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… Overview Preventing a relapse When you have schizophrenia, your symptoms can sometimes come back. … If your doctor recommends family therapy, be sure to have all family members attend each session. Join a … drugs. Learn how to recognize the first signs of relapse. Have a plan for what you'll do when you notice signs, and …
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… opening of the uterus. You use the diaphragm each time you have vaginal sex. You must use spermicide with it. Before … to the diaphragm and place it in your vagina. If you have sex more than 1 to 2 hours after placement, apply more spermicide to your vagina. If you have sex more than one time when the diaphragm is in place, …
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… a UTI may include pain or burning when you urinate. You may have an urge to urinate often, but you will usually pass … red, or smell bad. You may feel pain in your lower belly or have flank pain . How is it diagnosed? To diagnose a UTI, … your past health and do a physical examination. If you have infections often, you may need more tests to find out …
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… These problems may be mild or so serious that people have a hard time working or doing their daily activities. … person. But you may: Forget events, names, or other things. Have trouble thinking of certain words when you talk. Have trouble learning new things. Take longer to do routine …
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… related to their tobacco use. If there's a chance you may have tobacco use disorder, it's important to find out. Ask yourself the following questions. You may have tobacco use disorder if your answer is "yes" to two or … use larger amounts of tobacco than you ever meant to? Or have you been using it for a longer time than you ever meant …
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… Problem When did it start? What are the symptoms? If you have pain, is it a dull ache or stabbing pain? Is it … (respiration rate), and blood pressure . Think back: Have you had this problem before? What did you do for it? Have there been any recent changes in your life (such as …
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… after a heart attack. They are worried that they will have symptoms such as chest pain or will not have enough energy for sex. They also worry about having … partner about your concerns and feelings. Your partner may have the same worries that you have. Choose a time when you …
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… it on to her baby is low. If you're pregnant or planning to have a baby and are worried that you may have toxoplasmosis, ask your doctor about getting tested. … is not recommended for most women. footnote 1 After you have had the infection, you're usually immune and can't get …
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… sugar If your blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L, you may have symptoms of mild low blood sugar, such as: Sweating … away shortly after you eat food that contains sugar. If you have had diabetes for many years, you may not always have symptoms of mild low blood sugar. Moderate low blood …
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… Active surveillance is an option for some people who have slow-growing cancer that hasn't spread outside the prostate (localized). With active surveillance, you'll have regular checkups and tests. You won't have treatment unless tests show the cancer is growing. Some …