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… Parkinson's Disease: Movement Problems From Levodopa On this page: … and apomorphine. Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: … and apomorphine. Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy On this … smoke. Smoking and second-hand smoke reduce the amount of oxygen in your bloodstream. Exercise safely. Rest when you … Strenuous exercise can cause dehydration and reduced oxygen levels in your blood. This may cause red blood cells …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Decision … you can talk to your doctor about them. Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? 1 Get the … It can damage your blood vessels. This can lead to heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. You could also have nerve …
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… Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes On this page: … CO2 laser can be used to do an excisional biopsy . Laser treatment takes about 15 to 30 minutes. The abnormal tissue … have some light vaginal bleeding for about a week after the treatment. You may also have some spotting or discharge for …
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… Substance Use: Staying Alcohol- or Drug-Free After Treatment On this page: Overview … Here are some tips for staying substance-free after treatment. Get support. An important part of recovery is … for relapse. A relapse doesn't mean that you or your treatment has failed. It may mean that you just slipped up. …
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… Other Home Treatment Measures for a First-Degree Burn or Sunburn On … support the safety and effectiveness of the following home treatment measures, but they may help relieve your burn … watch for any signs of a skin infection while using home treatment measures. Burns and Electric …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Decision Point You may want … the use of: Medicines to slow the progress of certain diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, AIDS, or … to provide food and fluids if you can't eat or drink. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to try to restart your heart. …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery? Decision Point You … therapy). Others use medical therapy alone. Both of these treatments can help relieve symptoms of stable angina. … take medicines and have a heart-healthy lifestyle with any treatment that you choose. Medical therapy alone may be a …
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… and Physical Examination for Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease On this page: Overview Overview … when the person has symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Medical history The doctor will ask questions … the person has or has had, such as a stroke, Parkinson's disease, HIV infection, depression, a head injury, heart …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Modifying Your Activities and Your Home On this … Overview When you have Parkinson's disease, you may find that making simple changes to your … occupational therapists, other people who have the disease, and the people who care for them may be good …