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… fresh herbs and berries. Produce may become contaminated when watered with or washed in water containing the parasite, or when handled by people infected with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash …
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… It Feels Risks Results Test Overview When your doctor checks your pelvic organs, it's called a pelvic … in your pelvic area. You will also need to tell your doctor when your last period was. Be sure to tell your doctor if …
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… nerves caused by diabetes. These nerves control things like your heartbeat, blood pressure, sweating, digestion, … system, causing a: Sudden drop in blood pressure when you sit or stand up suddenly (orthostatic hypotension). Rapid heart rate when you are not exercising (resting tachycardia). Heart …
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… gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers are similar, except for when pain occurs. Pain from a gastric ulcer often occurs when food is still in the stomach, shortly after eating. … eating, and may improve after eating. Pain also may wake you in the middle of the night. Symptoms alone cannot be …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … unless you are using this medication to treat the hands. When applying this medication near the eyes, avoid getting … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
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… Managing Your Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started … ideas to try. Consider your emotions without judging them. When a situation upsets you, take a moment to process your … feeling. Look at things from a different point of view. When you do this, you may see that the event had nothing to …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If you have a family member or friend who is using drugs or … that may help. Choose a good time to talk. Find a time when the person is not using substances, when you are both calm and not angry, and when you can speak …
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… by the adrenal glands . Aldosterone levels tell the kidneys when to hold sodium in the body instead of passing it in the … Small amounts of sodium are also lost through the skin when you sweat. Most foods have sodium naturally in them or …
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… who is getting care at home may need help with eating. When helping them eat, be patient and give the person plenty … own as possible. This can help them feel more independent when having meals. You can help by encouraging the person to eat whenever they …
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… Some early symptoms include: Blackouts, which cause you to not remember what happened when you were drinking. Blackouts aren't the same as passing … out means that you lose consciousness. You don't pass out when you have an alcohol blackout. But you do lose your …
