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… is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a … drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you …
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… to more serious problems. Most anal fissures heal with home treatment after a few days or weeks. These are called … healed after 8 to 12 weeks, it is considered a long-term (chronic) fissure. A chronic fissure may need medical … fissure may be caused by a health problem, such as Crohn's disease. Many experts believe that extra tension in the two …
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… complications: Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, among others. Diabetes … on physical activity for general health and various chronic conditions, including weight management and type 2 … clinical care. Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Swedish National Institute of Public …
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… Intrauterine Fetal Blood Transfusion On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview An intrauterine transfusion provides … destroyed by an Rh-sensitized mother's immune system (Rh disease). These transfusions are done when: Doppler …
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… so that a healthy kidney (donor kidney) can do what your diseased kidney can no longer do. Kidney transplant is used when you have severe chronic kidney disease (renal failure) that cannot be reversed by another treatment method. You will not be able to have this surgery …
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… Increases Your Risk What Happens Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Weight-Loss Strategies and Programs Tips … Stress, anxiety, or illnesses such as depression or chronic pain can lead to overeating. People sometimes eat to … type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease (CAD), and stroke. If you have healthier habits or …
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… Anemia is a low level of red blood cells, which carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. As a result, your body's cells do not get enough oxygen, and you feel tired and weak. Having other infections … and test results, you and your doctor can make a plan for treatment. You may need a change in your medicines. If you …
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… Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Setting a Goal to Prevent Type … as heart attack, stroke, and heart, eye, nerve, and kidney disease. Some doctors may use medicine to control blood … are important to many health problems. Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? …
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… it may be done when you have one or more severe long-term (chronic) medical conditions, such as asthma or heart disease, that make a longer procedure more risky. What To … closure surgery (vaginal obliteration) is an effective treatment for vaginal vault or uterine prolapse. Sometimes a …
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… Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support … or many abnormal moles puts you at higher risk for this disease. What are the symptoms? You may not have any …
