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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 … if they become infected, including: Those with chronic hemolytic anemias (such as sickle cell disease) can … with weakened immune systems due to disease or medical treatment Pregnant people, as they can pass the infection …
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… Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? Decision Point You may want to have a … medicine once without success or have had a relapse after treatment, your choices are different, and this information … in your blood for at least 6 months or if you have liver disease. Some antiviral medicines that stop or slow the …
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… End-Stage Renal Disease On this page: … tests help your doctor know if you need any changes in your treatment. Blood tests measure: Levels of waste products and … level. Your red blood cells, to see if you have anemia of chronic kidney disease. Your doctor can use repeat complete …
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… Depression: Helping Someone Get Treatment Actionset Overview Your loved one or friend … topic will give you the tools to do so. Depression is a disease. It's not being lazy, and you can't "just get over … do for someone who has depression is to help him or her get treatment. Don't ignore talk about suicide. Talk to a …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Nausea or Vomiting On this page: Overview … is to start treating it before you start your cancer treatment. Your doctor may give you medicines to control … to prevent dehydration. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor …
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… GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … to treat symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Have surgery to treat your symptoms. Key points to …
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… Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … each time a person has a pelvic infection. What is the treatment for PID? The usual treatment for PID is antibiotics. In some cases, PID may be …
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… Hemorrhoids: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have … you can talk to your doctor about them. Hemorrhoids: Which Treatment Should I Use? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … canal. Anal fissure or infection around the anus. Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Cirrhosis of the liver. …
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… Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Needle aponeurotomy (say …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: Health Tools … What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Medicines Surgery … doctor will probably diagnose GERD. How is GERD treated? Treatment starts with changing your habits and taking …
