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… or a female family member who was diagnosed before age 65. Your age, sex, and race can also raise your risk. For example, your risk increases as you get … coronary artery disease by taking steps toward a heart-healthy lifestyle. This includes quitting smoking, being …
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… than styes. If a chalazion gets large enough, it may affect your vision. The inflammation and swelling may spread to the … a stye is not getting better with home treatment, talk to your doctor. You may need a prescription for antibiotic eye … Non-Injury Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… piece of silicone sponge, rubber, or semi-hard plastic that your eye doctor ( ophthalmologist ) places on the outside of … or general anesthesia may be used. Before the surgery, your eye doctor may patch both of your eyes and have you … 28, 2022. Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… has a problem with breastfeeding, it is their problem, not yours or your baby’s. In British Columbia, all mothers have the legal … breastfeeding VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and …
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… Overview Overview Use this form to describe the severity of your heart failure symptoms and whether they get worse. … that develop. Take this form with you when you visit your doctor. Symptoms Describe severity of symptoms and when … symptoms Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… (thrombosed, or clotted, hemorrhoid), a doctor may relieve your pain by removing the contents of the clot. The doctor … of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes) and to gently cleanse your anal area with a cleansing agent such as Balneol. Your … Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Many prescription and non-prescription medicines may reduce your blood's ability to clot and cause bruising or bleeding … non-prescription medicine with a blood thinner may increase your risk of bruising and bleeding. Medicines used to treat … the medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… sounds, then: Stand or kneel behind the person and wrap your arms around their waist. If the person is standing, place one of your legs between their legs so you can support the person … Manoeuvre Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… or yard work for you. Consider getting help from your community. Your community may have annual events to help homeowners … Back Pain Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
