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… treatment might be and if your health plan covers it. Think about whether you want to take medicine to help you quit. … these emotions are uncomfortable, but they will pass. Think about ways to avoid things that make you reach for tobacco … to quit. If you start using tobacco again, don't feel bad about yourself. A slip or relapse is just a sign that you …
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… people have different transit times, experts disagree about how useful this test is. Some doctors do not recommend … before having a bowel transit time test. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines … will show up on an X-ray. Follow your doctor's instructions about when to take the capsules. You may take only one …
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… detect light entering the eye and send signals to the brain about what the eye sees. But when the retina detaches, it no … retinal detachment, your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms. You will be asked about your past eye problems and risk factors. The doctor …
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… footnote 2 Posterior tibial nerve stimulation may help about half of the people who get it. In one study, about 5 out of 10 people who had the treatment were better … only included a small number of women. In those studies, about half of women had some improvement in urinary …
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… a same-day surgery centre. The operation on one eye takes about 10 to 15 minutes. The entire process usually takes … less than 6 dioptres , studies showed that after surgery, about: footnote 1 67 to 72 out of 100 had 20/20 vision or … 6 and 12 dioptres, studies showed that after surgery, about: footnote 1 48 to 64 out of 100 had 20/20 vision or …
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… to the process after other heart surgeries. You will spend about 1 to 2 weeks in the hospital after surgery. You may … selected people, a heart transplant can be very successful. About 87 out of 100 people who have a heart transplant survive for at least 1 year. About 60 out of 100 survive 10 years. footnote 1 Most people …
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… changes to some daily activities. Check with your doctor about strength training that is right for you. Always have a … do and you will be more likely to stay with it. Also think about whether you would rather have convenience or … exercise safely. Talk with your doctor or a physiotherapist about how your condition limits your exercise and bothers …
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… your health care team. They can help you make decisions about treatments that are right for you. They can help you … experiences. The group can help you, and you can feel good about helping them too. It's a give and take. Strengthen … such as a teacher or doctor who shares information about the problem. Other groups provide support from people …
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… such as a teacher or a doctor who shares information about the problem. Other groups focus on support. They often … for support, and its members also count on you. Ask them about their families, jobs, and interests. And help them … of the usual boundaries. Don't always complain or talk about yourself. Know when it's time to stop talking and …
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… Is Done A biophysical profile (BPP) test is done to: Learn about and keep track of your baby's health during your … test. How long the test takes The non-stress test will take about 20 to 40 minutes. The fetal ultrasound will take about 30 to 60 minutes. How It Feels Lying on your back (or …
