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… symptoms include pain in the lower belly or pelvis or pain during sex. There may also be abnormal vaginal discharge. How is it diagnosed? During a pelvic examination, you may be checked for cervical … menstrual periods, after sex, or after menopause. Pain during sex. Vaginal discharge that isn't normal. The …
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… had a baby with craniosynostosis and are planning another pregnancy, you may want to talk to your doctor about genetic … had a baby with craniosynostosis and are planning another pregnancy, you may want to talk to your doctor about genetic …
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… how brain waves respond to certain things you look at during the test. Why It Is Done The different … done varies. Electroretinography (ERG) You sit or lie down during the test. Eye drops are used to numb the eye. A tiny … dark adaptation. Different wavelengths of light are used during the test to check for problems with the eye's rod and …
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… cancer at an early stage. Many times this cancer is found during self-examination as a painless lump or a swollen … for swelling. Self-exam The self-examination is best done during or after a bath or shower—when the scrotum, the skin … is usually normal. There is no pain or discomfort during the examination. Abnormal: A small, hard lump (often …
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… You must avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities during this time. These might put extra pressure on your … doctor will prescribe medicine to relieve your discomfort during the first few days after surgery. Be sure to call … surgery. About 9 out of 10 women are cured ("dry") during the year after surgery. After 5 years, about 7 out of …
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… when you are sitting for a long period of time, such as during airplane travel or a long car trip. Avoid long … to your heart. Stop for a brief walk every 30 to 45 minutes during long car trips. During a long plane trip, get up and walk up and down the …
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… flexible tube down your throat to look at your esophagus. During the test, the doctor will take small tissue samples, … treated with a procedure called dilation. This may be done during endoscopy. During dilation, the doctor guides a balloon or plastic …
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… and friends. You may need help from your family or friends during a manic episode. This is even more important if you … and counselling. It can be tempting to stop treatment during a manic episode because the symptoms feel good. But … Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder: Helping Someone During a Manic Episode Current as of: October 20, …
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… What time did you get up? Did you wake up during your sleep time? How many times? For how long? Did … unusual or stressful = 5) What did you do during the 30 minutes before bed? Yesterday, … What time did you get up? Did you wake up during your sleep time? How many times? For how long? Did …
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… and is released as gas (flatus). Babies often swallow air during feeding. It is important to burp your baby during and after feeding. Swallowed air may cause a baby to … and is released as gas (flatus). Babies often swallow air during feeding. It is important to burp your baby during and …
