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… able to get permission from your guardian. People who have a self-managed medical abortion often wonder what to … clots until the pregnancy has passed. The heaviest bleeding should stop 1 to 2 hours after you pass the pregnancy … could increase your risk of infections that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease . Take any medicines your doctor …
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… or low blood sugar, is most common in people who have diabetes. If you have already been diagnosed with … or pancreas. Metabolic problems. Alcohol use. Stomach surgery. What are the symptoms? Symptoms can be different … your diet, medicines, or exercise habits might help. What should you do in an emergency? If mild or moderate …
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… effects: severe pain or swelling in the lower abdominal (pelvic) area, severe nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, sudden/rapid … gland (such as prolactinoma) cancer of the reproductive organs (such as ovary, breast, uterus) Before having … hormone levels for estradiol/progesterone, ultrasounds) should be done while you are using this medication. Your …
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… infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in … human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), those who have had an organ or bone marrow transplant, and those who have had … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What …
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… and uncertainty may seem overwhelming, especially when you have a fragile newborn. It may help you to learn as much as … or swelling Sweating easily Not gaining weight as they should A bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails that … may die. Talk with your doctor about local resources and organizations that can help you manage your emotional and …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … How does nitrate get into well water? Decomposition of organic matter and biological nitrogen fixation by … colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. …
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… is part of a healthy life. It can be safe for people who have a heart problem. But some people may worry about having … stamina and become stronger so that sex is more enjoyable. Should you avoid sex? If you have a heart problem, you may … sex until you talk to your doctor. If you've just had heart surgery, you'll want to make sure that your cut (incision) …
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… viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … transmitted infections (STIs) Do not donate blood, plasma, organs, breast milk, tissue, or sperm Do not share …
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… and Acromioplasty for Rotator Cuff Disorders On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … is very bad or if non-surgical treatment has not improved shoulder strength and movement enough. Subacromial smoothing … Other tools are then inserted through the incision to shave the bone or remove growths. This type of surgery is …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Complementary Treatments … may be in one small area or over a broad area. You may also have muscle spasms, numbness, tingling, or weakness in one … that are important to many health problems. Low Back Pain: Should I Have an MRI? Low Back Pain: Should I Have Spinal …