, pubic hair, stool (feces), menstrual blood, or other foreign matter in the urine … in 1 to 2 days. Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The normal range is just a guide. Your doctor will also look at …
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… not fully awakened by these movements, they interfere with normal sleep cycles. A bed partner's sleep may also be disrupted. How is … not fully awakened by these movements, they interfere with normal sleep cycles. A bed partner's sleep may also be …
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… Basics What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in or near your ovaries . The ovaries … suddenly. They feel different than your normal digestive or menstrual problems. They happen almost every day and don't … Back pain. Pain with intercourse. Constipation. Menstrual cycle changes. But these symptoms are also common in some …
Medications
… sleeping, irritability, hostile/angry feelings, strong/abnormal urges, severe restlessness, very rapid speech). Uses … milk production, decreased sexual ability, a change in menstrual cycle) This medication may rarely cause a very serious …
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… under the armpit. The armpit method is less accurate and is normally only used if the person is extremely drowsy or not … methods used for taking a child’s temperature. What is a normal temperature? The normal temperature range varies, depending on the method you …
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… time for young people with diabetes and their parents. Normal teen behaviours include going to bed late, sleeping … meals at varying times. These behaviours combined with the normal cycle of rapid growth spurts and periods of slow growth make …
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… a future headache or reduce the number of headaches in a cycle. The choice of medicine may depend on the time of day … is used to reduce the number of headaches in a cluster cycle. These may be given either as a single injection or a … to prevent or reduce the number of headaches in a cluster cycle. Verapamil is commonly used for preventing both …
