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… separate from other people. This may be done because you have an infection that can be spread to others or because … to wash his or her hands thoroughly. You may be allowed to have visitors. But all visitors and hospital workers must … allowed to visit. Children may not be allowed. People who have colds, the flu, or other illnesses won't be allowed. …
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… the tests used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. If you have diabetes, this test is done to check how well your … as a percentage. The normal A1c is less than 6.0%. You have a higher risk for diabetes if your A1c is 6.0% to 6.4%. If your level is 6.5% or higher, you have diabetes. footnote 1 The A1c test result also can be …
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… from sudden symptoms of high blood sugar. People may not have symptoms before diagnosis. Low blood sugar episodes: … common: Type 1 accounts for 5 to 10 out of 100 people who have diabetes. Type 2 accounts for the vast majority of people who have diabetes—90 to 95 out of 100 people. Prevention: It …
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… affects different people in different ways. For people who have only mild symptoms from time to time, the disease may not have much impact on their everyday lives. People with more severe MS have frequently recurring or ongoing symptoms and may become …
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… month. It includes: The day you ovulate . This is when you have the best chance of becoming pregnant. (A human egg … to fertilize it. If you want to become pregnant, try to have sex every day or every other day from your first … month. It includes: The day you ovulate . This is when you have the best chance of becoming pregnant. (A human egg …
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… smoking triggers . It is wiser to avoid triggers after you have quit smoking than to tempt yourself too soon. If you … where you are least likely to smoke, and use them when you have the urge to smoke. Add these alternatives to your … months, 6 months, and 1 year. Figure out how much money you have saved by not smoking, and spend that amount, or part of …
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… by mild irritation of the rectum. This can happen if you have to strain hard to pass a stool or if you have a hemorrhoid. If there is a lot of blood in the stool, … today to discuss your symptoms. Black stools may mean you have blood in the digestive tract. You may need treatment …
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… that are sending pain signals to your brain. You will have a test that uses a nerve block , which numbs specific … that are causing your pain. During the procedure, you may have X-rays to pinpoint where to put the medical tool that … Nerve ablation is not effective for everyone. If you have not responded well to other treatment, such as …
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… to help heal your eczema (atopic dermatitis) rash if you have skin infections caused by staph ( Staphylococcus aureus … mL) of liquid bleach. If your bathtub is small, or if you have less than 150 L (40 gal) of water, use less bleach. Too … cause burning or stinging. Do not use bleach baths if you have an allergy to chlorine. Don't put your head under the …
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… A test may be done when: footnote 1 A person is thought to have TB, but confirmation is needed before sputum culture … with bacteria other than TB bacteria. A person who may have TB has been close to other people who will need treatment if they have been exposed. Sputum Culture Sputum …
