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… ophthalmopathy? Graves' ophthalmopathy may get worse if your thyroid levels are out of balance. It may also get … you are given radioactive iodine therapy. Smoking increases your chances of developing Graves' ophthalmopathy. And it … How is it treated? Treatment will depend on how severe your symptoms are. Treatments may include corticosteroid …
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… this page: Overview Overview At times, your symptoms may suddenly flare up and get much worse. This … exacerbation (say "ig-ZAS-ur-BAY-shun"). When this happens, your usual symptoms quickly get worse and stay bad. This can … happens during a flare-up? When you have a COPD flare-up, your lungs may suddenly produce more mucus . Or the airways …
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… will try to destroy the new organ. These medicines weaken your immune system and make it harder for your body to destroy your new organ. But they also make it harder for your body …
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… have tobacco use disorder, it's important to find out. Ask yourself the following questions. You may have tobacco use disorder if your answer is "yes" to two or more of them. Are you not able to cut down or control your tobacco use? Or do you constantly wish you could quit? …
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… easily. Rinse often. This can prevent the soap from drying your skin and making the rash worse. Use creek or stream … like Tecnu and Zanfel can help remove the plant's oil from your skin. A hand cleaner, such as Goop, also may help. Wash your pet. If your pet was in an area where poison ivy, oak, …
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… surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy again. This happens when a membrane in your eye, called the posterior capsule, becomes cloudy. This … to 2 hours. This is so the doctor can check for pressure in your eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP). It will take a few …
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… hormone slows things down. They: Control the rate at which your body burns calories (your metabolism). This affects whether you gain or lose weight. Can slow down or speed up your heartbeat. Can raise or lower your body temperature. …
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… starts with a medical history and physical examination. If your doctor suspects adrenal insufficiency, the doctor will check your blood cortisol and ACTH levels. You may have imaging … adrenocortical insufficiency treated? If possible, your doctor will treat the condition that is causing …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your doctor wants you to be kept away, or isolated, from … have an infection that can be spread to others or because your condition makes you more easily infected by others. How … the flu, or other illnesses won't be allowed. The door to your room may need to stay closed at all times. You may need …
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… Overview Collecting breast milk is a way of giving your baby breast milk in a bottle. If you collect milk, you … Why store breast milk? Storing breast milk lets you feed your baby later or allows someone else to do it. This is … or will be gone at feeding time. It's also a way to give your baby breast milk if he or she can't breastfeed. How …