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Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An upper … , a condition that increases the risk for esophageal cancer. Hiatal hernia . Ulcers . Cancer. Check the healing … the test. How It Feels You may notice a brief, sharp pain when the intravenous (IV) needle is placed in a vein in your …
Health topics
… Saw Palmetto On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Saw palmetto is … of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. Symptoms of an … cancer is treatable, but treatment may be more successful when you find and treat the cancer as early as possible. The …
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… what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like … the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications like pelvic … rim faces outward Put the condom on the end of the penis when it is hard, erect and before any sexual touching Pinch …
Health features
… should I do if I am concerned that I have been exposed? If you are concerned that you have been exposed to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV, you should go immediately and have a risk assessment performed by a health professional at an … vomit or urine, may contain and pass on these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. …
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… and canola oils instead of butter, lard or hard margarine when you cook Replace butter with olive oil and balsamic … if you have questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight … diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to 1 to 2 …
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… Overview It's never too late to quit smoking. No matter when you quit, your health will improve. People who quit smoking reduce their risks for cancer, lung diseases, heart attacks, strokes, blood vessel …
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… Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … or pressure, happen at times you can predict. They happen when your heart is working hard, such as during exercise. … bypass surgery —can improve your angina or lower your risk of heart attack or death from heart problems. An …
Medications
… rarely caused very serious side effects (such as stroke, cancer of the breast/uterus). Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor. The risk … that can help to control or prevent these diseases include reducing stress, eating a low fat/salt diet, losing weight …
Medications
… consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. If your doctor decides … tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when … lupus recent nerve surgery (such as sympathectomy) skin cancer Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist …
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… Hyperventilation On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … people who have it are 15 to 55 years old. It may occur when people travel to elevations over 2000 m (6500 ft) . … with other diseases, such as asthma, emphysema, or lung cancer. Many women have problems with hyperventilation when …