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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Suicide is a leading cause of death for people in most age groups. But often people who … you can feel better. Many people have fleeting thoughts of death. These are less of a problem and are different from … The risk of suicide is higher if someone often thinks about death and killing themself or if they have made a suicide …
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… can leak out and cause pain and swelling. This may happen suddenly or over many years. Over time, it can damage and … can occur. Problems may include cysts , infection, or death of tissue in the pancreas. You may need surgery to … of pancreatic enzymes or by excessive amounts of alcohol. Sudden (acute) pancreatitis may happen after a drinking …
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… of cortisol are produced by the adrenal glands ( Cushing's syndrome ). Normally, when the pituitary gland makes less … levels often stay very high in people who have Cushing's syndrome. Sometimes other conditions can keep cortisol … be measured. If your cortisol level stays high, Cushing's syndrome may be the cause. An ACTH test is sometimes done at …
Medications
… does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your … drugs) and which you should use if your breathing suddenly worsens (quick-relief drugs). Ask your doctor ahead … needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Infants born to mothers who have been using this medication …
Medications
… to do so by your doctor. If used in the diaper area on an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants. … this medication for a long time or in high doses, do not suddenly stop using it without your doctor's approval. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually …
Medications
… or symptoms of appendicitis (such as nausea/vomiting, sudden or unexplained stomach/abdominal pain) a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for longer than 2 … passes into breast milk, but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug …
Medications
… to do so by your doctor. If used in the diaper area on an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants. … this medication for a long time or in high doses, do not suddenly stop using it without your doctor's approval. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually …
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… Information Overview Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) do not ovulate regularly. They often have … stimulate ovulation, overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome should try to lower their body mass index (BMI) … follicle development to prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome . The monitoring requires blood tests and …
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… Overview Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is recommended for infants and toddlers up to age 2 and beyond. For the first … a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by trans-masculine or … more about how and when to feed your baby: Feeding your infant Getting started and feeding cues Bottle-feeding Signs …
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… more often annoying than serious. Memory loss that starts suddenly or that clearly interferes with how well you can … cause of dementia in people older than 65. Delirium is a sudden change in how well a person's brain is working … One example is alcohol use disorder ( Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome ). Mental health problems, such as depression or …
