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… to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung … are and plan how you will cope with each one. 6. Manage withdrawal When you quit smoking, your body has to …
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… Abnormal Pap Test On this page: Cause Types of Results Follow-Up Tests … is done to look for changes in the cells of the cervix. If your test is abnormal, it means it found some cells on your cervix that don't look normal. Having an abnormal test …
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… Bacterial Vaginosis On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens … lead to more serious problems. So it's a good idea to see your doctor and get treatment. What causes it? Bacterial … overgrow. But certain things make it more likely to happen. Your risk of getting bacterial vaginosis is higher if you: …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Cause … get into the urinary tract and cause an infection. Your urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It includes your bladder and kidneys and the …
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… to quit smoking. The nicotine in cigarettes is addicting. Your body craves it because it makes you feel good. So when … again. Exercise and healthy eating also may help. Talk with your doctor Your doctor can prescribe medicines that can get … Have friends and family record encouraging video messages that you can play when you are feeling overwhelmed. …
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… Heart Failure: Compensation by the Heart and Body On this page: Overview Overview Heart failure means that your heart muscle doesn't pump as much blood as your body … job that many people don't feel symptoms in the earlier stages of heart failure. It is only when your body isn't …
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… Insomnia On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep problem that affects your daily life. It can cause you to have trouble falling … include health problems, medicines, and stressful events. Your habits before bedtime may also affect how well you …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens … If you have symptoms of a possible ectopic pregnancy, your doctor will likely do a pelvic examination, a blood … to use depends on how early the pregnancy is found and your overall condition. What can help you cope after an …
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… Slit Lamp Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … view of the parts of the eye . During the examination, your doctor can look at the front parts of the eye. These … lamp examinations are done to find eye problems at an early stage and to guide treatment if eye problems develop. A slit …
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… Radiation Treatment for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What to Expect Why It Is Done How … What to Expect Recovery depends on the tumour site, the stage and grade of the cancer, and the amount of healthy … are common with radiation therapy. The skin in the area of your body that is getting radiation may turn red and tender, …
