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… cause it. You are more likely to get it if other people in your family have it. What are the symptoms? The main … They can make it hard to pass stools. Increased risk of cancer of the colon and rectum. This risk is higher than … outside the digestive tract. These include joint pain, skin problems, and eye problems. The colon swelling to many …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if needed. Side Effects Redness, tenderness, hardening skin, and pain at the injection site may occur. Headache or … system disorders (such as due to HIV infection, certain cancers such as leukemia/lymphoma, cancer or radiation …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Taking a … medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Taking a … medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women …
Medical tests
… is an X-ray of the breast that is used to screen for breast cancer . Mammograms can find tumours that are too small for you or your doctor to feel. There are several types of mammograms . … in the breast, nipple discharge, or dimpling of the skin on one area of the breast. Find an area of suspicious …
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… HIV if contaminated blood comes into contact with intact skin. But the risk may be higher if contaminated blood touches cut, scraped, or broken skin. The degree of risk depends on: How much blood the … can help you weigh the pros and cons of treatment to reduce your chances of getting HIV. Treatment recommendations …
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… aureus (SA) is a bacterium found in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most … they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … may also be injected into the upper arm muscle or under the skin. This medication should not be injected into a vein. … system disorders (such as due to HIV infection, certain cancers such as leukemia/lymphoma, cancer or radiation …
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… Missed or Irregular Periods On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … hormones? This could be birth control pills, vaginal rings, skin patches, injections, or an IUD that contains hormones. … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer …
Medical tests
… Information Test Overview Allergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to find out what substance, or allergen , may trigger an allergic response in a person. Skin tests are usually done because they are rapid, … or Pharmacia CAP), may be used to provide more information. Your allergy test results may show that allergy treatment is …
