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… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …
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… Sleep Problems: Dealing With Jet Lag Actionset Overview You can't wait to go to your sister's wedding and see family … is giving you problems. You have jet lag. Jet lag happens when you fly across one or more time zones. Most people need … disruption and daytime fatigue. If you have epilepsy or are taking warfarin (such as Coumadin), talk to your doctor …
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… Poisoning . Carbon Monoxide Poisoning . Radon . Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home . Health Topics … information section Health Topics Asbestos and Lung Cancer Avoiding Mercury in Fish Black Lung Disease Carbon … and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects Radon Tips for Reducing Indoor …
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… Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … and extra fluid and flush them from your body as urine. When your kidneys don't work right, wastes build up in your … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Start kidney dialysis Start kidney …
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… Hospice Palliative Care "When my doctor told me my cancer couldn't be cured and I probably had 6 months at … me to try to make the most of every day. I say 'I love you' a lot more, and I try to be honest about my feelings, …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An MRI is a test that uses a … to the spine include those from prostate, breast, or lung cancer. Find compression fractures of the spine. Check areas … If a contrast material is used, you may feel some coolness when it is put into your IV. In rare cases, you may feel: …
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… Healthy Eating: Helping Your Child Learn Healthy Eating Habits Actionset Overview … How do you help your child learn healthy eating habits? Share the responsibility. You decide when, where, and what the family eats. Your child chooses …
Medications
… health needs. Warning There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. … vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of …
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… health needs. Warning There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. … vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of …
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… clots (such as in the lungs and legs), dementia, and breast cancer. Some of these risks appear to depend on the length of treatment and other … body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone when your body is not making enough of it. In women who are …
