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… Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) On this page: … is most common in older adults, babies, and people who have problems of the brain or nervous system. There are many different problems that can prevent the throat or esophagus from …
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… Testosterone On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you … is testosterone used? In men, testosterone is used to treat problems that can happen when a man's body doesn't make enough testosterone. It may be used to: Treat erection problems. Improve sex drive. Increase muscle mass. Prevent …
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… Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you … ARBs used? ARBs are used for many heart and blood vessel problems. For example, they may be used if you have: … artery disease. Heart failure. High blood pressure. Kidney problems. ARBs are safe and effective medicines that help …
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… Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you … ACE inhibitors are used for many heart and blood vessel problems. For example, they may be used if you have: … artery disease. Heart failure. High blood pressure. Kidney problems. ACE inhibitors are safe and effective medicines …
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… Beta-Blockers On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you … Beta-blockers are used for many heart and blood vessel problems. They relax blood vessels and make your heart beat … disease. Heart failure. High blood pressure. Heart rhythm problems. Beta-blockers may help you feel better and live …
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… Electrophysiology Tests for the Eyes On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … diagnose and evaluate different kinds of vision and health problems. Electroretinography (ERG) ERG measures the … or flashes of light. An ERG test can check for diseases and problems of the retina. A full-field ERG can check how well …
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… Anesthesia: Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Before … This includes any other surgeries you've had and any health problems. If you have sleep apnea, be sure to let the … Also tell them if you or a family member has had past problems with anesthesia. Make a list of all medicines that …
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… Borderline Personality Disorder On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … intense mood swings, impulsive behaviours, and severe problems with self-worth. It can lead to troubled … time, signs of the disorder first appear in childhood. But problems often don't start until early adulthood. Treatment …
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… Fetal Monitoring During Labour On this page: Overview Overview What … pregnancy—which means that you and your baby have no known problems—you can ask ahead of time to have intermittent … times during labour. For example, in a pregnancy with no problems, the baby's heartbeat might be checked every 15 to …
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… Antidepressants On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you … mouth. Loss of appetite. Diarrhea or constipation. Sexual problems. (These may include loss of desire or erection problems.) Headaches. Trouble falling asleep. Or you may …
