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… Hepatitis C in Pregnancy On this page: … without treatment. But more often, it becomes a long-term (chronic) infection. It can damage the liver and lead to … cure hepatitis C. How is it diagnosed during pregnancy? A blood test for hepatitis C is usually done during pregnancy. …
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… Immunizations and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … measles, or chickenpox, talk to your doctor about a blood test for antibodies to that virus. If you aren't … footnote 2 This is especially important if you have a chronic health problem (including asthma). The intranasal …
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… Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) On this page: Condition … Support What is chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)? Chronic myeloid leukemia … of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells. It is also called chronic myelogenous leukemia. …
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… Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) On this page: Condition … Support What is chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)? Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a cancer of the blood cells. It's a type of leukemia in which the bone …
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… Chronic Illness: Help for Caregivers On this page: Overview … Helping or caring for a loved one with a long-term (chronic) condition, such as COPD or heart failure, can feel … casseroles, soups, vegetables, potatoes, or pasta. Serve high-calorie snacks, such as crackers topped with peanut …
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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … the virus from multiplying. When the amount of HIV in the blood is minimized, the immune system has a chance to … the mother. Planned caesarean delivery for women who have a high viral load . This means they have a higher risk for …
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… Chronic Pancreatitis: Pain Management On this page: Overview … is a frustrating, sometimes debilitating aspect of ongoing (chronic) pancreatitis . Many people have pain for many … never occurs. If you are having debilitating pain from chronic pancreatitis, you may be referred to a pain clinic. …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention … your doctor will likely do a pelvic examination, a blood test, and an ultrasound. How is an ectopic pregnancy … pregnancy is found later or is causing internal bleeding or high hCG levels. The surgery may be done through one or more …
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… Obesity and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of problems. Babies born to mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Birth defects, such as a heart defect or … a higher risk of: Problems during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure , gestational diabetes , or pre-eclampsia . …
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… Surgery for Chronic Pelvic Pain On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Laparotomy is a likely treatment for moderate to severe chronic female pelvic pain when: Sites of endometriosis … (presacral neurectomy). How Well It Works Surgery for chronic female pelvic pain should be limited to the …
